Liana Leahy

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DIY Hat Rack That Is Simple, Clean and Chic

This is the only DIY hat rack guide you'll need. It's extremely simple, minimalist, and simultaneously chic and contemporary. Quite possibly a timeless design that's been constructed since the dawn of humanity, it features a few wood poles tied together by a leather cord. It'll run you no more than $20-$30 and is a great home and interior DIY project for beginners.

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Design Exemplary

Modern, Industrial, and undeniably Japanese. The Wabi-Sabi aesthetic is one of many design principles of the island nation. In the Greenwich Hotel Penthouse, Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki and Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt were able to turn this prime space into a masterpiece. Large and expansive in size, yet warm and homely in texture. Rustic and old in individual decor, yet fresh and original when approached cohesively. Truly a dream home in the heart of the most desired neighborhood in all of New York City - TriBeCa.

Sustainable Modular Architecture

Many architects are joining the wave of modular homes, which are efficient and ready to assemble projects. The prefabricated building system emerged in the early 20th century, with the aim of producing housing on an industrial scale. Building modular homes leverages economies of scale to offer more affordable housing.

Our ICFF Experience in New York City

Last month, the FROY crew had the pleasure of checking out the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in NYC. The fair took place at the Javits Center. Designed by the same man behind Paris' Louvre, Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, the exhibit space itself was already a showcase in high modern design.