Stylish Amsterdam Home Dotted with Eccentric Decorations

Amsterdam-based studio Cocoon Living transformed a large three-story house into a contemporary home for a travel-loving family. The renovation is part of a larger project that aims to upgrade many of the old buildings surrounding the canals of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

As you step inside, you notice an eclectic mix of furniture and decorations against an immaculate white background. Open spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows give the feeling of a bright home.

The home’s living room breathes elegance and is dotted with seating for the residents to lounge comfortably. In the kitchen, everything revolves around the subtle silhouette of the worktop, created using HI-MACS® natural acrylic stone.
“The exotic and human touch comes from the decorative elements, which provide an opportunity to reflect the family’s passion for travel,” the designers said.

“In this home you will find Versailles Baroque-style chandeliers alongside seashells in the bathrooms for a beach-like feel. Or a mirror, whose spokes recall the sun that warms the African savannah, mixed with a reproduction of a scarlet ibis, a bird indigenous to South America, that is the undisputed star of the living room thanks to its bright orange colour.” Photography by Pam Kat.
 

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designstudio PESI Envisions a Future When Every Surface Will Charge Mobile Devices

Seoul-based designstudio PESI’s acronymic principles of “Possibility, Essential, Standpoint, Interpretation” direct an exploration of form-meets-function, manifesting in a collection of furnishings and homewares with wireless-charging technology integrated below every surface.

Developed for Samsung Electronics’ startup incubation program, Creative Square, designstudio PESI’s Blend Into Space outfits everyday objects with modular electromagnetic induction coil units hidden beneath each surface for smartphone charging.

The conceptual collection is an iteration of another project, On the Surface, expanding the original collection of wireless-charging accessories of a Container, Clock, Mirror, Speaker, and Tray, adding two additional furniture table pieces.

In a time when charging mobile devices throughout the day is necessity, a habit as normal as filling a cup with water to satiate thirst, designers and technologists are expanding where, how, and when we can charge our increasingly power-hungry devices. What designstudio PESI’s collection signals is a near future when we won’t need to worry about finding an outlet to power up because every surface will be a conduit to power up.

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Before & After: A Graphic Hallway Packs A Color Punch

I’d love to say I’m one of those rebels who just can’t get enough of doing new stuff every single day, but I revel in my routine. I love my a.m. coffee run, I make sure I have zero unread emails before getting out of bed every morning and I wash my face after I shampoo. Never ever the other way around. With age comes wisdom though, and my experiences this year have taught me the importance of stepping outside of my comfort zone every once in a while. Whether I’m switching up my daily rituals, facing challenging experiences head-on or simply swapping out decorations in my boyfriend’s and my home, the moment always teaches me something valuable. And I’m always grateful I took the risk, no matter the outcome.

Londoner Ruthie Matthews of Design Soda learned just how rewarding it can be to push yourself as well when she took a risk of her own: overhauling her upstairs hallway sans contractors. Once doused in all white and with accessories galore, the space was begging to be switched up. This wasn’t going to be a simple decor swap, though. Ruthie wanted to go big and had dreams of grandeur. Specifically, she hoped to hand paint a triangular wall treatment as well as a staircase runner. She knew she could do it… maybe.

Instead of letting fear get to her, Ruthie silenced the naysayer in her head and went for it. As she pulled up the painter’s tape strip by strip, a smile crossed Ruthie’s face. She’d done it. The space was going to look marvelous. With a newfound confidence in her design POV, Ruthie then sprinkled the hallway with modern accessories and additional hand-painted elements. Every one of them is carefully curated, and each serves as a testament to both taking chances and trusting your gut. Hopefully the results inspire you to do the same. Scroll down to check it out, and enjoy! —Garrett

Photography courtesy of Ruthie Matthews

Image above: Ruthie felt the gallery of artwork was too busy and overpowered the tight space, so she dialed down its accessories. To keep the look from veering too “minimal,” she then replaced the smattering of decorations with large blocks of wall color.

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The Glorious Object: 42 Artists, 42 Cubic Feet of Fantastic

A new exhibition is in town at the Patrick Parrish Gallery in New York City. Curated by artist Rodger Stevens, The Glorious Object: 42 Artists, 42 Cubic Feet of Fantastic showcases an impressive list of 42 artists and designers of various disciplines: sculpture, lighting, ceramics, textiles, woodwork and the unclassifiable. Stevens wanted to give the 6 x 7 wooden wall unit more of a spotlight after coming across it last summer on the lower level of TriBeCa art gallery. It now holds a myriad of special works, on view now through January 13, 2018.

The list of artists includes: Lindsey Adelman, Ariele Alasko, Dana Barnes, Bec Brittain, Malu Byrne, Lauren Clay, Ben Erickson, Johanna Goodman, Hiroyuki Hamada, Damien Hoar De Galvan, Doug Johnston, Sigve Knutson, Steven Haulenbeek, Tyler Hays, Cody Hoyt, Pat Kim, Kieran Kinsella, Kasper Kjeldgaard, Jason Krugman, Christopher Kurtz, Eleanor Lakelin, Chris Lehrecke, Juliana, Cerqueira Leite, Zach Martin, Christian Maychack, Richard McGuire, Abe McNally, Maria Moyer, Ted Muehling, Lauren Nauman, Brian Persico, Johnny Poux, Jeff Quinn, Katie Spragg, Rodger Stevens, Roman Aclef, Mariko Wada, Julian Watts, David Weeks, Ryosuke Yazaki, Tamara Zahaykevich and Karl Zahn.

