Entries Tagged 'Design' ↓
October 24th, 2012 — Design, Furniture, Uncategorized
Materials: PERSONLIG kitchen tabletop & Vika Moliden stands Description: As I’m an avid fan of ‘post your desk topics / workspace forum threads’, I thought it might be nice to share the IKEA hack in use in my own workspace. Last year I decided to refurbish my home office, to create a space that enables me to do my work in the most optimum way and of course that is pleasing to the eye. The first thing that came to mind was a whiteboard, I bought a really big one. However its 5 to 6 feet away from my desk and I realized I didn’t use it enough due to ‘distance’. Sitting behind the desk while on the phone or just using my computer I found myself scribbling on pieces of paper instead of getting out of my chair and walk over to the whiteboard
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Whiteboard desk
October 24th, 2012 — Design
At this year’s Tent London , UK-based Australian designer Jay Watson broke away from the mold and released numerous new pieces that use interesting and curious sustainable materials like old newspapers and socks. Using materials like old Corian® samples, newspapers and discarded socks, this collection is full of fun, playful pieces but with a more important message. Sustainable design is important and we need more beautiful and artistic pieces like these in our lives. Using old newspapers, Watson crafted a stool called “Read All About It” and a coordinating pendant light using a papier-maché technique (both pictured above).
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Unusual Materials in Home Decor by Jay Watson
October 24th, 2012 — Design
The Teluria candelabra is modeled after the Tellurion, which is an apparatus that shows the movement of the earth, moon, and sun, and “visualizes the causes of night and day, solar and lunar eclipses and the phases of the Moon.” Designed by Note Design Studio for Klong , the candelabra with its futuristic curves has five rotating arms that hold a tea light candle at the end of one side. The opposite sides feature mini spheres that balance out the overall design. The shiny surfaces of the 12 orbs reflect the flames, causing the light to bounce around the space it’s placed in.
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Teluria Candelabra by Note Design Studio for Klong
October 23rd, 2012 — Design
South Korean designer Jiwoong Jung’s new Fluid chair is like an updated Windsor. The designer says, “Goethe said, ‘The straight line does not exist in the nature.’ I was fascinated by curve of the nature and reflected it in the design of this chair.” Instead of using straight lines, all of the lines of this chair have a slight curvature to give it a more smooth and soft feeling, or, made for the human body to comfortably sit. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime Derringer in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments
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Fluid Chair by Jiwoong Jung
October 23rd, 2012 — Design
TOTEMS is a new set of stackable wooden blocks designed by Dino Sanchez . For people of all ages to use in the playroom or at the office, each block is handmade in the US from solid oak and walnut with non-toxic finishes. Four blocks to a set feature four unique faces and each measure 1.75″ cubed. The TOTEMS are now available through various retailers and through the Dino Sanchez Shop . Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook .
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TOTEMS Wooden Building Blocks by Dino Sanchez
October 22nd, 2012 — Design, Furniture, Furniture products
Modern 9002 Sectional Sofa by ESF in Beige & Brown Leather
Features:
- Contemporary L-Shaped Sectional Sofa from ESF
- Stylish Two-Tone Design
- Beige & Brown Leather
- Durable Construction
- Stow Away Cup Holders
- Adjustable Headrests
- Metal Legs
- Matching Ottoman is also Available
Dimensions:
- Sectional Sofa: 102″/122″W x 39.5″D x 32″H
- Ottoman: 31.5″W x 13″D x 18″H
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9002 Sectional Sofa by ESF in Beige & Brown Leather
October 22nd, 2012 — Design
A few months ago, our lamp posts looked like this: As you can see, not so nice. In fact, I called them “ The Saddest Lamp Posts on the Block .” We didn’t have much budget to do anything fancy, but we knew we couldn’t continue looking at those sad, half-falling apart brick structures any longer. We discovered these great 16″x16″ patio pavers at our local home improvement store and got the keen idea to stand them on edge together to create a concrete planter.
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The Easiest DIY Concrete Planter Ever
October 21st, 2012 — Design
If you haven’t heard, Oprah-approved interior designer Nate Berkus debuts The Nate Berkus Collection at Target , online and in stores, this month. And yes, his signature line of home products remains available on HSN. This Chicago-based designer, who established his firm in 1995, is ever busy. While his two-year stint with his talk show has wrapped, Berkus took on a new role in entertainment—that of executive producer on the Disney and DreamWorks film The Help
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Friday Five with Nate Berkus
October 21st, 2012 — Design
My Couch, My Canvas is a project by Annebet Philips that’s essentially a slipcover that you can drape on top of any couch. It’s exaggerated lines make it seem like a cartoon. Annebet has different patterns and fabrics planned for the cover, but I think it would be really cool to see what artistic and designy customers could create with this “blank canvas.” Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook
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Your Couch as a Blank Canvas by Annebet Philips
October 20th, 2012 — Design
I don’t know about you, but I’ve often wondered how Marimekko creates their vibrant fabrics. Since 1951, they’ve been making highly-recognizable and nostalgia-inducing patterns, which are printed at the Marimekko-house in Helsinki, Finland, the heart and soul of the company. In addition to the textile printing factory, the Marimekko-house also contains the headquarters with showrooms and two stores under the same roof.
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Deconstruction: Marimekko – Art of Printmaking Since 1951