My introduction to architectural design idea websites was through Houzz and
Remodelista who both had booths at the Dwell Conference in Los Angeles this year. I
have to say they have completely changed my life! I’m not ready to ditch the
bookcases full of design books, but I could definitely lose the magazines.
What is the best
part about design websites? The search function! The possibilities are endless.
No more leafing through back issues of magazine to find that special image you
saw when you first read the magazine.
Design Idea Websites
www.houzz.com is a great image resource of over
200,000 architectural images that you can sort by type, style, and location. Exclusively
showcasing residential architecture.
www.remodelista.com is good for finding
contemporary design products.
www.dornob.com has architecture and home
products, including a category for prefab houses (which counts as both architecture
AND product)
http://inhabitat.com is a blog devoted to the
future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and
materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and
more sustainable future.
www.dwell.com is an offshoot of Dwell Magazine, an established resource for contemporary architecture and products.
www.wallpaper.com is the online presence of
Wallpaper Magazine for design, interiors, fashion, art, lifestyle
www.padstyle.com is a décor blog with posts
on stylish contemporary furnishings for your home. Check out their posting “top 25 interior
design & furniture blogs” for even more idea sites!
Modern Design Shopping
When
you get tired of West Elm and Design Within Reach check out a few of these
websites:
www.2modern.com features modern furniture and
lighting
www.ducducnyc.com sells modern furniture
for babies and children
www.switchmodern.com has contemporary and
classic modern design products, with a category for pet furniture and
accessories!
www.re-modern.com features sustainable
modern design, and gives 1% of their profits to environmental causes
http://grassrootsmodern.com promotes
contemporary design at affordable prices
How inspiring to see all these new products and ideas!
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