Visitors to Muuto's headquarters are greeted by high-impact graphic wall art and wraparound glass walls. Brandt describes the look as "Scandinavian with a New Yorker twist."
The black steel A110 pendants by Alvar Aalto match the Poliform ventilation hood and ebonized white oak cabinets by Leicht Haus. LED lighting is integrated into the island shelving. The drawers underneath are handleless and open electronically by touch using a servo drive.
Self-taught graphic artist Matthew Tapia hand-painted the illustrated text on the bottom of the pool.
In addition to the space being filled with furnishings, lighting, and artwork by a range of local designers, every little detail was thoroughly thought out and branded to fit seamlessly with the Surfjack ethos. Shown here is the hand-painted mural by Brendan “The Blog” Monroe.
In the depths of an ancient quarry in the south of France, a solitary chef nourishes travelers’ appetites for authenticity.
Creatively separating your functional needs is a key component of Good Small Design—it’s all about overlap, nesting, and double duty.
Burnt cedar, Japanese cypress plywood, and mortar create a trio of contrasting yet simple surface textures that breathe a relaxed vibe into the Muji Hut.
This Dwell Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee takes you back to the late 1950s with mod and bohemian elements in rooms with different design concepts that are all pretty groovy.
2206 Parklands Lane, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
A neutral color palette meets sophisticated design, with linear wooden slats that delineate the space in a beautifully simple way. Instead of a fully open space, enjoying a brew or two can be a little more private when sitting in one of these little nooks.
In the American midwest, Hopewell Brewing Co. manages to channel multiple styles at once. The signage has an almost 1950s nostalgia about it, while the light fixtures are utterly modern and minimalistic.
Photos: Jason Gregory
Organic painted patterns create a fun and inviting vibe in this open sitting space.
Vibrant primary colors meet cool grays and white in this sitting space.
Today, everything in the house is either completely original, or was carefully updated by this family who owned and cared for it for 50 years. You’ll find the full listing through Eric McFarland.
In the first floor, a great table fill in the space, inviting you to talk.
Theron Humphrey's new home in Nashville, Tenn.
The view from the upstairs den peers to the sky-lit dining nook below.
Each linen cushion is hand-embroidered by artisans in Chimalhuacán Estado de México. The designs are based off of animal figures in Mexican folk tales. Shown here is Cushion Torito.
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