fun!! designer Daniele Lago's 'Tangram' reminds me my childhood. i'd play tangram for hours and come up with so many shapes of different objects or animals. now this concept is adapted to create this shelf system. 7 pieces of shelves + a wide variety of colours and finishes = enless shelving possibilities. i bet you'll never get sick of your wall storage ever again. by the way, this 'cartoon' shown above caught my eyes; it's just too funny and cute. via 25togo.
designer Demain Conrad's interative 'Gregory Calendar' is not only great for kids, it will also bring out the child in you. trace a line with the white magic marker everyday; by the end of the month, you'll discover one of Gregory's mysterious friends. this calendar can help the kids discover the world of numbers and stimulate their perceptions of time. as for you, you'll be looking forward to a new day so you can draw that magical white line. you can customize your calender by colouring it your way and writing down daily notes right beside the dots. 25EURO @ Dadadum.
belle de jour (above) & la dolce vita (below) for $320US to $650US.
floating shelves are just not 'minimal' enough for you? you want to showcase your books, not the shelves? check out Umbra's Conceal bookshelf designed by Miron Lior. Umbra sponsored design competition with Pratt Institute located in Brooklyn to challenge the industrial design students to create the next new Umbra product. Miron Lior won the first place in 2005. this powder coated 'invisible' steel bookshelf can handle up to 15 pounds of books. available @ Umbra for $14.50US
found several little interesting innovative designs on this online store. want to share them with you. 'Harry Organiser/Harry Jr Organiser' (shown above) by designer Reinhard Schmoelzer. i find concept funny and cute; this messy little thing can actually help a lot of people become more organized. available in white, natural, black, pink & blue @ Mocha for 25GBP/18.50GBP.
'Dunk Mug' (above right) by designer Dominic Skinner. ahh.. dual purpose drinking mug. now that's an ideal mug for me. chocolate chip cookies and coffee, yummy! the ingenious part is that it comes in right and left handed versions so you won't dump the cookies onto your lap. available in white, mocha brown, sky blue, lilac & mint @ Mocha for 13.99GBP.
inspired by a grain scoop, Turnstone's principal designer Kirt Martin created this cute little stool with a wire frame and molded plastic seat. Scoop has commercial grade quality; it's durable and can be cleaned easily. its soft plastic glide is for use on any floor. it's great for energetic working environment or a modern home. available @ Steelcase for $199US.
Studio Tord Boontje's design 'draws from a belief that modernism does not mean minimalism, that contemporary does not forsake tradition, and that technology does not abandon people and senses.' this hand loomed rug designed for Nanimarquina definitely lives up to that goal. the marriage of Tord Bonntje & Nanimarquina is a guarantee of great design and high quality. this rug takes 'shag' rug to another level. it would make a good conversation piece that brightens your room, brings in the nature, and provides great coziness. i absolutely adore it.
just like her jewellery collection, Maria Jauhiainen's organically-inspired 'Lehti' revolutionized metalsmithing standards. it is in the permanent collections of London's V&A Museum and MoMA in New York City. the impressive design astounds all who see and touch it. formed by an intricate metal mesh, this serving vessel is flexible yet strong and durable. each piece is individually hand-formed. available in red & green ($775US) @ 2Jane; in black ($795US), in silver ($1200) & sterling silver ($1995) @ Urban Peel.
relax and connect with nature in a sleek modern way. designer Agnar Ferchland's oak leaf swiveling lounge chair and acorn ottoman are just too cute! they look comfortable,
too. bases are made of satin-finished steel. you get to choose among 50 colours of upholstery in leather, wool, or wool-viscose blends. for some reasons, i think my 2 cats will take over if i bring the set home. i can just picture that one curling up on the ottoman and the other lying on her back on the chair.
curves formed by the flexing veneer gives the fixture an elegant style. it's a surprise every time you turn your head as you walk upstairs or downstairs. it's a different piece of art from a different angle.
to you, a clawfoot bathtub is too feminine and a clean-line modern bathtub is not special enough. you're hard to please; you just can't seem to find that extraordinary tub that will look perfect in your dream bathroom. don't give up just yet. give Adagio's wood bathtub a try. the rich colours of the wood and the dramatic shape definitely generate the 'wow' effect. better yet, this tub looks good in both modern and classic bathrooms.
talented Francis Lemieux is the principal designer of Frank Smith, a furniture line produced by British Columbia (Canadian) based Francis Lemieux & Co. this space-saving and elegant set consists of 4 tables and a cube which can be used as a seat, footrest, speaker stand or pedestal. this design is way more functional than most of the nesting table designs. once all tables are 'nested,' you can move the whole set easily. each table can be ordered individually. available in walnut, cherry, maple, mahogany, or white oak. you can also place special orders on cumtom wood and non-standard finishes through their custom shop.
sick of ordinary looking sectionals? check this one out. desigher Francois Bauchet created this interesting sofa for Ligne Roset. when used alone, 'Yang' is a comfortable chaise that provides a generous amount of seating. it can be interlocked to form a sofa or a sectional. this system is good looking from every angle. i want 4 to form a sqare with lots of comfortable pillows so i can climb in and enjoy my little world within the sofa arms. the feet are made of matte chromed plated steel. a wide selection of fabric and colours are available.
this handy little side table may just become your best friend especially if you're a couch potato! designer William Earle handmade this piece for blankblank. with Skyway, you can eat your dinner in front of tv (who said tv dinner tray table has to be ugly?), you can use your laptop while comfortably sitting on your couch, and you can easily reach your coffee mug while reading your favorite book. couch potatoes can have good tast, too! $400US.
designer Cecile Grimaldi created this interesting piece for Kollection. i like how this idea expresses the concept of 'the potential that exists before being.' the design caught my attention and the concept made me think. i think all designers can relate themselves to this little vase/planter.
a reader from the UK asked me where he could buy a transparent chair like the one we used for Lara's wedding show booth. that chair is actually Lara's mom's. you can find it here. i want to show you another option in the UK and a great table to go with it - John Lewis' Polar Round Table & Ice Chair. they're great for small dining space. if you think this whole set would be too cold and industrial looking for you, you can mix and match with pieces that made of other materials or add natural accessories like plants or colourful cushions. also check out their Ice Bar Chair & Lolly Folding Chair.
add the feel of light and space to a kitchen or dining room with this modern chrome plated pedestal Polar Round Table. its top is made from 10mm thick clear tempered glass. 195GBP.
continuous chrome frame ensures flexibility and great ergonomic comfort in this versatile Ice Chair with acrylic resin seat. 89GBP. also available in frosted green and frosted blue.
here's another suspended lamp from Rotaliana. designer Toyo Ito created Cloud by overlaying 5 thin layers of acrylic. the stratification of these layers, the breaks in continuity in the material building up the concentric spaces, the transparency of plastic material, and the reference to the changing shape and immateriality of clouds, all contribute towards the search for a new model of fluid substance. if your work involves any level of creativity, get one; i'm pretty sure these clouds can inspire you. if you claim that you only do routine work, these clouds can at least put a smile on your face or help you daydream.
