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A trio of resin skulls works as manly wall art above a burly end table from Urban Hardwoods and on a wall painted with ICI Paint’s Noble Grey.
A trio of resin skulls works as manly wall art above a burly end table from Urban Hardwoods and on a wall painted with ICI Paint’s Noble Grey.
Milan Hughston's apartment is at the rear of a historic multi-unit building
Milan Hughston's apartment is at the rear of a historic multi-unit building
"I think of the bed as intimate space, and putting the bed away—having it out of sight when not in use—is satisfying," says Milan Hughston, who reconfigured his West Village apartment with the help of architect Joel Sanders. This custom-designed Murphy bed, concealed by day behind the gold curtain, is well built; it's ergonomically easy to lower and has a firm sleeping surface.
"I think of the bed as intimate space, and putting the bed away—having it out of sight when not in use—is satisfying," says Milan Hughston, who reconfigured his West Village apartment with the help of architect Joel Sanders. This custom-designed Murphy bed, concealed by day behind the gold curtain, is well built; it's ergonomically easy to lower and has a firm sleeping surface.
As the guests venture through the space, dense clusters of hand blown, honey coloured glass Bee Hive pendant lighting float evocatively above them. The ceiling, treated with hand pressed brass metal in a bee wing pattern, and ensures the space is blanketed a soft, comforting amber coloured glow. The rich narrative of the space is further articulated with Kerrie Brown, “Broken Green” wallpaper. The pattern resonates with the memory of a 300 year old French Chateaus when the Napoleonic empire saturated Europes psyche. Brown, who designed for motion pictures, drew on her inspiration from designing films such as Don’t be Afraid of the Dark (Guillermo del Toro), Mao’s Last Dancer (Bruce Beresford), Babe for which she was nominated for an Academy Award (George Miller), The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe & Prince Caspian (Andrew Adamson). The wallpaper appears to sit like delicate layers of a patterned midian on the wall, as if one just opened the door to a long ago abandoned building. The heavy, rich maximalist pattern of the wallpaper is accentuated by the sharp narrative of monochromatic contemporary honey comb tiles.
As the guests venture through the space, dense clusters of hand blown, honey coloured glass Bee Hive pendant lighting float evocatively above them. The ceiling, treated with hand pressed brass metal in a bee wing pattern, and ensures the space is blanketed a soft, comforting amber coloured glow. The rich narrative of the space is further articulated with Kerrie Brown, “Broken Green” wallpaper. The pattern resonates with the memory of a 300 year old French Chateaus when the Napoleonic empire saturated Europes psyche. Brown, who designed for motion pictures, drew on her inspiration from designing films such as Don’t be Afraid of the Dark (Guillermo del Toro), Mao’s Last Dancer (Bruce Beresford), Babe for which she was nominated for an Academy Award (George Miller), The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe & Prince Caspian (Andrew Adamson). The wallpaper appears to sit like delicate layers of a patterned midian on the wall, as if one just opened the door to a long ago abandoned building. The heavy, rich maximalist pattern of the wallpaper is accentuated by the sharp narrative of monochromatic contemporary honey comb tiles.
The MP-89 armchair (1970) was made with a diagonally cut Plexiglas cylinder, fishing net, and leather cushions.
The MP-89 armchair (1970) was made with a diagonally cut Plexiglas cylinder, fishing net, and leather cushions.
A famous 1964 Vogue cover shot by renowned photographer Irving Penn.
A famous 1964 Vogue cover shot by renowned photographer Irving Penn.
A cover from October 15, 1936 promotes jewels, accessories, and furs despite the looming economic depression.
A cover from October 15, 1936 promotes jewels, accessories, and furs despite the looming economic depression.
As we began to enter an era of travel, savvy editor-in-chief Edna Woolman Chase followed suit in Vogue.
As we began to enter an era of travel, savvy editor-in-chief Edna Woolman Chase followed suit in Vogue.
Vintage yellowing newspapers.
Vintage yellowing newspapers.
A most excellent vintage BMW.
A most excellent vintage BMW.
The kids’ room of the Milford Residence in Portland, Oregon is outfitted with a cheerful orange Case Study daybed from Modernica and a selection of vintage maps and artwork.
The kids’ room of the Milford Residence in Portland, Oregon is outfitted with a cheerful orange Case Study daybed from Modernica and a selection of vintage maps and artwork.
Proprietor Chris Houston holds court in a Sonna Rosen chair from 1948 in front of a Kyran Aviani oil painting. Next to him is a 1993 Lawrence Laske Saguaro Cactus table.
Proprietor Chris Houston holds court in a Sonna Rosen chair from 1948 in front of a Kyran Aviani oil painting. Next to him is a 1993 Lawrence Laske Saguaro Cactus table.
Pirman, an illustrator, works on a vintage Florence Knoll table in his studio at the front of the house.
Pirman, an illustrator, works on a vintage Florence Knoll table in his studio at the front of the house.
Adjacent to the owner’s larger home, the Music Studio, with its bowed, ship-like ceiling, was designed to house events, parties, and performances.
