Balancing Act: Gravity-Defying Ball of Floating Furniture
May 20, 2012:
What if we were unable to discard our old furniture and, instead, were responsible for finding a place for it in our current living space?
Karen Ryan takes her inspiration for excess and waste – her barely-balanced chairs look ever more precariou…
Fast & Secure: Sleek Fingerprint-Scanning Door Handle Lock
May 19, 2012:
Opening a door is usually done in a single motion – we take for granted that this is just not possible when it comes to one with a locking mechanism, whether it be low-tech like a key or high-tech like an iris scanner.
Most fingerprint-reading do…
Saucer-Shaped Shower + Bathtub Looks Ready to Launch
May 18, 2012:
Well-suited for truly open loft living, this bathing system is not for the shy – it combines the openness of a hot tub with the jets of a Jacuzzi and the functionality of a shower, all in a sleek UFO-shaped package.
The downside is that there are …
10 Quick Home Decorating Ideas
May 18, 2012:
In the living room of an Atlanta house by designer Beth Webb, an elm plank table from Clubcu, which often doubles as a dining table, dramatically displays a collection of Chinese porcelains. “The pieces don’t have to match, but they do have to play to…
Tagged design, ideas, living room, table
Contemporary Townhouse Interior by Cecconi Simone
May 18, 2012:
A few days ago Cecconi Simone sent us images about their latest project. Cecconi Simone has designed the model for a community of thirty-seven contemporary townhouses by Treasure Hill Developments in Little Italy / Little Portugal, Downtown Toronto. …
Tagged architecture, contemporary, design, kitchen, modern
Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose with Rail Yard Studios
May 18, 2012:
We first spotted Rail Yard Studios at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York. Founded by Robert Hendrick and his father Jim, the company creates one-of-a-kind custom furniture from historical, century-old railroad steel and hardwood t…
Tagged bedroom, design, furniture, ideas, living room, modern, seating, table
Lakefront Coburn Residence Displaying An Uncomplicated Modern Design
May 18, 2012:
Set in a spectacular surrounding, in Queenstown’s elite golf club Jacks Point, the Coburn Residence is defined by views of the nearby lake and mountains. The client brief included the need for large entertaining spaces that would be strongly connec…
Tagged architecture, bedroom, design, modern, outdoor
Amphora – The Mechanical Hydroponic Grow Vase
May 17, 2012:
Jaspreet Kaur Walia . 14 mins ago
Laura Fowler, an industrial designer from London, has come up with an awe inspiring product named Amphora that will be just the right thing for inside spaces. Indoor plants are gaining popularity because of shri…
Care for a cozy nap with Collerette!
May 17, 2012:
Jaspreet Kaur Walia . 14 mins ago
A chair comes wrapped in a lot of comfort but mostly lacks that warmth, which is required to cozy up and melt into a dream world. Well, if you love using a chair more than any other piece of furniture in the hou…
Functional Coat Hooks Made of Unlikely Upcycled Material
May 17, 2012:
Even if you have hooks or a hall tree by your front door, winter accessories tend to pile up quickly. All of the coats, hats, scarves, earwarmers and other cold-weather detritus can rapidly take over unless you make better arrangements. Those better …