Barbara Hill's Dancehall/House in Marfa, Texas

September 14, 2010

Misty Keasle
Barbara Hill's Dancehall/House in Marfa, Texas September 14, 2010 Misty Keasle
Michigan. On the forefront of Detroit's artisan renaissance, Smith Shop's skilled metalworkers have produced everything from tables to belt buckles. Their signature servingware set's hand-forged utensils combine raw materials with modern ergonomics.
Michigan. On the forefront of Detroit's artisan renaissance, Smith Shop's skilled metalworkers have produced everything from tables to belt buckles. Their signature servingware set's hand-forged utensils combine raw materials with modern ergonomics.
"Norwegian design past and present: Lars Beller Fjetland's Re-Turned Birds from 2012 and Birger Dahl's Sønnico lamp from 1952."
"Norwegian design past and present: Lars Beller Fjetland's Re-Turned Birds from 2012 and Birger Dahl's Sønnico lamp from 1952."
Meg’s inspiration:

The design of the Lucky Linden was something Meg carried along with from many years in her sketchbook. She loves the Art and Craft styled RV’s and was sure that if she built a tiny house RV someday, this would be a her inspiration. What she like most of this pattern is the low sloped roofs, pop out dormers on the front as well as back and especially the bungalow look from the Sears and Roebuck kit houses which were prevalent in the 1990’s.
Meg’s inspiration: The design of the Lucky Linden was something Meg carried along with from many years in her sketchbook. She loves the Art and Craft styled RV’s and was sure that if she built a tiny house RV someday, this would be a her inspiration. What she like most of this pattern is the low sloped roofs, pop out dormers on the front as well as back and especially the bungalow look from the Sears and Roebuck kit houses which were prevalent in the 1990’s.
Shop / Garage
Shop / Garage
Heart Shaped Pond & Shop
Heart Shaped Pond & Shop
Shop
Shop
An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.
An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.
The shop’s glass walls are set back from the older iron gateway.
The shop’s glass walls are set back from the older iron gateway.
Nakişçi's Relax tabletop collection is a 14-piece bone china set with subtle, irregularly undulating edges that form a biomorphic effect when stacked in multiples.
Nakişçi's Relax tabletop collection is a 14-piece bone china set with subtle, irregularly undulating edges that form a biomorphic effect when stacked in multiples.
A close-up of the undulating Relax tabletop collection by Tamer Nakişçi.
A close-up of the undulating Relax tabletop collection by Tamer Nakişçi.
Dutch textile designer Mae Engelgeer's webshop, Magasin Mae, has a colorful cache of blankets, pillow covers, tea towels, and home goods, like the tea towel shown here. $28
Dutch textile designer Mae Engelgeer's webshop, Magasin Mae, has a colorful cache of blankets, pillow covers, tea towels, and home goods, like the tea towel shown here. $28
Rolling Huts (Winthrop, United States)

A series of six modernist huts created by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig Architects, the Rolling Huts look like rustic case study homes, a herd of designer cabins that just may exemplify the term 'glamping.' Elevated on stilts, the 200-square-foot structures offer another level of outdoor accommodation. 

Photos by Chad Kirkpatrick
Rolling Huts (Winthrop, United States) A series of six modernist huts created by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig Architects, the Rolling Huts look like rustic case study homes, a herd of designer cabins that just may exemplify the term 'glamping.' Elevated on stilts, the 200-square-foot structures offer another level of outdoor accommodation. Photos by Chad Kirkpatrick
Organic, hand-painted wallpaper is still going strong in many design quarters. This range by Eskayel, designed by Shanan Campanaro, also comes in an eco-friendly contract version, made of 31% post-consumer recycled content with a Class “A” fire rating and low VOC emissions.
Organic, hand-painted wallpaper is still going strong in many design quarters. This range by Eskayel, designed by Shanan Campanaro, also comes in an eco-friendly contract version, made of 31% post-consumer recycled content with a Class “A” fire rating and low VOC emissions.
Sitting Pretty

The ground floor was originally two rooms; now it’s been transformed into one continuous space. To compensate for a low ceiling, Kiely’s team dug into the ground to create a true sunken seating section leading to the garden. Built-in sofas, an Eames rocker, a stool by G Plan, and concrete tiles outfit the space. Kiely chose a neutral charcoal finish for the Malm fireplace to balance the green linoleum floor and her own Rhododendron wallpaper in Sunflower.
Sitting Pretty The ground floor was originally two rooms; now it’s been transformed into one continuous space. To compensate for a low ceiling, Kiely’s team dug into the ground to create a true sunken seating section leading to the garden. Built-in sofas, an Eames rocker, a stool by G Plan, and concrete tiles outfit the space. Kiely chose a neutral charcoal finish for the Malm fireplace to balance the green linoleum floor and her own Rhododendron wallpaper in Sunflower.
Kitchen Confidential 

