When you get flowers, you typically put them in a vase and put the vase on a table. But what if you had a table just for your flowers? Prague based design studio, Vjemy, went with the idea and created a table that perfectly fits a vase and not much else. The detachable glass vase adds a more decorative look to the table and lets the flowers and their stems become part of the table, adding to the..
Studiomama has overhauled this tiny single-storey house in north London with adjustable plywood furniture including a fold-out bed, a standing desk and extendable dining benches with pink cushions. Studiomama co-founders Nina Tolstrup and Jack Mama bought the former mini-cab office building, which measures just 13 square metres, in an auction as a challenge to make a tiny space comfortable for l..
Inspired by the lemniscate (the symbol for infinity) and designed to encourage both mental and physical relaxation, industrial designer Assaf Isreal of Joynout has created Daydream, a simple chair made from two interlocking cushioned panels. Launching next month at Salone del Mobile in Italy, the Daydream chair was designed for both public and private spaces, and can comfortably fit two people. ..
As part of a renovation and extension to a family home in London, Larissa Johnston Architects included this light wood kitchen with a dining area. Polished concrete floors, together with white walls, hardware-free light plywood kitchen cabinets, and a stainless steel backsplash and countertop, make this kitchen contemporary and minimal in its design. Natural light from the courtyard garden flood..
German designer Theresa Arns has created a set of steel-framed furniture that references classic art deco shapes. She describes the Spring 2017 collection of prototypes as "simple but sensual". It was made by Danish cabinetmakers and blacksmiths and pairs metal frameworks with wood and brass details. Comprising a bench, table and shelving system, the range is designed to work in both office or h..
Table, bookcase and dresser for a harmonious style that blends past and future, ancient and modern, tradition and innovation. Powered by the success of the first pieces of furniture with integrated light, Matteo Nunziati has designed Solida, his second collection for Natevo. The inspiration for the design of the table, bookcase and dresser is clearly the rationalist design of the Thirties with a..
product designer micaella pedros’ ‘joining bottles’ project uses shrunken plastic bottles as an experimental wood-joining technique. through the application of heat, the simple throw-away item is transformed into a wood bonding material offering a meaningful and accessible way to build functional structures. materials such as wood and plastic are widely abundant in towns and cities. they lie wai..
No matter how much counter space you have, when it’s time to start preparing food, there never seems to be quite enough room. Pull-out counters are a great way to solve this problem as they give you more space just when you need it. Here are 10 examples of pull-out counters. from contemporist
Heavy materials, dark colors, and exposed construction elements all contribute to the distinct look and feel of the industrial style. To show you just what we mean, we’ve compiled a few examples of extreme close ups of pieces and details that are right at home in an industrial interior. Let’s take a look. from contemporist
58th street and Lexington avenue cross in midtown Manhattan, at the core of the urban swirl with its traffic, cars, taxis, buses, bikes and, most of all, its construction workers who play their part in creating the New York vibe. Designer Jason Pocklington framed this piece of the everyday in a stool. The 58th Lexington Stool features a piece of the crosswalk from the north-eastern corner of the..
