Factory Friday: Stack it Up

Good Factory Friday Morning. As you can see, texture is starting to stack up. It has been a busy week and the shipping department has their work cut out for them today. Stack it up and get it shipped, guys. Hot off the presses is your texture… Scala from the Elevate Collection pressed in Shimmer. A custom pattern pressed in Copper Filament laminate. Colare from the Classic Collection pressed in Portuna Light. Another custom pattern pressed in the always beautiful Shimmer laminate. Serpente from the Classic Collection pressed in Chocolate Pear lamiante. And again, another custom...

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Intentional unintentions of Philippe Starck

Usually, I think the eclectic aesthetic can become “cluttery” and really, who likes clutter? I think we are all trying to minimize the mess and cut back because, again really, who likes clutter? Obviously, this is why minimalism is so appealing. I think that minimalistic interior design, however, can lose the human connectivity and livability because it is almost too clean. So I present to you, a good balance, in Philippe Starck‘s work and if you are not familiar with it, spend a minute and get acquainted with him. He has an ability, unlike any other, to create an eclectic...

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Quiet Waters Residence by Locati Architects

Quiet Waters Residence by Locati Architects is…simply refreshing. This property has quite a large presence while upholding a cottage-like tone. It’s located in Big Sky, Montana with an exterior reminiscent of its earthly surroundings. The home utilizes wood, stone and glass acting as the physical segue from the interior to the exterior of natural wonder with the help of generous windows, terraces, and an ever alluring swimming pool. The vaulted living room serves as the commanding presence of the residency while there’s traditional wooded furniture and fireplaces...

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Vincent Mauger

My son is terrified of bees because he was stung the very first day of preschool. He then decided he didn’t want to play outside or go near a trampoline (that is where he was stung) because he knew there was another one waiting to get him. Because he was so scared, my daughter developed the same fear. So, to help them overcome the terror of a bee sting, we have been checking out every available book from the library and have come to discover that bees are hard workers and create beautiful amazing works of art, or hives, and don’t really want to sting him. And, when I came across...

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Spinaltermine Villa

I’m pretty sure this is what heaven looks like. But this is real. As in REAL life. It can be a daunting task to modernize a traditional Italian villa without compromising that distinct Italian charm. This grandeur rental is as authentic as they come, yet, it’s updated with many a contemporary element throughout. The property boasts four bedrooms in the main building with another in the guest home exhibiting a sensational view over Umbria, Italy. The flair, personality, and magnetic homey-ness this place captures is unreal. For the love, take me there. For more...

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Factory Friday: Waves Ahead

Caution: Waves Ahead. I feel it my duty to warn you that it is very possible that you experience some nausea, shortness of breath and even possibly sea-sickness because I am about to walk you through a Factory Friday of tumultuous waves. So, please be prepared, grab some Advil if you need it and follow me for your weeks end review of what is in production for you. Ondata from the Elevate Collection pressed in Chocolate Pear from the Wood Grain laminate collection. Modified Ondata from the Elevate Collection pressed in Portuna Light from the Wood Grain laminate collection. Modified Ondata...

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