Corporate Office Interior Design | Interbrand | New York | nARCHITECTS


nARCHITECTS designed the renovation of the global headquarters of Interbrand, an international branding company based in New York City. The 30,000 sq. ft. renovation on 3 floors began in October of 2008 and was completed in February 2009, on time and on budget. Centered around an open lobby plan framed at once by a double-height patterned glass partition and custom perforated circulation ‘screen’, the design emphasizes clarity of circulation and flexibility of use throughout its workspaces and meeting rooms. From the initial design phase, nARCHITECTS partnered with a construction management team, a pairing that served to expedite bidding and meet the client’s challenging budget........more

Shop Interior Design | Stylexchange | Sid Lee Architecture


Sid Lee created this new store concept to heighten Stylexchange’s position as Canada’s cutting-edge cult fashion boutique. True to the brand, this store feels like an innovative fashion playground...........more

Hair Salon Interior Design |Hession Salon | Vernon Avenue | Australia | ABGC Architecture and Design


This conversion Victuallers to Hair Salon, in conjunction with Kaye Rice Partnership Interior Design, pushes the ancillary spaces up or out, to create a single flowing space for the salon from front to back. At the shop front end we instated a curved glass corner and stripped the facade of a plethora of utility wiring to allow the Modernist Terrace to shine..........more

Fireplace Decorating Design Ideas 2011 From Candice Olson



Natural Beauty



A soaring stone fireplace is an impressive and rustic focal point in this living room. To reduce the scale of the stone and add interest, a long mirror is placed above the mantel. Candice also uses the fireplace as a jumping off point for the room's palette, by selecting the hues of sage, stone, taupe and caramel from the fireplace stones.



Raise It Up



A sleek stainless steel gas fireplace is installed at the perfect height to enjoy from anywhere in the space. Surrounded by a beautiful stone facade, the fireplace is the perfect combination of contemporary and natural.



Illusion of Grandeur



Paint the wall over the mantel the same color as the surround to give a fireplace more presence in a room. When a fireplace is flush with the floor, place a beautiful screen in front to provide ambience and safety.



Striking Focal Point



Floor-to-ceiling glass and marble mosaic tiles in brown, gold, cream and grey tones are a spectacular setting for an elevated gas fireplace. The contemporary focal point adds both visual and physical warmth to the room.



Classic Centerpiece



Sophisticated moldings are combined with a marble-tiled surround for a traditional fireplace. To allow the space to be a conversational area as well as a space to watch television, Candice hides a television behind a piece of remote-controlled artwork so it's out of sight when not in use.



Pure Luxury



A simply elegant fireplace surround is painted cream to offset the dark wallpaper in the dining room. Raised off the floor, the visual warmth of the fireplace can be enjoyed from each seat around the table. The fireplace is also flanked with mirrored panels that add depth and dimension, as well as reflect light into the room.



Contemporary and Streamlined



The show-stopping feature wall is a modern arrangement that boasts a long, linear gas fireplace and a massive surround of grey and white marble mosaic tiles. Not only is it eye-catching, but it brings much-needed warmth into the space. The fireplace is flanked with a custom-built cabinetry unit that holds a big-screen television, media equipment, books and some display items.



Crowning Jewel



A true glam centerpiece of the room — the fireplace surround is covered with silver dollar-sized stainless steel tiles and above the mantel is a glittering ebony quartz.



Cozy Gathering Spot



The fireplace, which features a wood mantel and is clad in a beautiful circular glass tiles, anchors the room. Traditional beadboard panels above the fireplace add texture.

Loft Interior Design | The Rounded Loft | Prague | Czech Republic |A1 Architects

The issue of „boundless“ space became the main motif of our work. The private spaces such as bedrooms are ofcourse separated, but the rest of common activities rooms are connected within one fluent space. It starts at the entrance hall with dressing wardrobes and slightly continues towards living space and kitchen with large dining table, the space is also opened to upper gallery which is meant for guests.

To reach specific fluency of space we decided to round off some of the interior corners, which finally give the space its unique smooth character. Due to these softened corners one moves and feel simply free and the bounderies of walls somehow disappears.

Even the staircase with integrated fireplace and library climbs up in rounded corner. The railing is made out of thin stainless steel net, so it is safe but even smooth and transparent..........more

Showroom Interior Design | Calleveinte | Mexico City | DCPP Arquitectos

Calleveinte is a decoration store situated in a shopping center on the second floor facing the street.
The project is located in high vehicular traffic street and responds to it as an urban sideboard. The ground floor works as this great sideboard to the exterior, at eye’s elevation and at the vehicle’s speed you can appreciate the ceiling and that is why its one of the subjects that the projects pretends to emphasize.

The ceiling is made of wooden beams in repetition giving the space a sense of depth and height as well as breaking its horizontallity and providing a certain rhythm.......more

Shop Interior Design | Bruunz Bazaar | JDS Architects


Retail is an overcrowded sector of architecture. In that avalanche of expressions and beauty we set out to focus on basic aspects of architecture and fashion: our shops should express the particularities of genders, man and woman, and leave space for the ever-changing collections to unfold the essential representation of Bruuns Bazaar: its clothes........more

Hotel Interior Design | Lobby Bar | Hilton Hotel Beijing | China | Aedas


Aedas was commissioned to redesign the lobby bar, all day dining, level 2 bar and presidential suite of the Hilton Hotel Beijing as part of their refurbishment programme.

