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Stretched, Curved, Stacked and Unusual Pieces of Furniture
These pieces of furniture which aren’t practical shelving space, are called Dust Furniture and are designed by craft artist Vincent Thomas Leman. Vincent’s work has been described as ‘abstract traditional furniture.’ Each piece is essentially a traditional piece of furniture that is stretched, curved, stacked and stepped to fit his design intentions. While wood is the material employed to make his furniture, Vincent considers his actual medium to be ‘traditional furniture.’ The classical root of each piece helps maintain its identity as furniture and keeps the work familiar and approachable despite the unusual shapes. Environmental integrity is also very important to Dust Furniture.
They take care to use biodegradable packing peanuts during the packaging process, to avoid adding to the landfills. They also use waterborne urethane to coat the furniture, which is a gentle, high quality alternative to some very strong chemicals. One of their mottos is “We like to think that we’re changing the world… one piece of fun, American handcrafte d furniture at a time.” Finnaly I don’t think that to many people would buy a piece of furniture like this, but at least you saw an interesting piece of furniture today. If you would like to buy a piece of furniture like this you can visit Dust furniture or Vincent Etsy Shop - Via
Beautiful Space Saving Furniture : Nettlestone Library Ensemble
At a first glance this piece of furniture appears to be a bookshelf, but the Nettlestone Library Ensemble is actually a library table with two tone-on-tone cushioned barrel chairs on casters and hidden compartments. With a piece of furniture like this you could really impress your guests, because transforming the library in a table with two tone-on-tone cushioned barrel chairs is something really surprising. The Nettlestone Library Ensemble looks awesome when is closed or open but is also a great example of space saving furniture that would look good in a small place. This piece is available for $950 at SkyMall. - Via
Things you Should Take in Consideration while Designing a Kids Bedroom
Your kids are going to play and have fun in their bedroom. They also might do their homework and study in their room. Besides, they could also relax and take a chill pill. So, after all these eclectic variety of things they might do, a parent will be as confused as a child lost in a dark and evacuated park. So, firstly, get your creative mind into work and think about something which will be a blend of all the possibilities that your child will do.
Inter action is a good way of knowing what exactly the kids want because many times, the thoughts of parents and kids fickle. If one actually wished to delight their kids, then he should interact and try to find out what the kid likes. Also, as each kid is different, they have different interests. So, keeping this in mind, try to find out from the kid about his interests.
Also, you can select themes from a lot of options, though, keep the interest of the kid in mind. Some of the options may be starry night, angels, rainbows, unicorns, baseball, underwater scenery, outer space, race cars, airplanes, trains, jungle motifs, dragons, wizards, dinosaurs, Disney characters etc. You can also try to decorate it with your child. It can take you back to your childhood days. Simultaneously, there will be a good father-son bonding.
The Walking House : Stupid or or Not ?
Designers from N55 in Copenhagen, Denmark come up with this idea that I think is quite stupid. The idea is called the Walking House, and they say it provides a solution to the problem of rising water levels as the house can simply walk away from floods. Now when I’ve saw that the six legs attached to the frame of this house enable it to move at a maximum speed of 60 meters per hour, I was convinced that this is a really stupid idea, and a caravan is 100 times better than the Walking House. What do you think ?
Here are a few words about this project from the designers : “WALKING HOUSE is a modular dwelling system that enables persons to live a peaceful nomadic life, moving slowly through the landscape or cityscape with minimal impact on the environment. It collects energy from its surroundings using solar cells and small windmills. There is a system for collecting rain water and a system for solar heated hot water. A small greenhouse unit can be added to the basic living module, to provide a substantial part of the food needed by the Inhabitants. A composting toilet system allows sewage produced by the inhabitants to be disposed of. A small wood burning stove could be added to provide CO2 neutral heating. WALKING HOUSE forms various sizes of communities or WALKING VILLAGES when more units are added together. WALKING HOUSE is not dependent on existing infrastructure like roads, but moves on all sorts of terrain.” - Via - Dailymail
And finally here is a video with the Walking House moving for those of you who are curious.
Decoration Ideas For Your Walls
I love these two pictures, and I think that are a great source of inspiration for someone who want to paint their walls. I’m bored with the same old walls in just one color, and that’s why I’ve added these pictures, to show the world that the walls can have their own personality. A little change like this can change the whole aspect of a room, and your visitors will be quite impressed by a wall like this. - Via - ApartmentTherapy
Modern Home Office Desk - Arches
Designed by Dario Antonion, the Elite original Arches Executive Desk has a sleek, unique design that will spark creativity while letting you work in a sexy setting. A polished chrome arch is the centerpiece, supporting a crystal clear glass work surface. A pivoting pedestal allows for maneuvering of the desks two oak drawers, allowing unparalleled durability for a desk. Elite even installed a polished chrome footrest, meshing style with comfort. Finnaly if you want an innovative desk for your office this design can be yours from here. - Via - The designblog
Coffee Tables and a lot more by Sherrill Occasional
When it comes to coffee tables and dining room furniture, from traditional to wrought iron, Sherrill Occasional has a selection second to none. With over 1000 styles and 30 years of experience Sherrill Occasional designs tables and chairs that not only look great, but endure the test of time. I really like this poker game table with the pullouts for drinks so the playing area is free for serious business. The complete line includes coffee tables, Entertainment Units, cabinets, and home off ice furniture.
