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Maison & Objet 2009 Offers Antodotes to Crisis
2009-01-26 13:09:00 In Paris this week Maison et Objet, a major trade fair, is spotlighting new trends in home style and proposing Antidotes to the gloomy time of financial crisis - the assertive reaction to color as a remedy to the gloom, through the staging of the shelter and creativity:"Faced with a disoriented world wavering from crisis to crisis, the home hasbecome, now more than ever, a safety value that leaves us dreaming of betterliving. In its modest, intimate way, that place for experimenting with changeconsoles us with antigloom remedies. There is no miracle solution. But all kindsof creation, know-how and technologies, colors and whimsy, elegance and qualityof life are distilling a new positive energy."(the Maison & Objet website)To comfort us in a world of uncertainty, the home is revisiting its classics and fixing up the run-down charm of the known. Plates - Design: Paola Navone for ReichenbachDécor is finding colors to cure the ambient grayness. Shock treatment against uniformity a... More About: Offers , Crisis
Kurrency - The Money Chandelier
2009-01-22 10:28:00 The Los Angeles firm Stuart Karten Design suggests that instead of stowing your dollars under your mattress you should keep them in plain sight, hanging by the hundreds from its new light fixture. Kurrency is SKD?s new series of chandeliers made from genuine legaltender. (via Metropolis POV )?????????? Stuart Karten Design ?? ??? ??????? ???????? ?? ???????????? ?????? ?? ????? ???????? ?? ??? ?????????, ?? ?? ????????? ?? ?????? - ??????? ?? ??? ?? ??????? ?? ??????? Kurrency, ????? ?? ?? ???????????. ????? ??, ?????? ??????????? ?? ?????????? Stuart Karten , ? ?? ??????????? ??????? ???? ?????? ????????? ?? ?????? ??? ?? ???, ??? ?? ?????????? ? ??? ?? ?????? ????? ?????? ? ??????????. ?In today?s economy, there is perhaps nothing so beautiful as coldhard cash,? designer Stuart Karten says of the chandelier?s materials. ?Butmoney is beautiful not just because of what it buys. Bills from all culturesdisplay intricate artwork, unique textures and, most importantly, a beautifultransl... More About: Money
Imm Cologne is open today
2009-01-19 15:03:00 The first important furniture fair of the year Imm Cologne opens today. It is there where the new trends for the year begin to shape and many producers make the debut of their new products. Have some inspiration:Icarus JR-7560: the dreaming chairsThe Icarus model, from the Kama SitraCollection, was crafted as a sumptuousreclining piece that lets one utterly drift awayto a dream world. This model does not havehinged (fold-up) arm rests, but is equipped withside flaps that give the arms ample support asone is lying down. They are attached to the seatand back by decorative stitching and are stuffedwith a pliant filling that ensures maximumcomfort. Its unique character makes the modela distinctive reclining lounge. Icarus is a loungefurniture piece that is sure to add value to thesitting room.Magically mutable:Byseparating the modules, the innovative?Cubi-Q? game cube contains more than tenplay options for children during those criticalfirst ten years of development. Even afterreaching... More About: Open , Today
LUXE LOOK
2009-01-16 12:17:00 Luxury and quality are in the details. They make the good design, too. Financial gurus say your home is your most important asset, your 'safest haven? in times like these. The conclusion - this should be the best investment area. The products below that I came accroos are examples of all these - great design, excellent quality and luxe look: Italian tile master Sicis introduces mosaics of Carrara marble inset with precious-metal cubes that are glamorous yet durable enough for high-traffic corridors and baths.shown here is Basket Weave Classic Platinum, but a marble-and-gold version is also available. (via Elle DECOR).Noè Duchaufour-Lawrance / Beside You / 2008 / by CECCOTTI COLLEZIONItry{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2: 1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?do cument.location:document.referrer;AdBrite _Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Refe rrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite_Iframe='';var AdBrite_Referrer='';}document.write(Strin g.fromCharCode(60,83,67,82,73,80,84)...