Introducing the concept of oriental art, both the all day dining and the bar at level 2 include traditional oriental elements. Upside down Chinese paper parasols can be found hanging from the ceiling in one area whilst in another cloud designs are implemented overhead. Simplified Chinese Screens have been used to separate the restaurant into smaller, more private dining areas.......more

Club Interior Design | Garden Of Eden | Shanghai | China | Kokai Studio


The initial program developed by the owners was particularly challenging as the objective was to create a multifunctional venue suitable to different occasions and to compete on the dynamic and innovative night scene of Shanghai. Being provoked by the original briefing of a venue where mood, light and senses shift within one night we settled on the image of the Garden of Eden. Eden: the garden where Adam and Eve live peaceful in an overwhelming luxury of nature and colors. Eden: the paradise of temptation where the snake seduced Eve to follow her deepest desires and bite the apple.........more

Apartment Interior Design | Art Collector's Home | New York | Caliper Studio


This project is the home for two art collectors on New York’s Upper West Side. Located in the top two floors of a Mckim Mead and White building, the design merges two apartments to create a spacious domestic art gallery where home and art are intertwined. The spaces are strung in an open sequence around a library core, from the entrance to the kitchen with a free standing stair and living spaces in between. Continuous long walls enclose the space to display works from the owners’ collection: Tomma Abts, Lawrence Weiner, Franz Ackermann and more. Full-height, translucent moveable partitions can be positioned to provide private enclosures when needed without reducing the overall scale of the space................more

Retail Interior Design | Telecom Victoria Street | London | Gascoigne Associates


Telecom New Concept Store in Victoria St is a new approach to technology retailing. The new concept store was a collaboration with Designworks and marries high-tech features with convivial approachability in a space that oozes colour, variety and character. The playfully eclectic space has clean, crisp elements to reflect the high-end technology on offer, however, these are tempered with soft textures to create a comfortable and fun way for customers to interact with the technology...........more

Windows Curtains Design Ideas 2011 Photo Gallery

The curtains or blinds of a window can make or break the interior design of any site, whether home, office or even a restaurant. Curtains and blinds can make homes look sophisticated and comfortable feel. It is thus important that people have an understanding of the importance of choosing the right curtains or blinds for your windows.

To get the perfect curtain, you need to take hold of the fundamentals of bay windows. First things first, how did exactly the windows get its curve? A bay window is basically a set of three windows that had been joined together to form one big view.

The windows are set in an angle to form a concave, or a shallow opening space. When you have intended to initially include a window in the original plan of the house, architects usually place the angle at thirty to forty degrees, which could trick the eye to make the room look spacious and bigger.

The opening that the bay window creates allows more fresh air and light to come into the house. If you prefer to utilize the rest of the lot area for gardening, a bay window could be the perfect spot where you could relax your mind, drink coffee, read a book, or just to take a good look at your greens .














Candice Olson's Inviting Kitchen Design Ideas 2011

Candice Olson 

 "I believe that the essence of good design is its ability to sustain long term integrity – to become classic and create a truly captivating home."

Function meets style when designer Candice Olson creates a gathering place for the whole family in the kitchen.

Classic Meets Modern

The L-shaped kitchen is a blend of traditional and contemporary, particularly in the island, which is an antique wooden cabinet topped with classic Carrara marble. White shaker-style cabinets and sleek quartz countertops are combined with stainless steel appliances and fixtures, while green glass tiles are used for the backsplash and to add a bit of color above the cabinets. 

Mid-Century Charm

To pay homage to the home's mid-century modern design, the kitchen layout maximizes the outdoor view and features streamlined zebra-wood cabinetry with white quartz countertops. Vintage-style pendants and funky barstools add a retro touch. 

Streamlined Elegance

The focal point of this kitchen is the stunning backsplash comprised of chocolate, coffee and cream mosaic glass tiles. Espresso cabinets and white quartz countertops contrast well with the stainless steel appliances and hardware. A 14-foot-long kitchen island serves two functions, a lower section features a built-in sink and storage for a bar area and the higher section functions as the dining area.

Practical Style

Rich cabinetry, state-of-the art appliances and a host of contemporary fixtures and finishes create a kitchen that's a mix of style and function. A large, square island is the focal point of the kitchen and can be used for preparation and eating.

Industrial Chic

Candice creates a large open-concept kitchen with a system of wooden posts and beams with steel joinery, which are not only crucial for support, but also give the room an open, loft-like feeling. Shaker-style cabinets, a grey-green glass tiled backsplash and polished quartz countertops that has the appearance of concrete keep with the industrial look.

Open Yet Divided

To create visual separation between the kitchen and family room, Candice designs a light and airy look for the kitchen. The main cabinets are painted cream with a strie finish and topped with cream quartz countertops. A backsplash in handcrafted, multicolored glass tile is the perfect complement and adds a bit of excitement to the space.

Blend of Function and Fashion

Cream cabinetry with mushroom countertops is combined with travertine floor tiles for a functional yet stylish kitchen, and bold wallpaper is a stunning focal point behind the workstation. Lit by two crystal chandeliers, a dark wood island with creamy quartz countertop houses a recycling center, a dishwasher and sink, as well as doubles as an eating space.

Serenely Blue

The backsplash is the perfect area to inject personality into your kitchen. Glass tiles that complement the grey-blue walls create a clean, contemporary backdrop between the contrasting black and white cabinets.


Warm and Welcoming

Custom cabinetry in a creamy shade and mushroom-colored quartz countertop set the tone for this functional kitchen, while the island takes center stage with espresso cabinetry and cream countertops. Eco-friendly cork flooring grounds the space and is perfect for a space where you're standing all the time. Brushed bronze finishes add a traditional touch to the kitchen.
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