Every space, including the living and dining sections seen here, has “furniture, objects and artworks that bring us memories,” says Smud. The bench, coffee tables, and dining table are by the late Alejandro Sticotti.
Inspirational spaces
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
The firm added a 60-square-meter annex to the existing 88-square-meter stone building to fashion a residence that’s now about 148 square meters (or around 1,500 square feet).
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Solid brass spoons and combs by The Things We Keep, from $88
Each available in two different styles/sizes, these durable spoons and combs are hand cast from solid brass at Kay Wang's Brooklyn workshop. The delicate detailing is sure to make them longtime keepsakes.
The book cover. Courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com).
Robertson--with the help of developers Katie Nichols and John Walker, who were heavily involved in the design process--finished the guest bathroom with Modwalls tiles and a sink they found on eBay. They used a piece of marine plywood, leftover from building the front-porch steps, to create a counter on which the sink could sit--and where the family can rest their toothbrushes. To the right of the sink is a Toto dual-flush toilet, which is great for conserving water but has proven problematic for toilet training, as American potty seats aren't designed to fit these Japanese basins.
Mmm... the final results, ready for enjoying. Photo courtesy amyskitchentable.com.
The leftmost cabinet above the Duravit bathtub (equipped with KWC fixtures) occupies the space where a doorway once lead into the living room, creating unnecessary traffic from the home’s public spaces through to the master bedroom.The new bathroom features a minimal palette of white and teak. “It’s able to hold up on boat decks so is good for a bathroom,” Klug says. It also makes the heated floor that much nicer to walk on in the morning.
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Chopped vegetables for Avocado, Mango, and Fennel Salad. Photo courtesy amyskitchentable.com.
Designed and built by Tyler Massas. This $229 chair may be purchased directly from tylersartchairs.com
A peek inside the book. Courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com).
The 8.8 earthquake that struck Japan prompted tsunami warnings all the way across the Pacific in California.
Craig Arnold's upcycled "Aperture Cuff" can be purchased at oyemodern.com.
Parked for lunch were Torchy's Tacos, Man Bites Dog, and Holy Cacao.