16 of the Most Extreme & Modern Beds You’ll Ever See
Ever wanted to have a super bedroom, to amaze your friends, or your girlfriends ? If you need a little inspirational help for this task here is a collection of 16 of the most extreme & modern beds you’ll ever see. Now let’s begin ..
Private cloud looks like a giant rocking chair, or to be more exact like a rocking bed. Private cloud is not a normal bed, is something that wants to revolutionize every bedroom. The bed requires a little more space than a “normal” bed but I’m pretty sure that this bed can offer new experiences to any couple. More pictures here.
At a first glance you might be asking yourself “hat is this ?“, because the Feel Seating System designed by Animi Causa has a really cool and unusual shape. The shape is inspired by a molecular structure, the basic form for all objects is the universe. It is made of 120 sofa balls covered with elastic fabric. If you are a playful person you can use it in many creative ways, because the structure of the feel allows to create multiple forms.
Designed by the studio of invention Décadrages and marketed under the brand name BedUP, the bed that falls from the ceiling is an innovation that will save 4 m² in your apartment, and for someone who lives in a small space .. 4 m² of space is pure gold. By day, the bed is stored on the ceiling, the under-surface becomes ceiling with the possibility of integrating lighting. At night, the bed can come down in the manner of an elevator and stops at the height previously requested, thus avoiding moving furniture that would have been placed underneath it. Now besides being functional, this bed has a clean design that is discreet and elegant. More pictures here.
A bookcase that transforms into a bed ? I’m sure that a lot of people who played tertis might smile when see this idea. The bookcase/bed combination works together to help maximize space and give your walls a little extra pop of color. A mattress stands upright in four bits and forms the bulk of the bookcase. These surround five storage shelves which are suspended in mid-air by a wall mounted frame. The mattress sections are placed on the floor and slot together to form the bed with two parts for a single, or all four to make a double. In conclusion this idea looks awesome, and the only problem I see is the time you’ll need to make up your bed every morning.
Hi-Can is an “High Fidelity Canopy” designed by Italian designer Edoardo Carlino. The Hi-Can high fidelity canopy features beautifully designed equipment that allows you to surf the web, watch movies, play games, and listen to music all from the comfort of your bed. This bed provides you a lot of technology at your fingertips from the moment you just woke up, andis a perfect tool that aims to make your lifes more sedentary. You get a projector, a sound system, a projection screen, a DVD player and all the relevant input.
The Scoop! is a very original idea for a bed designed by Guido Rosati for Saba Italia. Scoop! is a sophisticated and innovative answer to the demand for combinig the sofa function with the bed function. The two semi-circular sides of the bed can be separated resulting two new pieces of furniture. This bed is a great way to surprise your guests, and also you can be proud to have a stylish contemporary bed and two sofa’s in the same time. More pictures here.
In the picture below you can see a sofa bed with removable covers and integrated/ patented mechanism which transforms the sofa into a bunk bed. Doc XL furnishes the day area and with a simple movement transforms into a practical ready made bunk bed with integrated supporting ladder and protection guard.
This sofa bed is called “Book” and is designed by the Italian designers from Flou. Ideal boundary between day and night, Book has a dual function that makes it particularly suitable for small spaces. By day sofa is a modern, linear and elegant, and by the night turns with a simple gesture in a comfortable bed rest with a plan staves. The sofa isn’t to beautiful at a first glance, but when we think that is a piece of furniture that can also become a bed we skip this detail.
Have you ever wanted a floating bed, like those from SciFi movies ? Now it’s almost possible. The Fluttua bed from Lago has the appearance that it is floating. To give the bed its floating appearance, the frame was attached to the wall and supports a single post under the center. I’m sure that this bed can have a strong impact on your visitors, and they will be quite impressed.
The computer bed is a normal bed which makes an intelligent use of the space below the bed. The gas pistons enable the bed to double up as a computer table. Available here in twin only at $3650, with metal bed frame and wooden slat foundation.
As you can see this is not just a very comfortable bed, he also has some technology incorporated. The bed features a home cinema rack fitted between the two headboard bolsters that offers enough space for items such as a DVD player and games consoles. As soon as the film is over, all you have to do is touch a button on the remote control and the screen disappears inside the foot section. If you want more details about The RUF-Cinema Bed you can find more here.
