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For most of us, work usually means being chained to the office desk and glued to the computer monitor and lets admit it, no matter how much we want to change that, we can’t! So why not make the best of this rather dreary situation and pimp up your workspace? One great way to achieve [...] - [Read more]

Looking for an out of the ordinary book storage solution? Then you should definitely check Caterina Tiazzoldi’s Parametric Bookshelves. As a customer you’ll have the ability of ordering custom-built shelves by simply indicating 3 straightforward parameters: length, height and color. Then you’ll receive your custom shelf, which you’ll be able to place immediately on the wall of your choosing. Playing with the parameters mentioned above you’ll be able to complete your unique... - [Read more]

The Pretzel Bench, created by Abie Abdillah and introduced at the IFFS/AFS Singapore Furniture Fair 2011 is made of rattan, which is a very solid and elastic material, similar to bamboo, but more durable yet pretty light. The Pretzel Bench can be a very comfortable seating solution both for indoors and outdoors activities, although a bamboo-like seating arrangement would rather fit an outdoor event. Looking at the Pretzel Bench from either side you’ll notice it resembles very much a... - [Read more]

Go retro and flashback to the good old days of boomboxes and cassettes with the Boombox Set. Don’t be fooled by the clever styling as this one isn’t actually a music player but a pillow set. The set is made up of three pillow pieces that are shaped like an old school boombox cassette player and two subwoofers. The pillows can be purchased separately for around $30 a pop but whats the fun in that? The entire collection will set you back $84.99 which is a small price to pay for... - [Read more]

If you are looking for a contemporary yet practical storage solution then the Pro Forma Collection from Rich Brilliant Willing may just be right up your alley. The limited edition collection is going to debut at the  Chicago-based Volume Gallery and all the storage pieces in the series has a sense of airiness to them and a palpable modern design rhythm. The collection itself is inspired by the silhouettes of air shipping containers since they are sculpted or rounded to fit in airplanes.... - [Read more]

If you are attending the Milan Design Week (April 12th to 17th, 2011) aka the Salone Internazionale del Mobile then keep your eyes open for the  Mies’ Nightmare Table. Designed by Giuseppe Pulvirenti and Gandolfo David, the table is a rather cheeky take on legendary designer’s  Rohe’s “less is more” design tenet as the designer duo ask a very profound question i.e.  “is More really a violation of van der Rohe’s Less is More maxim if it’s thoroughly... - [Read more]

The quintessential rocking chair is so passe and dare I say boring. In this modern day world where minimalism and clean lines seem to dominate traditional furniture, it is no surprise that even the good old rocking chair has been given a makeover. Listed below are some of the coolest incarnation of the proverbial rocking [...] - [Read more]

Sometimes doing away with superfluous design elements and opting for simplicity is the way to go and all the works churned out by Kalon Studios adhere to this design principle. All their creations seem to emit a rare expressive minimalism that is not stark which maybe because their material of choice i.e. wood. Take for instance the Isometric Chair which is made of bamboo and has been manufactured by techniques like digital fabrication. The chair works... - [Read more]

Home theater buffs will appreciate the classic and elegant styling of the Codey Tambour Media Stand. Manufactured from solid birch hardwood and deep ash veneer, the entertainment stand is an ideal amalgamation of  modernism and classicism  and represents the modern day lifestyle perfectly. Epitomizing style and functionality, the Codey Entertainment Stand features two sliding tambour doors which open up reveal storage room for media and equipment. Measuring  24 x 24 x 64W, the media... - [Read more]

Soul of Pop is an uber chic and contemporary styled wall mounted AV unit that puts the spotlight on the proverbial television set and turns it into a piece of art. Conceptualized by Dalcon, the Soul of Pop AV Unit is a brilliant mesh of design and technology and brings a touch of avant-garde in the home entertainment market. The scuplturistic shelf houses a specialized grade 42” full HD LED screen that is anti-UV and scratch-proof and once switched off, it camouflages into a mirror.... - [Read more]

