Dieter Rams and Good Design

Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful. -Dieter Rams

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Last Sunday I found myself at the SFMoma, finally wandering the gallery of the Less and More exhibit, featuring the work and story of Dieter Rams. I was so moved.  This Sunday I found myself cozy, on my couch, watching Objectified…and there was Mr. Rams again, discussing his 10 principles of good design! And here they are, shot from my iPhone at the museum-the first two pictures are a little blurry, but just click the link above for a closer look at the Rams wisdom!

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Burlap and Blues

Burlap, or “hessian” outside the United States, is a woven fabric made from the skin of the jute plant and may be combined with other vegetable fibers…Hessian has been historically produced as a coarse fabric, but more recently it is being used in a refined state known simply as jute as an ecofriendly material for bags, rugs, and other products. Read more here.

I love seeing burlap in interior design and we can all feel good about this plant derived wonder material! Pair with other neutrals and light blue for a crisp cooling look and a natural feel!

Via design fabulous

Via Etsy, Via Pinterest.com

Grainsack industrial stool via Remodelista.com

West Elm Jute Rug via parkdaleave.blogspot.com

Love this table setting! Via ruffledblog.com

Vintage Industrial

For me, the vintage industrial look is perfection. So what does that say about me? Well it’s sure not soft and girly. I am quite romantic, but when it comes to this I guess I think the look is a little guarded, kind of sad but beautiful –and you know there is a story there. Some long, dark night working in the garage on something really important…i don’t know but to me it means hard work, strong, practical, efficient, simple, no nonsense….what does the look say to you?

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Via beachhouseliving.blogspot.com

Industrial Vintage Electric Wall Bell- Factory 20

Rustic and Worn

Photo credit: Bodie and Fou

I am loving everything about this little reading corner- the white floors (we already know I’m a sucker for white interiors!), the industrial table lamp, the brick wall with the Piet Hein Eek wood plank wallpaper covering just the perfect portion….genius.

Design Spotlight: SF Public Works

I came across this space recently in a California Home and Design article, and was impressed, not just with the attractive industrial space and smart design innovation, but with the space’s purpose as well. “Public Works provides artists no-cost studio space and residencies as well as a gallery for rotating art shows and a portion of the earnings go to non-profit organizations in the area.” It also houses the SF Underground Market  (read about this!) and some other really cool events.

A sense of responsible community cohesiveness and well being, possible because a space was created for it to thrive. This is why I love this stuff.

Happy Friday (the 13th!) my dear friends. Have a great weekend. xo, coco

All of the lights!

(^stuck in my head for days! but anyway…)

Lighting is an often overlooked but important element to any room or space.  Here at work I could use a desk lamp: (see Ikea)

And I just love these pendants: (See West Elm and cb2)

I think a pair of these West Elm industrial wall sconces would be perfect over my bed:

Hands down, industrial is my favorite lighting look right now. Stay bright my friends!

Coco