American roofing firm GAF has completed the first phase of a public-private initiative that seeks to mitigate urban heat in Los Angeles through solar-reflective coating. Read more
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features an all-white stucco home in Mexico by HW Studio Arquitectos. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more
Canadian studio Hemsworth Architecture has completed a mass timber factory wrapped in vertical cedar slats, nestled in British Colombia's Squamish Valley. Read more
Dezeen School Shows: tactile toys that take cues from architectural features and a clothing line that references alternative subcultures are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Plymouth College of Art. Read more
Day 155, YesterdayOn Sunday Sky cooked lunch. He grilled hand patted burgers, he cut potatoes to make fries seasoning them with nine spices cooking in batches in the air fryer and then he breaded mozzarella cheese he cut into slices and fried that in the air fryer to go on the burgers. I don’t eat meat but I did sample the fries and they were good. Later we played DDR. I only got Ds. Rainy and Sky did really good.…View On WordPress
Standout furniture and unique wall treatments add uber-stylish moments to these five airy home interiors. Layouts are succinct and practical but fascinating silhouettes create a feast for the eyes. Amongst this set of five inspirational spaces, we’ll take a look at a rippling TV wall treatment that morphs into a sculptural form. There are sliding slatted shutters that exaggerate the lofty heights of a living room, and a glossy ceiling treatment set into a room of tactile, curved edges. Rounded r
Grand Bay Residences is a minimal residential building located in Key Biscayne, Florida, with a lobby designed by Hino Studio, with spaces that utilize natural tones and earthy hues to evoke a sense of tranquility and calmness throughout. Neutral patterns were threaded throughout the home to establish a seamless visual continuity. Materials such as linen and jute were used to create an organic touch that enhance the inherent warmth of the space. A series of meticulously-crafted custom
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Derlot worked with Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain to create a circular stool named Stump that users can customise with wheels or integrated lights. Read more
Wooden planks made from old railway sleepers clad Roundhouse Works, a creative centre in London designed by architect Paddy Dillon with local studios Reed Watts Architects and Allies & Morrison. Read more
Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh says that her restrained and environmentally conscious Serpentine Pavilion reflects current views on architecture in this exclusive interview. Read more
The sets of Greta Gerwig's upcoming Barbie movie required such vast amounts of pink paint, they swallowed up one company's entire global supply, according to production designer Sarah Greenwood. Read more
Dezeen Showroom: British brand Morgan has used 3D knitting instead of conventional upholstery to achieve a striking look with the Aran lounge chair, which contrasts different densities of weave. Read more
Copenhagen-based architecture studio MAST has unveiled plans to create a park with floating buildings and islands called Centroparco in an abandoned sand quarry on the outskirts of Milan. Read more
Design studio GamFratesi spoke to Dezeen about how festival 3 Days of Design is growing since it launched a decade ago, as it unveiled a speaker for Bang & Olufsen. Read more
The late entry period for Dezeen Awards 2023 ends today, Thursday 8 June at midnight London time. Read more
The Dezeen team are reporting live from the 10th edition of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen (7-9 June). Read on for all the coverage from the first day (Wednesday 7 June) Read more
Promotion: companies that prioritise sustainability in their office design are preferred by workers according to a report commissioned by developer Brookfield Properties and architecture studio Foster + Partners. Read more
smithandberg.com | Set in the heart of the Norma Triangle, this extensively renovated two-level condo is surrounded by the area's most popular restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, and positioned just moments from the Sunset Strip and West Hollywood's nightlife corridor. Enter into bright and stylish interiors with accents of tasteful wallpaper and warm wood tones. The open plan living space is flooded with natural light from large windows and a double-paned sliding glass door to the spacious covered patio. Accessed from the living room, the patio has expansive views over the city, including the Pacific Design Center, and out to the mountains beyond. The stunning kitchen comes complete with two-toned walnut and white custom cabinetry, textured backsplash, an enormous apron sink, a pantry, and stainless steel appliances including a built-in microwave and beverage fridge. The home offers two generous bedrooms and two full bathrooms with Carrara marble shower tile. The primary bedroom offers an en suite bath and a walk-in closet with custom organization and a stacked W/D. The Hammond Terrace community is incredibly well maintained with amenities including a rooftop sun deck with 360 city views spanning from the Hollywood Hills to the DTLA skyline, a club room, and secure underground parking. The condo is assigned two side-by-side spaces in the community garage and a private storage locker. Live, work, and play with ease at this supremely positioned home with the best of LA at your doorstep.
