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Lately the look of polka dots can be a bit whimsical to me, almost a bit childish for lack of a better word.

But this bathroom here doesn’t look that way to me at all, it looks mature and stylish, glamorous even. Maybe because of the black and white color scheme, or the continuation of the design from the walls up to the ceiling.

What are your feelings on polka dots within decor in general? How about in this bathroom – do you love this look?

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Negative Space is an exhibition where designers explore the idea of negative space from new and interesting perspectives. Ten designers from Konstfack , the largest university of arts, crafts, and design in Sweden, took on the challenge and present a series of their own interpretations where they examine the relationship between objects and their surrounding space. Questions they ask: – What is a negative space? – Can it be framed by something other than matter?

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NYCxDesign 2013: Negative Space

Line Up is a table designed by German designer Kosta Pamporis in collaboration with Florian Schulz. The tabletop is not 100% concrete, but actually a mixture of waste material from turning and sanding wood. Using this sawdust in a special concrete mixture creates a 40% lighter concrete slab. The addition of the really cool neon rope and wooden dowel legs make the table very trendy, too. I’m digging it

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Line Up Table by Kosta Pamporis

This week’s product pick could possibly be the best chair I’ve seen in a while. I am not a big gardener or yard worker by any means, but I would put a wheelbarrow chair in my living room any day. The stainless steel wheelbarrow is what really gets me. Although the colorful ones would prove to be quite nostalgic, the silver is undoubtedly more stylish!

Known as the Festival Chair, this awesome piece is designed by Tilt. You can read more about the chair and the meaning behind its creation here.

What are your thoughts on the Festival Chair?

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I know exactly what you’re going to say. I can hear it now… If you’re going to spend that much money on a chair, shouldn’t it be perfect? California company  u-fo noticed that I work sitting in an Aeron chair and offered to send me one of their ergonomic leather seat cushions and lumbar pillow set, specially designed for the Herman Miller Aeron chair. And I’ll admit that I was skeptical at first, probably thinking the same thing you are: can this awesome chair really be improved upon? I opted for the black Monterey set , but there are four different leathers to choose from.

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Can The Aeron Chair Be Improved With The u-fo Saddle Collection?

IKEA is launching its 2013 STOCKHOLM Collection in the fall (August, to be exact) and we got a preview during the recent ICFF . The collection focuses on “Smart Craftsmanship” and aims to bring high-end design to the masses at a low price point. IKEA has had three previous STOCKHOLM collections, with the first launching in 1984, and this year they expanded to other areas of the home with mixed-use pieces for many different spaces. Inspired by the 50s and 60s, the timeless offerings took three years to create and you can see why when you discover the details and the higher quality materials that went into each piece

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NYCxDesign 2013 Spotlight: 2013 IKEA STOCKHOLM Collection

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Los Angeles and several of its surrounding suburbs. On one of our afternoons out there, we jumped into our rental car and headed to Malibu, just driving up and down the coast.

Looking at all of the beautiful homes and the gorgeous views kept us occupied for hours. On my next trip out there, I can’t imagine staying in a hotel…I’ll prefer to rent a home close to the beach.

The exteriors of the homes in Malibu are to die for, and I can’t even imagine what the interiors look like. Now that I’ve had some time on my iPad, I’ve been scouring real estate sites and the Houzz app to get some glimpses inside gorgeous Malibu homes.

Have you been to Malibu?

[Image 1 is my own, the second two are from this house tour]

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Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, the design duo behind the New York-based Roman and Williams , partnered with local furniture, lighting, and accessory manufacturer, MatterMade for a collection of pieces made of solid wood and classic brass details. Roman and Williams for MatterMade includes a family of lighting, a coffee and side table, and a chair and foot stool, all produced with superior craftsmanship, where the character of the thick wood makes a bold statement. Above:   Woodrum Table Woodrum Standing Woodrum Pendant Woodrum Chandelier Woodrum Chandelier detail Hub Side Table Reader Chair and Foot Stool Drawings from Roman and Williams: The collection recently debuted at ICFF and in  Matter’s Manhattan shop .

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NYCxDesign 2013 Spotlight: Roman and Williams for MatterMade

Designed by Michael Neubauer, these lighted tables are a fun addition to your family room. New Germany-based design label Docstone focuses primarily on concrete, launching these lamps along with a few other pieces at Salone this past April. The core materials in their designs is concrete, chosen because of its minimalism, link to architecture and its novelty

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Holy Tristan Lighted Glass and Concrete Tables

Happy Monday!

Dd you enjoy the first full weekend of Summer? It’s amazing how the vibe changes once Memorial Day passes.

Over the weekend, I was introduced to banana juice and I’m quite positive it will become my staple for the Summer. A glass in the morning with breakfast has been so refreshing, and I’m thinking adding a bit of rum to it will be great for afternoons by the pool.

Being that I am currently on vacation, I haven’t made this banana juice at home, but I’ve spent some time researching different recipes. I’ve read in a few places that juicers are not meant to juice bananas, so a blender may be the go-to appliance here. I’ve found a simple recipe here for banana juice that includes bananas, milk and a bit of sugar and agave. This is the first one I plan on trying as soon as I get back! Of course there are plenty of variations that include oranges, mangos and other fruits, but right now I just want straight up banana juice.

Have you ever had banana juice? Or attempted to make it?

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