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Custhom Launches Hayward Textile As Tribute To Brutalist Classic

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London Design Festival 2014: Custhom has created a new upholstery textile based on the variety of forms found in the architecture of the Hayward Gallery on London’s Southbank (+ movie).

Hayward collection by Custhom

Custhom, the London studio founded by two former Royal College of Art students Nathan Philpott and Jemma Ooi, have based their latest textile design on the Hayward Gallery, a classic of the Brutalist architecture movement that forms part of the Southbank Centre complex and was completed in 1968.

Related story: Custhom launches digitally embroidered wallpaper

Hayward collection by Custhom

To create Hayward, the designers reinterpreted the shapes of the concrete building – designed by a group of young architects that included Dennis Crompton, Warren Chalk and Ron Herron – in a 2D pattern of grids and solid blocks.

Hayward collection by Custhom

Philpott and Ooi said they wanted to “capture the shapes and variety of forms that emerge as you walk around the building, the dynamism and non-repetitive nature of the composition”.

Hayward collection by Custhom

The fabric is made from a woven cotton and flax mix and produced by a traditional British mill, that has been operating since 1720.

Hayward collection by Custhom

“The decision to express the design as a woven fabric lay in the process,” explained the designers.

Hayward collection by Custhom

“As Brutalist buildings were designed with strong geometric forms, it seemed apt that the designs should be created in a similar way, using the warp and weft to form pattern through a grid system; the contemporary digital pattern given depth, while retaining its precision, using a traditional process.”

Hayward collection by Custhom

For last week’s London Design Festival, the duo used the fabric to create a limited range of kitchen items including aprons, table runners, tea towels and a throw, for Brompton Food Market. It was also used to upholster a special edition of the iconic D.270.2 armchair by Italian architect Gio Ponti in a collaboration with furniture brand Molteni&C.

Hayward collection by Custhom

Custhom’s previous projects have included textured wallpaper designs that combine traditional embroidery patterns with digital stitching technology, as well as commissions for London’s Design Museum and department store Liberty.

Hayward collection by Custhom

The studio’s work is produced exclusively in the UK with British craftspeople.

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Gorgeous Desert Mountain Retreat With Two Bedroom Guest House And Amazing Pool

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The desert surrounding Scottsdale, Arizona is extensive and can be punishing, but a night in this modern home would be far from roughing it. Nestled in to the gated Desert Mountain community, which features six Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, it’s a customer built tribute to comfort and modern southwest style.

A home without a pool in the heat of an Arizona summer would be unbearable. A dip in this beautiful halfmoon-shaped swimming pool is refreshing any time of day.
A home without a pool in the heat of an Arizona summer would be unbearable. A dip in this beautiful halfmoon-shaped swimming pool is refreshing any time of day.

The plethora of pool deck chairs suggests an invitation for plenty of guests.
The plethora of pool deck chairs suggests an invitation for plenty of guests.

The flat roof and pale beige adobe-style exterior is firmly situated in the classic Southwest style.
The flat roof and pale beige adobe-style exterior is firmly situated in the classic Southwest style.

Landscaping can be a challenge in the dry desert climate, which is why local plants and xeriscaping is the best choice.
Landscaping can be a challenge in the dry desert climate, which is why local plants and xeriscaping is the best choice.

This view gives you the first peek into the separate two-bedroom guest house.
This view gives you the first peek into the separate two-bedroom guest house.

Tiled floors in the open living room help to keep things a little bit cool.
Tiled floors in the open living room help to keep things a little bit cool.

Outdoor ceiling fans are another helpful feature.
Outdoor ceiling fans are another helpful feature.

A few pops of floral color brighten up the stone paved pathways.
A few pops of floral color brighten up the stone paved pathways.

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For evenings in - and big games - this man cave-style room complete with a wet bar and masculine leather sofas is the perfect answer.
For evenings in – and big games – this man cave-style room complete with a wet bar and masculine leather sofas is the perfect answer.

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The bedrooms, of which there are four, are more indicative of casual elegance than high desert style.
The bedrooms, of which there are four, are more indicative of casual elegance than high desert style.

