Strong forms, clear function and a great opportunity for color. The shelves…
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Strong forms, clear function and a great opportunity for color. The shelves…
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Am I the only one who's noticed a "rural modern" trend recently? It's an interesting subset of modernism that I find refreshing. If you lean more towards this type of aesthetic, definitely check out Furniturea, a furniture company based out of Portland, Maine. Their pieces reflect that sort of hand — Continue reading
Genuine classic Danish Design with a colorful twist – Paul Smith has given Arne Jacobsen’s iconic pieces a modern and upbeat look. AddColour is being produced in a limited edition in 2010. The new Dot series include a range of bowls with and without lids, which are as decorative as — Continue reading
One of the biggest Brazilian furniture fairs, Movelsul, also has a design contest, and they finally announced the winners. Check them out here! I`ve selected a couple of images so you can have a preview…
This has to be THE most bad-ass way to carry your MacBook around… hands down! "BookBook is a one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. Available in Classic Black or Vibrant Red, BookBook brings three levels of security to your prized Mac. First, the hardback — Continue reading
It`s really nice when a designer can develop a simple product and achieve success and recognition with it. Olavo Machado Neto is a Brazilian designer, who has also studied in Milan, and his company (Cucampre) has a few interior products, such as this key holder and hanger. It is made — Continue reading
Everyone loves a great field trip and with an invitation to visit the Way Basics studio in Irvine, California I was eager to see what all the buzz was about! It was cold and wet outside but the warmth and smiles inside were a great first impression. No doubt, — Continue reading
Inhabitat just completed a home makeover for the winner of a big contest they did. Jill Fehrenbacher, the editor in chief of Inhabitat did the redesign personally with several eco-friendly, modern design items (including a very cool console from Iannone Design). Good job!
I love this line of children's furniture from designer Lisa Albin! The Tea Pods are especially clever and versatile. Like all the products from Iglooplay, they encourage creativity and imaginative play. And the Mod Rocker?? Well that's just downright sexy. I wish there was an adult size (although, this version — 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.
New York based architects LOT-EK is blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, entertainment and information. LOT-EK creates architecture from existing objects, systems and technologies to be used as raw materials. Their work for PUMA City is pretty cool. Taking advantage of the global shipping network already in place, Puma City — Continue reading
Introducing Way Basics eco-friendly furniture & storage! They are changing the way people think and interact with storage and furniture products. Made from their patented zBoard material, it takes nothing from the environment, is over 60% lighter than wood engineered boards, and is just as strong. Way Basics requires no — Continue reading
Cardboard, sugarcane fiber and even onion fiber are a few of the materials used to make furniture and decorative objects at Paperart. Everything that is used must be biodegradable. Other than that, the objects are custom made and very resistant (the structure is as strong as MDF or wood), and — Continue reading
This woodworking studio combines a modern aesthetic with traditional woodworking skills to think actually outside the box. Think Inside, new on the scene since April 2009, brings years of experience to the table. The duo of Cal Kelly and Luke Cacciapaglia have old school attention to detail shown in their — Continue reading
marcelo Rosenbaum`s new range of furniture for Brazilian shop Micasa was inspired by Caruaru Fair (Caruaru is located in Brazilian northeast and is famous for its traditions) and it just looks gorgeous. I like the "clutter" thing going on, and as a Brazilian I can really see the influence and — Continue reading
Here is the answer: Wow… I'd never imagine this solution before. But is so creative, beautiful and practical, that is impossible to not share it with you. The responsible people of this underground spiral stairs and wine storage place are Spiralcellars, from UK. They says in theirs webpage that a — Continue reading
All new infant and toddler furniture from Argington! These new eco-friendly pieces from Argington’s BAM collection are their most affordable, sustainable, stylish and convertible nursery items. The Bam Crib allows you to extend the life of your Bam Bassinet by converting into a full-sized crib, while the Bam Toddler Conversion — Continue reading
A new interpretation of the phrase "playing footsy” under the table, by way of the Paris based Samal Design, whose almost human tables bring it to mind. Almost, I say because they are very life like. Well life like in the sense of the idealized male figure rather than the — Continue reading
Kevin Krumnikl, of Krumnikl Environment, creates some amazing wood furniture. I love how there is a seamless integration of the electronics into the form of the table. It is so clean and awesome that I want to give him, and the tables, a big design hug! Make sure to check — Continue reading