Los Angeles based architecture firm Brooks + Scarpa, designed this Aesop store in downtown LA. Using a warm natural color palette, and in keeping with the simple design of the skin, hair, and body care company, the designers used 6 inch cardboard tubes to create the walls, fuiture, fixtures found in the space. Located on the edge of the Los Angeles Fashion District, the cardboard tubes are a tribute to the empty fabric bolts often found in the fashion, costume, and design studios also in the neighborhood. The natural cardboard walls, fuiture, and fixtures compliment the tones found in the original concrete floor of the 1929 building and help the already tall space feel even taller thanks to the vertical arrangement of the tubes. Shelves that appear to be made from the same recycled paper that makes up the countertop of the service desk, line the walls and cantilever out to support the products. Circular cut outs down the face of five cardboard tubes at the front of the

Ceramic home decor is a great way to bring texture and and color into your home. It can be done in a number of ways on both large and small scales depending on how much you trust yourself with the fragile material. Here are 6 ways you can include pieces of ceramic home decor in your interiors. 1. VASES The great thing about vases is that they look great both on their own and with flowers in them. Ceramic vases are extra nice because the stems of flowers canrsquo;t be seen through them. These super simple minimalist white ceramic vases look great both on their own and as a set. White ceramic bottle vases in mode matte white from Sara Paloma. These geometric ceramic vases add depth and dimension to your interior and create the perfect home for a bouquet of fresh flowers. White geometric vase from Studio Armadillo. Small bud vases like these white and gold ones are great for putting wild flowers or small branches in to liven up your space. Ceramic Bud Vase from Schoolhouse

Despite having well over 20,000 locations worldwide, Starbucks still manages to create unique stores that combine their iconic style with details reflective of the culture and customs of the city in which itrsquo;s built. By including locally sourced materials and incorporating elements unique to the area, together with rich coffee-inspired colors and natural materials, Starbucks is able to design locations that are original yet completely familiar. Here are 11 examples of Starbucks shops that show how creating a familiar and consistent feel doesnrsquo;t mean sacrificing originality or uniqueness. 1. This Starbucks location in Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida, has lemongrass growing on the sloped roof, while large windows allow people walking past to see into the interior that has wooden tables and chairs and comfy leather couches. David Daniels (Starbucks senior designer) designed this Downtown Disney Starbucks location in Orlando, Florida. 2. The Starbucks location on the

No matter how much counter space you have, when itrsquo;s time to start preparing food, there never seems to be quite enough room. Pull-out counters are a great way to solve this problem as they give you more space just when you need it. Here are 10 examples of pull-out counters. 1. In this kitchen, not only does the drawer and counter beneath the oven pull out, but the counter that the espresso machine sits on pulls out too. Linee Kitchenby Team 7. 2. The stainless steel surface of this work space can be pulled out to nearly double the amount of prep space you have. Kitchen designed by Pedini 3. A pull out counter installed right under the oven creates a convenient spot to do final prep before putting food into the oven. K7 Kitchenby Team 7. 4. A wooden pull-out counter also acts as the perfect spot for an additional cutting board. Inspiration from a home designed by Dan Hisel Architect. Built by Adams + Beasley Associates. Photography by Eric Roth Photography. 5. Pul

January 15, 2017 Navy blue is one of those colors that just doesnrsquo;t get enough attention. Itrsquo;s super versatile, and depending on how you use it and what you pair it with, can create looks that range from dark and elegant to fun and colorful. Here are 4 ways you can use navy home decor to create the blue living room of your dreams. 1. Paint The Walls If you really want to commit to the navy blue color scheme, take the plunge and paint your walls. Yoursquo;ll create a dramatic effect and be able to create an elegant yet mode interior with the fuiture and decor you add to the space. Living room by Qliv 2. Couch / Sofa If you want to add navy decor to your living room but arenrsquo;t quite ready to cover your walls in the color, try adding a navy couch. Itrsquo;s the largest piece of fuiture in the room so it will definitely make a statement, but it wonrsquo;t be quite as dramatic as painting the walls. Ashley Darryl designed the interior of this minimal New York

Photography by John Sinal Ao Matis Architecture together with RUFproject have completed therenovation of a house in Vancouver, Canada, that features exterior timber slats that wrap around the outside of the home. The timber slats provide shade and privacy to the large windows, and are mounted to a minimal steel frame thatrsquo;s suspended from the roof. Photography by John Sinal Stone steps, a water feature, and awood door with large wood-framed windows welcomes you to the home, whileinside, white walls and colorful artwork fill the foyer. Photography by John Sinal Just off the foyer is the formal living room with a large see-through fireplace. The rooms of the home flow from one to another with sliding doors enabling the interior to be opened to the outdoor landscaping. Photography by John Sinal Around the coer from the living room is the dining room and kitchen, where white marble surfaces have been combined with dark wood cabinetry to create a warm mode appearance.

Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard (YUL Photo) MU Architecturehave designed a multi-level home located in the Laurentians in Quebec, Canada. The architects wanted to design a house that would fit in with its surroundings and be in total harmony with the environment. Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard (YUL Photo) Staggered levels of the house creates outdoor terraced areas that are great for entertaining. Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard (YUL Photo) Long walls of stone hide the terraced areas of the home from the front driveway. The rocks used in the landscaping around the home were extracted during excavation. Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard (YUL Photo) Light and dark wood have been used to separate the different areas of the home, with the dark wood section taking the form of a lsquo;floating cubersquo;. Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard (YUL Photo) Stepping inside, yoursquo;re greeted by a staircase thatrsquo;s filled with natural light f