Don't Give Up the Ship printThe dying words of Captain James Lawrence to the crew of his USS Chesapeake "Don't Give Up The Ship" This was definitely our battle cry during the dog days of the recession and we produced this poster ourselves which is why it is extra special to us.

A close-up of the Pink Peacock print, framed.

Finally, trucks are packed with yards of colorful fabrics. The trucks drive to shops and ports and eventually transport the textiles to customers around the world. Watch our slideshow of iconic and favorite Marimekko patterns.

“I made a very conscious decision, when I realized that the house with nothing in it was such a fantastic work of art,” says Greg Wooten, “to go out of my way to pull back and only select pieces that complemented the architecture and would allow both the house and the furniture to breathe.” The place is furnished minimally with vintage finds he chose for the rooms over time.

A lightweight nylon-and-bamboo frigate that sails the skies on windy days, this whimsical kite from Brooklyn-based Haptic Lab is easy to assemble and operate.

Fischer and Haptic Lab also create kites, from classic diamond-shaped kites with a patchwork tail, to innovative sailing ship kites. Fischer explains, “An interesting quality of haptics is the ability of our body's sense of touch to be extended—it's actually our only physical sense that can be extended beyond our body. For example, when someone uses a cane to guide themselves safely down a sidewalk, the tip of that cane acts like the tip of their finger. Similarly, kites allow us to experience the sensation of flight.”

A custom steel and red oak ship ladder in the main living area is another space-saving solution. The door is Douglas fir and the shelving is mesquite wood; an Eames lounge chair can be seen in the master bedroom.

Lawrence Weiner sits at his daylit desk. The bare walls are perfect for tacking up new projects, and the steel ductwork gives the space an industrious feel.

"3D printed sculpture by Daksh Sahni + more #tech gadgets at the Energy 360 Pavilion (booth #1374). #dod2014"

The Poketo wallets are shipped flat then fold up to jean-pocket size.

In the kitchen, a Dornbracht faucet joins a Silestone countertop. Paint in All White by Farrow & Ball—a shade used throughout the house—provides a crisp backdrop for a print from Thomas Demand’s series The Dailies, while a vintage Boris Lacroix lamp hangs ready to illuminate the scene.

The bold and graphic pattern of the Joonas Stick Umbrella from Marimekko almost makes you wish for rain. A departure from most umbrellas, which are usually solid black or muted in pattern, the Joonas adds personality to your rain protection.

The kitchen is done up in Gaggenau and Bulthaup.

Lewis descends a metal-tube set of stairs fabricated by a maker of ship’s ladders. A bannister from the original restaurant stairway serves as a railing for the sleeping loft.

Additions of color in the interior are minimal, but when they are included, they make a lasting impact, such as with this rainbow art piece by local artist Roi James. “Although we had commissioned the piece based on a recent show we went to, I don’t think either of us realized that it would work so well with our [colorful] cookbook display [in the dining area],” Flournoy admitted. The rug and brass side table are from West Elm, the couches from Scott+Cooner. The butterfly chairs were custom made by Robert Smith.

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Aaron and Yuka Ruell transformed a 1950s Portland ranch house into a retro-inspired family home with plenty of spaces for their four children to roam. In the kitchen, interior designer Emily Knudsen Leland replaced purple laminate cabinets with flat-sawn eastern walnut, and added PentalQuartz countertops in polished Super White for contrast. The kitchen island is clad with original red tiles, and hanging cabinets above it were removed to maximize light and family-room views.

The graphic tile covers the floor, walls, and ceiling. The kitchen millwork was done by Inovart Carpentry.

In the dining room, the vintage table and chairs are set off by a Modo Chandelier from Roll & Hill and a vibrantly patterned Anthropologie rug.

The master bedroom features a Case Study bed from Modernica.

Dutch designer Remko Heemskerk's New York City prints gloss over the Big Apple's occasional grittiness to portray a candy-colored city rich in architectural heritage.

The Lumimarja print by Marimekko.

A musician plays a 3D-printed guitar that started as a nylon powder, which is then hardened by a laser and melted into shape.

Each featured artist is introduced before a selection of his or her work is presented on the following pages. Here, one of the images used in the opener for San Diego-based printer Andrew Holder.

Sports rivals and design partners J.P. Stallard and Rob Duncan collaborate under the name Art of Sport to create vibrant prints that reference sports iconography. Each design fits a standard IKEA RIBBA frame, which significantly reduces the cost of integrating one into your home.

The glass-walled master suite opens to the surrounding forest and gardens and feels totally separate from the children’s and guest bedrooms upstairs.

The spiral stairs were fabricated in the Bay Area and shipped in the same container as the furniture.

Brooklyn-based Haptic Lab designs a range of textile items, from intricate quilts to one-of-a-kind kites. The handmade Sailing Ship Kite is designed by Haptic Lab in collaboration with Balinese artisans. This kite is a modern take on a classic toy that savvy kids will love.

A WWII ship as seen on Dazzle Camouflage.

Sailing Ship Kite, $40 at the Dwell Store The Sailing Ship Kite is handmade and is designed by Haptic Lab in collaboration with Balinese artisans. This kite flies best in a very strong wind on a beach or a hilltop, but also makes a distinctive decoration indoors. During the winter months, kids can feature this kite in their rooms, and come spring, let it fly.

The rise of the front lawn and the height of the trees give the house a subtle presence amid magnificent surroundings.

An expansive skylight gives a feeling of spaciousness to the kitchen/dining area.

Among designer furniture from Antonio Citterio and Arne Norell, built-ins filled with books line the living room of this Los Feliz, Los Angeles, renovation.

The courtyard offers a glimpse of nature from nearly every angle, including up.

With the purchase of a Bogobrush, the company will send one to someone in need. They have also partnered with three Give One members (Detroit, Minnesota, and Atlanta) to ensure that no one lacks adequate access to dental care in the USA.

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