The Handwritten Note

Why?  Because it's just cool.  A handwritten note is somewhat of a lost tradition in the current digital world.  These three guys are out to put it back on the map with some kickass, custom, hand crafted stationary.  The designs are inspired by landscape, architecture and local history.  A very cool spin and approach in an industry predominately run by women.

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A Guest Bath

A snap shot of the guest bath found in a modern farmhouse reno in upstate New York.  A wide open, roomy space that blends salvaged antiques with a modern vibe.  There's not a lot to it but it works.  I love the creativity and simplicity of each piece in this space.  I also like the fact that each piece tells a story of an earlier time and place.

A nice old Italian marble sink and floating top hung together for the vanity.  Not a total match but again it follows the vibe of the space.  Accented with the modern, chrome wall mount faucet.

And finally the tub.  A relic from the 1800's originally fabricated out of wood and zinc and wrapped in stainless steel.

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Pumpkin Room

A funky addition to any office.  They call this pod the Pumpkin Room.  The perfect place for that quick 5 second meeting or brainstorming session where you kick ass all day long.  A steel grid outlining this pumpkin shape is clad with polycarbonate, transparent panels and lit with fluorescent tube lighting.  You can also check this post over at Fred Flare.

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Kitchen Scale

A cozier kitchen that's done just right.  It's a small space to begin with and I like how they don't try to jamb a huge island in there and overpower the vibe.  The rolling island, love it or hate it, works perfect here.  Roll it close to the sink, lock the wheels and it's a great place for additional prep.  The little hidden gem here, however, is the scale over the sink.  A vintage design element they're using to hold dish towels.

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Welcome!

Check this massive, creative statement.  How fresh is this?  I love a good entry feature and the designers at Matharoo Associates did not disappoint here.  They're calling it the Curtain Door as it mimics that flow upon entry.

40 sections of Burma teak delicately carved and stacked between the concrete walls.  A bad ass composition showcasing movement, textures and patterns.

You can also check this post at Fred Flare.

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Green Tile

An interior using green subway tiles and putting out two different vibes.  A strong, dark subway tile in the kitchen warms the space along with the texture and pattern in the chevron flooring.

The foyer does not have green subway tile but I just thought it was kind of kick ass so I threw it in.  A classy feel with the details in the moldings and the vintage hanging fixture and rose colored side lights.

A lighter, fresher side in the bath using the tiles as an accent piece

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Cloud House

The cloud house.  The architects answer when asked by the client to respect the existing facade and character of the surrounding neighborhood.

And so they did just that.  A traditional style on the front half that starts to ramp up a little with the fresh, floral pattern carpet.

A subtle way to lead you to where the "cloud" addition begins.  The red kitchen.  The transitional piece to the addition.  The gathering place.  A vibrant, wide open space designed for entertaining and showing off the creative design.

 

You can also check this over at Fred Flare.

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