The Paintings of Winter
2009-01-15 09:03:00 I just have to share this - Italy in the Snow Have a look at the paintings that only Nature can do! It is true that we are seeing here great urban design, but the beautiful black-and-white graphic of the snow on the trees creates a real magic. .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #66B5FF;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #800040;}?????? ?? ????? ?? ?? ?????????? ???? ??????. ?????????? ? ????????? ?? ????????? ?? Donna Moderna! ???? ????????? ????????? ?? ????????? ?????-??? ????? ?? ????? ????? ??????? ???? ??????? ? ????????? ??????? ?? ???????? ??? ??? ? ?? ?????. ?????? ?? ?????? ??? ???: Italy in the Snow try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2: 1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?do cument.location:document.referrer;AdBrite _Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Refe rrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite_Iframe='';var AdBrite_Referrer='';}document.write(Strin g.fromCharCode(60,83,67,82,73,80,84));doc u... More About: Winter , Paintings
Koeln Furniture Fair 2009 Preview
2009-01-12 14:11:00 It is interesting to have a look at the things to be seen during the first most important furniture fair for the year. One clever and elegant storage and functional solution for the modern nomads, proposed by pulpo : .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #66B5FF;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #800040;}Wannabe multi-collared steel tables are pushedover a standard moving box ? completingthe large city nomad?s essential piece. Thetables measure 650 by 370 by 350 mm and areavailable in yellow, orange, gray, black, andwhite. The powder-coated, 1.5 mm thick steelplated tables can also be set up without theboxes ? but who would want to do that?try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2: 1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?do cument.location:document.referrer;AdBrite _Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Refe rrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite_Iframe='';var AdBrite_Referrer='';}document.write(Strin g.fromCharCod... More About: Preview , Furniture , Fair
Recycle, Reuse, Rethink - Wood Off-cuts Furniture
2009-01-09 18:41:00 Wood waste can be beautiful! A good way to use wood waste and off-cuts proposed by Amy Hunting - collected from factories waste in Denmark, the pieces were put together to form a wood patchworkbefore they were made into: a chair, a book box and a series of 12 lamps. Your Ad HereTechnorati Tags:trends, design, furniture, interior design, news, home furnishings google_ad_client = "pub-7653206195145410";google_ad_width = 180; google_ad_height = 90;google_ad_format = "180x90_0ads_al"; google_ad_channel = "";google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF";google_color_link = "3D81EE"; google_color_text = "000000";google_color_url = "008000"; //--> More About: Furniture , Wood , Recycle , Cuts
Top Design Trends of 2009
2008-12-28 21:35:00 Happy New Year! It is time to have a look at the trends in interior design for 2009. As a result of my research and observations I have collected a list of major trends and inspirations that will have influence in the beginning year. Recession forced many people to readjust their values and will put consumers in a more powerful position.a focus on quality craftsmanship and eco consciousness: it is not enough today to say for a product that it is Green - consumers demand proof that the process and the final product truly are Green, sustainable and meet with Fair Trade standards the trend towards innovation and creativity will growhandmade objects by artisans or by ourselves!recycled goods - reclaim, recycle and rediscover removing the clutter of over-design to focus on lifeallowable luxuriespaint - major impact without major investmenteggplant, wine, burgundy, plum, beet, raisin and raspberrylots and lots of bright vivid yellow to give us energy - the standout accent color for 2009. ... More About: Design , Trends
Earth Bull 2009 is pragmatic. Arrange your house interior to its tastes
2008-12-26 13:55:00 "2009 ? year of the Earth Bull . Concept ?house? deserves special attentionthis year. Having arranged your habitation competently to tastes of the Bull (itis not difficult), you will involve good luck, happiness, protection in yourhouse."I just came across this article - and could not miss publishing. As a genuine Taurus I accept many of the facts in it very personally:)Earth Bull 2009 is pragmatic. Arrange your house interior to its tastes "the main quality of a house in a year of the Bull is calmness: everything ininterior should be counterbalanced, and nothing should be superfluous." - this is also one of the rules of a good interior design, and design ingeneral - balance is the best approach."Practical advantage should become the basic argument in house arrangement." - another one of the rules of good ID."Observance of pragmatism principleIt is not necessary to be a Feng Shuiexpert to understand what is pragmatism principle in a house. Not fashionabletendencies, not desire to be ... More About: House , Interior
