Category: Get the Look

GET THE LOOK: THE STEAMPUNK LITE LIVING ROOM

The next time you’re at a dinner party and there’s a sudden lag in the conversation, stoke the fire by asking everyone to define ‘steampunk.’ Chances are, there will be a delightful variation in definitions, underlining the fact that it’s…

GET THE LOOK: AFRICAN MODERN

I first discovered the artist Mickalene Thomas at the Dress Codes triennial show at the ICP in NY. The artist creates Blaxploitation-style photos and paintings of lush 70s environments augmented by badass African American women.   The mix of textures,…

DESIGN AROUND: A BRIGHT DESK

Building a look around a quality statement piece is a good way to anchor a room. When augmented with lower-cost pieces, it’s also a good way to achieve a look that’s greater than the sum of its parts (i.e. looks…

GET THE LOOK: THE MUJI LIVING ROOM

The compact and versatile pieces in Muji’s furniture line are ideal for tight or new spaces, such as a studio, dorm room or starter apartment. The line’s simplicity makes for easy mixing-and-matching–even with pieces sporting varied materials and finishes. This…

GET THE LOOK: THE GROWN-UP DORM ROOM

Summer is almost over, which means school is around the corner for some. Feeling clueless? Avoid the “Back-2-School” signs at Bed Bath and Beyond and start thinking outside the box. You’re guaranteed to win the respect of your college floor…

GET THE LOOK: SLEEP NO MORE (PART TWO)

  As highlighted in our Get the Look post from last week, Sleep No More is a totally unique immersive experience from Punchdrunk that redefines “theater.” The dozens of rooms on display are so eerily beautiful that they suck you…