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Eric Nyquist for NASA

Posted: 02.25.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Eric Nyquist is an illustrator/designer who was commissioned to work on the walls of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory- the Pasadena branch of NASA.  I’m surprised and impressed that NASA would take a leap with his colorful, graphic, humorous visions.  How cool!

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Check out more of Eric’s work here.  Thanks for the tip, Kathryn!


A Good Taste in the Mouth

Posted: 02.17.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Just got these installation shots from the most styling dentist’s office I’ve ever seen.  Well done Dr. Tanz!

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Blackbird in New Zealand

Posted: 02.12.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Just got this installation shot from Auckland, New Zealand.  (Those blackbirds are really quite international.) I really like how wallpaper functions at the top of a staircase, expanding the space and revealing itself as you walk closer to it. Thanks for the photo Natasha!

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Installation Inspiration

Posted: 02.10.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Some of my favorite installation shots from the Cavern gallery…

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Designers We Love: Muriel Brandolini

Posted: 01.21.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

If you aren’t aware of Muriel Brandolini, put her on your radar — her fabric, wallpaper and interior designs are all marvelous.  With vibrant colors, graphic shapes, and international influence from around the world, her patterns exude a sophisticated, elegant energy.  So beautiful!

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Installation Inspiration

Posted: 01.12.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Cavern in House Beautiful Magazine

Posted: 12.14.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Just saw the November 2009 issue of House Beautiful — and Cavern is featured!  Love the “Blackbird” pattern in the bathroom.  Especially with the mirrors reflecting the graphic image and with the wallpaper continuing onto the ceiling, the room truly becomes unique and memorable.  Thanks Thom Filicia for thinking of us in your showcase!

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MASS MoCA

Posted: 12.09.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General, Wallpaper History | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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MASS MoCA is showing an incredible, highly praised Sol LeWitt wall drawing retrospective.  Intern at large Karli Hendrickson snapped these photos a few summers ago when she worked on the projects: she and a a team of artists installed the drawings.
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Dramatic walls such as these make me wonder: how can you incorporate such crazy, OFF the wall patterns in your living space?  Wall art can look so incredibly cool in the museum, but can it translate to the home?  Would anyone be so bold — or so foolish?  It seems like you’d be setting yourself up for amazing success or total failure.

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Loving Old Wallpaper

Posted: 11.30.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Just got these photos from intern Karli Hendrickson of her grandmother’s house in Cape Cod.  I love old wallpaper patterns and vintage design looks.  And I love seeing rooms with walls and ceiling covered in bold patterns.  Thanks Karli!

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Cavern on Design*Sponge

Posted: 11.24.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

I just noticed Cavern’s Cavalry pattern was featured on Design*Sponge recently.  Thanks Nadia for your pictures and for the nice words you left in the Design Sponge comment feed.  The bathroom really looks terrific!

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