Inspired Designer

I've Moved.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:29:00 +0000

Check out the new website at www.inspireddesigner.net.

Saturday Songs | Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Portland band Salle Ford & The Sound Outside was one of my favorite acts from Treefort 2012. I really love their uplifting, witty, and rockabilly music style. Can't wait to see them preform again next month. Below is a video for Party Kids from their forthcoming album Untamed Beast (2/19).

Notebook Art

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Love these handmade notebooks by Illustrator and Graphic Designer Serena Olivieri. 1 / 2

Jessica Torres

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

My friend Jessica, has some beautiful photographs for sale on Etsy.com. I just love the color and look of these abstract landscapes and think they are perfect for any home.

Apron Front

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

A modern or traditional look can be achieved with the Cerana apron front Fireclay sink by Blanco.

Y-House

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Ultra Modern look in this monochromatic Y House by Tamizo Architects Group in Pabianice. Great use of material, lines, and texture to create dimensional surfaces.

Ceramic

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Love the organic design of these handmade ceramic lamp shades by Light Texture, and the fantastic patterns they create. This company is a collaboration between an architect, a lighting designer and a ceramic artist. Check out this fantastic video on their design process.

Pictured: Three Eggs Boomerang

Saturday Songs | Electric Guest

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

LA duo Electric Guest, makes some groovy songs combining electronic soul with rock and roll. Below is a video for The Bait from their album Mondo (produced by Danger Mouse). Another song favorite, Amber.

Studio Lilesadi

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Loving these whimsical screen printed pillows designed by German sisters Dinah & Sarah of Studio Lilesadi.

Minimal Color

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Styling by Kråkvik & D’Orazio for Jotun (a Norwegian paint company) shows how definition is accomplished by combining minimal shaped forms in a monochromatic color scheme and accented with colors or a change in the surface texture.

Photograph by Siren Lauvdal.

Beth Goolsby

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Fun shapes, colors, and overall composition in the Overlap Series by Los Angeles artist Beth Goolsby. This series was featured in the San Francisco store Rare Device.

Patterned Hallway

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Great pattern using light and material in the ceiling and floor in this Madrid apartment by Ilmio Design.

Hand-made - Lace Rugs

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Beautiful grey lace hand-made carpet made with recycled material, from Hooked Design of Finland on Etsy. These rugs are designed to mimic some of the most famous cathedral windows.

Saturday Songs | Wye Oak

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Loving the thoughtful lyrics and sweet sounds of Wye Oak. Below is their video for Holy Holy from their latest release, Civilian.

Way Cool Products - AnTeak

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

AnTeak is a great new tile and mosaic line from Walker Zanger, it is made from FSC certified reclaimed teak wood with a resin finish. The tile line ranges in stylistic genre from modern to traditional including Chevron, Herringbone, Hex, Round, Barrel, and Amsterdam patterns.

Cozamia

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Fantastic art prints by Nancy Ramirez where she uses abstract paintings or photographs which are digitally altered to create something new.

TONDA

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Capolinea Design created TONDA as a sustainable armchair made with recycled cellulose tubes cut following the customers specifications. All materials are ecological and 100% made in Italy. The Nature chair shown above has a transparent finish, preserving the original kraft paper color. The cushion fabric is fully customizable.

Work of Art

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Gorgeous Parisian apartment designed by Dimore Studio, has the perfect combination of modern design mixed with unique art, lighting, and furniture pieces.

Images - Architectural Digest France

Macy

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Great new wool rug design Macy by Angela Adams, mimics the pattern of hand knit fishing nets.

Saturday Songs | Hot Chip

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Hailing from London, Hot Chip create fun and addicting electronic music that is extremely dance friendly. Below is the video for Night & Day from In our Heads, another favorite track Motion Sickness.

Suzie

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

French design studio Colonel creates their Suzie collection by using the plastic bands of '60s-era American camping chairs.

Urban Retreat

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Many different abstract modern looks can be created with the new carpet tile collection, Urban Retreat from Interface. Beautiful natural tones and a total recycled content ranging from 79-81%.

Style pictured: UR101 / UR102 / UR103.

Patrick Wilson

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Great color and composition from Los Angeles artist Patrick Wilson and his Color Space mid-century modern inspired abstract paintings.

Mulholland Vintage

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Gorgeous vintage home built in 1962 by John Lautner restored by Marmol Radziner. This house was designed to fit the landscape of the hill above Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles.

Via Architectural Digest - France / Photos by Raymond Meier

emerald

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Celebrating the 2013 Pantone color of the year with some products that boast a modern look.

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