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5 Amazing Home Library Ideas

March 11, 2020

Home Library Ideas – Nowadays we live in the digital age, but the truth is that no technology can compare to the feeling of a good book in your hands. For that reason, Best Design Books decided to show some amazing home library ideas that put your favorite books on display for a space that’s well-designed and well-read. At a house she remodeled in California’s Carmel Valley, designer Sally Sirkin Lewis encircled the library with shelves, added French doors to bring in views of the lush landscape, and outfitted the space with Le Corbusier Grand Confort armchairs. Architect David Ling renovated an Upper East Side apartment for a bibliophile neurosurgeon and incorporated a rare-book library which Ling described as “the centerpiece of the design” to the mix. Medical books, some dating to the 15th century, line the modern shelves. The sitting area features a Mies van der Rohe Barcelona table surrounded by a Le Corbusier love seat and sling-back chairs. Architect Margaret Griffin, in collaboration with architect Elyse Grinstein, renovated a home on Los Angeles’s West Side, an area that has natural creeks and groves of indigenous trees. The star tree here is a 300-year-old sycamore that shades a small…

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Luxury Minimal Design: The Design Trend Your Bathroom Needs

March 9, 2020

Luxury Minimal Design – Minimal Luxury Design is everywhere. More and more people are turning to more clear spaces filled with few furniture pieces. The fact is that clear spaces are becoming more desirable for decor enthusiasts. Join Best Design Books and discover how you can introduce this design trend in your bathroom. DARIAN BATHTUB The Darian Bathtub draws inspiration from the power of the shield and sphere of protection, as well as the dynamic from its irregular shape. Precise knowledge of production techniques and materials, each with different specialties, from metal-work to upholstery. It features a cluster of gold plated brass asymmetrical bars enveloping a black leather structure, that results in a blend of artful and stout personality. EDEN STONE FREESTANDING The shape of a tree stump inspires the Eden Stone Freestanding. This beautiful irregular shaped piece is carved from our finest marble selection. When looking for the perfect element to distinguish your bathroom project, the Eden Stone freestanding is a unique masterpiece option. GLIMMER MIRROR Glimmer Mirror, as its name states, adds to your project a faint and elegant light. Glimmer Mirror’s subtle lines and crystal details are the results of a precise handcrafted process. A precious piece of art…

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How To Introduce Bauhaus Style Into Your Home Decor

March 9, 2020

Bauhaus – Bauhaus was one of the greatest and most important expressions of what is called Modernism in design and architecture. A journey through the history of the Bauhaus is style, modernity, and ideology. The Bauhaus has had a huge impact on interior design and modern furniture and today, Best Design Books is going to show you how you can introduce this style into your home decor. The Bauhaus style is all about reducing things down to their basic elements and it’s synonymous with clean, pared-back spaces and streamlined geometric forms. Here are some ideas inspired by the Bauhaus style that can be in any room of your house. ISAAC RUG A triumph of geometry and colors, which combines rounded, square and vertical lines. An unusual combination of colors makes it provocative and, at the same time, impossible to not observe the surprising harmony of the whole. LOLA RUG Pop style and geometry hold hands in Lola, a hand-tufted rug full of personality dynamism, in which the design plays with the conjugation of straight lines and the round shape of the rug. Made with New Zealand wool and linen, the bold colors from Pop style contrast with the Mid…

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Curved Shapes: The Design Trends Your Living Room Needs

March 7, 2020

Curved Shapes – Curved shapes were popular in the ’60s but have now taken hold on rugs and even suspension lamps, but their return to coffee tables and consoles make it one of the most intriguing and even covetable interior design trends. Join Best Design Books and discover everything about this design trend and how you can introduce it in your living room. MONOCHROME FAUX-MARBLE SIDEBOARD A demonstration of both imagination and strong design skills, the Monochrome console table is a remarkable piece that stands out in any room or setting. Perfect for living spaces grounded in a contemporary style as they embrace careful craftsmanship, this console expresses a leading edge outlook though its daring curvy shapes and dark tones. Carefully built from resin, the Monochrome is composed of three separate modules, embellished with handpainted faux-marble as a result of advanced experimentations, and finished with a high gloss varnish coat. An avant-garde console that conveys a seductive and fearless attitude due to its unique and challenging design. WAVE HAMMERED STAINLESS STEEL CENTER TABLE True classics never fail to make an impression and this is certainly the case for the Wave Table from Boca do Lobo. Nowadays, the traditional coffee table is no longer…

