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Inspirations from the Screen

Katya Roberts — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:35:13 +0000

Otherwise known as hulu in my home. While I don’t have a tv, I do sometimes feel the need to kick back with some hulu. I was feeling sick yesterday and ended up checking out the tv show Chuck, where Chuck is an unlikely and somewhat unwilling spy who is too sensitive to be the typical stoic bond type character. His love interest and fellow spy lives in this adorable apartment. I had to take a snapshot for inspiration. A number of things seem to be from Brocade Home. The mirrored walls remind me of what Gervasoni does with mirrors and furniture. I like the white and silver color scheme with a touch of that beautiful green. If you wish to see this set in motion, here’s the link to the episode, if you forward to 23 minutes, you’ll get a good glimpse.

Logs and Firewood Made Modern

Katya Roberts — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:16:11 +0000

I’ve been spotting a big trend in firewood and logs being incorporated into modern homes and spaces.

Pictured here are creations by Bleu Nature. I consider them one of the best modern examples of bringing the outdoors in.

These little stools are fun. I think these log side tables are gorgeous. I absolutely love the pebble inspired coffee table pictured here. The designers’ use of wood and white lacquer creates a beautiful juxtaposition of warm and cool materials (both natural and man made) in a way where the man-made lacquer still breathes nature’s inspiration.

If Bleu Nature is not in your budget, but you’re looking to play with similar outdoor/indoor concepts, I love the more crude, but fun firewood storing bed made out of plywood which I spotted at Anthropologie in Santa Monica. Feeling the need to stay warm this season, or just want to be closer to nature? While this bed is not for sale, I think this is a fun design to steal and make yourself

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Aurora Ice Hotel

Katya Roberts — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:22:57 +0000

I’m in Alaska for the holidays where I learned about the new and one and only ice hotel in the United States. The Aurora ice hotel located on the grounds of the Chena Hot Sprints Resort 60 miles from Fairbanks. As you can imagine everything is made of ice, even the martini glasses at the bar. The question is how do you sleep comfortably in an ice bed. Sources say that there is a foam mattress embedded in the ice and you slip inside a mummy bag that is covered by animal skins. Although the room temperature is below freezing, you can stay cozy and warm in your bed.

Birch Tree Lamp and Log Lamp

Katya Roberts — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:05:00 +0000

To add a little taste of nature to your own space, how about these modified tree designs that have DIY written all over them. I am a big fan of birch tree bark lamps and actually prefer them with no wholes and just the thin stripped bark, because it glows amber. But this twist on the design is original and fun too.
The log is nice if you have high enough ceilings to pull it off and if you can find the studs to hang it. I think it would be pretty fun above a dining table. What do you think? Oh and I’m also a fan of the pebble wall behind the log lamp. This is at Amber on Third Avenue and 80th Street in NY – an Asian bistro, sushi bar and lounge. They have some pretty fun drinks and new twists on the old martinis.

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Store Front Decor Inspirations

Katya Roberts — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:01:00 +0000

Black and yellow stripes and sticks! These store front creations are giving me a lot to get excited about. I love the color schemes and the details that went into making them work.

From the sculptural installation above Aldo and how it adds depth to the Kate Spade gold wall that breathes life and energy into the space.

The painted black and white stripes on the side walk pull you into the Kate Spade store from the outside. The sparkley gold wall made up of hundreds of little plastic gold ovals makes the space move, breathe and sparkle. How can you use these concepts in your home?

How about some black and white striped inspiration or some striped hallways or some black, white and yellow color scheme combinations!

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Modern Bike Mounts for Your Home

Katya Roberts — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:02:00 +0000

Reader Sarah owns an awesome, orange beach cruiser style bicycle. She is looking for ways to incorporate it into her decor, so some wall mounting possibilities seem appropriate. This one is only 10 dollars right now and has good ratings.

If you are a handy man, woman or child, perhaps you would like to customize one for your own design taste and feel, here’s an option from HandyManHowTo.

For a ceiling mount possibility there’s the Gladiator Claw.

Design wise, two of my favorites are pictured here and they are: the CYCLOC at 129.99 and the Monet now on sale for 32.

Modern Sheds Round Up

Katya Roberts — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000

With the summer coming to an end, people gravitate towards inside spaces, but that doesn’t mean that has to mean being inside. These modern sheds are a great way to enjoy the outdoors in a cozy atmosphere. Check out the Modern-shed website for more pictures and details. Metro Shed has some fun options too. Modern Cabanas are awesome. DWR joins the pack with their Kithaus. Shelter-Kit has some great ones as well. Check them out here. For tips and tricks of the trade, check out the Shedworking blog.

Picture This: Chic Climbing Wall

Katya Roberts — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:01:00 +0000

What if you woke up and little people were climbing over the pictures on your walls? Design group nendo and designer Oki Sato designed this climbing wall for the Illoiha Fitness Center in the Omotesando district of Tokyo. In this case, the people are life-size and the wall and pictures are over sized. When I first saw this, I didn’t think it was real. I thought it was a rendering with some super-imposed people. But alas! This is for real. Now this is a gym where I can see myself scaling some walls.

Affordable Style, Whimsical Interiors at CitizenM

Katya Roberts — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:05:00 +0000

CitizenM hotels boast affordable style. Their first location is in Amsterdam, close to the airport and rates start at 69 Euro. The downstairs lobby is divided into living spaces sort of like multiple living rooms. Apparently it is self check in. With no one around, I might be tempted to jump around in that giant orange thing. I need to find out who designed it. Browse their interiors and impressive lobbies.

This is a fun view of the vision. I love that they have algue, which I am obsessed with. And I like the mural on the back wall of the bottom picture. It is a crowd of people in black and white looking really excited, like maybe at a football game. AKA soccer. You might have heard of that game in the States. Just kidding. I cannot wait to see what they do with their future locations.

Bottom photo from Contract Magazine.

Scandinavian Spaces: Outdoor Shower, Hammock and more!

Katya Roberts — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:11:00 +0000

Emmas designblog has some amazing pictures of Scandinavian spaces. Here is another take on the outdoor shower. I love the simplicity and beauty of the driftwood lamp. Seems like something you can make yourself with the right pieces of wood. I was also happy to find another indoor hammock. This one is not even a hanging hammock seat, but a full on hammock. Looks very leisurely.