+Vote!
Trendir (Free subscription) | yesterday
Perfect and precise: that’s the future of according to SieMatic S1 kitchen . Breathtakingly linear and astonishingly direct, this kitchen design leaves you with no excuse for not getting down to the task of creating culinary masterpieces. It’s so inspiring to have everything in its place in the heart of the home, the kitchen, the place where family and guests come together to enjoy themselves. Drawers...
+Vote!
MoCo Loco (Free subscription) | yesterday
The notion of functional ceramics usually brings tableware to mind, not furniture, but Jonathan Trotter uses industrial crank clay to press mould fully functional stools. The green one, above, is embossed with pattern taken from kitsch wallpaper; the one after the jump incorporates traditional leather upholstery buttons. Trotter also has a line of Victorian door accessories that includes laser-etched...
+Vote!
MoCo Loco (Free subscription) | yesterday
The first prefab cabin by Seattle-based Method Homes (completed in 3 months) is based on a flexible template that allows for a full range of customization. The cabin can be one or two storeys and vary from 800 to over 2000 square feet. This design by Balance Associates has been conceived for sustainability and energy efficiency, and includes FSC certified framing materials, reclaimed fir and cedar...
+Vote!
MoCo Loco (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Villa Peet by Studio Klink is based on an Alice in Wonderland concept where a feeling of going down a series of rabbit holes is brought on by the contrasting spatial experiences as one enters and continues through the ground floor with glimpses of the floor above. There are no traditional interior doors on the ground floor, which provides continuity. The view of the front of the house is almost...
+Vote!
Behind the Curtains (Free subscription) | yesterday
For anyone who loves optical illusions, the Zig Zag chair from LYX by Michael Malmborg is a must see. This unique chair has no beginning and no end. The design concept is the same as when you write a complete sentence without lifting the pen. This serpent inspired lounge chair almost forces the spectator to examine it closely. And despite...
+Vote!
Grassroots Modern (Free subscription) | yesterday
Well I guess it was inevitable. It seems that I have an affinity to knocking walls down. Last week while my wife was gone on vacation I decided it was a perfect time to redefine some spaces in our house. This picture is just a sneak preview, I’ll go over the whole story [...]
+Vote!
Trendir (Free subscription) | yesterday
Oh, dear! The Crosswater freestanding basin is something we don't see every day... We agree with Crosswater - this free standing basin system puts the basins they sell "at the forefront of contemporary and innovative design". The floor-mount double arm (UK£1499 or 2,625 US$) sells separately from the glass bowl (UK£895 or 1,567 US$). There is also single arm design available. This beauty, with a joystick...
+Vote!
Trendir (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
If you love the idea of open, uninterrupted spaces you’ll adore the Bettefloor shower stall from Bette which offers a surface that is flush to the floor. No stepping up and down, simply strolling into the shower makes it feel like an integral part of your bathroom rather than a separate, excluded area. Also great for people with mobility problems, the Bettefloor just feels natural. The circular drain...
+Vote!
Trendir (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Why should the party vibe stop just because you’re in the shower? The Rio shower by Crosswater will add glitz and fun to your daily routine with its revolutionary LED lighting effects. If you want this evening’s party to start even before you step out of the shower, try the stunning spectrum created by its 96 LED lights in red, blue and green. You’ll feel energized and ready for the disco. Or, by...
+Vote!
MoCo Loco (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Amsterdam architecture firm i29 has just released photos of some recent projects of inspirational interiors that impart a sense of serenity. i29’s architectural interiors make the most of built-ins to achieve minimalism, with a flow that puts value on the space as a whole. Light and airy, the settings give a sense of spaciousness without being cold. The materials used for these Amsterdam and Wassenaar...
+Vote!
Behind the Curtains (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Inspired by the formation of soap bubbles and the structures they create, Janne Kyttanenthe's Macedonia tray is created using rapid-prototyping, a cutting-edge 3D computer design technology production technique. Made of Laser-sintered polyamide. Hand-wash only. Included in The Museum of Modern Art's Design and the Elastic Mind exhibition.
+Vote!
MoCo Loco (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Sat June 28, after dinner: to sum up Drove back to the hotel with Tobi’s mom. Although based in Vancouver, she was born in China and escaped to Hong Kong with her family in 1949. So I was curious to hear her impression of contemporary China. “It’s going too fast here,” she sighed, as our Mini Cooper driver put the pedal to the metal. “China is trying so hard to catch up with the West, while forgetting...
+Vote!
Grassroots Modern (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Some people are better than others at keeping plants alive. If you are one of those that can’t keep a plant green despite your best intentions, the Grobal Self-Watering Planter is for you. Designed by Karim Rashid this attractive little planter is as functional as it is good looking. The bottom of the [...]
+Vote!
Trendir (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
An efficient and attractive addition to any minimalist bathroom, the Grohtherm 3000 C Thermostatic Shower has an appealing modern look. It is linear and geometric, but cylindrical elements keep it totally approachable and easy to match with your bathroom decor. It also, of course, harmonises with the entire Grohe range of fittings. The Grohtherm 3000 C comes with Grohe Turbo Stat technology which...
+Vote!
MoCo Loco (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Sat June 28, 8 PM: Closing-Night Dinner The closing-night dinner was utterly transporting, staged in a former 1933 slaughterhouse that’s being converted into a restaurant and event space by a team of forward-thinking developers. Lyndon Neri outfitted the striking concrete interior with an enfilade of Emeco chairs and Richard Hutton’s new metal tables (“this is the first time I’ve actually seen them,”...