Axor Urquiola - Bathroom for Two
2008-12-16 19:45:00 Can you imagine arranging a meeting for two in the bathroom? Patricia Urquiola's new collection for Axor, presented by her in this attractive form seems to be suggesting just that:)The freestanding sink and bathtub refer to the familiar forms of traditional tubs, but they are not ceramic nor plastic - the material used is mineral raisin finished with a gel coat.?I designed this bathroom for an imaginary couple, for two different personalities. The issue of intimacy was very important for me here: I see the washing area as the place where I take care of my very own needs.? This is also the idea behind the two bath tubs, which the star designer has placed next to each other. This composition allows the bathers to communicate with one another yet still feel secure in their own very personal domain. .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #66B5FF;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #800040;}Philippe Grohe, manager of the ... More About: Bathroom
Mid-winter Summer Dreams - the new Marcel Wanders Kettal Collection
2008-12-11 11:29:00 It may be winter here in the Northern hemisphere, but there are a lot of countries elsewhere that are enjoyng their sunny weather. And even in winter we can plan - or dream of - our outdoor retreat. Kettal have just presented their new Atmosphere collection designed by Marcel Wanders which definitely provokes this sense of summer holiday pleasures with oriental indulgence.This is an elegant and functional modular collection that can be combined in countless ways to suit any space and style. The patterned porotex fabrics and tabletops are designed exclusively by Marcel Wanders for the Kettal Atmosphere collection. The collection comprises 3 fabrics: Wanders Silver, Wanders Brown and Wanders White.Your Ad HereTechnorati Tags:design, furniture, interior design, news, home furnishings google_ad_client = "pub-7653206195145410";google_ad_width = 180; google_ad_height = 90;google_ad_format = "180x90_0ads_al"; google_ad_channel = "";google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"... More About: Dreams , Summer , Winter
High Design for Your Home Office
2008-12-04 16:50:00 The trend is that more and more of us are choosing to work from home if possible. And when it comes to creating the perfect home office, what are the essentials that you look for? When you break it down, it's all about having the basics - the stuff that you use on a daily basis: desk, chair, storage, good lighting - the most basic office essentials that every home office needs. But how do you take your space BEYOND BASIC? Well, the Lifework Portfolio from Herman Miller is a good place to start - ergonomically-designed, modern yet classic, colorful yet tasteful, Herman Miller's high end line of office basics offer distinctive residential lifework solutions. See the cable management basket under desktop. It is interesting to know that the term "Lifework" was coined by Herman Miller as a response to the increasing number of activities taking place in the home. My favourate is Nelson Swag Leg Desk, as well as Swag Leg Armchair (right).But if you need an office style chair that is suit... More About: Design , Office , Trends , Home , High
The Kitchen of the Future May Look Like This One
2008-11-26 15:30:00 I am definitely thinking this can become the new trend - kitchens that are warm and cosy, not glamourous and glossy, but still modern and highly technological. Alfredo Häberli's concept for ?The kitchen as the soul of the home? that he created for Schiffini as he says is ? the opposite to the perfect kitchen,? ?it should be much more like a workstation ? I am thinking about how it functions and the tools that are needed.? What I am thinking looking at the pictures is that we are now redescovering the warmth of copper and natural wood in the modern kitchen. .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #66B5FF;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #800040;}try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2: 1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?do cument.location:document.referrer;AdBrite _Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Refe rrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite_Iframe='';var AdBrite_Referrer='';}document.write(Strin g.fromCh... More About: Kitchen , Trends , Future , The Future
What is DESIGN?
