Hollandse Nieuwe Designs Happy Headquarters for a Funeral Insurance Company

While their business might be on the morbid side (funeral insurance), DELA’s goal is to take care of the ones that remain. Their human-focused approach not only falls on their insurance clients, but on their employees as well, which comes through in their brand-new headquarters in Eindhoven. Designed by Hollandse Nieuwe, the new digs span 5,800-square-meters and house office floors, a restaurant, and a meeting center, all with a comfortable, approachable aesthetic.

The colorful interiors aim to be a healthy and inspiring environment where the employees can thrive. Colors were incorporated to help define the work areas, which include a variety of types of flexible workspaces they can utilize.

Workspaces and casual seating areas were placed around the perimeter to maximize daylight and views while working.

The designers incorporated greenery throughout to add a natural element that also cleans the air.

The ground floor was given a double-height glass facade to keep a connection to the outdoors. The building also features a “green skirt” of plants that hang down in front of the windows so employees can look out and see nature.

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Desktop Wallpaper: August 2018

We’ve been longtime fans of Molly Fitzpatrick’s Dittohouse line of textiles and home decor and we’re excited to share her inspiring new collection, The Courageous Woman, for this month’s Designer Desktop. The collection is inspired by Malala Yousafzai, an activist for female education, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, and also Molly’s daughter’s namesake.

Molly explains more in depth:

The Courageous Woman collection by DittoHouse is inspired by my hero Malala Yousafzai. I am in awe of her bravery and dedication to empowering girls and women and advocating for education as a means to world peace. Throughout this collection I hope to capture the courage of the women I admire and spread a message of empowerment. Also inspiring this collection is my 1.5 year old daughter Malala, who is being raised knowing that there are women like her namesake who’s example she can follow to make the world kinder and more equitable.

The Courageous Woman collection, which launches late this summer, will include knit and woven home textiles as well as limited quantities of bold and confident earrings. A portion of the profits from this collection will go to the Malala Fund, which works towards a world where every girl can learn and lead. Sign up here for the waiting list to know when the collection launches!

DESKTOP:  1024×768 \\ 1280×1024 \\ 1680×1050 \\ 1900×1200 \\ 2560×1440

MOBILE: iPhone 6/7/8 \\ iPhone 6/7/8 Plus \\ iPad

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An Uncompromising Maximalist Home in Culver City, CA

While Instagram and Pinterest serve up some seriously stellar inspiration, over the years a few homeowners have told us about a less-savory side effect of using those platforms. For some, keeping up with the perfect spaces they see in their feeds leaves them in a rut, doubting their decor choices every step of the way. Admittedly, I’m right there with them. Instead of trusting my gut, sometimes I ponder “Will others judge me for what I find beautiful? Is this as pretty as other homes I’ve seen? AHHHH!” It’s exhausting. But what if we took the motto “Dance like no one’s watching,” and really lived by it? What if we all decorated like no one’s watching? I bet our homes would look a lot more like Mila Moraga-Holz’s home in Culver City, CA.

With a wide spectrum of colors and plants galore, the 900-square-foot space she’s curated for her children and bbq-loving husband George is a lesson in going for it. Instead of doing Instagram polls to decide on what colors to paint her walls or copying the latest trends, she’s done her own research and designed her home as she darn well pleases. “The perfect room doesn’t exist in the eyes of the world. Just in your own independent eyes,” she says. “Once I realized I couldn’t please everybody, I became a lot braver with my decor choices.”

The greatest example of her brazen dedication to zigging when others zag are the murals in her kitchen and living room. Inspired by artists and designers of the past, they’re as bold as they are captivating — as are the accessories that accompany them. She’s paired the pretty paintings with colorful decorations inspired by her Chilean upbringing, and the two come together in a riot of personality to create a home that’s one of a kind. Scroll down to check it out, and enjoy! —Garrett

Photography by Mila Moraga-Holz

Image above: Mila recently renovated her kitchen as a part of Instagram’s “One Room Challenge.” The room’s showpiece is this mural in the breakfast nook. The look – which Mila painted herself – was inspired by one of her favorite artists, Surrealist Joan Miró.

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Colorful, Woven Outdoor Furnishings from Saba Italia

Furniture brand Saba Italia hopes to help you transform your outdoor space with two new collections that are both woven and colorful. New York Soleil was designed by Sergio Bicego and it consists of the seating, while the Shades of Venice, by Marco Zito, are a series of dividers, and while they were designed by different people, they complement each other perfectly.

The New York Soleil collection features woven seating made entirely by hand with polyethylene ropes in various colors that wrap around a painted metal structure, which is available in two colors (white and anthracite gray). The seat cushions are covered in durable outdoor fabrics that are quick-drying and non-absorbent. The collection includes a sofa, armchair, pouf, a chair with or without armrests, and a stool.