Shopping for your lovable pooch is alway fun since one is spoilt for choice given the wide array of pet accessories. Those looking for a dog bowl should definitely check out the superbly designed Lula Dog Bowl by A di Alessi. Retailing on emmo home, the dog bowl is fun and functional and is available in a plethora of funky colors. Made of  thermoplastic resin and 18/10 stainless steel, the modern styled dog bowl comes with a lid which is rare but a... - [Read more]

We’ve shown you plenty of daring shower designs in the past, but today’s Plano Acquario is by far one of the best ones yet. Designed by Giulio Gianturco and Mario Tessarollo for Cesena, the Plano Acquario brings your fish in the bathroom, which feels somewhat natural. The bathroom is one of the two rooms of your house where water plays a dominant role, so placing an aquarium inside that room, as crazy as it might sound, could be a great idea. If you’d rather not have any of those... - [Read more]

Who doesn’t love getting some rest in their favorite beanbag chair, especially if it’s one as cool as this Beanbag Bear Chair from Chic Sin. This out-of-the-box beanbag chair looks great and, when looking at the chair from the distance, one could be fooled into thinking a real bear has suddenly decided to leave the woods and take a nap in a certain room of the house, or in your back yard. The Beanbag Bear chair is a fun seating solution both for adults and children alike, although I... - [Read more]

Those on a lookout for a fashionable yet functional laptop bag needs to check out the uber-stylish REVOLUTIONARY LAPTOP BAG from NORMINCIES. The aluminum-framed laptop bag will not only  make a style statement but will also protect your precious notebook from the daily wears and tears. According to the manufacturer the patent pending structure “not just looks smart, but is smart” and we believe them since the precision-milled and... - [Read more]

The Wood Table with Stainless Channel Tray (yes thats what it is called) from Acacia is one of those tables that instantly catches the eye and impresses with its form. The no frills design works rather well and I love the incorporation of the channel tray in the middle since it adds extra functionality to the table and makes it really stand apart. The tray when up can be used to hold candles, shells, stones, decorative grasses, or whatever you want... - [Read more]

If you have $4.8 million to spare than maybe you can take home the stunning  $4.8 million scale model car by Robert Guelpen. Guelpen is an engineer who has worked with Mercedes Benz in the past and now spends time making exquisitely detailed, luxurious scale model cars. Targeted at the rich and the famous, his creations are popular in the Gulf States and this is his most expensive model till date and he hopes to sell it at an auction in either New York or Dubai. According to Guelpen:

Swarovski Elements have collaborated with British designer Karen Beauchamp for their exquisite Wallpaper Collection.The collection as you have guessed is dominated by glittering Swarovski crystals that sparkle in light and make quite a dramatic style statement. The wallpapers are available in different materials and the more interesting ones are the velvet flock, mirror-like foil  and metallic leather styles. Prices range from £280 ($450) to £740 ($1,185) per roll and some of the more... - [Read more]

The Universal Furniture Part is a project initiated by East Side Design and we’re looking at a furniture item that’s pretty unsure about its future. The Universal Furniture Part could be a bench, a desk, a coffee table or a modern storage solution, and these are just a few available versions. And you could change its purpose on a regular basis, as long as you’re happy with its overall design. The Universal Furniture Part is made of “identical nesting parts” which are “designed... - [Read more]

The OpenSpace shower is an innovative modern shower design that would help you make the most of your apartment, no matter how small or large it is. But the OpenSpace shower is a perfect solution for smaller homes as we’re basically looking at a shower that comes with its own box, which makes it very easy to put away after use. The OpenSpace shower resides in its chrome frame, which also contains two doors that can be folded against the walls to offer you an ordinary shower cabin... - [Read more]

Wikipedia defines a skyscraper as a ” tall, continuously habitable building that protrudes above its built environment and changes the overall skyline.” Think Empire State Building, the Petronas Twin Towers, the Chrysler Building or the Burj Khalifa. These days skyscrapers are a common site since most define the city’s identity as well its skyline. However [...] - [Read more]