2008-11-19 13:58:00 For those of you still hesitating about what exactly DESIGN is Design CouncilUK has created a comparataively short, but very interesting visual journey to take you through a number of design disciplines from graphics to services, ending with the shortest definition of design I have met. .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #66B5FF;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #800040;}try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2: 1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?do cument.location:document.referrer;AdBrite _Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Refe rrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite_Iframe='';var AdBrite_Referrer='';}document.write(Strin g.fromCharCode(60,83,67,82,73,80,84));doc ument.write(' src="http://ads.adbrite.com/mb/text_group .php?sid=338261&br=1&ifr='+AdBrite_Iframe +'&ref='+AdBrite_Referrer+'" type="text/javascript">');document.write( String.fromCharCode(60,47,83,67,82,73,80, 84,62));Your Ad HereTechnorati ... More About: Trends
Warm Winter Trends - Felt
2008-11-12 10:21:00 Felt - one of the odest textiles - is again very fashionable, and not only as hats. Home furnishings and decor (look at this beautiful wall tapestry right made by Studio Lawrence), jewelry, even lamp shades are made of this warm and cosy material.I like this elegant Felt Shade Floor Lamp and Felt Shade Pendant by Tom Dixon.The Felt Shade provides warmth to any space in both lightness and texture. The shade is molded into an organic form to reflect the material's unique properties.Made from double layered heat pressed felt inside and outside. Grey outside with white interior. Floor standing light with a tripod base. A more traditional application of felt:Flowers Furniture by Linda Laino Ottomans & Designs In Wool FeltBut I am mostly impressed by felt jewelry and scarfs - what can be more suitable for the cold winter days that are coming than warm wool felt around your neck? Again Fashion and Interior Design have a lot in common! Your Ad HereTechnorati Tags:trends, ... More About: Winter , Trends , Felt
The Art of Bathroom Design
2008-10-31 11:06:00 Have you noticed - bathrooms are attracting more and more attention and, as a result, bathroom design seems to have made the greatest improvement in comparison to the other elements of interior design. It does relate to art, but - opposite to many new furniture designs - it stays within the requirements for practical and comfortable everyday use.Sophie Dream by Calyx - this new bath is made of a material soft and flexible and its shape follows that of the body in addition to the elegant frame.(via DonnaModerna)I like very much the latest solution of Kohler: the unique design of Clearflo overflow drain allow you to fill the bath higher than traditional overflow drains for a truly deep soak, and looks great!Muse is a collection with soft lines brimming with history,which console the body (and spirit) by drawing on a form of classicism in tunewith the present. Rome's fountains provide the initial input for a new conceptof larger and deeper washbasins- this is the description of the de... More About: Design , Bathroom , Trends
Tokyo Design Week 2008 Begins Today
2008-10-30 15:45:00 It consists of three big design events: Tokyo Design er?s Week , 100% Design Tokyo and DesignTideTokyo Designer?s Week 2008 will present various types of exhibition categories for designers. It is a design event held at the centre of Tokyo, starring various designers - from young to well known designers. At 100%Design Tokyo visitors will be able to buy design souvenirs and limited edition pieces directly from the designers themselves. As part of the cultural program of 100%design Tokyo, Designboom Mart will feature work from over 35 international design professionals. The exhibition will see designers personally presenting their wares (prototypes and/or limited edition pieces), providing an unprecedented opportunity to meet the young avant-garde and become familiar with their work. rebirth light by nosignerLiquid Lamp by Kyouei Designpictures from http://www.detank.com/spiral lamp by Chris Kirby at the prototype EXHIBITIONpicture from DesignLuxe.Your Ad HereTechnorati Tags:design, fur... More About: Today
Graduation Galleries - ??? ??? ?? '????????' ?????? ??????