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Fresh New Products For Your Kids Bedroom

March 6, 2020

Fresh New Products – NODO SUSPENSION CHAIR Nodo Suspension Chair will give you the comfort you never thought you needed. With its velvet upholstery and stainless steel, this whimsical hanging chair will add to your home just the right amount of style and elegance. This chair will bring you the warmth and comfort found in a bird’s nest and the sense of freedom by it’s floating sensation. HOOT STOOL With the shape of an owl, the Hoot Stool represents the spirit of nature. Made with fiberglass and resin, this stool turns every kid’s bedroom into a space full of personality and will help children to connect with nature. With a touch of faux fur in the top, this stool will add style and texture to your project design, making it perfect for every nature lover CLOUD DESK The Cloud Desk is the ideal item for a magical inspired bedroom. It’s original cloud shaped form has unique details that were specially made to make homework feel like a magical adventure. The curved shapes of the desk will highlight even more the beauty of your kid’s room and increase their imagination. With its compartments, this desk will provide the perfect…

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Interior Design Trends: Embrace Nature In 2020

March 5, 2020

Embrace Nature – A new year means a fresh start, it’s the perfect time to infuse a “new year, new you” mentality into every facet of your life, and the interior design is no exception. 2020 design trends are all about sustainability, personality, and character. Join Best Design Books and discover how to embrace nature in your home decor! SEQUOIA CENTER TABLE Sequoia is one of the largest and tallest trees in the world that grows in California. Just like it, SEQUOIA Center Table is a force of Nature. The distinct walnut root veneer top shows the passage of years and the base in brass with aged patina adds a refined touch. This coffee table proves the beauty of the action of time. APIS DINING TABLE Bees, originally called “Apis” in Latin, were the main inspiration for APIS Dining Table. It features a small table top in stained oak with brass details and a base in matte brass. Place it in a modern dining room and this round dining table is sure to impress. HAIKU MIRROR In traditional Japanese culture, bamboo represents many qualities such as uprightness and tenacity. HAIKU Round Mirror honors these traits through its copper leaf with a black translucent…

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5 Design Books We Recommend This Week

February 28, 2020

Design Books – WILLIAM EGGLESTON POLAROID SX-70 This book is a facsimile of an album of Polaroids assembled by Eggleston himself. All taken with a Polaroid SX-70, these 56 shots take us on his trips to the heart of the landscapes of Mississippi, the territory of his childhood. MIES First published in 2014, this ultra-detailed monograph compiles the modernist work of Mies van der Rohe, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. THE HOUSE OF GLAM: LUSH INTERIORS & DESIGN EXTRAVAGANZA Combining strong colors and original materials, these interiors bet on a more and more acclaimed maximalist aesthetic. From Italy to the United States, make way for opulence with these residences decorated by the biggest names in interior architecture. TONNE GOODMAN, POINT OF VIEW With this book, the former fashion editor of American Vogue looks back on her career, an extraordinary journey where the greatest fashion photographers of the 20th-century meet and the models who made the news. WE HAVE BEEN MEANING TO Photographer Marie Déhé has teamed up with writer Haydée Touitou to create this book of poetry and photographs. Between pieces of skin and snatches of the sky, a sensual sweetness sets in…

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The Luxury Collection: Hotel Secrets

