The true test of any great institution of higher learning is how strongly its lessons resonate beyond the walls of that school’s hallowed halls. If this is the case, then it is of little doubt that the Bauhaus School of Art and Architecture has passed that test. Founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany in […]
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20th Century writer Max Eastman once said that a smile is the universal welcome. Office lobbies and other reception areas – similarly – are the equivalent of not only a smile but also a firm handshake. They are often a company’s first and best chance to greet visitors and to let them know how valuable […]
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Le Corbusier: A Brief History It isn’t often that a piece of furniture – a chair, a table, a chaise – can be said to have a story behind it. However, the pieces from designer and architect Le Corbusier do have a rich history behind them. Le Corbusier began his furniture designs in 1928 inspired […]
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One of the many benefits of having an office in your home – apart from being able to avoid rush hour traffic and the scramble to find parking – is being able to personalize your workspace in a way that you could not otherwise not do in a traditional worksite. People who do most of […]
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For those of you who are lovers of modern classic furniture design, you may be interested in the ways in which the industry of design has a significant amount of its roots in the Bauhaus movement which plays a huge role in modern design’s inherent nature as an amalgamation of art and industry. The Bauhaus […]
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“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill Try this one day: Show up at the office wearing bell bottoms and a velour shirt. Unless it was 70s day at work, you would probably get a lot of stares and a few unflattering comments. That’s because styles and fashion […]
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It’s that time of year when everyone is breaking out the orange and black and throwing manufactured cobwebs in every corner of their house. It’s fun and festive to put up Halloween decorations every October, but some of you may actually dig the look so much you’re wondering how to turn it into a year […]
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There is a tendency in the interior design industry to over-discuss living room design. It makes sense, the living room is often the first part of your home that your visitors see, it’s where much entertaining—and well, living—takes place. But with the holiday season upon us, here at Bauhaus 2 Your House we’ve been thinking […]
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People often ask us questions about the “rules” of contemporary interior design. What’s allowed and what isn’t. But the best thing about modern decorating is that there are no rules. That’s what makes it so freeing and expressive. But especially for those just starting out, it can get overwhelming. So here are some tips and […]
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Classic films, much like modern classic furniture, are timeless. Think back to your favorite films of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s and you’re sure to notice some common elements: The writing and timing are impeccable, the acting superb and the set design always chic and beautiful. Oh how awe-inspiring glamorous old Hollywood used to be. […]
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