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take a book leave a book
Some of our favorite little free libraries...1. books under coverStereotank's Little Free Library at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral School in Nolita, NY2. book in a bubbleMatter's Fishbowl Library,...
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tbt
We recently discovered these gems from the New York Public Library digital archiving project, which show how much the profession of architecture has changed over the years but also how much has stayed...
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sofa to sitcom
When we're not busy designing living rooms we're busy watching them on our favorite sitcoms. It's fun to test if we're absorbing any of the interior decor while laughing along with some of our favorite...
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sign of the times
Recently, we've been doing some research on coffee shop signage for Caffe Ladro and we came across some really awesome designs we couldn't help but share. Exterior signage not only announces the name...
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dreams of gold
Many early adventurers returned to Pioneer Square with fortunes of gold.These miners came back with $4 million in gold in 1899. This photo was taken in front of the Steamer Roanoke. Once all the gold...
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This is Not Your Grandma's Wallpaper
What do puffer fish, Delft blue tiles, and a dice collection have in common? They’re some of our most favorite wallpaper picks right now. Wallpaper provides an affordable opportunity to personalize...
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Coloring Outside the Lines
Forget the blue tape - here are some great projects where paint goes beyond coloring between the lines and actually defines space, surfaces, and light.We love the graphic effect of this yellow painted...
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add light to your life
When starting a new project light can either carefully highlight design or sometimes design revolves entirely around the lighting. Often, lighting can easily get lost in the numbers, but here are some...
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Francisco Rocha
At Atelier Drome we are all about supporting artists and their creative work. Francisco Rocha is not only an artist but an architect as well working and developing experimental projects in New York....
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make an entrance
We're working on a house project and getting to think outside the box for the front door. Pivot doors bring unique design and often dramatic entry to the face of a house, and aren't an expensive...
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tv time
According from the stats from Nielsen (2009*), the average American home contains 2.86 televisions. When designing homes, we discuss specific locations and visual prominence of the television early on...
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beyond carrara and chrome
Spring is in the air and it is finally time to break out those bright colors. Here are some pops of color for the kitchen and bath to beat out the Seattle gray:Vola faucet in pinkVola faucet in...
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designing for fido
When we're designing a house remodel we like our client to think about everyone who lives in the house, including Fido! Here are some ideas that simplify your life and spoil your furry one.1. dog wash...
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the ground plane
Warmer weather has us dreaming of the outdoors, but along with the spring weather comes the spring rain. Here are some creative ways to treat the ground planes that soak up the April showers. Farrar...
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outside the office
We had just returned from a family trip to the mountains, and I was somewhat worried. My daughter Wren had just turned three without once experiencing a snow cave. Since I am an expert of sorts on snow...
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screen time
We appreciate the usefulness of a well-designed screen that is both aesthetically pleasing and a powerful workhorse. Need to divide a space without constructing permanent walls? Either a freestanding...
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Prince and Purple
In tribute to Prince's love of purple we've selected some of our favorite monochrome spaces. Monochrome palates can calm intense hues and put the focus back on light and texture. So whether you're...
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harmonizing the past & present
One of the great things about living in Seattle is that we have an eclectic mix of architectural styles spanning decades if not centuries. No matter what your taste is, there is something for everyone....
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Craftworks Coffee Construction
We at Atelier Drome have had the pleasure of working with the folks at Craftworks Coffee, who are about to open their first shop in Lower Queen Anne around June 15th. Craftworks Coffee is a specialty...
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Indoor Garden
Moss walls are the latest interior design fad but their history lies with Buddhist monks in Japan who valued the calming affect of moss that grew in temple gardens. Today, they bring a natural element...
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