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Karim Rashid's unapologetic love for himself paired with his cartoonish aesthetic makes me cringe. He truly believes this style is the future. And he is on record as saying that techno is the only relevant music today. This man has mistaken living in his own head as cleverness. This is apparent with the title of his book "I want to change the world." The world will never truly embrace plastic, shiny adolescent blobetecture post-modernist schlop.

Design is about solving problems for your client and/or the public. It appears as if this man only designs for the Power Puff Girls, Josie and the Pussycats and/or Yo Gabba Gabba.

I keep them all, and I like it that way~!

I don't think "tying it in" is a good idea. It will look matchy matchy, like you are trying too hard. I don't mind mixed metals or mixed woods.Then again, I prefer the acquired look rather than the uber tailored look.

yuck. shame on modernica. come up with your own damn designs!

How about the exact shade of your counter, or ashade or two lighter?

i feel carsick.

I don't like the idea of ripping out a classic mantle either. The real problem is the feud between the television and fireplace. I think the fireplace could be better displayed (more later) and the television moved. As to where to move it, I don't know without knowing the rest of the room.

I know the "all white" thing gets played out, but I think it works well with classic ornate elements in order to visually "flatten" it without disrespecting it's original beauty. I suggest painting the walls and mantle white. I would then rid of the brick and brass by covering it with a white marble surround ... creating interest through material contrast, not color.

If you want color ... a pale hue for the wall AND mantle (still "flattening") could work.

All of these photos can be seen in the book "Classic Modern."

Is that photo by the elephant of someone scuba diving naked?

I am a very hard sell. I personally really like this interior. I think many people here are missing the point. I hear so much of "where's the color" blah blah blah. The truth is that even neutrals are, yes, a color. There are good and bad ways to use neutrals as well. This home highlights my preference, which is to use neutral as your base, and add personality and color through furniture, textiles, etc.

This home has a very natural attitude to it. Nothing here was "decorated" as much as it was collected and acquired. Everything here is appreciated as an individual object ... not bought to sooth the trend of the day.

I don't understand why everyone thinks you have to be shocked to appreciate a place. It's like the difference between a Risom chair and a Jacobsen chair. Both are very good, but one is subtle and mature, while one is daring and young. Both views are respectable.

I think this is A for style, unpretentiousness, general good taste and "realness."

I personally am sick of all the bright ass colors and the obvious "witty" trends that plaque our homes. How long could I stand to look at lime green? Not long. How about a real place with soul, individuality, and personality?