Healing Architecture at The Spa at Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
A stone bench radiates a gentle warmth – not from the sun, but from within. It is subtle details such as this at The Spa at the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa that reveal thoughtful integration of comfort and materiality, which define this award-winning wellness space. The 15,000-square-foot facility, located in Aurora, New York, […]
Cuddle-Worthy Curves Marry Modularity in King Living’s 1977 Sofa
Psychedelic patterns, plush carpets, and syncopated beats are among the pop-culture elements plucked from the 1970s that continue to captivate global audiences with the same nostalgia-packed power that crackling vinyl has over a new generation finding its groove. But 70s design in the Land Down Under saw a modernism largely inspired by coastal living, creature […]
Vipp Todos Santos Guesthouse Opens in the Baja California Desert
When it comes to the ever-illustrious raft of heritage Danish design brands there’s perhaps no company more agile than Vipp. Established in the late 1930s, the boutique manufacturer – named after the Danish word for tilt – gained renown for its trash bins with a hyper-efficient pedal function and durable metal shell. Like the many […]
Xiaomi’s Latest Phone Looks Like a Classic Leica Camera
While companies like Nothing are pushing the boundaries of phone design with transparent aesthetics and eye-catching LEDs, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is taking a different, more nostalgic approach. Enter the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the company’s latest flagship smartphone that’s turning heads with a design inspired by classic Leica cameras. This unique aesthetic choice goes beyond […]
My Brother’s Kitchen Patio Reveal (Yes, With A Huge TV….Of Course:))
My brother has this side patio right off the kitchen that is covered year-round and the architecture is so pretty (thanks to architect Anne Usher) so I wanted my hands on it, mostly so I could convince him to have us over for summer kid outdoor movie nights while I swim in the river. It […]
The Classic Pebble Smartwatch Is Back With Two New Models
A classic gadget brand is making a comeback. Pebble smartwatch founder Eric Migicovsky has announced the launch of a new brand, called Core Devices, which will launch the Core Time 2 and Core Duo 2 later this year. If you’re a Pebble fan, this is what you’ve been waiting for – both of these device […]
Lee F. Mindel Expands Sculptural Veritas Collection for Ralph Pucci
After spending several months as an artist-in-residence at the RALPH PUCCI sculpture studio in New York City, architect Lee F. Mindel has expanded his Veritas collection for the RALPH PUCCI brand. Recently on view at Galerie56, the six new pieces build on the possibilities of PUCCI’s proprietary Plasterglass material through evocative forms that give nod […]
A Bespoke Office in London Fosters Connection + Community
Most traditional investment firm offices hardly exude a sense of warmth, but rather have a staid, buttoned-up aesthetic. A refurbished commercial space, designed by dMFK Architects, now fosters connection and community in a welcoming environment. Located in London’s Mayfair neighborhood, the 6,500-square-foot headquarters is set within a heritage building. The base-build renovation, while high quality, […]
CIRCUIT Reimagines the Fruit Bowl as an Elegant Display
Most everyday objects go largely unnoticed – switch plates, coat hooks, salt shakers. Functional and familiar, they’ve often remained unchanged for decades, serving their purpose without much thought. But every so often, a design comes along that challenges convention. CIRCUIT, a fruit bowl designed by Swiss designer Renaud Defrancesco, does just that, reimagining both materiality […]
This Tile Trend We’re Eyeing Isn’t Just Chic & Bold, It’s Also Affordable
It’s not often that the words “design trend” and “affordable” go together, but I’m happy to report that today’s post does just that. As a design writer, my eye has been trained to pick up on details in projects that have a common thread from home to home. When I start seeing it enough over […]