Cream colored linens and walls are simple but luxurious.
Cream colored linens and walls are simple but luxurious.

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Flagstone accents being a little bit of depth to this build in fireplace.
Flagstone accents being a little bit of depth to this build in fireplace.

A spiral staircase hints at the overall modern style of the home.
A spiral staircase hints at the overall modern style of the home.

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And floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of desert light, whether it's from the sun or the moon.
And floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of desert light, whether it’s from the sun or the moon.

Custom cabinetry in the master bedroom offer plenty of storage.
Custom cabinetry in the master bedroom offer plenty of storage.

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Here we can see the stunning desert views offered from the patio, which is just a sliver of the nearly 3 acres the home sits upon.
Here we can see the stunning desert views offered from the patio, which is just a sliver of the nearly 3 acres the home sits upon.

The custom metal sculpted front door speaks to the era of the home's original construction in 1997.
The custom metal sculpted front door speaks to the era of the home’s original construction in 1997.

Granite countertops and stainless steel fixtures in the expansive kitchen are timeless, though.
Granite countertops and stainless steel fixtures in the expansive kitchen are timeless, though.

The formal dining area is more casual cozy with its white leather chairs and glasstop table.
The formal dining area is more casual cozy with its white leather chairs and glasstop table.

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Desert nights bring a chill and the perfect excuse for a dip in the spa.
Desert nights bring a chill and the perfect excuse for a dip in the spa.

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An outdoor wetbar and barbecue area is a dream for the grill enthusiast.
An outdoor wetbar and barbecue area is a dream for the grill enthusiast.

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Travertine tiled bathrooms, and a private whirlpool are the final nest of luxury in this enviable home.
Travertine tiled bathrooms, and a private whirlpool are the final nest of luxury in this enviable home.

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Sofas And Carpets Bring Cosiness In The Winter

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Sofas and carpets – a tandem that Right away is associated with comfort in the winter months. The sofas are carpets with classical motifs, soft and comfortable. The sofa is one of the largest pieces of furniture in the Interior. If it does not have enough space in the Living room, the sofa is definitely difficult selection. But it is quite realistic to combine the ample seating and compact size requirements, by means of suitable design in the room. The side and the back of the sofa can be reduced at the cost of the seat. Your sofa looks more elegant. The color is also important for the visual impression, solid, bright colors create a feeling of lightness.

oriental carpet minimalist living room

Sofas and carpets are fit and individually customized and ordered. If we have a large seating area of the sofa, the sofa can reach an oversized proportions. Its functions are then multiplied, it is a place for recreation and social contacts to a comfortable place to work, eat and sleep. Such sofa have a large backrest models, they have also additional accessories such as a place for books and drinks, folding mechanisms, etc. The quality depends on the couch filling and construction. Typically, the padding of the seat foam is filled. This material has different properties such as density, elasticity, and sustainability. Depends on the good look of your sofa.

brown upholstered sofa with wood coffee table

Wood is the most used material for furniture, including sofas. There is also a variety of other possible substances in question – plywood, OSB boards, Chipboards and plywood, whose Beständigkeit is also Very good.

Leather sofa with a round rug

The deck materials are extremely varied. If you opt for leather, you need to know in advance, it needs more care against aging and scratching formation, but its cleaning is A lot simpler and easier. Upholstery fabrics are easy to maintain in principle. For many, it is possible that they be removed and washed. In addition, certain types of textiles are processed before burns and stains. High-quality cover fabrics can sofas and carpets Of course make and preserve them for a long time.

red accents in the living room

The carpet directly to the sofa to fit, depending on the color and texture, so one of them must be in a relaxed tone. With the carpet or sofa is an accent in the room. Sophisticated shades of color that are unexpectedly combined are usually needed. Geometric patterns are Not much in demand at the moment, but the ethnic patterns are in. You can related but not on a specific culture or a specific historical period, and have a universal stylization To write Of course in a modern interior. Hand-woven and Persian carpets, are current again, new colors and a new perspective on the typical patterns. Typically, you can use them as an accent in a very clean, monochromatic Interior.