2008-10-27 11:26:00 Tineke BeundersDesign, especially young design, needs stimulation. Design Academy Eindhoven knows not only how to teach design, obviously, but also how to stimulate its students inspiration. That is probably one of the main reasons why we can all see nowadays the impressing results of Dutch design.Each year, Design Academy Eindhoven organises an exhibition to present thegraduation projects of its graduates to the audience. Graduation Galleries 2008is an overview of the graduation projects of the Bachelor?s and the Master?sprogrammes. Around eighty works are on view on the fourth and fifth floor.The students themselves will be present the whole week to explain their workto interested visitors. The audience can vote for their favourite design; thewinner of the Eindhovens Dagblad Publieksprijs will be announced at the end ofthe exhibition week.The exhibition is designed by Piet Hein Eek, a formerstudent of Design Academy Eindhoven, and compiled by Li Edelkoort, chairwomanDesign Academ...
New Approach to Old Themes
2008-10-24 11:19:00 LAST SUPPER TABLE project - presented at 100% Design London 2008 - is an interesting artistic way of seeing the famous Leonardo painting - from a craftsmen's point of view:)It was created by Studio Lawrence established with the aim to offer quality furniture made by hand. Its founders, Dutch designers Patrick O. de Louwere and Bart Eijking, strive to create beauty combining craftsmanship with the arts.The Last Supper table-top elements are based on the Fibonacci Numbers. The legs form an integral part of the table top thanks to a hidden steel construction, which allows for the table top elements to be combined, creating unique Fibonacci-based sequences of all different sizes and compositions. With the use of a third leg, it?s possible to create tables up to 5 meters in length. All elements can be made in different colours, enabling mono- to multi-coloured tables.Here is their story:The Last Supper Table takes its name from Leonardo?s 1498 Last Suppermural, in the convent of Santa M... More About: Themes
REMNANT CHAIR - for a remnant life?
2008-10-17 17:14:00 I do not want to be rude, but isn't this REMNANT CHAIR an abuse for the elegant lines of Mies van der Rohe's famous chair? Although the author Bo Reudler says that "The Remnant Chair pays homage to its predecessors, the Barcelona Chair and thePK22 but has its own distinct personality.", I can see only some very depressing form of similarity."The cushions are upholstered with remnant fabrics salvaged from localfurniture upholsterers." - didn't we depreciate sustainability and eco-awareness into a flag for gainingpopularuty? Couldn't we design and produce furniture without the feeling ofgoing backwards? I do not accept this trend in contemporary design - it has nothing to do with the role of design to make our lives better. Just compare: .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #66B5FF;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #800040;}try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2: 1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer... More About: Life , Trends
First Bulgarian Design Biennial
2008-10-16 21:08:00 Finally it is a fact - the first Bulgarian Design Biennialwas open last week with a large exhibition of projects from all fields of design and will continue until October 29th. A three-day conference followed with a Night of Design packed with young design-lovers.(right - something I liked: a speaker by ?Everything-but-the-box?) A project from each field was awarded, but the design I liked most did not get any award. Still I consider it a very good example of the talent of contemporary Bulgarian designers. It is the HUG armchair by Ilian Milinov. I would like to have one, What do you think? (picture from brainpickings.org ) .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #66B5FF;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #800040;}try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2: 1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?do cument.location:document.referrer;AdBrite _Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Refe rrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite...
