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New York Watertowers in LA

Posted: 07.06.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Just got these installation shots from Social Control, a very cool production company in LA, that installed Tom Slaughter’sNYC Watertowers‘ last week.  I’d say the pattern holds up quite well on the West Coast.  Thanks for the photos Jessica!

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Respecting Our Elders: Todd Oldham

Posted: 06.29.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

What is it about Todd Oldham that makes him so inspiring? I see his work and my heart skips a beat. His books, his photographs, graphic design, products, and interiors all exude this organic, joyful quality.  His innocent, colorful quality translates perfectly to his ingenious Kids Made Modern project, an educational and crafty guide to design.  Maybe it’s Oldham’s ability to express his unique perspective in such a wide variety of different mediums that ultimately makes him so appealing.

In this blog, loosely dedicated to walls, patterns, and surface inspiration, I thought I would include a few images from his website of the interiors he has designed.  So cool:

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Design Heroes: Josef Frank

Posted: 06.16.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General, Wallpaper History | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

This past weekend I stopped into Just Scandinavian, a design shop in TriBeCa, and I have been thinking about designer Joseph Frank ever since.  His wallpaper, textile, and furniture designs all exude the simplicity and vibrancy associated with Scandinavian design, but they also have a fanciful quality that is uniquely his own.  I love how it all looks so colorful and bold while still being refined and tasteful.  The shop keeper at Just Scandinavian described Frank as the “Swedish William Morris,” as both designers shared a passion for pattern and nature, and both came to define their respective national aesthetics.  I told her that walking into the store, I felt like I died and went to color heaven.

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Check out Just Scandinavian- they have an online shop and sell home goods by Frank and other amazing designers!


Beautiful Blackbird

Posted: 05.07.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

Stunning installation shots of ‘Blackbird‘ in the new Aesthetic Movement showroom in Chicago.  We’re so excited to be working with them. The space looks amazing. Congrats!

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Wallpaper, wallpaper, everywhere !

Posted: 05.05.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

I see wallpaper everywhere, and I go back and forth between thinking it’s because my eye is trained to see wallpaper — or it’s because wallpaper actually is popping up everywhere and taking over the world. Commercials, movies and TV, fashion editorial…wallpaper wallpaper wallpaper!  Below, some shots from the May Urban Outfitters catalog sent by Cavern intern-at-large Karli Hendrickson.

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Thanks for the images Karli!


Wallpaper Projects : Cabinets, Doors

Posted: 04.21.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

I’m a big fan of using wallpaper in ways beyond traditional wall coverings.  Kara Dake entered her apartment in the apartment therapy small spaces competition and used some Cavern wallpaper scraps — blackbird on her cabinets and thatch on her closet door.  Her space is busy, but the deign elements all go together because she keeps a consistent color pallet.  That is the key to combining patterns.  Congrats Kara!

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Cavern at the Park Avenue Armory

Posted: 04.16.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Images from the fully mounted antiquarian book fair at the Park Ave Armory in New York.  It’s amazing how dramatically the room transformed over the course of the weekTom Slaughter’sLibrary‘ pattern is looking great!

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New ‘Blackbird’ Installation Shot

Posted: 04.14.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

I just learned about Houzz.com, which looks like a pretty extensive resource for anyone renovating their space.  Cavern seems to be well represented– I have never seen this ‘blackbird’ installation shot but it looks great!  Thanks Suzzy for giving me a heads up about Houzz!

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Cavern at the Armory!

Posted: 04.07.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Tom Slaughter’sLibrary‘ pattern was installed yesterday for a temporary exhibition at the Park Avenue Armory.  The legendary Sandy Smith is hosting his annual antiquarian book fair this weekend.  Slaughter’s pattern makes for a perfect entrance.  I’ll get more photos from when the space is fully installed, but here’s a sneak preview of the installation.  Thank you Sandy, Tom, Kimberly, Marianna, and Tom Nulty for coming together to make this happen!

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‘Identica’ Installation

Posted: 04.06.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Our first installation shot for Miky Fabrega’s ‘Identica’ pattern, part of Cavern’s first artist edition series.  Looks great!