classic accents in the living room sofa with upholstered cushions

The wool is the preferred material for carpets. She has the property to absorb almost no pollution, and the texture is Very much slow aging, which is nice. But there are new synthetic materials of good quality, they are also excellent aesthetic and functional choice for your interior!

classic carpets and furniture in the living room

Leather sofa in brown living room

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Retro pattern Purple Carpet cushion sofa

Upholstered Sofa Rectangular and large

Top floor living room with upholstered furniture and carpet

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Warm Fall Touches

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HELLO! First up, thanks to those of you who emailed about my header missing. I noticed it Friday but thought it was just a glitch…but it’s still down. I’m checking in with the designer to see what needs to happen. I have a new design coming soon (finally!!) but it would be nice to have something up there till then. 😉

So a few weeks ago I was itching to bring some warmer colors into the family room. This time of year has me wanting to use more reds, browns and oranges – which I used to use EVERYWHERE but don’t anymore. In the warmer months I don’t mind our more neutral pallet but fall calls for some color!

I picked up these pretty napkins at World Market to make some pillows:

napkin pillows

I’ve told you of my obsession with using table linens for pillows many times…the love runs deep my friends. So cheap and easy! But then I noticed I already had a piece of this pretty fabric in my stash:

kalita spice fabric

It’s called Kalita Spice and I picked up some from Calico Corners over a year ago. I think it must have been a remnant because I had less than a yard – only enough to make one pillow. I fell in love with it all over again and knew I wanted to use this instead!

I checked in with CC but they didn’t have anymore so I ended up ordering a yard through Amazon (from Fabric.com) — with our prime membership I avoided the shipping fee from Fabric.com. Whoot!

I dusted off the sewing machine and got to work. Here’s the thing – I used to be so intimidated by my sewing machine but I PROMISE you it’s not that hard. I think the hardest part of using one is getting it set up with the thread and bobbin and all that jazz – after that all you do is plug it in and do your best to sew a straight line.

I measured the size I needed (my pillow inserts are 20 inches square but I make my pillows a little less than that) and started cutting – if you are going to do any sewing or working with fabric a decent pair of fabric scissors will save you a lot of frustration:

how to sew a pillow

My cutting is never perfect, so after I lay the two pieces of fabric (face to face) together I do my best to get the edges to match up. Because my cut lines aren’t always perfect I use chalk and mark a line down the fabric:

how to sew a pillow

It gives me a line to try to follow as I sew which I need. 😉 And if your edges don’t match up this helps to ensure that you don’t end up with any holes in your seam as well.

A few minutes and four (somewhat) straight lines later and you have a pillow. Don’t close that last side up all the way though. You’ll need to be able to reach in and turn it right side out:

sewing a pillow

I use a marker – anything that’s skinny – to push my corners out. You’ll want to only sew up maybe half of that last side so you can get your insert in too. When you’re done stuffing it you’ll need to hand stitch it closed. My stitching never looks pretty but I promise you no one ever notices. As you know those who do get a cookie…and no cookies have ever been given:

mixing fabrics

The day that I found that fabric and decided to use it I went to HomeGoods hoping I’d find some other pillows that might work with it…and I did. That day. That never happens. I LOVE their pillows because most of them already have the feather inserts that I like to use.

The brick colored pillows go so beautifully with the new fabric – and the new pillows go together well with the blue/gray pillows I’ve had for a while:

I would never have put the blue and the brick pillows together but they all tie together nicely – I quite love it actually:

mixing fabrics pillows

I’m still trying to figure out a color for that mirror behind the sofa – a few of you suggested an orange tone and I love that idea – I almost did it but now I’m thinking more of a brick color? And I just a couple months ago I wasn’t using reds in this room anymore. 🙂

I made another pillow for my “office” chair as well:

chair by windows

The comfiest office around, I’ll tell you what. 🙂

I know many of you have wanted to see more of the family room so I wanted to share this view:

neutral sectional

The kitchen table is now behind the sectional – we were able to move that over because of all the space we now have in here.

