He steadied himself in preparation for the role of his lifetime: The Big Bad Wolf. (Photo: Daniel Hennessy; Dwell) Open rafters without a ceiling allow you to truly maximize the space in your abode. Instead of using up valuable space, intelligent architecture takes design upwards, giving multiple stories stretching as far towards the roof as possible, […]
Staircases
Colorful Contrast In an Open-Plan Home
Dinner parties were reckless, and nearly primal, ever since Bruce built his fire pit. (Photo: John Clark; Dwell) A lime green front door playing on the colors and hues present in the garden welcomes one to this brightly decorated hipster home. Contrasting the lime is framework in an orange which borders on red. The design went […]
Spacious Open-Plan Living Thanks to Expansive Wood Paneling
The homeowners made a pact to never mention the mornings spent tapping walls trying to find the exit door. (Photo: Dwell) Hipster minimalism can create a wonderful feeling of space within any area. The tranquil scene depicted above shows the true awe which is possible when opting for an all-wood design. Extra-high ceilings and fantastic use […]
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 […]
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 […]