The Shades of Venice series of dividers feature nautical cords woven oversized frames creating plaid-like patterns inspired by the colors of the Venetian islands. The weaves allow privacy with a slight reveal of what’s behind them. They can be layered or used alone, and work for both indoor or outdoor use.

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8 Swoon-Worthy Wallpaper Ideas

Runge Chevron Temporary Wallpaper by Wrought Studio. Image: Wayfair

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Decorating with wallpaper is back in our creative toolbox. We’re loving the new patterns and colors. This is not the paper that we rush to cover or remove when we buy a home. The top wallpaper trends include graphic patterns, large-scale florals and metallic accents. In addition to the enticing new selection of colors and patterns, temporary wallpaper is now available from most major home retailers. This means there’s an option for every home or rental. Here are some of our favorite ways to use wallpaper:

Create a stunning accent wall with a stylish pattern like Graham & Brown Rose Gold Reflections. Image: Graham & Brown 

1. Create an accent wall

When your space needs a focal point, painting an accent wall is a simple solution. Before you reach for that paintbrush, check out wallpaper options first. By choosing one with a colorful palette or geometric design, you’ve just increased your accent wall’s impact. If you’re struggling to create a pulled-together look in your home, adding a stylish wallpaper accent can create a unifying element for mismatched decor — and can transform an entire room with just one wall. Your foyer, living room and bedroom are just a few of the spaces that can benefit from a pop of color and pattern.

Elevate the style of your neutral room with Graham & Brown Innocence. Image: Graham & Brown

2. Add texture to a neutral room

Neutral and monochromatic rooms can be so soothing, but after a while, you may be ready to add more drama to your space. When your goal is to update your decor without completely changing the color palette or furnishings, adding a neutral textural or patterned wallpaper could be the answer. Choose with your existing color palette in mind and focus on pattern and texture to change things up. Your wallpaper texture can have an organic vibe, like grasscloth, or a tone-on-tone pattern which can give the illusion of texture.

Dial up the glam with Candice Olson’s Velocity. Image: Bellacor

3. Channel your inner glam

We love wallpaper that expresses your inner glam with metallic patterns and accents. Your foyer, powder room and living room can get a glam makeover with a shimmering foiled wallpaper featuring a floral or graphic pattern. Touches of metallic color add light and dimension to a room, so don’t worry about choosing a design with a dark background. 

Create a stunning focal point behind your bed with Graham & Brown Souk Damask Pewter. Image: Graham & Brown

4. Spice up your bedroom

We love the look of wallpaper to transform a bedroom into a glamorous retreat. Floral and damask patterns are perfectly suited for bedroom walls. For a total makeover, designs can be applied to every wall. If you love the look but you want a more subtle vibe, an accent wall probably works best for you. An accent wall behind your headboard is an easy way to add a dramatic pattern that you may not be comfortable with for an entire room.

Create a special little space with Tempaper Self-Adhesive Marrakesh Wallpaper. Image: Lord & Taylor

5. Define a tiny space

Wallpaper is a clever option for claiming a small space in your home. A neglected corner or niche becomes a useful space when you define it with pattern and color. Your newly-claimed space can become a small dining nook, a workspace or a reading corner in one afternoon with fresh walls and a few new pieces of decor.

Lush and tropical Graham & Brown Ubud Tropic is an artful way to accessorize a room. Image: Graham & Brown

6. Use wallpaper as art

Can wallpaper be considered art? Yes! Look for mural-style designs with big images and colorful patterns. Bold colors and images can add just the right amount of pattern to a minimalist room without overwhelming it. 

Add drama to your dining space with West Elm Quartz Stone Mural. Image: West Elm

7. Reclaim your formal dining room

Our dining rooms have been a bit lonely lately. Wallpaper can re-energize our neglected rooms, making them a magnet for entertaining and everyday meals. Whether you choose a bold mural style for an open dining space or something more formal, you can definitely be more adventurous in the dining room because it’s not a 24/7 space. Like powder rooms, our dining rooms are the perfect spot for expressing our creative style.

Personalize your home office with Expressionist Rounds Gold Wallpaper. Image: CB2

8. Create a stunning home office

Though your home office should be functional, don’t scrimp on making it inviting, too. The top wallpaper patterns for a working space have simple color palettes and geometric lines that create interest without being too busy. The perfect choice for your home office is a paper with color and pattern that make you feel good whenever you walk in the door, inviting you to linger and work.

How have you used wallpaper in your home? We’d love to hear about it below.

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