What happens when you combine the colorful style of Missoni and the multiple application possibilities of Corian? Endless design fun throughout the house. In the bathroom: The shower floor, wall and ceiling become a seamless riot of color. In the kitchen: Vibrant, modern, cool. First shown as part of the — Continue reading
As with our “Live Modern” section, when we look around for inspiring modern interiors, we’re looking for all the typical modern elements like clean lines, thoughtful furniture, fun colors and more. But we’re also looking for a comfortable interior; something people feel like they can enjoy living, eating or working — Continue reading
When it comes to modern light fixtures, chandeliers aren’t really counted amongst the most modern; we’re pretty sure they’ve been around for hundreds of years. But they perfectly embody the sort of idea of mixing two wildly different styles to create an aesthetic punch in a space (and in the — Continue reading
With the holidays closing in, you are no doubt rushing around following every online post on how to get your home ready for holiday house guests, whether by cleaning, decorating, readying the guest room or any other number of things you could be doing. We’re sure the bathroom has already — Continue reading
For me, 2010 has been all about visiting trade shows. I don`t think I`ve ever visited so many before, most of them for the very first time. September was a busy busy month, and I flew to Bologna (Italy) to take a look at Cersaie: the biggest bathroom furnishings and — Continue reading
Blue is the ultimate optimistic color, isn’t it? Who among us can stare up at a brilliantly azure-colored sky and not think things are going to turn out alright? Forget all the associations the color has with sadness (we think that’s just an awful rumor started from other, more jealous — Continue reading
The Di Di System is epoxy coated steel hanger system designed by Alberto Basaglia & Natalia Rota Nodari for YDF (an acronym for Young Designers Factory). I love the idea of using the range of colors that they come in, but can also envision a range of colors one can — Continue reading
Ok, this year's New York International Gift Fair at Javits Center was so dominated by vintage-inspired, knotty pined, whip stitched, whimsical objet made in China, I needed a break. Plus, many exhibitors showed copious copies of works by Gio Ponti, Alexander Girard, David Hicks, with NO mention or credit given. — Continue reading
Winner of the 2010 Red Dot design award for bathroom/spa product design is the Grohe Ondus Digitecture. Grohe not an unfamiliar name has now they have taken bathroom faucet design to the next level to what they refer to as "sensual minimalism". Digitalization creates an adjustable and customized user — Continue reading
Paul Smith Wash bag and Courier Bag @Rapha It sometimes seems like carrying our things around with us feels like being owned. If you're going to carry your things around with you, as most of us have to, why do it in black nylon with a sense of military precision — Continue reading
The danish company bObles have designed great step stools shaped in cool geometric shapes as crocodiles and fish - superb step stool for your children in the bathroom, since it does not slide on a wet floor! www.2modern.com
Here is a fun way to let your guests know your powder room is occupied. Emtek's Brighthandle actually lights up on the exterior side of a door when the interior side is locked. I could also see this hardware in a restaurant or in a darker hall. The stainless steel lever is available — Continue reading
VIPP is now on 2Modern! Founded in 1939, VIPP produces elegant, modern home accessories for your kitchen and bathroom. The Stainless Steel Soap Dispenser features a specially designed pump for easy use and a rubber base for better grip & protection of counter tops. The White 4 Liter Trash Bin — Continue reading
As an apartment dweller, the phrase "A place for everything, and everything in its place" takes on a whole new meaning. And it can be exhausting trying to stay on top of maintaining closets and drawers, so I'm always looking for easy solutions. Last week I found myself searching through Real Simple's archives — Continue reading
In my opinion Bestlite is really the best light – plain and simple! The story of BestLite goes back to 1926 when Robert Dudley Best designed the first BestLite lamp – BL1. It became a national phenomenon in England during second world war, since Winston Churchill had an example of — Continue reading
I love the Scandinavian Modern aesthetic: it's so warm and livable, yet modern and minimalist at the same time. I don't quite now how they do it, but they do it well and with gusto! Pia Ulin is a Swedish photographer who captures some of the most beautiful Scandinavian spaces — Continue reading
I ran across Juli Daoust and John Baker’s modern cottage renovation on Flickr (that wellspring of inspiration) and was absolutely blown away. You can read about the whole thing on their blog KITKA, but for now, just sit back and enjoy the beauty of this Scandinavian Modern style cottage from — Continue reading
When I need to relax, I often take a bath. I dim the lights, light candles, and even play music (often from soundscapes on our television). Imagine how relaxing it would be if you could slightly submerge into the water and actually experience the music. Kohler's VibrAcoustic Technology combines sound vibrations, — Continue reading
I'm really liking the talents of Jaga, the radiator factory in Belgium. They have some very fun, modern and artistic radiators. I personally like the Heatwave but the have so many more styles to choose from This gorgeous bas-relief hangs on your wall like a work of art, drawing all — Continue reading
Take a break from all the holiday madness and check out this inspiring Flickr stream! Flickr member xJavierx rounds up some of the best modern interiors around. See more here.
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