Mar
11
2010
Varied Stripe Thickness
Fun and flirty, dramatic and sexy… stripes are proven to be one of the most known patterns used in decorating our homes and textiles throughout the ages. So much in fact, that a book was recently released by Michel Pastoureau titled The Devil’s Cloth, A History of Stripes. The book is more in tune with the fashion world of stripes, but that was most likely the method in which we acquired the idea to begin decorating our domains with it. Pattern breathes life and character into the surfaces that they cover. Regardless of how we wear them or place them in our homes, stripes and all patterns alike are essential in the world of decor and self expression.
Eclectic Multicolored Stripes for the Bathroom
Staggered Stripes often work best in larger spaces since they can handle a break in room flow… they also make for great optical illusions!
Blow Up Hall 5050 Hotel Staggered Floor Stripes
Bold Staggered Wall Stripes
Staggered Striped Rug
Bold statements can be made in the home office or corporate setting.
Handsome Horizontal Home Office Wall Stripes
The LEGO Group Striped Conference Room
Mark Hotel NY - Rectangular Striped Lobby Floor
Take it from celebrity designer, Todd Oldhams own home in the UK. His personal (and somewhat quirky style) allows stripes to serve as a playful backdrop to his dining room. Nice touch!
Todd Oldhams Home feathured in UK Elle Magazine
Can you ever have too many stripes? They even covered the baseboards! Brave.
A Hallway Covered in Stripes
Whether you have chosen to introduce stripes into your life through paint, rugs, tile, fabrics, artwork, wallpaper or clothing, you have boldly contributed to the history of pattern and vitality of design. Cheers!
Jordan Guide Luxury Interior Designer
Jordan Guide, ASID, NCIDQ No. 021998 of Jordan Guide Design is a high-end luxury interior designer based in Chicago.
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Oct
6
2009
Ultra Modern Sunken Conversation Pit
Contemporary Sunken Room
The “sunken room” formally know in the 60’s and 70’s as “conversation pits” are a concept that I have long been a fan of. Although I have completed a sunken bathroom (it is called “Zen Bathroom” in my residential projects on my website if you’re interested in having a look) but I have yet to find the perfect client candidate for a main living space. I still long for the unique opportunity to create a sunken room where many can gather up for a cozy conversation, dine together or even a watch a movie in a home theater setting.
Transitional Sunken TV Room
Transitional Sunken Room
The best part of this concept is that it fits well in any style of design, from traditional to ultra contemporary, masculine to feminine, and has proven to be a successful design solution over the decades.
1970's Conversation Pit
Contemporary Sunken Living Room
For this type of construction project, the conditions have to be just right. New construction would of course, be the easiest route in planning for the sunken room, but in an existing setting there would need to be an ample amount of clear space below to build out the necessary structural supports to handle the job.
Loft Sunken Living Room
Circular Sunken Living Room
Time to take a trip down to the basement to investigate!
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