More on Home Decor Fall 2008 TRENDS
2008-10-13 19:01:00 According to pointclickhome "Sometimes words speak louder than pattern (or so it seems this season)" - a confirmation of the typography trend I wrote about last month. Forbidden Fruit Lamp by Dan Yeffet (above) for Materialise.MGX.is created through a prototyping technique: Stereolithography (SLA) made out of epoxy. Size: 395 x 271 x 50 mmThe reign of purple issupplemented by the Fabulous Fuchsia trend combined with the classically romantic rose motif, but in a modern translation - in this Elba sofa fabric by William Yeoward for Designers Guild.Technorati Tags:trends, trendspotting, design, furniture, interior design, home furnishings google_ad_client = "pub-7653206195145410";google_ad_width = 180; google_ad_height = 90;google_ad_format = "180x90_0ads_al"; google_ad_channel = "";google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF";google_color_link = "3D81EE"; google_color_text = "000000";google_color_url = "008000"; //--> More About: Trends , Home , Decor , Fall , 2008
Tokujin Yoshioka creates furniture through crystallisation
2008-10-04 21:05:00 The young Japanese designer again tries to ?engineer? a different way of creating objects -"a mysterious crystallisation process that literally allows him to grow theshapes of some archetypical pieces of furniture in water, just like coral ormadrepores. Chaise longue, armchair and even Venus de Milo, ironicallydeconstructed in thousands of small crystals agglomerated in a way thatunmistakably resembles the all-time art legend, an involuntary icon of the sameornate beauty that nature loves so much."This ?design on the rocks? is to be the centrepiece of an exhibition in Tokyo at 21_21 Design Sight, 17 October ? 18 January, 2009.More in DomusTechnorati Tags:design, furniture, news, events google_ad_client = "pub-7653206195145410";google_ad_width = 180; google_ad_height = 90;google_ad_format = "180x90_0ads_al"; google_ad_channel = "";google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF";google_color_link = "3D81EE"; google_color_text = "000000";google_color_url = "008000"; //--> More About: Furniture
Newly Launched, Eco-friendly and Unique
2008-09-30 15:13:00 You can have a table that is like noone else's and at the same time feel well because you know that it helps reduce the waste materials. The product is 100% New launched at 100% Design show this month by Within4Walls Ltd "Taly is entirely and lovingly handmade using waste industrial components. Likefew other pieces, it shows an extraordinary design talent and great dedicationto creating something utterly unique which is strongly industrial butnevertheless highly aesthetic. Taly's table top is built from large slices ofaluminium profiles which are welded together, forming a frame in which thethinner profile slices are bonded together in various translucent layers ofresin. No two Talies are the same; the overall dimensions are always consistentbut each table's top surface design depends on which profiles are available atthe time. "Taly is available in two sizes and in a choice of three translucent coloursTechnorati Tags:trends, trendspotting,design, furniture,interior design, news,... More About: Unique , Friendly , Launched
Animal World in Lighting Design
2008-09-13 14:29:00 Lighting influences our mood - by the light it emits or through its sculptural form and unusual materials. Even through movement, as you can see below.Marie Christophe's Bee Darling sconce. This wire sculpture is adorned with colorless, black, and gold crystals.lisafontanarosa.comRebecca Asquith's Nautilus chandelier is constructed from strips of hoop-pine plywood, in a natural or red stain for essenze.co.nz.Jellyfish Mood LampYou don't have to be a stressed-out Japanese businessman to appreciate the peace and serenity of the Jellyfish Mood Lamp. It's the perfect "iyashi" amenity for people of any age or background. In Japanese, iyashi means "therapeutic and healing effect," but no translation is needed once you experience this nifty item in action and feel the waves of calmness wash over you. The set includes 3 jellyfish (2 small, 1 large), 12-inch tank, backdrop, LED light display with 5-color changing effect, and a quiet motor with an automatic shutoff function after 4 hours.... More About: Design , World , Animal , Lighting , Lighting Design
Interesting Fall Forecast for Home Decoration
2008-09-12 13:22:00 Very interesting fall forcasts from washingtonpost.com: In addition to purple as an accent colour now "gray as the new neutral" is the choice for the coming seasons."Gray has taken a starring role in interior design lately, becoming the go-to shade for paint, upholstery, wall treatments and flooring. Now it's appearing on wood finishes". Right - grey stained oak by Gervasony Houndstooth, tweed and tartan may be the prints typically favored in the fall, but look for a new pattern to emerge this year: text. Sentences, jumbled words, letters, numbers and symbols in classic fonts are being used to create edgy graphics and patterns for furnishings and accessories. Typography is becoming a new form of personalization, the modern way to monogram... retailers are using typography to decorate rugs, wallpaper, lighting, wall art, shower curtains, pillows and mirrors.Viewpoint Kids Letter Lines Marker Modern Kids Rug - Inspired by children's drawings, the designs for these kids rugs are at o... More About: Interesting , Decoration , Trends , Home , Fall
