Airberg by Jean Marie-Massaud for Offecct
French designer Jean Marie-Massaud has created the Airberg seating unit for Offecct. The form of the furniture unit was inspired by a combination of a comfortable seating furniture and an iceberg filled with vacuum. Here is a description from the producer, “Airberg by Jean-Marie Massaud is an innovative piece of furniture that breaks with conventions....
New Outdoor Furniture Collections by Manutti at Milan 2013
At this year’s Milan Furniture Fair, Belgian brand Manutti has presented its latest outdoor and garden furniture collection. The furniture units are made using revolutionary techniques & special materials including “Nautic” (yatch) fabrics, weatherproof materials that mimic regular cushion covers. Let’s take a look at the outdoor furniture collections presented by Manutti at the world’s...
Swing Pendant Light by YOY
Swing is a pendant light created by Tokyo-based studio YOY. The pendant lamp looks as if it were swinging or it makes you feel as if the time were stopped. An LED bulb is used as the light source and trace of lights is represented by a system of optical fiber made of PMMA. Photography:...
Spin Pendant Lamp Lucie Koldova
French designer Lucie Koldova has created the Spin Lights for Czech lighting brand Lasvit. The lighting collection consists of small, medium and large transparent pendant lamps. According to the designer, “Spin light’s expression of dynamics is based on a simple rotational form resembling a child’s toy known as the spinning top or the silhouettes of...
Blow Wall Shelving System by YOY
Tokyo-based design studio YOY has created the Blow wall shelving system. The simple and minimal design of the wall shelf mimics a paper blowing up in the wind. The Blow is formed by bending A4 size thin steel plates with molds. The wall shelf can be fixed to the wall with a hook. The Blow...
Tips for Home Remodeling
Home Remodeling is a fun and joyful experience. If done properly, it makes you fell like living in a new home. Home Remodeling can include upgrading furniture and other fixtures, knocking down an existing wall or building a new one, creating extra living space to accommodate the growing family etc. Here are some tips you...
Hu Huishan Memorial by Jiakun Architects
Chinese practice Jiakun Architects have designed the Hu Huishan Memorial. Located in Anren Town, Sichuan Province, China, the memorial is dedicated to Hu Huishan, a 15 years old girl who was buried in the earthquake happened on May 12th, 2008. Here is a description from the architects, “The memorial takes its prototype of make-shift tents...
Curiosity Table by Jonathan Honvoh and Rodrigue Strouwen
Designers Jonathan Honvoh and Rodrigue Strouwen of Two Designers have created the Curiosity Table. It was inspired by the concept of curiosity cabinets. The table was presented at the 2013 Milan Furniture Fair. Photography: Germain Ozer
How to Select the Right Bed Sheets for Spring
We spend a fair percentage of our lives in bed, so having some great sheets is more of a necessity than a luxury. But when spring starts to roll around, the sheet choice issue gets a little cloudy. You want something that’s going to keep you warm on the cool nights, but not too hot...
Thursday Chair by Isabel Ahm
Designer Isabel Ahm has created the Thursday Chair. Designed for a single person to relax in, the Thursday chair has a double back and allows you to sit in various positions. The shape of the chair was inspired by the human body and the upholstery fabric was inspired by a duvet. Photography: Søren Malmose
Bow Chair by Lisa Hilland for Gemla
Sweden-based designer Lisa Hilland has created the Bow Chair for renowned Swedish bentwood factory Gemla. According to the designer, “The idea behind ‘Bow Chair’ the design is to create an elegant stackable bent wood chair with as few components as possible; two arches held together by a bronze fitting. It is called Bow Chair because...
D House by Lode Architecture
Paris-based practice Lode Architecture have designed the D House in Brittany, France. The single family residence is located on the estuary banks, where fresh waters meet rising tides. The ground floor is one big open place with transparent glass walls. It consists living, cooking and dining areas. In contrast with the glass, the first floor...