Kiely and architect Maxim Laroussi designed the kitchen unit. “I originally didn’t want an island, but I liked what we did because it feels like a piece of furniture. It’s cozy to cook around,” Kiely says. Panels of orange and olive Formica accent the 1950s-inspired piece, which houses a cooktop by Smeg. A checkerboard of closed cabinets and open shelves offers storage against the far wall for Kiely’s collection of dishes, knickknacks, cookbooks, and small appliances, like the KitchenAid stand mixer and radio by Vita Audio. The floor is green Marmoleum, selected because it feels warm underfoot. Kiely’s own Stem dish towels and ceramic storage jars add more lively color to the room.
Kitchen Confidential Kiely and architect Maxim Laroussi designed the kitchen unit. “I originally didn’t want an island, but I liked what we did because it feels like a piece of furniture. It’s cozy to cook around,” Kiely says. Panels of orange and olive Formica accent the 1950s-inspired piece, which houses a cooktop by Smeg. A checkerboard of closed cabinets and open shelves offers storage against the far wall for Kiely’s collection of dishes, knickknacks, cookbooks, and small appliances, like the KitchenAid stand mixer and radio by Vita Audio. The floor is green Marmoleum, selected because it feels warm underfoot. Kiely’s own Stem dish towels and ceramic storage jars add more lively color to the room.
insidenorway's prototype exhibition at ICFF, called New Norwegian Design: Plain and Simple, was curated by Paul Makovsky of Metropolis. One of the neatest pieces (among many) was a Røros Tweed blanket designed by architecture firm Snøhetta (shown at right), which folds into a shape that perfectly emulates the practice's logo.
insidenorway's prototype exhibition at ICFF, called New Norwegian Design: Plain and Simple, was curated by Paul Makovsky of Metropolis. One of the neatest pieces (among many) was a Røros Tweed blanket designed by architecture firm Snøhetta (shown at right), which folds into a shape that perfectly emulates the practice's logo.
RUX Design, out of Manhattan, designed these modular LED lamps called Stickbulbs.
RUX Design, out of Manhattan, designed these modular LED lamps called Stickbulbs.
Textile designer Orla Kiely’s renovated London Terrace House is punctuated by her distinctive palette and motifs.
Textile designer Orla Kiely’s renovated London Terrace House is punctuated by her distinctive palette and motifs.
Flaunt your seriousness at work with the Concrete desk set by Magnus Pettersen. $600
Flaunt your seriousness at work with the Concrete desk set by Magnus Pettersen. $600
Home of the Brave

In the ground-floor eating area, the design team wrapped the walls in rich walnut to instill warmth often found in mid-century homes. “Sometimes one bold move is enough. Be brave with fewer statements,” Kiely advises. “Go for the big thing rather than lots of little things.” Kiely’s Upholstered Dining Chairs from her House collection surround a Danish vintage dining table. Her Gloss vases adorn the hallway console, which is also from her House line.
Home of the Brave In the ground-floor eating area, the design team wrapped the walls in rich walnut to instill warmth often found in mid-century homes. “Sometimes one bold move is enough. Be brave with fewer statements,” Kiely advises. “Go for the big thing rather than lots of little things.” Kiely’s Upholstered Dining Chairs from her House collection surround a Danish vintage dining table. Her Gloss vases adorn the hallway console, which is also from her House line.
The panel of judges awarded Best Material to Mosa.
The panel of judges awarded Best Material to Mosa.
New-old Fiberglas Eames chairs at Herman Miller preview at The Standard during ICFF.
New-old Fiberglas Eames chairs at Herman Miller preview at The Standard during ICFF.
A portrait of the designer. “Architecture, to me, is the most beautiful of the arts. I always knew that I wanted to design, but only [if I could] create products over which I had total control.”
A portrait of the designer. “Architecture, to me, is the most beautiful of the arts. I always knew that I wanted to design, but only [if I could] create products over which I had total control.”
"This chair was designed by University of Houston student Abizer Raja for the Wilsonart student chair competition. This year's theme: outer space!"
"This chair was designed by University of Houston student Abizer Raja for the Wilsonart student chair competition. This year's theme: outer space!"
Amuneal shows off its fabrication skills with a box that was proposed and built in less than one day before its ICFF debut.
Amuneal shows off its fabrication skills with a box that was proposed and built in less than one day before its ICFF debut.
See you next year, Javits!
See you next year, Javits!
"Check out The Future Perfect's GALLERY installation at 55 Great Jones Street."
"Check out The Future Perfect's GALLERY installation at 55 Great Jones Street."
"Launched at #ICFF: Umbra Shift, a new collection of furniture and housewares. Dig the Hot Cold Carafe with two stackable cups and the Roll bottle opener."
"Launched at #ICFF: Umbra Shift, a new collection of furniture and housewares. Dig the Hot Cold Carafe with two stackable cups and the Roll bottle opener."
Toronto-based designer Mischa Couvrette of Hollis+Morris unveils a new furniture collection at ICFF, featuring streamlined pieces like the Fairbank sideboard and Oldtown stools. (Booth 2337)
Toronto-based designer Mischa Couvrette of Hollis+Morris unveils a new furniture collection at ICFF, featuring streamlined pieces like the Fairbank sideboard and Oldtown stools. (Booth 2337)
For a slightly funkier feel, opt for a variety of high-design chairs around your table. A less rigid approach to hanging art can also ease the hard lines of much modern decor and add to a more bohemian vibe to your home.
For a slightly funkier feel, opt for a variety of high-design chairs around your table. A less rigid approach to hanging art can also ease the hard lines of much modern decor and add to a more bohemian vibe to your home.
Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles
Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles

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