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Laufen - Swissness in Bathroom Culture

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 1:27 pm
Swiss Watch Intl. In a world where consumer goods are produced with such haste that they lose their quality, the label “Made in Switzerland” becomes more convincing. Throughout the world the Swis...
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Hot High-End Hotel Designers

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 10:45 am
We recently saw an article in Hotel Design Magazine with some of the top Hotel Designers in the US, and we felt that we just had to profile these designers as well. Below you will find each of the 7 d...
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Twitter Followers' Favorite Designers

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 1:53 pm
We asked our 4,400+ twitter followers (http://twitter.com/styleture) who their favorite designer is and here were the answers we received: “Susan Hoffman ASID, DESIGNS in Wayzata, MinnesotaR...
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Designer Profile - Jasper Conran

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 6:48 pm
Jasper Conran is the son of the famous designer Sir Terence Conran, and has made his own name for himself as one of the most successful present day designers in England. Jasper went to the Parsons Sch...
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Italian Bedside Table Lamps by Studio Italia Design

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 1:51 pm
Studio Italia Design, a trailblazing provocateur in Venetian lighting, has put their own modern and technologically-sophisticated spin on the bedside table lamp. Following a no frills design approach ...
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Designer Profile - Ali Tayar

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 2:09 pm
As the principal of the New York-based design firm Parallel Design, Ali Tayar is one of three finalists for the 2009 National Design Award for Interior Design. Ali studied architecture at the Universi...
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Man Caves are Heating Up This Winter

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 2:07 pm
... , Man Caves are places designed for the married man or family man as a place to have their space, decor and design. A ... , dart board and full size bar. Here are a few things you can use to tak...
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Designer Stools

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 3:25 pm
Lately we have seen a growing trend with designer stools as a way to include a small, yet functional piece to your decor. Here are some of our favorite stools that we’ve seen recently: Balloona...
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Crossover Between Fashion & Interior Design

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 12:08 pm
We know that sometimes this crossover is not always a good fit, but when they come together just right, it can be beautiful. Decor and couture have often had ties to each other historically, and the s...
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From Our Readers - What is your favorite ID style right now?

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 11:54 am
We posed the question “What is your favorite style right now when it comes to interior design?” on both our Facebook Fan Page and our Styleture Twitter Feed, and here are some of the respo...
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5 Amazing Luxury Motor Yachts

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 2:25 pm
Yachts are a great place to see amazing styles and designs. On the heels of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which we attended and saw more interior and exterior details than we could have ...
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Architect Profile - Elisabeth Whitworth Scott

Talk Spas posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 3:08 pm
Elisabeth Whitworth Scott was the daughter of a surgeon who had 9 siblings, and was a great-niece of the architects George Gilbert Scott and George Frederick Bodley and was also second cousins to Gile...
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Spooky & Scary Buildings & Architecture

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:13 pm
Here are a few spooky buildings and structures that will give you the chills! Lizzie Borden took an axe. And gave her mother forty whacks. And when she saw what she had done, she gave her father fort...
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Le Corbusier - Pioneer of Modern Architecture

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:57 pm
Le Corbusier Arguably the greatest Modern Architect of all time, Le Corbusier was actually born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland in 1887.  In his early years he traveled extensively thr...
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Keep Up With Styleture on Facebook!

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:11 pm
Come join are Facebook Fan Page and be in-the-know with all of our updates and happenings! Over 300 members already and growing! Feel free to post any cool styles you find, your own designs or even ju...
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What do a Penguin, Rainbow, Toucan, Fan & More Have in Common?

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 11:59 am
They are all new designs by the Sustainable Faucet manufacturer Fluid Faucets (FluidFaucets.com). Each of these lines of bathroom fixtures are not only low flow and very sustainable (WaterSense Certif...
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Amazing Luxury Hotels from Around the World

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 4:13 pm
There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of amazing, stylish hotels, but we thought we’d provide you with a short list of the most amazing, four start hotels throughout the world. These ho...
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Creating a Vintage Space - Vintage Interior Design

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 3:08 pm
... is described as “Machine Age,” which is quite intriguing for a vintage design. This look needs to be combined with the right decor, but could be the look for you. Light design by Rot...
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ALNOCLASS - Green Kitchen Cabinet Collection

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 8:55 am
A kitchen cabinet collection that lowers the carbon footprint, while delivering high style and cutting-edge technology. ALNO® has introduced a new kitchen cabinet collection that brings new meaning ...
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Modern Look For Recessed Lighting

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 4:05 pm
As a rule, recessed lighting tends to be invisible. It provides the perfect amount of light in a way that doesn’t call attention it. However, Studio Italia Design has gone against the grain with Cam...
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Debut of the Art Deco Bathtub by THG

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 9:25 am
THG has announced the debut of the Art Deco Bathtub from their Marquise Collection. This beautiful bathtub was inspired by Bernardaud’s iconic china pattern and created by the artisans at THG. The A...
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Hotel Interior Design - Ramada in Basel Switzerland

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 4:46 pm
Here are some pictures from a Ramada in Basel Switzerland. It’s amazing to see the difference between this Ramada and the Ramada’s in the United States. Hotels vary from country to count...
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Luxurious New W Hollywood Residences

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 6:36 pm
The W Residences project in Hollywood broke ground in February of 2007 and the project will be completed next month. The residential building borders one of the most famous blocks in Hollywood, locate...
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Personalized Design for Apartment Living

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 11:27 am
The Avalon Towers on the Peninsula are luxurious apartments located in Mountain View, CA. The Mountain View apartments offer one, two, and three bedroom floor plans, all of which are ready for persona...
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Updated Joseph Eichler Kitchens

