Indeed! What works? Flow works. Continuity works. Harmony works. And, how is this applied to wood flooring?
Well, that means really understanding that one plane, albeit wood or otherwise, broken up can create chaos. This is because most do not understand how space flows and what works, design-wise. Most do not understand that, while area [...]

These days everyone wants - requests - wood flooring. Why? I’m not sure. It’s evolution (no pun intended) probably started somewhere in HGTV land. Somewhere out there in the sixth dimension, a television design specialist proclaimed - everyone has to have wood floors. And, so it is. No less the design advocate than academic, I [...]

There is, perhaps, no greater irony of titles in the literary/design mix than that above. I am convinced that Harold Bloom knows as much about flooring styles as those in design know about Bloom, yet the analogy is drawn. In “The Anxiety of Influence,” the notable author talks about the strong influence the poet John [...]

While Louis Sullivan had buildings in mind when he coined the phrase “form ever follows function,” it seems equally applicable to the art of making wine glasses. The idea that the shape of an object should be created around its intended function seems very like what Mr. Riedel had in mind when he sculpted his [...]

Some of us may be dreaming of a Caribbean island as we wait for spring to kick in. While things are warming up, and summer may still seem like it’s too far away, check out these few ways you can infuse the sunshine right into your home.

Bright paint colors, graphic patterns and modern wall murals [...]

It seems as if the world is moving past the rooms overrun with color. Now, a perfectly balanced white and black space is a trendy yet classic statement. This color scheme can sometimes feel cold or uninviting, but when combined properly, it can create a gorgeously warm environment.
These images are from some of the top [...]

Every year the St. Louis chapter of the AIGA invites area students to an annual event that includes a portfolio review. Reviewers include business owners, design directors and creative leaders.
Founded in 1914 as the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design with a mission to advance [...]

There are several important characteristics to be considered in designing a rare book library. As a designer, the most prominent categories are the room’s lighting, air quality, cabinetry (shelving), finishes, and overall architectural plan. As the book becomes a more arcane form, these specific conditions will define and determine the longevity of the collection. If [...]

“YOUR LIBRARY IS YOUR PARADISE”  ERASMUS
I suspect that the question now is, can anyone live in a world without computers? Has the ascent of the keyboard created the demise of the physical book? Is extinction in the cards? Well, yes and no. Perhaps, for the average paperback with little provenance, this may be the case. [...]

One of our favorite types of interior designers are the ones that can design in a large span of styles. That’s just one of the reasons why New York interior designer Marie Burgos of Marie Burgos Interior Design was chosen as one of the Design Shuffle Top 10 of 2013 in her region. Founded in 2007, Marie [...]