SWEDISH APARTMENT: contemporary with whispers of the past

    Originally a grand residential building, Karlavägen 76 was at some point along the way converted into offices. Today, the architects and developers at Oscar Properties have converted this turn of the century building back to its former residential glory. Shown here is a peek at what lies inside.          read ON

MONSIUER BLEU: Palais de Tokyo’s new venue by Joseph Dirand

    Set inside the Palais de Tokyo – one of the world’s largest museums of modern and contemporary art – is the uber chic new restaurant Monsieur Bleu, designed by renowned Paris based architect, Joseph Dirand. Situated in the museum’s newly constructed west wing, the versatile space is as suitable for lunch meetings as it isread ON

THE BATHROOM FILES: thirteen spaces worth a peek

    Today I’ve gathered a few bathrooms from D’s files that have caught my eye and been on my mind. While they vary greatly in style, I found something interesting and/or beautiful in each space and hope you will too. Enjoy! Above – Bathroom in a five-story East Village, Manhattan townhouse designed by Selldorfread ON

DECORATOR SHOWCASE: Edwardian home, meet Mick & Bianca

    This year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase is underway and there are definitely some stand out designs to be seen. Of course, in design as in life, we all have our favorites and this year’s favorite seems to be the striking living room created by the two year old firm, Catherine Kwong Design. Inspired by anread ON

STACK IT: some fairly foolproof DIY inspiration

    Normally, when it comes to do it yourself home renovations, I’m a firm believer in bringing in the skilled professionals. My rather pathetic arm circumference aside, I mainly worry that the end result will be a disappointment, or worse yet an eyesore, and who has the heart to re-finish an entire dresser only to immediately strip it down and refinish itread ON

ERWIN OLAF IN THE HOUSE: 3 designers set his photos at home

      The Amsterdam, Netherlands based photographer Erwin Olaf is perhaps best known for his unconventional, immaculate style, that never fails to to deliver a dramatic visual and emotional punch. Working both in film and photography, in commercial work and the fine arts – “Olaf’s trademark is to address social issues, taboos and bourgeois conventions withinread ON

BSM ARQUITECTURA & INTERIORISMO: a San Pedro apartment

    This lovely San Pedro apartment is the work of interior designer Beatriz San Martin – founder of the Madrid based firm BSM Aquitectura & Interiorismo. Definitely one of her best designs yet and a great eclectic mix of antique, modern and contemporary.             What do you think? Photos via Mattread ON