Pat Kim, “Gate 1”

Steven Haulenbeek, “Fat Flower”

Julian Watts, “Untitled”

Rodger Stevens, “Just After a Column of Water Turned a Blaze into a Vapor”

Ariele Alasko, “Carved Link #5”

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Before & After: A Vintage Camper’s Revamp

Matt and Beau of LGBTQ lifestyle blog Probably This truly are Jacks-of-all-trades. For the past few years they’ve been teaching their readers how to cook, travel well, and dress to turn heads. As if that weren’t enough, earlier this fall they added “renovations” to their growing list of can-do’s when they bought a vintage trailer named Rosie.

They found the 1969 Globestar traveler on eBay, and since driving her home have swapped out her floors, changed up her lighting and optimized her small footprint to accommodate guests and pets. The new look is soft and calming, an oasis on wheels, and blends nods to the camper’s heyday with modern additions like contemporary wallpaper, copper accents and updated lighting. Overall, the space is just as nice as any brick-and-mortar home, and after three months of hard work, is all set to hit the road in style. Scroll down to check out the transformation and read more about everything this multitalented duo did to make Rosie sing. Enjoy! —Garrett

Photography by Probably This

Image above: Matt and Beau had very little renovation experience when they bought this retro trailer. All told, the camper and its new furnishings cost them $10,000.

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Pierre + Charlotte Launch Bucket Lighting Series Made of Tasmanian Woods

Design duo Pierre + Charlotte’s paths have led them from Paris to Melbourne before recently settling into Tasmania, which has driven a new approach to their design. After the move, they decided to reimagine their brand to focus on wooden lighting and accessories, most of which are made in-house. Just recently, they launched the Bucket lighting series which includes a wall light, pendant light, and table lamp, all made from Tasmanian woods.

With a focus on environmentally friendly production, the studio uses small amounts of steel (for hardware) and fabric, with the remaining 95% of materials being locally sourced wood. The Bucket lights feature molded plywood shades that rest on dowel-like components, all made of Tasmanian Celery Top Pin, Huon Pine, or American Walnut.

The Bucket series will be exhibited at Gallery S.Bensimon in Paris until January 12th, 2018.

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The Primary Essentials: A One-Stop Shop for Unique, Artisanal Objects

Now that it’s the new year, it’s time to reflect on goals and intentions to set the tone for 2018. Somewhere during the middle of last year, I made a choice to try and only shop small where I can and when I can. It’s an intention I’m going to continue this year, especially after interviewing so many small businesses and shop owners who truly care about cultivating community and sharing good design. The Primary Essentials is such a store. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this beautiful and highly curated shop offers objects from textiles, jewelry, ceramics, glassware, tableware and more by independent makers, designers and brands. It’s a one-stop shop for finding items for your home that you won’t find easily anywhere else.

We chatted with storeowner Lauren Snyder, who opened and designed the store with her husband/architect Keith Burns to create a unique space that reflected the unique objects in the store. Read on to learn more about this hidden gem on Centre Market Place.

Why did you pick this storefront?

The storefront really spoke to me. It is on a little quaint street that is only one block long in the midst of a really busy downtown neighborhood (Nolita). It feels so special and rare in a city like New York and really felt like the right place for a second location for us.

Where did you get the name for the store?

I can’t even really remember how I ended up landing on this name, but my intention was to say that we are selling really special functional objects.

Has it changed much since it opened? How?

It has definitely evolved, aesthetically, but the things that were important to the store in the beginning still are very relevant- we will always be a store that champions and works with small designers, and works really hard to have things that are not found everywhere else.

What’s one of the challenges you have with the business?

Day in day out running a small business is really tough- no one is telling you what to do and you are the one driving the decisions. It can be really challenging for me to be thinking about the bigger picture as opposed to all of the daily things that need to take place- and managing the two simultaneously.

What other stores have you worked in before opening this one? I worked at Bergdorf Goodman for a while, in the personal shopping department as an assistant when I was younger. It was like running a small business within a large store, and I really enjoyed it.

What’s your favorite item in the store right now?

This pitcher from Laurence Brabant Editions.

What is this season’s theme?

We always try to stick to elevated basics that people can always use and have around.

Are you carrying any new products and/or undiscovered gems you’re particularly excited about?

We recently started working with Alex Reed, a young ceramicist based in Los Angeles, and I am really excited about his pieces.

What’s been a consistent best seller?

We have been selling Hasami Porcelain in my Brooklyn location since we opened, people really love it.

Does the store have its own line?

Yes, we have some our own items that we’ve worked on in the past year and a half. It includes candles, a line of textiles, teas and quilts. The items are an assortment of functional products that refine everyday classics.

Any special events/exhibits/pop ups/collaborations coming up?

We always do a few special things for the holidays- we have an event with Ft. Standard coming up later this month where we will be offering engraving on their objects.

Do you have anything from the store in your own home?

Yes, many things! I use all of the Humble Ceramics dinnerware, Deborah Ehrlich glasses, all of our own napkins and candle and so many ceramics from Natalie Weinberger and Clam Lab.

What’s next for you and your store?

After a whirlwind year of opening the second location Im really looking forward to buckling down in the New Year and taking a look at everything we are doing and figure out how we can be doing it better.

What’s one lesson you’ve learned since opening your store?

To always be open to change and keep evolving.

If you could give one piece of advice to someone who wants to follow a similar path to yours, what would it be?

Sit down and talk to as many small business owners as possible. I always find that I get really helpful, and real advice from other business owners.

Visit The Primary Essentials at 372 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

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