When it comes to certain spaces, architecturally-speaking, one of the most challenging ones to design and create ‘zones’ and ‘rooms’ for are lofts.  Large, expansive, raw, and open in design- lofts these day seem to be more common than ever as either conversions or new-construction.  Though seemingly dramatic and aesthetically beautiful through the ‘rawness’ of [...]

Have you ever heard the expression: “It’s all in the details!”  Well this “Fabulous Flat” designed by West Chin Architect is all about the details… utilizing a palette of creams, whites, and neutrals accented with mainly bold reds provide a very soothing atmosphere while also being bold and dramatic!  Large expanses of the white and [...]

    So I’ve been looking around for a new iPhone case lately and I came across this super cute one by Kate Spade.  It mimics the carpet and the wallpaper in her newly renovated 5th Avenue store in New York.  Completed this summer, the store reflects the fresh and fun personality of her line [...]

Keeping in my theme of New York posts and features, I thought that i’d share some images and information of a little lunch/brunch/bar place that my good friend Audrey introduced me to…hidden away in one of the pockets of Brooklyn!  It is places like these that truly provide you with a glimpse into local life [...]

  You must must must visit the Hudson Hotel in New York at 356 West 58th Street.  When ever i’m in town, I like to pay a little visit for some creative inspiration, and ofcourse for some amazing food and cocktails!  Envisioned by the Philippe Starck himself, ofcourse, this New York City hotel features the Hudson Cafeteria, [...]

  When in New York this time, I just had to pay homage and make a personal visit to Karim Rashid’s very own studio amd store on W.17th street.  His aesthetic, designs, and innovation has definitely caught the design world by storm, and you can see many of his designs just shopping in the grocery store, [...]

  The ‘travel bug’ has hit us here at Kalu, while Pip is on the West in San Diego, i’ll be hitting it up on the East in New York!  So with New York in my mind, I thought i’d check out what’s stirring-up the New York design pot, thus why I came accross this [...]