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Sandy Koepke: an interior & garden designer

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Sandy Koepke. Sunlight. Space. Sophisticated comfort. These are the first words used to describe Sandy’s work in her about page of her stunning online portfolio. They couldn’t have been better chosen!

They stand for the basic elements of the interior and garden designer’s work. Living in Southern California, her design style has been clearly influenced by life under the sun, where indoor and outdoor lives merge. She has been residing there, developing her personal style, after having earned her BFA from the University of Nebraska and her MFA from the State University of Arizona. Continue reading

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Lanna Lagerman for Elle Interior: superb styling bathed in natural light

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Spaces with an abundance of natural light are every stylist’s and interior photographer’s dream. For super talented Swedish interior designer Lanna Lagerman and photographer Philip Karlberg creating these styled series in the beyond gorgeous loft space you see here was a dream come true. Continue reading

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A Cabin in a Loft: a small community of two houses

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Small houses usually play an important role in childrens games – an imitation of life is turned into a small scale! The project that I’m about to show you contrasts with the conventional design of interior spaces.

‘A Cabin in a Loft’ testifies an alternative and innovative solution for living in Brooklyn. Rather than divide this tiny loft with walls, the architect developed an original concept: a house within another house! Confused? Let me explain… Continue reading

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Axor bathroom collection: playful compositions in unique bathrooms

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“Feel Free to Compose your Bathroom” – encourage us the brilliant French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec! What a great moto to begin with!

Potential clients like you and me may express ourselves freely, while designing a bathroom “sur mesure” according to our individual taste and needs. Thanks to the wide range of products, surpassing the amount of 70, they have designed for their bathroom line Axor Bouroullec, one can decide on their own, how to combine individual elements such as washbasins, bathtubs, mixers, shower and shower systems, furniture and all kind of bath related accessories.

It is as if they let us take part in the creative process and allow us to paint on a canvas the image of our dreams, just being supportive enough to provide the colors and materials. Continue reading

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Demode Meccanica system: kitchen design thought off to the last detail

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A design system that values recycling & reuse like no other before: too good to be true?
Perhaps not. In fact, Demode’s Meccanica system engineered by Valcucine manufactures kitchen compartments with a light framework and an innovative design made up of single structural elements, connected together using mechanical joints. No glues are used, which means there is no trace of formaldehylde. Overall, a system designed to be user and environmentaly friendly, with the ability to be 90% reused and 100% recycled. Continue reading

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An Apartment in Paris: Minimalism Meets Exuberance

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This 200 sq. m. apartment in Paris is extremely unique and full of flair. Designed by interior designer Josephine Gintzburger, we can really see her philosophy of German minimalism and French exuberance shine throughout the space. Continue reading

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The Wall-All Apartment: Life is a Picnic

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This New York City apartment really intrigued me. Renovated by Haiko Cornelissen Architects, the goal was to significantly increase the main living space by compressing other functions (like kitchen and office) into the wall of the apartment. They achieved this using a system of siding doors and creatively concealed storage solutions. Continue reading

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Express Yourself: A Jewelry Designer’s Home

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Although we could agree that this home is bright and lovely, the communication of self expression is what strikes me most. This place belongs to a jewelry designer, Stein A Johansen. All the art you see throughout the home is made by her and her children. Continue reading

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Tiny Closet House: Making It Possible

Cosexto Architects have done something truly remarkable with the Closet House. Only 44 meters squared, this small Portuguese home is amazingly functional and super hi tech. Continue reading

modern scandinavian style 6 - A Marriage of Styles in a Norwegian Home

A Marriage of Styles in a Norwegian Home

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This Norwegian home makes me feel like romantic country met modern mid century, and they became best of friends. An unusual duo, yes, but they make a surprisingly excellent team. Continue reading