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Our Favorite Creative Shopping Bag Designs this Season

Friday, November 14, 2014

One of the most overlooked aspect of product marketability is the special packaging it comes in as this can help cultivate a following by attracting attention. These bags create enviable hype and shopping memories by bringing customers flocking into stores so they can experience the joys of displaying this intriguing modern world art. These are way more fun to carry around and most can be reused. We've put together a few of our favorite examples from Architecture & Design that we think are eye catching and cleaver. [...] more

How To: Display Your Art

Friday, November 7, 2014

Art brings a kind of integrity into our lives, reflecting a bit of who we are by showcasing our creativity, balance, and nature. It's not just paintings or drawings. Art includes photos, objects, textiles, and even items from nature! So what makes the perfect balance? Here are some of the most common art displaying mistakes that can be avoided from an article we saw on Apartment Therapy. We've summarized, added some thoughts, and a few images from our clients' homes. The basic mistakes and how to avoid them: [...] more

The Big Flea Invades New York City

Friday, October 24, 2014

The "Big Flea" comes to Manhattan's soaring Pier 94! New York City ’s largest indoor flea market to date, encompasses more than 600 booths that are spread over the Pier's 100,000+ square feet with vendors selling everything from antique furniture to collectible sterling silver. We even saw vintage Hermès handbags! Below we have an inside view of the trends and treasures from the show: Vintage Textiles / Pillows Classic Bar Cart / [...] more

Get the Look: A Statement Making Mud Room

Friday, October 24, 2014

In Hudson, Ohio this mudroom is impressive, flaunting a seriously stylish sitting/dining room with key design components: Statement-making wall accents Settee with a pop of color Pared-down Midcentury pieces Nature-inspired elements This solicited look might seem complicated to pull off, but we've done the research for you and provided you with everything you need below! Hand-crafted Midcentury Modern pendant light imported from Argentina [...] more

Getting Experimental with Design

Thursday, October 23, 2014

New Territories refer to the state of making artistry in today’s globalized society , a phenomenon that has helped to spur a confluence of art, design, and craft. We examine and explore this trend as we travel through several South America cities. DFC, Casual Dinnerware (2013), Orange Crush Fiberglass Wall Console (2013), Rosario Mirror (2013) Installation view at ICFF New York, 2013. Courtesy of the artist. Mexico. Photo by David Franco. Collaborations between small manufacturing operations and craftspersons, artists, and [...] more

Home Share in Gorgeous Designer Homes

Thursday, October 23, 2014

We are inspired by this new innovative concept! Behomm offers an invite-only, curated home swap for the design community. The site lets designers and artists see and stay in over 1,000 inspiration spaces across the globe, buy why…? Becasue Behomm was founded by passionate home exchange travelers with the idea of making travel easy. They wanted a secure community of friends to be able to share their experiences with, all while making them feasible. But, first they needed a cleanly designed [...] more

Home Tour: Alejandro Sticotti’s Buenos Aires Oasis

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Alejandro Sticotti is a devoted modernist who is addicted to the “natural materials, clean spaces, less is more” approach in both his furniture and building designs. After living an accomplished life with his wife, Hernaez, the couple bought a 5,400-square-foot garden outside one of the houses they were considering. After landing the sale, they set out to fulfill a lifelong dream--designing their own dream home from scratch! Slowly, after much thought, the concept of their house came together; they were building a home floating in a garden, which was not [...] more

Home Tour: "Latin America's Best Modern Homes"

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

We already shared with you what makes Latin American design one of the best aesthetics out there in our recent blog post "What Is Latin Design? " and this article in Dwell by Kelsey Keith takes that a step further by showcasing some of the best modern homes in Latin America. Through carefully designed furniture and intricate architecture, these designers and architects truly make breathtaking homes! Home of architect José Roberto Paredes set in the rainforest in El Salvador. [...] more