Check out this interesting idea, a bed suspended on a rope. Teak platforms suspended from heavy-gauge rope take center stage, while a punchy orange-striped fabric on the wall and Roman shade create a seamless backdrop. The visual effect of these suspended beds is just awesome, but I wouldn’t recommend a bed like this to someone who’s sleeping like a rabbit and wakes up at the slightest sound.
Zoom-Room, is far from being simply “a bed” or traditional “wall bed”, is a design solution that allows you to think of the rooms in your home in a completely different way. This bed will appear if you just press a button on the wireless remote control. When the button is pressed that sends the premium latex matress as well as German- designed slatted frame gliding down a vertical track and into your space. The bed measures a mere 24″ deep, making it pretty much undetectable to the untrained eye. If you would like to find exactly how this bed work you can see a video on Zoom-Room page. The price for this wall bed is starting at $7000.
Point Architects from Tokyo combined a bed with a bookcase and the result was called the Uroko House. The incredible bookcase completely surrounds this bed, making him looks like an igloo made of books. The final results looks good, but unfortunately is not to practical, and takes a lot of space, bu I’m sure that little kids will love this project.
This bed is really strange, because its designed for just a specific sleeping position. As you can see this bed may be perfectly shaped for the fetal position, but who can sleep in just one position all night ? This leads me to the idea that this bed definitely wasn’t designed for a good night’s sleep.
A flat TV panel is hidden under the bed and slides out to position itself for the optimum viewing while in bed. I’m sure that every man will want a TV like that in their bedroom, or in their collection of home gadgets. - Via - A TV that’s Perfect for Every Bedroom
10 Things you Should Know Before Decorating your Living Room
Decorating your Living Room is a good idea. It will save you money and give you significant knowl Beverly Hills: Edge / Leather Sofa Sets about interior designing. Also, you can do it as a pass time or a hobby. But, then things could also go wrong and you could make a fool out of yourself. Therefore, it is always better and recommendable to get your hands full with some ideas about how to go on with decorating your Living Room. So, here are a few things to know before you take the plunge to decorate your Living Room.
1. It is always advisable to set off with a plan in your mind and a generic outlook of what your Living Room should be like. It does mean that you should know every head and tail in advance but a general idea will add the icing on the cake. It will help you during the decoration. As behind every successful project, there is a strategy and a plan, same should be applied here.
2. You should do a lot of research work before deciding on the look of your room. Just go through some magazines or catalogues, or better you can surf on Freshome and search for the designs, colors or styles you are longing for. Just tear the page of the design which you like and keep it aside for future reference. After you get a collection of different designs, try to choose those designs which catch your interests and ideas the most. I agree that a lot of confusion will also prevail but you should be able to think and act fast and come to the conclusion as confusion will eat your time and take you nowhere. Also, once decided, you should not regret. So, you should also decide carefully and be firm by sticking to the decision.
3.Lighting plays a significant role in the success of your decoration. It does create a good ambience. It adds to the shine and glitter of the room, also making our moods shine and glitter. It can spur our senses and raise our oxytocin levels which are responsible for e motional joy. Also, scented candles can bring in an additional spark to the room.
4. Choosing the right furniture is as essential as oxygen is for our body. After choosing, placing the furniture in a proper way is also equally important. Mostly, you should not place the furniture lined up against the wall. Your room will be looking smaller by this kind of arrangement. If you want more tips on how to make a room bigger check our article.
5. Another thing important is making use of the right curtains. Your efforts may seem like a flash in the pan if the curtains are not proper. Mostly, choose the curtains which match he color of the furniture. So, do not lose it all in the last minute just because of one silly mistake.
6. Adding to the most important things, flooring is also another thing that should be kept in mind. It is essential for furnishing. The coverings of the floor can be tiles, carpet or wood. You should see to it that it should be of a similar color or a darker shade than the walls.
7. There should be proper amount of free space for the functioning of daily activities, for e.g. walking. Else, the room will appear like a furniture shop.
8. Any cool accessories could add a zing to your room. You could pick up some pieces from craft shows and flea markets. Mostly, accessories should be artifacts, goodies or some items that you treasure.
9. One could use plants, flora or trees to provide a kind of natural beauty to the atmosphere of the room. It will also fill in the empty spaces, and if you are not convinced yet about the importance of plants in your home check this article.
10. Some interesting paintings can really bring in a wave of deftness to your room. It acts as a style to your room.
Finnaly if you would like to add other tips you can post a comment to this post, and share your oppinion with others.
Miss Gana Ottoman
Yesterday I’ve presented you something similar with today item ( BonBon ). For today from the same category another cute & colorful ottoman. The Miss Gana Ottoman (2003) is an eco- friendly design crafted out of a soft rubber made from recycled flip flops. In addition to keeping industrial leftovers out of landfills, Miss Gana repurposes the soft rubber without any further manufacturing. A smart, ecological design, Miss Gana provides comfortable, firm seating and is suitable for outdoor use (although colors may fade if exposed to sunlight for extended periods). You can purchase it for $250 and it’s available in limited edition.
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