Living Under The Sun: Tropical Interiors and Architecture

Enviable houses with breathtaking views that blend nature with a human touch

Perhaps not a cure for the post-long-weekend blues, Gestalten’s new hardcover tome “Living Under The Sun: Tropical Interiors and Architecture” showcases beautifully designed and decorated houses that happen to be located in the middle of tropical wonderlands. Homes in Vietnam, India, Brazil and everywhere in between have been photographed, and, like their surroundings, the designs are varied—with everything from beach shacks to mid-century modern mansions …

The Conarte Library’s Warped Reading Room

The Conarte Library in Monterrey, Mexico will definitely be a new addition to those “Most Beautiful Libraries” lists. It’s now home to a stunning architectural reading room thanks to the design and branding firm Anagrama, who created a sculptural wooden bookshelf to wrap around readers as they dig in to their favorite novels. The self-supporting structure was crafted from pine-wood and contrasts perfectly with the …

Floyd’s New Furniture for Urban Living

The table leg makers launch of collection of portable pieces like a leaning coat rack and bench set

Last year, Detroit design company Floyd introduced its clever, clamp-on Floyd Leg, which made it possible to create a table out of any flat surface: which took some of the hassle out of relocating. Now, the Floyd Leg’s creators—Kyle Hoff and Alex O’Dell—are branching into more apartment essentials. This month, they’ve launched a small range of new products under the Floyd name, all of which …