The sectional now floats in the middle of the room:

open family room and kitchen

The fireplace is to the left. This area really isn’t any bigger that it was before – we actually have less space between the sofa and the TV. It’s a long and skinny room but overall there’s SO MUCH more space now. We love it!

Now I just want to find one more of those brick colored pillows – not sure that will happen. 😉 But I’m loving the warmer tones and this gets me excited to finally get some fall decor going!

Do you sew? If you’re intimidated by it please don’t be! Each one of these pillows took me about 15 minutes to make and only three of those minutes were actually sewing. 🙂

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Dining Room Updates + Fall Break

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I like to switch things up around the house so recently I made some changes to our dining room. I replaced the plain cream silk curtains with patterned window panels and the light fixture with a white beaded chandelier I’ve been crushing on for a year.

Our dining room looks out to the rear courtyard and plays both a formal and casual role in our home. It’s also a space we walk by 100 times a day so I prefer it to be decorated with soothing neutrals. I’ve always loved a soft green and white combination paired with mixed seating and varied wood tones in here so that palette continues even with the new accessories.

green white mixed wood tones dining room

I had a store credit for winning the Lamps Plus Best DIY blog of 2013 and with it I ordered a new chandelier in our dining room (source below) and I think it’s just perfect in this space.

maarid white beaded chandelier

The window panels you see are the Scribble in Leek curtains by West Elm – they popped up on clearance two months ago so I snagged four 96” panels for \$29 each and sewed two together on each side for fullness. The midnight blue and gray versions are still available, this green is not. :( 

tab scribble

I believe it’s best to double up 48 – 54” wide panels on windows over 5 feet wide or on French doors, that way the window treatments are fuller and can be functional too so when you close them they’re not flat.

I loved the price but I still had two problems with these store bought curtains, first, even at 96” they weren’t long enough to fall to the floor from the existing rod so I pulled out the top hem with a seam ripper to add a few inches and also removed the rear tabs. Second, like most store bought curtains, these are not lined and I like my window panels lined so I sewed inexpensive \$4/yard drapery liner to the backs of both panels so they’re white when seen from the outdoors and heavier in weight so they drape nicely.

I’m a big fake when it comes to pleated window panels, I don’t follow all the formal steps. When professionally done, pinch pleated drapes have special header tape and drapery hooks that attach to the rings and look something like this.  

proper pleats

I don’t bother, it’s the inpatient imperfectionist in me when it comes to curtains. Instead I wing it and pinch three pleats every 8 inches or so and sew them together with my machine about ¾ of an inch from the edge and then attach the rings above by hand with a needle and thread. Again, imperfect, but that’s good enough for me. 

faux pleat technique

 

sew 1 inch inside

 

faux pleats in window panels

 

I’m a lover of any decor that is curvaceous and white and I think this chandelier which retails here, here, and here is so so very pretty, BUT…

walnut built in buffet hutch

I was disappointed with the cost of the fixture given the materials that make up this piece which are… bum bump bummm… metal and plastic. I discovered that when I removed it from the box. I used a store credit so I paid nothing, but know this fixture retails for \$650 (ouch) and at that price I was expecting glass beads. But then I realized glass beads would make it extremely heavy so I understand the use of plastic, but hello with plastic beads the fixture should be a heck of a lot less money IMHO.

Despite that, I really do love the shape and size of the fixture in the space, it’s a fresh modern accent coupled with the new window panels.

centsational girl dining room

 

Find all the information on our trestle table I love but agonized about here. To answer a FAQ, the table has held up so well, it still looks great, and I’m still crazy about it!

white beaded chandelier dining room

 

The table runner and block print napkins are from World Market, the linen pumpkins are from sponsor Love Feast Shop and add an elegant seasonal touch.

white linen pumpkins on table

  

** Also, as I mentioned in the title, I’m taking the remainder of the week off to catch my breath like I do every few months. I’ve been burning the candle at both ends with all the remodel projects we’ve taken on lately (and I haven’t even shared two other Alma Project related spaces I’m working on right now) so I’m going offline for a few days to rest and recharge my batteries. I’ll be back this Friday with some favorite links for weekend reading, until then, thanks for understanding and enjoy your week !

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