"Yoo by Starck" Contemporary Residential Design in Moscow

Moscow—home to St. Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, and the Kremlin—can now boast yet another architectural monument, albeit one of a different variety: Barkli Park, the latest addition to the “yoo by Starck” style of residential highrises, has settled down in the Russian capital and is slated to begin taking well-heeled tenants this season. As with its 37 sister buildings, scattered across 30 cities around the world, the Moscow yoo takes its visual cues from the work of much-lauded (and sometimes lambasted) French designer Philippe Starck. The neo-baroque touches in the pre-furnished apartment interiors, as well as the slick contemporary furniture and super-graphic Renaissance paintings in the lobby, will all be familiar to visitors of other yoo by Starck residences, like the original New York location on East 23rd Street. Prices for the 130 units on offer will run in the range of $2,700 per square foot.        

Contemporary Kitty Litter Box

In the overall interior design of your home, even the smallest elements should not be overlooked. Or rather, the smallest, fluffiest elements -- like your cat. And as pretty as your kitty is, her litter box usually isn't something you want to show off.Here, then, is the ModKat litter box, which the New York Times has said looks like "the iPod of litter boxes" -- so you and your feline beauty can be stylish even as you're being discreet.

Never Before Seen Hans Wegner Chair

The man behind the Papa and CH445 wing chairs designed a chair that hasn’t seen the light of day until now.Carl Hansen & Son is now launching a brand new chair designed by Hans Wegner over 50 years ago called Oculus.The chair was discovered when they found clay models and pictures of the chair in the Hans Wegner archives. At one point, two prototypes were made, but only one was found. There is something very Wegner-esque about the chair; its sculptural back and rounded silhouette seems to have his signature all over it. The chair has brushed steel legs and an upholstered body on a wood frame.

Bold Prints and Moveable Fireplaces Are All the Rage in Interior Design

Troy Beasley and Stephanie Henley, the husband-and-wife team behind Beasley & Henley Interior Design in Winter Park, have been creating eclectic interiors together since 1993. Their distinctive designs have earned plenty of awards and recognition over the years.The couple’s design work is distinguished by its clean, understated modernity expressed in rich layers of high-end materials and finishes. Their spaces feature unexpected design elements, including antique granite, Venetian plaster, industrial lighting and stained concrete floors, combined with classically-designed furniture pieces, sumptuous fabrics and fine details such as nailhead trim and deeply tufted upholstery.They tore themselves away from their fabric swatches and paint chips long enough to share their expert opinions on today’s top interior design trends, as shown in the accompanying photos of their work.

‘Floating’ Fireplaces

Because they use alcohol-based gels or bio-fuels that don’t produce smoke, the latest fireplaces don’t require a wall or a chimney; instead, they “float” in the center of the room. “These creative new fireplace designs can be placed anywhere in a space for a multitude of purposes,” says Henley. “In the condo shown here, we used it as a room divider.”

Dimensional Wall Treatments

3-D applications, including deeply textured wallpaper, multisurface tiles, wave walls and wall panels “give a space visual complexity and depth,” says Beasley. “I like installing a dimensional accent wall in a room with an abundance of smooth surfaces to add contrast and interest.”

Oversized Artwork

A single large piece of art or photography that dominates a wall delivers more impact than a busy grouping of smaller pieces.  “It’s a cleaner, stronger look,” says Beasley.

Shag Rugs

Area rugs with long looped or cut pile (some resemble sheepskin, chenille or bouclé, a heavy looped pile) add warmth and comfort to a space. Beasley and Henley like to use thick shag area rugs to provide a soft, inviting contrast to rooms with multiple hard or shiny surfaces.

Orange Accents

Pops of citrusy shades in artwork, as well as on walls and decorative accessories, instantly bring warmth and energy to a room. “It’s a great color to use in entertaining spaces,” says Henley, who advises balancing this hot shade with soothing neutrals.

