Autumn Arrives

Anthropology 

Gustav Klimt

Superneutral Palette

1. Buoyant Blue, No. 6483, Sherwin Williams, 2. Dragonfly, No. AF-510, Benjamin Moore, 3. Gray Horse, No.2140-50, Benjamin Moore, 4. Blue Fir, No. MSL124, Martha Stewart Living Paint, 5. Cooking Green Apple, No. 32, Farrow & Ball, 6. Titanium, No. 2141-60, Benjamin Moore, 7. Punch, No. MSL014, Martha Stewart Living Paint, 8. Stonington Gray, No. HC-170, Benjamin Moore, 9. Babouche, No.223HC-170, Farrow & Ball, 10. Heath, No. MSL212, Martha Stewart Living Paint, 11. Natural Twine, No. MSL217, Martha Stewart Living Paint, 12. Lancaster Blue No. UL34, Ralph Lauren Paint, 13. Makaha, No. 19-32, Pratt & Lambert.

Photos: Martha Stewart

Design for Every Style

Photo: Rue

Victoria Smith

Stylist Victoria Smith showcases her home "modern bohemian" home in San Francisco.

Photos: sfgirlbybay

Robert Kuo Fabric Collection

Best known as an artist and creator of objects Robert Kuo transforms his distinctive designs in to a 44-sku fabric collection for S.Harris. Kuo's fabric collection will include lines and textures found in his decorative objects as well as natural fibers, earthy colors, and a mixture of silks, chenilles and velvets.

Photos: Editor At Large

Black & White & Greige

Photos: Rue Magazine

Male Design Aesthetic

Usually I post images that appeal to the feminine perspective but I recognize that the male point of view prefer environments richer in color with bolder, thicker furniture.

Photos: Lonny Mag

Clutter-Free Closets

Photos: Designer Closets

Marble & Herringbone

Bringing these two classic favorites together can create a fresh new look.

Photos: Vern Yip

Outside Offices

An office is generally a space where people work, these offices really think outside of the box; or cubicle.

Piet Hei Eek

Office Pod

In It Studios

EcoSpace

dmVA

Archipod

Renovation Season

Although it's still Summer and the first official day of Fall isn't until September 22nd, it's not too early to think about renovating your home for the holiday season! Furniture and window treatments often take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks to arrive, so if you are planning on giving your kitchen, living room, bathrooms, etc. an update it's a good idea to start now!

photos: DWR

Creative Headboards

Applying fabric or wood in a creative way can become the perfect unexpected focal point of a room and way to introduce a new pattern or texture.

Photos: Lonny Mag

Home Libraries

People who love to read may be the most interested in the idea of a home library because it gives order to their passion, but books are great to decorate with as well. They can be the focal point of the room, help an otherwise empty space feel more intimate, or help add texture to a room. With the popularity of the Internet, in the future books will most likely become prized items no different than a piece of art.

Elle Decor

Home Interiors

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domino

BHC

designer digs

John Barmanvia

Diane Von Furstenburg's home as seen in InStyle

Green Hospitality & Building Restoration

On a recent trip to New York City's meat packing district, I stayed at the Jane Hotel. It takes green hospitality design to a whole new level with communal bathrooms and custom brass energy efficient keys. In Europe, guests commonly insert a card into a slot when entering the room to turn on the electricity. Removing the card (which doubles as the room key) on the way out the door shuts off the power. It is an easy way to conserve energy, yet it is almost never seen in the United States. The Jane was originally completed in 1908, and was designed by William A. Boring (the architect renowned for Ellis Island's immigration station). Originally built for sailors this landmark was restored on its centennial in 2008; so not only is this place over a hundred years old but it is one of the most energy efficient hotels in the county. Oh and I forgot to mention...my room was 50 sq. ft!

photos: The New York Times

Check out their website: http://www.thejanenyc.com/