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Colonna by Studio 65 Features New Seating

Liz — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:13 +0000

Deconstructing a Column for Seat: Colonna by Studio 65 Most everyone can recognize the traditional Greek and Roman columns of yore, but one design team decided to talk the traditional column and deconstruct it into various pieces of furniture. Titled Colonna by Studio 65, it features three separate pieces that can be used as different seating units when apart. When together, they can be stacked to look like a piece of column that has been broken in half. If you are looking to add some classic design elements into your home, this could be a great fit. Read the full article here: Ionic Column Literally Broken Down in Three Furniture Pieces by Studio 65

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Feng Shui: Science or Superstition?

Hermine — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:14:22 +0000

Feng shui was developed in China over 3,000 years ago. It stems from the Taoist belief that everything comes from nature and thus, everything from a corner in your home to the teapot on your stove holds energy. Based on the idea of yin and yang, Taoists believe that proper balance energies within the home can directly influence the good fortune of its inhabitants. Loosely translated, feng shui means “wind and water”, both which are associated with good health and good fortune. A good way to think about how this works is to think about the way wind and water move in nature. When energetic obstacles in the home are removed and each element is in perfect harmony, wind and water are able to flow easily. When a home’s energy is out of balance, the movement of wind and water may slow down or become trapped. On the surface, feng shui may seem like simply a way to arrange furniture in order to create harmony, but it is actually a rather complex science. Many feng shui techniques add elements to a space that can make it more tranquil and aesthetically pleasing, while also promoting the improvement of our lives as a whole. Getting Started With Feng Shui There are a few tools that you will need to get started with feng shui. The main tools are the compass and the Bagua. The compass is important because each direction coincides with a different area of your life. For instance, North is ...

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Textiles at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair

Liz — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:15:38 +0000

International Contemporary Furniture Fair Showcases Textile Designers The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) just finished up this past week and home decor designers and enthusiast are raving about some of the furniture and textiles that the were able to spot at the show. Though technically a furniture fair, there are a number of textile designers on hand as well who look to showcase their new designs and patterns to the rest of the design world. Some of the most well received times were those that featured bright colours, bold patterns and new and interesting designs. Read the full article here: ICFF 2013: 10 Great Textile Designers

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This Home is the Definition of Minimalist Design

Liz — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:35:55 +0000

Minimalist Design: Four Walls, One Roof, Nothing Else If you have always been a fan of simplicity, a minimalist design could be something for you to explore in your own living spaces. However, this home which is located in a small town in Portugal, takes it all to a completely new level. On the outside of this home you will find nothing but total simplicity, no windows, no siding, not a drop of embellishment or personality anywhere. Regardless, it is a pretty incredible design. Read the full article here: Beauty of Simplicity: Four Walls, One Roof, Stunning Home

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Hadron Lamp Displayed at New York Design Week

Liz — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:15:12 +0000

A True Original, Joe Doucet’s Hadron Lamp After it originally got its fair share of interested visitors during the recent New York Design Week, Joe Doucet’s Hadron Lamp is getting a lot more attention. Clearly, it is because the lamp produces a look like no other. Rather than having a conventional bulb of any sort in it, the lamp is actually lit by electroluminescent wire, 20 metres of it to be exact. The lamp offers a very soft glow and is being marketed as a floor lamp. It certainly is one of the most unique designs we have seen. Read the full article here: Joe Doucet’s Electrifying Hadron Lamp Contains 20 Metres of Electroluminescent Wire

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Herringbone House Shows Creativity in Exterior Design

Liz — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:26 +0000

Melbourne’s Herringbone House by IF Architecture We often spend so much time talking and thinking about the interiors of our homes, how we can change the walls or the furnishings or the accessories. But rarely does anyone actually do anything quite creative and out of the box with the exterior of their home. Enter the Herringbone House to start changing all that. Designed by IF Architecture, this post war Melbourne area home features an intricate, not to mention very cool and unique, herringbone design on the exterior of their home. Talk about thinking outside the box! Read the full article here: Herringbone House in Melbourne

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ICFF Showcases Contemporary Furniture in New York

Liz — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:45:36 +0000

Designers Flock to ICFF in New York City One of the biggest and most exciting design shows in North America has been underway the last few days in New York City. The International Contemporary Furniture Fair, or the ICFF, is a premiere event that features some of the best in contemporary furniture designs. If you have any desire to see what is going to be hot over the next few months and years in design, this is absolutely the show you are going to want to make sure you try to attend. Read the full article here: What to See at ICFF

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Tilt Stool Offers Fun Contemporary Look

