That first day had seemed so full of promise—no hint of the emaciated man that would be weeping on the floor day three of the juice cleanse. (Photo Naomi Finlay; Dwell) Any hipster would be more than happy in a home featuring a kitchen such as the one above. The designer in question has brought about […]
Interiors
The Hipster’s Staircase to Heaven
Black sock on the railing—the universal symbol for depressing one-night stands. (Photo: Ben Anders; Dwell) If there is one reoccurring theme in good hipster interior design, it is the use of linear geometry is innovative ways. See how the lines of the skylight match and mimic the zig-zag of the staircase, which is then further accentuated […]
A Fold-Up Bed of the Future
He couldn’t put his finger on it, but he had this feeling that his sister had grown weary of his monthly visits. (Photo by Drew Kelly; Dwell) No one can deny the versatility and practical benefits of a fold-up bed, yet for years they have been avoided due to their unsightly appearance which has been most […]
Allowing Nature to Reign Supreme
No neighbors for miles but when he danced for the plants that morning he couldn’t shake the feeling that somewhere, someone was laughing. (Photo by Arsi Ikäheimonen; Dwell) Allowing the full grandeur of the natural surroundings to illuminate this sleeping space, this bedroom uses basic black and a bountiful selection of large panes to embody the […]
Clinical Attention to Detail in a Post-Modern Space
He could not for the life of him remember if he had closed the back door. Source: Academy of Art & Architecture by Wiel Arets Architects From the pivoting broad, heavy door, to the stippled appearance of the exterior itself, the designer of this structure has emulated a clinical, industrial, post-modern feel. With architecture which […]
Surreal Design & The Staircase to Nowhere
Depending on mood, he’d eat his dinner al fresco. Tonight, it was risotto while prone on the river rock; tomorrow, soup while squatting on the concrete. (Photo: Dave Lauridsen; Dwell) A staircase leading to nowhere takes the central focus of this wonderful outdoor space. Serving as nothing more than a decorative adornment accentuating the post-modern styling […]
The Hanging Hipster
He insisted on using the work nook as intended, knowing that the toe-smudge marks on the glass gave his partner heart palpitations. (Photo: Alexi Hobbs; Dwell) Delivering a cubicle like no other, this modern living space elevates both your mood and your work, literally. Giving you a nook suspended above the corner of a work space, […]
Mindfulness, Minimalism, and Open Design
It was part of their mindful eating practice—watching each other snarf breakfast from behind bars. (Photo: George Heinrich; Dwell) Lending once again from Asian-inspired interior design, this home epitomizes open design and mindful living. You will constantly be aware of what is happening in each room, as the earthy grounding hues of the all wood interior […]