Adjacent to the owner’s larger home, the Music Studio, with its bowed, ship-like ceiling, was designed to house events, parties, and performances.
In addition to surfboards, wetsuits and beachwear, Saturdays sources and sells rare books, fine art and other surf-inspired lifestyle products. In summer 2011, the shop expanded their line of branded t-shirts to include a collection of oxford shirts, boardshorts, sweatshirts, and chinos. The collection is sold at their brick-and-mortar shops as well as through J.Crew, Colette in Paris, and Beams in Japan.
In addition to surfboards, wetsuits and beachwear, Saturdays sources and sells rare books, fine art and other surf-inspired lifestyle products. In summer 2011, the shop expanded their line of branded t-shirts to include a collection of oxford shirts, boardshorts, sweatshirts, and chinos. The collection is sold at their brick-and-mortar shops as well as through J.Crew, Colette in Paris, and Beams in Japan.
The Brook, a supportive housing building in the Bronx, occupies what had, for years, been a vacant lot. The green roof, pictured here, is one of a number of LEED-driven elements.
The Brook, a supportive housing building in the Bronx, occupies what had, for years, been a vacant lot. The green roof, pictured here, is one of a number of LEED-driven elements.
In the playroom, a velvet Desiron sofa is set off by Down Pipe paint from Farrow & Ball.
In the playroom, a velvet Desiron sofa is set off by Down Pipe paint from Farrow & Ball.
#seatingdesign #seating #arnejacobsen #swan #sofa #paris Photo courtesy of Christian Schaulin
#seatingdesign #seating #arnejacobsen #swan #sofa #paris Photo courtesy of Christian Schaulin
On a sandy cul-de-sac in Stinson Beach, California, architects Matthew Peek and Renata Ancona built an elevated modern structure beside a modest 1940s bungalow.
On a sandy cul-de-sac in Stinson Beach, California, architects Matthew Peek and Renata Ancona built an elevated modern structure beside a modest 1940s bungalow.
From his perch Dwares can enjoy a glass of wine while gazing at the ocean.
From his perch Dwares can enjoy a glass of wine while gazing at the ocean.
The trio walks down to the beach via the strand.
The trio walks down to the beach via the strand.
The city, located on the country's eastern coast, is known for its world-class surfing. Photo by Rory Gardiner.
The city, located on the country's eastern coast, is known for its world-class surfing. Photo by Rory Gardiner.
Joined by architect Michael Lee and friend Gus McConnell, Jacobson shouts up to Dukes that they’re headed out for an impromptu surf session.
Joined by architect Michael Lee and friend Gus McConnell, Jacobson shouts up to Dukes that they’re headed out for an impromptu surf session.
Sayes designed a pegboard screen to hide a bathtub and wash basin in the downstairs bathroom, and used the same shade of salmon-hued paint from Resene on the ceiling in the master bedroom. Sayes fashioned the pendant lamp from common parts, including a ceramic socket and a G125 incandescent lightbulb.
Sayes designed a pegboard screen to hide a bathtub and wash basin in the downstairs bathroom, and used the same shade of salmon-hued paint from Resene on the ceiling in the master bedroom. Sayes fashioned the pendant lamp from common parts, including a ceramic socket and a G125 incandescent lightbulb.
Yield Design Co.’s Meso Copper Pendant is a statement-making lighting source that is both minimalist and sculptural. The pendant is hand spun from 20 gauge pure copper that is finished with a clear protective finish that maintains the natural luster of the copper.
Yield Design Co.’s Meso Copper Pendant is a statement-making lighting source that is both minimalist and sculptural. The pendant is hand spun from 20 gauge pure copper that is finished with a clear protective finish that maintains the natural luster of the copper.
The Frame Pendant Light from Iacoli & McAllister is a simple light that celebrates the source of illumination—a simple white light bulb. The bulb is encased in a steel frame that has been plated in copper, creating a shiny finish on the geometric pendant light. It can be used on its own, or grouped with other Frame Pendants (as pictured) to create a graphic display.
The Frame Pendant Light from Iacoli & McAllister is a simple light that celebrates the source of illumination—a simple white light bulb. The bulb is encased in a steel frame that has been plated in copper, creating a shiny finish on the geometric pendant light. It can be used on its own, or grouped with other Frame Pendants (as pictured) to create a graphic display.
Signal Pendant Light, $495–$695 at the Dwell Store Inspired by satellites and stars, the Signal Pendant Light from Brooklyn–based Souda is meant to resemble a celestial body. It features a perforated metal shade that provides a distinctive light diffusion.
Signal Pendant Light, $495–$695 at the Dwell Store Inspired by satellites and stars, the Signal Pendant Light from Brooklyn–based Souda is meant to resemble a celestial body. It features a perforated metal shade that provides a distinctive light diffusion.
Copper Shade Pendants by Tom Dixon over the island contrast the room's light palette, while a white Flos Skygarden lamp over the dining room table blends into it.
Copper Shade Pendants by Tom Dixon over the island contrast the room's light palette, while a white Flos Skygarden lamp over the dining room table blends into it.

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