Ela Sink

July 31, 2008

Ela” sink created by the Spanish designer Francesc Rifé, can be configured as you want .

The Letter Holder

July 31, 2008

The Letter Holder by Keep it Cartesian, four design students.

Soft Wall

July 31, 2008

‘Soft Wall is a wall for defining, dividing and storing, it is a soft, functional, sculpture-like piece at the same time.’

Soft Wall

LapDawg

July 30, 2008

The LapDawg can easily change its shape to suit a wide variety of functions such as a laptop holder, breakfast table, study table, bed desk, or as a lap desk. One side is equipped with a slip-resistant surface that keeps your laptop secure no matter the angle, plus a soft rubber comfort rest for your wrists. Flip it over and you have a smooth place to work comfortably with a raised, rounded edge to prevent those pesky pens and pencils from running away.

The Skylight Wine Credenza by Modern Cellar. The wine can be directly viewed through the top of this credenza. With two deep drawers and two cabinet doors, easily store wine, glasses, plate ware and serving accessories.

I also really like their stemware storage.

Platform Stemware Rack

Ledge Stemware Rack

Hang On Outlet

July 29, 2008

I usually try to stear clear of concept designs but I still check them out at yanko design. They just posted one I really liked the functionality of – the ‘Hang On Outlet’ by designer Paulo Oh.

The Veneto Furniture at Design Within Reach is made from sustainable teak with an innovative hand-woven fiber called WaProLace®

Bentwood Rings

July 25, 2008

Rings by Bentwood are available in benge and zebrano. They are made with reclaimed architectural veneer.

System 45 Lighting

July 24, 2008

The System 45 Lighting Collection at Design Within Reach, offers three different fabrications in three sizes and an adjustable head that can be directed three different ways.

System 45 Lighting

Narrow Modular Pavers

July 24, 2008

I love the modern feel of these narrow modular pavers by Stepstone Inc.

Curtains

July 23, 2008

I just saw these curtains over at MakingitLovely from West Elm, and I’m in love!

nailhead linen window panel

canterbury window panel

Phuzion Wrist

July 23, 2008

Phuzion Wrist bracelets is one of the many works of Phuze Design using crystal and glass.

Phuzion Wrist

Swemug

July 23, 2008

Swemug is a handmade coffee or tea mug with a built-in shelf for a cookie or a tea bag! Don’t know how practical it really is since you’d have to watch which side of the mug you were drinking out of so that you didn’t make a mess, but interesting never-the-less.

Swemug

Lux Jewelry Box

July 23, 2008

The Lux Jewelry Box from West Elm has a smooth lacquer finish, metal hardware. White with mushroom velvet lining or antique silver with black velvet lining.

Spring Chair

July 22, 2008

The Spring Chair by Anthony Marschak for Modern Bamboo, ‘derives its gentle motion from the inherent strength and flexibility of bamboo, and provides a unique respond to the weight and movement of each individual. The chair is a single sinuous ribbon of 100 percent laminated bamboo, gently contoured and tapered to fit the body. The curved form and the characteristic texture of bamboo are perfect complements.

Spring Chair

Crescendo C2

July 22, 2008

‘Crescendo C2, by Stilvoll, is a modern interpretation of the term “desk.“ It can be a secretary or a workstation depending upon the desired function. The Crescendo C2 is handcrafted from a solid piece of wood and has an integrated cable duct with shelves, the variable vertical adjustment or the innovative inclination mechanism are organic components of the design and remain invisible.’

Crescendo C2

Globe Pendant

July 21, 2008

I’d love this Globe Pendant by West Elm for my entry. I just wish it was slightly smaller.

Globe Pendant

Bookshelf Console

July 21, 2008

For the entry, living room, bedroom or office the Bookshelf Console from West Elm has two open shelves for books or display below, two drawers for hidden storage above.

Bookshelf Console

Delano XL Sofa

July 21, 2008

The Delano XL Sofa by Gus Design Group has an open, stainless steel frame and leather cushions.

Wonderful Graffiti

July 18, 2008

Wonderful Graffiti is a fantastic play on wall decals. The have some typography examples that would be great for weddings.

but my favorite is this one from their ‘photo album’ of customer created decals.

Sliding-top Coffee Table

July 18, 2008

A sliding top reveals valuable hidden storage space in West Elm’s new Sliding-top Coffee Table. They also have a Sliding Media Stand.

Norrell Bench

July 17, 2008

I seem to have a thing with benches, which is odd seeing how I don’t even own one. The most recent to catch my eye is the Norrell Bench from Pottery Barn.

Clamping Strip

July 17, 2008

I just came upon Christian Lessing’s ‘Clamping Strip’. I don’t know if it can be purchased but I loved the idea of using it for the trim around a door to provide hidden storage.

Creative Corners

July 17, 2008

Creative Corners is an Irish Italian family owned business offering an extensive range of made to order contemporary Italian bedroom furniture for young people from early childhood to late teens.

Fanaway

July 16, 2008

Fanaway by Joe Villella is a retracting blade ceiling fan. When switched off the fan blades automatically retract and conceal, visually transforming the unit into a slim, modern light pendant. Turning on the fan creates a centrifugal force which deploys the blades to circulate air within a room.

Fanaway is currently being manufactured by Beacon Lighting and tested for standards approval. All 60 Beacon Lighting stores will be selling FANAWAY® by mid 2008.

Fanaway