For more wallpaper installation how-to guides, visit: https://romandecoratingproducts.com/howto/how-to-prep-the-wallpaper/ Many people attempt a DIY wallpaper install as part of a home-improvement project. This can be a fun activity that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home, but it’s definitely not a task that you should throw yourself into without preparation. A poor installation job can come back to haunt you and drain your bank account. But there’s no need to panic—practically any homeowner can learn how to hang wallpaper in a way that ensures it will stay securely in place for years. This video from the team at ROMAN Products, industry leaders in wallpaper accessories, will show you how to prepare your wallcovering before application. HOW TO PREPARE WALLPAPER FOR INSTALLATION Before you begin cutting paper for installation, be sure you have properly mapped out the room. By taking a moment to plan out the placement of your wallpaper throughout the entire room, you can ensure that you don’t run into difficult installation situations. If you are hanging wallpaper with a large pattern repeat and working from an odd and even roll, it’s useful to mark each wall section with a pencil. Once all walls have been measured and marked, measure the height of your ceilings. This determines how long each sheet of wallcovering should be. For an example wall that is 87 inches tall, we will need 87 inches of wallpaper, plus some extra for waste at the top and bottom of the wall. Adding 2 inches of excess paper at the top and bottom is usually sufficient, bringing our total length to 91 inches. 87-inch walls + 2 inches paper excess at top + 2 inches paper excess at bottom = 91 inches. CUTTING WALLPAPER FOR INSTALLATION When cutting your paper, find the design element that will be placed along the ceiling line. In the video example, the design is a small flower. Cut the wallpaper at the correct length, keeping the matching design element plus two inches for waste on the roll. Each subsequent piece of wallpaper should unfurl from the roll with the matching element at the top. If you are hanging wallcovering with a large repeat pattern and working with odd and even rolls, use a pencil to mark the back of the paper with “odd” or “even.” Once cut, roll the wallpaper up and set the pieces aside until it’s time to apply adhesive. - Prep Tip - When trimming your paper, use a pencil to write “Top” on the back of each sheet. This can help prevent any mix-ups after you have pasted and booked your paper. PASTING AND BOOKING Once all of your wallpaper has been cut, you can begin applying wallpaper adhesive. ROMAN has a wide assortment of wallpaper adhesives suited for a variety of wallcovering materials. For a quick breakdown of their differences, check out our article on Choosing the Best Wallpaper Paste (scroll down for link). For most residential wallpaper installs, PRO-880 Ultra Clear Strippable adhesive will be the best choice. Before pasting your paper, check your hanging instructions to ensure you have paste-the-paper wallpaper. Unlike traditional wallpapers that are pasted and booked before hanging, some wallcoverings can be more easily installed using the paste-the-wall method. To paste your paper, take a cut roll and unfurl it across a large table. Using a 3/8-inch nap paint roller, apply a thin, even coat of adhesive to the back of the paper. Start at the center and work towards the edges. Make sure to get enough paste applied at the seams. Once you have fully pasted the sheet, fold both ends of the paper, paste side in, to the middle of the strip. Be sure not to crease the folds. This folding process is referred to as “booking.” Once the paper is booked, gently roll it up, and place it into a plastic bag with damp cloth to keep it from drying out. Most wallpapers will be booked for 3-5 minutes, though the manufacturer’s hanging instructions should have a recommendation for your particular wallpaper. Booking allows the paper to absorb moisture from the paste and gives it a chance to expand off the wall. If it is installed immediately after pasting, the paper might expand on the wall, creating bubbles, wrinkles, or seam issues. That’s the basic procedure for getting your wallpaper ready to install. Before you begin your project, it’s a good idea to check out the other videos ROMAN Products has uploaded here on various aspects of wallpaper installation. Our instructional videos include valuable information about selecting the right wallpaper primer and adhesive, differences between common wallpaper types, installation procedures for various types of surfaces, repairing damaged walls prior to hanging wallcoverings, and much more. Learn more today at https://romandecoratingproducts.com/wallcovering-adhesives/
Kyoto-based architecture and design studio 2m26 has created a compact, movable restaurant from locally-sourced Hinoki cypress timber. Read more