Liz — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:41 +0000

Tilt Stool Perfect Combination of Form and Function If you are someone who has been looking for some home furnishings that are both fun and interesting, the tilt stool could be a brilliant option. These stools, which were designed by, Justin Gologorsky actually can be utilised in a number of different ways. Use it on the tilted edge and the stool actually works your core muscles whilst you sit upon it. If you want to use it as more of a conventional piece, flip it on its side and it can be a sturdy stool or even a side table. Read the full article here: Tilt Stool

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Pietro Russo Showcases Modern Furnishings

Liz — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:51 +0000

Modern Furnishings on Display Italian designer Pietro Russo only recently wowed the crowds at the Milan Design Week. So much so, that he has chosen to display more of his collection of modern furnishings. The collection spans across a number of pieces and range from a coffee style table, to a number of lighting fixtures as well as a metal bookcase divider. These pieces all really showcase the talent of the designer, so it is no wonder that people have been clamouring for his work ever since he left Milan. Read the full article here: Modern Furnishings by Pietro Russo

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Five Office Spaces You’d Love to Work In

Liz — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:02 +0000

The Positive Benefits of a Creative Office Design There are a lot of people out there who don’t look forward to spending the day in the office, and it is not solely based on the work. There are a lot office spaces out there that look at decorating as the very thing to do, and that usually means throwing up a few pictures and plants and calling it a day. But, what many business owners and managers don’t realise is that by spending the money to improve the layout, furnishings and decor of the office spaces employees are going to actually be more excited to go to work and productive while they are there. It might not be any surprise that the businesses that are really taking the lead in changing how they look at offices are those in the tech space. These companies are offering employees impressively decorated offices, with areas for collaboration and well as even spots for relaxation. Mindvalley Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this cutting edge tech company offers a virtual wonderland of bright colours and activities for all its employees. The main office includes an open desk area, a full kitchen and a conference room with bean bags and lounge chairs. Jackrabbit Jackrabbit, like Mindvalley, operates more in the tech space and offers customers a full service website and graphic design. What is incredible about this office space is that it looks like a living room. Who wouldn’t want to work in a space like ...

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Box Lanterns Bring Contemporary Feel

Liz — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:25:10 +0000

Box Lanterns Perfect for Home or Garden Decorations We love anything that can bring an interesting look and feel to the garden, and these box lanterns by Daisy West are perfect for giving a contemporary look to an old time feel. These lanterns remind us of hurricane lanterns that were popular during the 1800s in coastal homes. These lanterns when lit with a few candles, will be a perfect way to provide a bit of light to the garden without needing to worry about running in electricity or torches. Read the full article: Box Lanterns from Daisy West

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Herman Miller to Debut New Work Chair

Liz — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:29 +0000

Herman Miller Introduces Mirra 2 Chair When it comes to chairs, Herman Miller might be one of the most famous brands in the world. The range of chairs that the company produces can be staggering to count, and generally, they are beloved by all. So, it was recently announced that the brand would be showcasing a new chair that was first viewed at the Salon de Mobile in Milan in April, the Mirra 2 Work Chair. It is an updated redesign of the famous Mirra chair that has been around for the last decade. Read the full article here: Herman Miller to Showcase Mirra 2 Work Chair at NeoCon 2013

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The Stamp House: A Carbon Neutral Home

Liz — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:15:46 +0000

Carbon Neutral Home Showcases Green Technology Green building and green technologies are becoming more and more important to many as the concern for the environment increases. Now many homes can be built with green standards in mind, but the new Stamp House designed by Charles Wright Architects may be taking green to an impressive new level. This home, located on the edge of the tropics in Queensland, has been built and designed to be a totally carbon neutral home and includes rainwater recycling, solar power and a thermal cooling system. Read the full article here: Carbon Neutral Queensland Beachfront Home is New Face of Tropical Off Grid Architecture

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Don’t Be Afriad of Black Paint

Liz — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:44:59 +0000

Designers Show how to Enhance a Room with Black Paint Many people are afraid of having too much of the colour black in their homes because of fear of looking like a dungeon. White walls, red walls, yellow walls, even purple walls are all commonly accepted, but not many people are willing to take the extra step and try some black paint on their walls. However, these design elements showcase just how amazing a nice coat of black could look within your home, bringing out a totally different type of design theme and feel. Read the full article here: Back to Black

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Flatpack Houses Popular Trend in Netherlands

Liz — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:45:38 +0000

Nijmegen Neatherlands Offers Flatpack Houses to Residents The residents of the town of Nijmegen in the Netherlands might be the newest fans of the flatpack houses trend. The town is now offering residents the opportunity to purchase architect designed flatpack homes in a neighbourhood that has been created for the builds. There are actually 30 different designs made by a variety of different firms that homeowners will have the ability to choose from to make the perfect starter home. All this for only approximately $150,000. Read the full article here: The Grow Home is Back with These Flatpack Houses for Dutch First Time Homebuyers

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