With nearly 40 years of experience creating innovative yet livable kitchens, Mick De Giulio's design for House Beautiful's 2012 Kitchen of the Year doesn't disappoint. With an elegant black-and-white palette and an aesthetic that seamlessly merges industrial and rustic accents with a modern blueprint, it's the carefully chosen details that bring the entire look together. See the clever design choices we're applauding — and plotting — for our own kitchens!
Photos courtesy of House Beautiful
Located in New Zealand's Queenstown area, this modern home is the definition of contemporary grace. The five-bedroom home's plentiful amenities include a state-of-the-art theatre room, an indoor swimming pool, and a modern kitchen. Overlooking Lake Hayes, even though it seems like the ultimate secluded retreat, the home is close to the historic township of Arrowtown.
If you're stumped on inspiration for decorating your space, then you may want to simply open the doors to your closet. Fashion can provide a surefire way to style your home; just ask interior and fashion designer Kelly Wearstler. When you change your look with the seasons but your decor is still stuck in a rut, trendy updates for your space are going to be easier than you think. Pulling from the hottest Resort 2013 looks, we have statement pieces for your space this Summer that will make any room runway-ready.
DwellStudio just released nine new wallpaper patterns for the Fall season, and we are having a very difficult time picking a favorite! Take a look at all of the new patterns, and then see if one is perfect for a wall or two in your home.
Whether you live in a coastal seaside community or simply enjoy trips to your local aquarium, fish represent the diversity and beauty of all types of bodies of water and, certainly, Summer. We're celebrating the season with a roundup of the most inspiring fish decor on the market. So, whether you're looking for dramatic textiles or a token piece of beautiful barware, we have just the pieces you'll need to introduce an aquatic touch to your home.
One of the simple pleasures of Summer is searching for sea glass near the ocean or the Great Lakes. The smooth, weathered look of the glass is a perfect inspiration for seasonal decor and tableware. We've rounded up a variety of pieces that reflect the colors and look of sea glass, all of which lend themselves perfectly to Summer decorating. From highball glasses to table lamps, find something you love in this ocean-inspired roundup.
If decorating with traditional stars and stripes just isn't your bag, consider picking up less literal interpretations of the iconic American shape that can remain after the Fourth of July holiday. We're especially inspired by global and modern interpretations of star shapes. Whether you're looking for wall art or a patterned rug, keep reading to see which star products we're celebrating this Fourth of July.
Since we couldn't make it to Dwell on Design 2012, we called upon one of our favorite interior designers and bloggers, Christian May of maison21, to give us the skinny on this year's standout pieces. With iPhone in hand, Christian captured the coolest designs — from mod playhouses to high-fashion sinks — and Instagrammed live from the event. Keep reading to see the innovative creations that stole the show this year!
You might be simply obsessed with seaside life in general or the octopus specifically, but we all agree that there's an undeniable beauty to the eight-legged creature, which we think contributes to the octopus's popularity as a home decor motif. We've rounded up a baker's dozen of design-forward pieces that might just have you longing to add an octopus to your home.
Shake up your style with 10 Summer trends that work equally well for homes and wardrobes. Whether you're in the market for a new rug or wedge, we'll show you how to leverage your favorite looks for all your Summer style needs!
