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Best of #ModernMonday: Design Culture in American Cities

Every Monday, @dwell and @designmilk invite fans and insiders to weigh in on trending topics in design on Twitter. This week eight experts from across the country joined #ModernMonday to share their thoughts on the state of regional and local design. Check out a few of our favorite responses, and use the hashtag #ModernMonday to join the conversation next week at 1pm EST / 10am PST.

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“I love the house more each day,” says Tamami Sylvester of her and husband Michael's home by Sebastian Mariscal in Venice, California. The kitchen, which includes all Miele appliances, is sheathed in custom woodwork from Semihandmade. Accessories from A+R complement the Caesarstone countertops and Franke faucet. A LifeSource Water System provides filtration. Photo by Coral von Zumwalt.
“I love the house more each day,” says Tamami Sylvester of her and husband Michael's home by Sebastian Mariscal in Venice, California. The kitchen, which includes all Miele appliances, is sheathed in custom woodwork from Semihandmade. Accessories from A+R complement the Caesarstone countertops and Franke faucet. A LifeSource Water System provides filtration. Photo by Coral von Zumwalt.
California. San Francisco designer Tina Frey makes modern, food-safe resin products for the home, from tabletop items to wall hooks and ice buckets.
California. San Francisco designer Tina Frey makes modern, food-safe resin products for the home, from tabletop items to wall hooks and ice buckets.
Practice Space “It provides a sense of old and new together, showcasing the opportunity in Detroit,” says Justin Mast, an architect and organizer behind Practice Space. “Development here operates in its own way. People need to figure it out and connect the dots.” Photo by Catie Newell
Practice Space “It provides a sense of old and new together, showcasing the opportunity in Detroit,” says Justin Mast, an architect and organizer behind Practice Space. “Development here operates in its own way. People need to figure it out and connect the dots.” Photo by Catie Newell
The Stria necklace.
The Stria necklace.
Participants in First Batch, a design-oriented business accelerator in Cincinnati, Ohio, have access to a shared workspace. Matt Anthony (standing) and Katie Garber of First Batch chat with Tim Karoleff, the founder of Ampersand.
Participants in First Batch, a design-oriented business accelerator in Cincinnati, Ohio, have access to a shared workspace. Matt Anthony (standing) and Katie Garber of First Batch chat with Tim Karoleff, the founder of Ampersand.