Hyman Home and interiors

Tag: vernacular design

  • Try This! Suzani Print Floor Pillows

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    Jennifer Hyman
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    I’m completely obsessed with Suzani prints! I love this look for bringing in some pattern and staying with a neutral color palette. Suzani prints also often have texture and are perfect for people who don’t like floral or geometric patterns. Tell me what you think! …comment below xo, Jennifer   Antonio Martins | Interior Design.

  • Dwell Magazine Celebrates Prefab With A Pop Up Party

    Dwell Magazine Celebrates Prefab With A Pop Up Party

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    Jennifer Hyman
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    When I was at the DausHaus at Daley Center here in Chicago a few weeks back I over heard a woman who said she loved the idea of saving money using passive design principles but stopped in pursuing it for her new home design because she wondered, “Why does it have to be so ugly?”…

  • Using Hardwoods In Interior Design

    Using Hardwoods In Interior Design

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    Jennifer Hyman
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    Home Design Find has some beautiful examples of using hardwoods in the architectural interior design of the home.  Choosing the right wood can add depth to your overall design. The use of stains or no stains at all convey a feeling and the use of different woods convey an attitude. Via Home Design Find Where…

  • Concrete Construction Bungalow in Japan

    Concrete Construction Bungalow in Japan

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    Jennifer Hyman
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    A single story concrete bungalow designed by architects Harunatsu-Archi  in Iriomote, a remote Japanese island, is built to withstand a harsh climate and natural disasters. Architects added projecting canopies to protect the home from the direct sunlight and have screens that can be fastened in place to protect against typhoon strength winds. The wood and glass sliding doors can…

  • What Would You Do With 30,000 Bottle Caps?

    What Would You Do With 30,000 Bottle Caps?

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    Olga Kostina decorated her house in the rural village of Kamarchaga, with traditional Russian macrame (a type of yarn craft but made with knots instead of knitting or crocheted) designs, local wild life, and some more contemporary ones.  Kamarchaga is just outside of the Taiga forest in Siberia, which almost makes this adorable house seem like…

  • Tradition, Design, and Calligraphy

    Tradition, Design, and Calligraphy

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    Jennifer Hyman
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    Artisans Embrace a Fusion of Tradition and Innovation Indian artisans are reinventing traditional lanterns by integrating ancient calligraphy with modern design techniques. This unique fusion results in stunning lanterns that honor both heritage and contemporary aesthetics. Crafted from terracotta and featuring regional scripts, these lanterns are capturing the beauty of Indian culture in a refreshingly…