February 26, 2020

The Luxury Collection – The seventh volume in The Luxury Collection series, The Luxury Collection: Hotel Secrets discovers the hidden stories of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Join Best Design Books and discover everything about this amazing book! Showcasing a curation of exclusive sights, decadent flavors, and unparalleled history, explore the unique experiences that make each Luxury Collection property truly distinct. Sleep in Frank Sinatra’s private suite at the Castillo Hotel Son Vidal, relish the rare volumes of Hotel Augustine’s thirteenth-century library, and order sweets from the chef’s secret menu at Domes Miramare; behind each Luxury Collection property is a story closely connected to the culture and people of its city. Uncover the secrets of each destination and draw exceptional insights from travel tastemakers such as artist Donald Robertson, fashion mogul Laure Heriard Dubreuil, designer Waris Ahluwalia, and photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank. The Luxury Collection is an ensemble of more than one hundred fifteen of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, each noteworthy for its architecture, art, furnishings, and amenities. Sharing a dedication to immaculate service and comfort, each property has a unique heritage inextricably tied to its destination. Curated for their spirit of diversity and genre, each Luxury Collection property…

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Get The Look: Living Room Inspired By AB Concept’s Style

February 25, 2020

AB Concept – Founded by Ed Ng and Terence Ngan in 1999, AB concept is a studio that is accustomed to creating remarkable luxury environments for their clients. Today, Best Design Books decided to show you a living room inspired by AB Concept’s style. Hope you feel inspired: ROBUSTA CENTER TABLE Robusta Center Table has both a soft yet eye-catching presence. With an uneven shape, taking inspiration from the disformity of the sub-Saharian plains where the famous Coffea Robusta is grown. Its two marble tops resemble the hues of brown from the exquisite coffee beans and rest perfectly on a delicate and continuous bronze leg. The perfect piece to provide a simple and neutral complement to a modern interior. BRUBECK WALL LAMP Luxury and art deco are synonymous with this Brubeck Wall Lamp lighting design. Inspired by the timeless musical instrument that is the pipe organ and one of the foremost exponents of jazz, Dave Brubeck, this luxurious wall sconce is a statement piece on its own. Only 4 G9 bulbs are needed for this modern wall sconce to light up your home, making it the perfect candidate for a maximalist dining room, or even an entryway decor project. PERRY DINING CHAIR…

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Make Your Home Decor Timeless With The Modern Classic Design Trend

February 24, 2020

Modern Classic – Modern classic design trend is all about finding inspiration in the past through modern-inspired visual concepts. Join Best Design Books and discover everything about this design trend. Feel the powerfulness of these luxurious and bespoke inspirations: Nature in its rawest form flows through CAY Console Table as lava flows from a volcano eruption. With a tabletop in bronze glass and a base in casted brass, this entryway console table embodies nature’s ultimate scream. Allow yourself to hear the call, feeling its strength and reflecting it into your urban lifestyle. Inspired by the Swan Lake Op. 20, ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Odette Sofa tells the story of a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. Its sweeping silhouette is accentuated with a polished brass structure and an asymmetric back offers a sophisticated design and timeless appeal. Soleil Sofa is a synthesis of styles and senses. Inspired by the spirit and mission of the famous Cirque de Soleil, the purpose is to invoke, provoke and evoke. Soft, sultry curves gently embrace the sitter in this elegant vintage and contemporary style sofa. Except for the supreme levels of comfort, the sofa through the brass…

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Minimal Luxury: The Design Trend You Need To Follow In 2020

February 23, 2020

Minimal Luxury – Minimal Luxury is everywhere. More and more people are turning to more clear spaces filled with few furniture pieces. The fact is that clear spaces are becoming more desirable for decor enthusiasts. Join Best Design Books and discover everything about minimal luxury, the design trend that will revolutionize your home in 2020. Neutral colors work so well as a base as it keeps an interior looking fresh and styled without appearing dated. Check out some inspirations: One of the world’s most beautiful coral reefs is located in Belize. Its unbelievable beauty inspired the creation of the BELIZE Mirror, made of silver leaf with shades of translucent black and red. However, what makes this round mirror unique is the polished brass details. It is surely a piece that will add intrigue to any entrance hall. Baraka is an ancient Sufi world which means ”a blessing – the breath of life -, or essence of life” from which the evolutionary process unfolds. The spirit or BARAKA inspired the creation of this cupboard that uses no language because its design speaks magnificent images of natural beauty. This exquisite design product stands outside historical time and will enhance the beauty of…

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