Home Tour: La Baronia House / Nicolás del Rio + Max Núñez

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Built in 2009, La Baronia House floats above a vast open ocean, thus named after an ingenious species of butterfly. Often considered a modern masterpiece of Chile , this structure needed to be stronger than most around it since it was built into a Quintero, Valparaíso region hillside. © Erieta Attali The harsh elements of the ocean, including the salty sea air, are extremely corrosive to most building materials. Thanks to a predominantly opaque outer envelope made of two corrosive [...] more

Home Tour: Michael C. Hall in Los Angeles

Saturday, October 18, 2014

"The architect wanted to make this house 'modern Spanish'—open and airy with really clean lines," says interior designer Kishani Perera . This metallic herringbone-patterned console was a flea market find. The Stedman Chandelier from Arteriors is made up of glass bottles, creating a dramatic opening scene in the entryway, considered clean yet retro with amazing contrast. “Some people are scared of color, says Perera. [...] more

Trends We Love: Tumbling Block Patterns

Saturday, October 18, 2014

"The classic trompe l'oeil cube motif—most commonly associated with flooring, playing cards, throws, pillows, and wallpaper—nearly every type of home decor accent has been done in this geometric pattern. " Check out these new geometric arrivals at Diseno: Pedal-loomed wool carpets imported from Guatemala - Carefully handmade with an unbelievable blend of wool and cotton incorporating traditional weaving techniques with modern design. We help support a better tomorrow for Guatemala by employing over 500 artisans in equal opportunity [...] more

Fun Fact: What Does it Take to be a Craigslist Pro?

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Mostly everyone has heard of Craigslist. com, a modern, online version of the classified ads found within the pages of most newspapers. Craigslist, however, offers more benefits to consumers across the world. Whether you're looking to buy two last minute tickets to that sold out concert, an old couch for the school year, or some great electronics, you're almost guarenteed to find what you're looking for by searching through the various sections. Craigslist is an easy to use site that is accessible to anyone who has a computer and internet [...] more

How To: Wash a Pillow by Hand or Washing Machine

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Can you remember the last time you washed your pillow? Check the care label to confirm that your pillow can be machine washed. Use mild liquid detergent rather than a powder to avoid residue. Keep the machine balanced and run them through the rinse cycle twice to rinse them fully. This will help keep them fresh, clean, and free of dust mites. Here at Diseño, we have plenty of fur or hide pillows that are quite easy to clean as [...] more

How To: Mix Styles with Confidence

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Unless you are starting from scratch and can afford to buy every last thing for your home at one time, it's completely normal for your aesthetic to develop. This developing aesthetic may still include inherited items, hand-me-downs, "ok for now" pieces, and ones you simply change your mind on. “Do you do much mixing at home, with the style, age or materials of your furniture? What are your best tips for an eclectic interior that feels effortless? ” The confident mixing of [...] more

Home Tour: Inside a Connecticut Farmhouse With Vintage Soul

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Settled into a career as the author of her lifestyle site, as well as being an interior stylist and floral designer, Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo and her husband decided to leave the city life. They sold their SoHo loft and purchased a property in the hills of Litchfield, Connecticut, for weekend getaways and rented a small postage stamp-sized apartment in New York City for the workweek. Amy adapted to country living; she had plenty of space, was able to enojy sunrises and sunsets, [...] more

How To: Care for your Hide

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Each and every cowhide is unique and varies in dynamic ways. The characteristics of hides include the color, size, shape, rigidness, length of hair, coat shine, hair texture, patterns, and the dye or finish. The combination of these factors contribute to the personality of the individual hide, thus aiding in the transforming of an ordinary space into something you can call home. Hides can subtly blend into the natural setting of a rustic home, stand out in a contemporary space, or bring some texture in from the outdoors, adding in [...] more

Product of the Week: Our Hand Loomed Wool Carpets from Guatemala

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

On our recent trip to Antigua, Guatemala , we attended the New World Crafts Fair , an annual event showcasing home decor products with a focus on incorporating traditional techniques with modern design. To us, the hit of the show were these strikingly beautiful wool carpets that we couldn't resist, incorporating aspiring color, amazing warmth, delicate texture, and striking style. Crafted by artisans using a traditional pedal loom, these carpets are a great combination of wool and cotton that create Mayan and Hispanic inspired shapes [...] more
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