Big Prints

Room accents such as pillows with bold, oversized prints are big news this year. “We love bringing in large, bold prints to a space that features understated furniture pieces and neutral tones,” says Henley. “Big prints are lively and eye-catching; they make a space come alive.” Big prints should always be used sparingly, as they can quickly overwhelm a space.By: Denise Bates EnosThank you, Denise.

HGTV Hosts Select Items from Beasley and Henley's Dazzling Portfolio

We are providing you, dear reader, with some select photos and excerpts from Troy Beasley's designer profile at HGTV.com. The short paragraphs above each photo provide the designers perspective and an inside tip from a top interior designer.   Traditional furnishings combined with clean-lined modern pieces give this room a clutter-free feeling. Design tip: A light color palette keeps the atmosphere fresh while a touch of darker accents brings a sophisticated feel to a room.This space features a theme known as '40s Glam, which combines luxurious, languid interiors with a modern touch. Of special note: the unexpected chaises, pony hair fabric on the Klismos chairs, and architectural detailing that unites the room. In this modern living room, furnishings alternately blend and contrast with the darker flooring, and rugs are purposefully unembellished to ensure maximum attention to the cosmopolitan furnishings and rich, textured fabrics. Walls are blank slates to serve as backdrops for bold artwork, which is highlighted with gallery lighting.The family room incorporates traditionally-styled furnishings with slightly modern lines for an updated look. The mirror treatment on the wall mimics the design of the ceiling and cleverly hides the flat screen.See More of The work of BeasleyandHenley at HGTV. 

Interior Office Space | Contemporary Interior Design

Morphogenesis Architecture is a contemporary commercial office interior design firm  located in Gurgaon, India.  This design embraces the concept that the workplace should be viewed in a social context. It makes use of a solid perimeter which possesses a fluid interior space.The spatial philosophy adheres to the concept that an employee's place of work should be an integral part of their existence so that life at work and away from work belies no transition.

Ultra Stylish Beds | Modern Design

The kids are gaining ground on the adults when it comes to dreamland.Both the bunk beds set and the lofted single bed option include a crisply designed modern wooden ladder and an overall low profile, white-painted wooden framework children can also appreciate.  Are your kids ready for this? More than likely. Are you? Who knows. But your kids will be the hippest kids in suburbia. Remember, once you set the bar high, there is no turning back.  

Invisible Furniture by Tokujin Yoshioka

 In 2010, Tokujin Yoshioka introduced The Invisibles, a collection of "invisible" furniture for Kartell that employed their pioneering polycarbonate technology to produce a thickness never before seen or manufactured.The Invisibles "Light" appears to escape from this material world. It melts into people's daily lives like the air. Here, Yoshioka has utilized  new production capabilities to construct a non-intrusive and light capturing design. This objet d' art  maximizes the observance of form as it relates to functionality and appearance.

20 Modern Bed Designs that appeal to the Contemporary

The bedroom is the place for dreams and relaxation. Our bodies and our minds deserve the best beds because we spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Whether you sleep alone or not, double beds provide a level of comfort and luxury above single beds.The design speaks about your personality, aspirations and wishes, so it is best to match the interior design of the bedroom with the colours you feel relaxed among. Quality furniture will not only look good, but also invigorate the interior. Collaborations between designers and furniture companies insure the infusion of a contemporary style and modern technology.                   

Enignum modern canopy bed by Jospeh Walsh

The fantastic Enignum Canopy Bed from the "Formations” collection by Irish designer and wood master Joseph Walsh is a piece of contemporary poetry for the bedroom.

The elegant design conveys elegance in the  space and the natural simplicity and fluidity of the sand colored wood is instantly relaxing. The bed design makes use of the natural elasticity of wood and bends to form an ethereal canopy, more like a whisper compared to the heavy traditional Victorian canopies. It fits into an opulent bedroom as well as in a light-flooded open space or an exotic veranda. Of a clear feminine shape, Enignum is amazingly elegant in spite  of being simple and natural.