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 2:25 pm
Joseph Eichler was a post-war merchant builder who embraced the principles of modernism in an effort to provide progressive and affordable housing to middle income families.  From the late 1940s to t...
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Dell Now Produces Designer Laptops

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 11:04 am
If your laptop has been lacking in the “style” department, then this new “Designer Studio” line of Dell laptops might just be the stylish computing power you need. While the de...
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PLACE HOUSES – Residential Kits and Prefab Home Services

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 4:09 am
The Seattle-based PLACE HOUSES is an architectural group that sells private residential kits or prefab homes in four sizes. Their homes are smart, affordable and green and the entire process typically...
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New Traditional Style - Darryl Carter

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 9:21 am
Interior Designer Darryl Carter (www.DarrylCarter.com ) devoted an entire book to the concept of new traditional, and has thus sparked a design revolution. Gone are the days of defining traditional a...
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New Contemporary Collection of Bath Products by MGS

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 6:54 pm
Faucets in solid stainless steel with simple silhouettes make for a contemporary spa retreat. In contemporary design, less is more. This is the philosophy leading faucet and fixture manufacturer MG...
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Troy Adams Kitchen Before & After

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 12:54 pm
Designer Troy Adams has designed numerous kitchens in his career, but his own kitchen’s transformation is equally impressive with the way he took a relatively small space and transformed it into...
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The New Design of the Office Chair

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 5:55 pm
This past Sunday I was watching Sunday Morning on CBS when they had a very interesting story on office chairs, and how the office hierarchy used to be determined by the different chairs that people we...
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Architect Profile - Benedetta Tagliabue

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 10:31 am
Benedetta Tagiabue One architect who has created amazing works with and without her famous husband is Benedetta Tagliabue. Being married to the famous architect Enric Miralles, who she met while livi...
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Kitchen & Bath Highlights of 2009

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 6:53 am
We have seen some amazing products and designs this year already, so we compiled this list of our favorites for the year thus far. Click on any thumbnail image for a larger version. If we have blogged...
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Culver City's Helms Bakery - A Designer's Paradise

Talk Spas posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 1:54 pm
This past weekend I took a trip over to Culver City with the family to pick out some new toys for the tots at the Lakeshore Learning Center Store on the corner of National and Venice.  I  couldnR...
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Slice Chair - Innovative Design

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 1:32 pm
Have you ever been looking for a chair that doubled as a piece of functional art? Or are you like me and love the comfort of a footrest or ottoman, but hate the way its looks and clutters up a space? ...
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Zaha Hadid Awarded the Praemium Imperial for Architecture

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 2:30 pm
Zaha Hadid The Praemium Imperial is a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association. It has become the highest international distinction for achievements in the arts. Each year, six...
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Top 15 Cars for 2010

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 6:52 pm
We haven’t done a post on stylish cars yet. So we thought we’d share with you some of our favorite cars to hit the market. From prudently stylish to lavish supercars, we’ve put it al...
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Say Cheese - The Styles of Cheese Knives

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 11:17 am
Entertain in style with these quirky and contemporary cheese knives. Nothing spices up a dinner party like stylish serving pieces. Start out right by adding a bit of contemporary sophistication to yo...
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Decorative Bathroom Specialties

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 6:08 pm
Brass Sink Hardware If you are looking to improve the details of your bathroom, then these Decorative Plumbing Products by JACLO will bring luxury to your bathroom within these details. With more and...
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The Best Bathtub Materials

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 6:12 pm
Depth, functionality, design and size are all things to consider when purchasing a bathtub. But let’s not forget material. Below is a sampling of stylish tubs made from different sources that are ce...
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Funky Chair Designs

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 2:22 pm
In our travels we find all kinds of funky furniture designs, and lately many stylish chair designs. Here are just a few of our favorites, which we’ve seen recently: This i b pop chair is not only u...
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Natural Outdoor Water Feature

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 8:35 am
Stone Forest has been commissioned by Mesa Design to create the massive outdoor water feature for this luxury urban center in the Dallas Arts District. Anchoring the eastern edge of downtown Dallas, t...
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Designer Profile - Steve Hermann- Designer To The Stars

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 1:09 pm
Steve Hermann of Steve Hermann Design is a household name here in Los Angeles as one of the greatest “designer to the stars”. Hermann has been in the field for over 15 years, and yet has n...
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Germ Free Bathroom Designs

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 2:16 pm
Turn on the television or open any magazine and you’ll see them, ads for all kinds of household products containing germ-killing ingredients. Hand soap, dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes ...
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Lighting That Takes On New Angles

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 1:24 pm
New geometric shapes and angles in haute home décor have been ruling new designs for some time now as designers make the statement that geometry and angles do not have to be about the pattern, but i...
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Elements Of The Old World Garden

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 8:43 am
French Rosette Fountain Antique columns and urns, wrought iron railings, topiaries and finials are just a few of the pieces that lend age to a new garden. However, to really complete the look – eve...
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Shades of Red - Using Red Products in your Designs

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 5:02 pm
Red can be a very difficult color to get right. Use it too much and its depth and saturation can be annoying, use it too little and it looks out of place. However, red is an exciting color to use in y...
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Sustainable Office Design - Sustainable Solutions International

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 2:47 pm
... Solutions International (SSi) – even make sustainable and stylish design easy. Sustainable Solutions International has a number of ... , recycled materials and rapidly renewabl...
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Designer Profile - Ludovica+Roberto Palomba

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 9:14 am
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba are well known for their bathroom and furniture designs, which have been characterized as defining the art of living. As architects and designers, the Palombas deal primarily ...
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High Style from the Slammer

Talk Spas posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 11:16 am
Oxford Malmainson When it comes to interior design I’d never research jails for inspiration. However, oddly enough some of the most luxurious high-design hotels got their start as a prison. Just lo...
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