Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose with Rail Yard Studios...

We first spotted Rail Yard Studios at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York. Founded by Robert Hendrick and his father Jim, the company creates one-of-a-kind custom furniture from historical, century-old railroad steel and hardwood timbers. Handmade in America from 100% American materials, every piece is a uniquely created work of art – individually numbered and cataloged. We caught up with...

Common Laundry Room Sink Plumbing Problems...

Plumbing tips aren’t hard to come by, but plumbing tips from the experts are. Mr. Rooter ® Plumbing has dedicated the space below to answering your questions with knowledge that comes from years of experience WEEKLY TIP: Common Laundry Room Sink Plumbing Problems Do you notice damp walls or floors around your laundry room sink? Check the pipes and fittings for leaks. Are there loose joints in your pipe...

Lakefront Coburn Residence Displaying An Uncomplic...

Set in a spectacular surrounding, in Queenstown’s elite golf club Jacks Point, the Coburn Residence is defined by views of the nearby lake and mountains. The client brief included the need for large entertaining spaces that would be strongly connected to the outdoors and separate master and guest bedrooms. Connecting with the surrounding landscape, the residence designed by Harris Butt Architecture stretches...

Spread 10Y : Wooden Magazine Rack Inspired by Fina...

People get inspired by lots of things but have you ever heard of someone being inspired by the financial crisis ? Have you ever come across a product, or a piece of furniture inspired by prevailing economic condition? Spread 10 y by Antonio Maria Privitera is a handcrafted wooden magazine rack designed to combine the “news” with the now “(in)famous” graph. It also maps the transition between the...

Modern Kitchen Gets a Colorful Mosaic Makeover...

Created for the  Brera Design District Fuorisalone 2012 , which took place at the end of April, this stunning kitchen creation is the result of a collaboration between two Italian brands that share a mutual respect for innovation, research, design and attention to detail, without forgetting the values of tradition and heritage. Finding an exciting way to present the products and trends of their 2012 collections Kitchen...

Cool Cycling Pavilion in Hainan, China: Bicycle Cl...

The need for a place dedicated to bicycle enthusiasts was answered with an inspirational project in Hainan, China. Bicycle Club was designed by NL Architects and is an impressive cycling pavilion, meant to bring people together and encourage one of the greatest sports. Here is more on the project’s structure from the architects: “ A rooftop cycling arena is supported by a glass-enclosed cafe at ground level....

See How These Pillows Were Personalized For Summer...

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA , Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I’m sharing another of my projects. These URSULA Cushion Covers ($13 each) are made from a rough-woven ramie fabric and feature a cute gray striped lining. They seem like a perfect option for adding floor seating for a Summer picnic or outdoor patio space....

Old and New Building Sections Combined in an Origi...

Tusculum Residence is the result of a contemporary renovation and addition to an early 20th-century terrace house in Sydney, Australia. The project was envisioned by Smart Design Studio and combines a classic style with a modern approach. According to the architects, an important element of the renovation project is a “ grand and gracefully spiralling stair that forms the pivotal junction of the old and new parts of...

Embroidered Furniture by Yaroslav Galant...

As part of Milan Design Week 2012 , DuPont Corian collaborated with Russian company Artishock to present the “ Corian Springs Russian Design” exhibition, which celebrated Russian creativity in architecture and design. The exhibition featured the work of five teams of emerging architects and designers from Russia, who had been asked to come up with a creative interpretation of furnishings using DuPont Corian....

6 Secrets to Building a Healthy and Lovely Terrari...

You might have seen our terrarium tutorial with floral experts Leigh Oakies and Allison Futeral of Crimson Horticulture Rarities . The design duo shared so many helpful insider tips about how to create and care for terrariums that we decided to pull together our favorite tips to share again with you. If you’re considering crafting a terrarium, you’ll definitely want to read these first! When choosing a vessel,...