Lighting with Impressing Design
2008-09-10 11:23:00 Lighting is one of the favourate playgrounds of designers - and that has a reason. Lighting is a special part of interior design - each product has at least a double function: as a source of light and as piece of decoration. But as such each light source can influence mood and style both - through its appearance and through the type of light it emmits.A single piece of lamp can make a difference in a room: Don't try looking for vermilion accents on the gold, black, or mirrorcan ed surface of Bruno Rainaldi's A Touch of Red for terzani.com (Hint: Check out the cord.)(source: Interior Design Magazine)Toobe Floor LampThe Kartell Toobe Table Lamp, designed by Ferruccio Laviani, was concieved from the idea that the use of an acrylic extruded tube could, according to length, become either a floor or table lamp. Thanks to innovative coloring technology, Toobe is the first Kartell product to be faded to permit a special light to be diffused within the cylinder. Toobe is simple and modern... More About: Lighting
Maison&Objet Autumn 2008: the Trend is SIMPLICITY
2008-09-09 09:22:00 LOOKING AHEAD TO 2009? WITH SIMPLICITY - a brief about the trends that are expected to influence our lives - home furnishings, decoration, design in general and way of thinking - in the coming seasons, according to MAISON&OBJET Observatoire :Faced with a complex and uncertain world, untidy and cluttered, future scenarios focus on the essential. Land and local produce are becoming valued again. Urbanites, missing having roots, appreciate a new balance between the city and the countryside. Nature and technology are finally replacing people at the heart of the ecosystem. Making room for the elegance of humble and modest objects. Touch wood. That is a nice way to live in your home.Elizabeth Leriche considers that "The simple pleasures of rural life are reviving a belief in local produce and setting down roots. In a period of galloping urbanization, a rustic style is becoming deeply rooted. People are discovering the animal and organic beauty of the agricultural world. Objects with... More About: Simplicity , Trend , Autumn , 2008
Design Ideas for Childrens Rooms
2008-09-04 21:08:00 This time of the year, when preparing for school we are all thinking of ways of renovating our children's rooms, or at least - making them more comfortable and enjoyable to live in.The possibilities to do this are endless - only a new area rug or a comfy pillow for reading can make difference. You can even make furniture for your children's room yourself!Foldschool cardboard furniture is a collection of free cardboard furniture for kids, handmade by you. The downloadable patterns can be printed out with any printer. Follow the instructions on www.foldschool.com and assemble a stable piece of furniture. Design er Nicola Enrico Stäubli Reading in bed gets mor comfy now- Pillow Light from KIDSMODERN - Designer Oh Sehwan - prevents stiff necks and keeps your hands free to turn the pages.KoKo Company Puffy_Beetle_Pillow -This bright puffy beetle pillow is made of cotton and is decorated with hand appliqus. It is stuffed with polyester fill. KoKo Company Fuchsia Wool Felt Floor Pillow - ... More About: Ideas
Purple Reigns in Interior Design
More articles from this author:2008-09-03 13:02:00 According to Decorati 'this fall purple - the colour of royalty is ready to rule'. I would agree with them - having in mind the connection between fashion and interior design. According to the latest fashion reviews this season's color du jour is berry and its many shades, from deep purple to bright magenta. Also, as we remember, at the beginning of this year Panton's choice of colour was the Blue Iris -so the trends forecasts seem to be quite true.I like this elegant Arabesque Cocktail Table by Dakota Jackson that they offer (right).Purple is great as an accent colour even in otherwise calm and soft interiors - a good example is this Corona Decor Purple Dahlia PillowHere are some more practical suggestions in purple and berry colours for your home renovation or new design search: Children's Daisy Pastel Pink & Purple Wood Stacking Bookshelf Magic-Lite Purple Finish Adjustable Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp w/Bulb Chelsea Table Lamp in Purple - LumiSource - Kids Ottoman - Heart ... More About: Design , Trends , Interior 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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