you probably remember the cool soft wall from my dv Urban Living Expo post. Stephanie Forsythe & Todd MacAllen from Molo Design used the same concept to create this fantastic new collection. the collection consists of low tables, stools, benches, and loungers. you can stack them together and create the right height for your own unique uses. available in white and brown.
Turkish designer Adnan Serbest created this shelving unit in the most simple and pure form. although it's large in scale (18' long), with its glass shelving and pencil-thin metal bars mounted on the wall, this bookcase can take minimalist style to a whole new level if you don't put any books on them. it can serve as a grand, sleek backdrop in a space. with stuff on it, it can still keep its airy and floating look.
you've probably figured out by now that i'm drawn to patterns that have potential to make people dizzy. for some reasons, they inspire me when i stare at them and daydream. designers Ragnar Hultgren & Jenny Oldsjo's Espalier is another great example. this partitioner is made in white & black plastic. the bonus of this design is that it's just like building blocks. you get to change the shape whenever you feel like to. it's a good balance of freedom and restriction.
this Mushroom stool shown on Blueprint magazine caught my eyes. designed and won a Tendo's design competition in 1961, this geometric stool is made of mahogany plywood. the interlocking of these steam-bent pieces creates an never-ending illusion. originally created as a stool, it can also be used as a night stand, an end table, and a coffee table with a piece of glass on the top. available @ Tortoise for $550US
Dauphin's Baby Bobo chair is so cute; it calls out the kids in all of us. admit it, you were smiling when you saw these photos. the chair back and feet are beech. the seat cushion and the back can be upholstered in fabric and leather. the full-size version is also available - unfortunately, without the duck feet. let's complain to Dauphin.
what an interesting concept. Fredrikson Stallard's candle will make you appreciate what you own and what you have left. 'the notion of a candleholder as a durable and precious product of utility is questioned by an object that is beautifully destroyed in course of its use.' this is definitely a conversation piece when you use it for your party. available @ Citizen:Citizen for $72US.
Nobody and Co.'s Bibliochaise houses about 5 linear metres of books! this is a great piece for who 'likes to be immersed in deep reading,' literally. you can customize the armchair by choosing its many available finishes or tints and 6 cushions colours: red, white, orange, blue, grey, green.
ah... i'm going to miss Caban alot. Ralph Lauren, which acquired Caban in 2000, announced the closure of this Canadian hip lifestyle/home furnishing/clothing store in June 2006. when i saw the headline on Globe and Mail, i was quite surprised; i always thought Caban did fine. one major cause was that Loblaw, the landlord of 3 main Caban locations, wanted to use the space for its own recently-launched clothing line, Joe Fresh Style, and expected to expand into homewares.
Osborne and Little's patterns are always elegant and stunning. here is some vintage fabulousness for you. acclaimed as part of the design revolution of the '60s, 8 of their most successful and dazzling designs are reintroduced in new and contemporary colourings. they return as the Vintage collection. the examples shown here are: Wilde Carnation - rows of stylised carnations in metallic and lacquer (left); and Minaret - an all-over striped pattern in the form of a tower(right). just like fashion, home decoration goes in a full circle as well.
designer Gala Wright created these fabulous occasional tables for Viable. constructed from 2-way mirror glass, the table surfaces are fully reflective. when the light is on, the sperical light fixture submerged in the table becomes visible with multiple internal reflections. these tables have the ultra-modern concept but somewhat subtle appearances. don't worry if your home decorating styles are not ultra-modern, they will definitely fit in your spaces.
the brother design team Fernando & Humberto Campana's Corallo armachir for Edra is a beautiful combination of handicraft and design. this expoxy-painted steel wire armchair meets all industrial designers' goals - it's artistic and functional. taking a look of it, everyone would question its comfort level. i actually had a chance to sit on it and was i surprised! although i'm not sure if i sat on it long enough to make a fair judgement, i felt really comfortable on it and defintely enjoyed it.
designer Erika Hanson felt thtat room surfaces should have a living presence. she began experimenting with shapes that might make people want to touch. the result is these Objects for Walls. they offer 'a contemporary alternative to the plain walls typical of modern interior environments. blurring traditional categories of sculpture, architecture and furiture, these objects change the way we perceive the boundaries of a room.' with these 3-in-1 Objects for Walls, you can have a wall that no longer just to divide spaces but 'interact' with your life by being a sculpural-like art and lighting for ambience.
now that i've mentioned Designers Guild, i want to talk about them a bit more. they're the leading British Interiors specialists. since Tricia Guild founded the company in 1970, they've been famous for their contibution of colour and pattern to interior design. their collection include fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and home accessories. shown here is the 3-seater, armchair and ottoman of Balance from their furniture collection. Balance has sleek lines, modern and simple styles, and high-quality upholstry. the most exciting part of buying furniture from Designers Guild is you get to choose from the huge selection of their fabric colours and patterns.
this is what a collaboration of top-of-the-line technology and cutting-edge interior style looks like. LG and Designers Guild teamed up to create these limited edition Steam Direct washing machine. Tricia Guild, the founder of Designers Guild, says that consumers are demanding more unique design outside of the traditional fabric and wallcoverings. so these appliances get an makeover. these eye-catching machines come in 4 prints to match Dersigners Guild's fabric: Sevilla (above), Cloisonne (below right), Imperial Flower (below middle), and Ribailagua (below left).
here's an extravagant brand for you. German designer Philipp Plein's all about luxurious goods. besides the fashion collection, he has a full-line home collection as well. now the summer's almost over, i've selected these outdoor pieces to show you: bench Daytona, chair Lucky Star (above), and swinging Summer Bed (below). all made in stainless steel. his pieces definitely look like they belong in movie stars' and Italian fashion designers' homes. i'll show you more of the indoor ones later on; you'll understand what i mean.
blik is wall graphics for the commitment phobic. i know people who need and want changes for their spaces all the time. i also know people who tried to spice up their walls but hated the results after many hours stenciling. i think i've found a solution for them. blik is a collection of oversized, geometric decals that allow users to create personalized wallscapes. all the decals are self-adhesive, easy to apply, and removable. you can change your minds anytime. the collection is priced from $32US to $56US.
desiger Jarvier Mariscal created this cute nest/cave for Magis MeToo collection. inside of the cave, the floor has grass pattern and graffiti on the underside of the roof. made of rotational-moulded polyethylene, it's suitable for both indoor and outdoor uses. i can just see how much fun kids can have in this bright-coloured buggy nest/cave. even i want one! fine, i know it won't fit me... available @ modernkid for $1695CDN. 
another fun creation from designer Karim Rashid. created for Nienkamper, these ottomans are lightweight, soft, and comfortable. although their bulging appearances give out this 'cute' impressions, they can still fit in any serious and mature setting. i have to tell you that this design caught my eyes mainly because i thought they look like sponge cakes (especially the beige-brown ones). available in monochromatic or 2-tone colour scheme of contrasting fabric, leather or vinyl. prices range from $515CDN to $1740CDN @ Nienkamper.
summer's almost over, but i think it's still appropriate to show you this chair. with its hand-woven natural fibers in a circle pattern and optional ultra suede cushion, it looks so much like an opened coconut!! it's fun but not tacky. the chrome legs makes the chair stays in the modern category. it's a good mix of the natural and modern elements. i found it here.
