May 4th, 2011 — Design
Our fantastic friend Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS, author of thekitchendesigner.org and scandinaviankitchens.com , as well as creator of the newly-launched Bornholm Kitchen , attended the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show a few weeks ago in Las Vegas, where she discovered a few exciting innovations in design worthy of sharing. Don’t forget to read Susan’s report on top kitchen trends for 2011 . Remote control countertop with remote control TV lift — an effortless and functional design solution for the kitchen by Häfele
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Innovations from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
May 4th, 2011 — Design
Stick Collection from Valsecchi 1918 was launched at Rho Fiera Milano during Salone . A tribute to wood, the Stick Collection was born from the collaboration between art director Luigi Baroli and designer Enrico Baleri. Made of beech wood with non-slip rubber feet, the pieces are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Chair Coatrack Daybed Pinocchio Table Sofa/Bench Foldable Table Photos by Paolo Da Re, Bergamo
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Stick Collection from Valsecchi
May 3rd, 2011 — Design
Clark Davis moved a lot in his lifetime and each time he was frustrated trying to pack furniture into a tiny car. He decided it was time for someone to create furniture that came flatpacked, was easy to assemble, but — unlike big box flatpacked furniture — was also easy to disassemble and repack flat for moving to its next home. The result is Gypsy Modular , a company that he is still trying to get off the ground on Kickstarter .
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Gypsy Modular: If LEGOs and IKEA Got Married
May 3rd, 2011 — Designer Stuff
The Form Follows Function Sofa is a modern step away from the ordinary cushioned sofa.
Designed by Daan Mulder, the Form Follows Function Sofa was inspired by the “craze for organic liquid and forms.” Mulder’s “aim was to create a sofa where all functions arise out of one current line.” ( http://www.daanmulder.eu/FFF_bank_11.html)
The Form Follows Function Sofa is made from three steel plates that are each 1.5 millimeter thick. A silver paint gives the modern sofa its final look.
Daan Mulder is based out of Amsterdam and wears many design hats, including carpenter, architect, interior designer and furniture designer.
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May 2nd, 2011 — Design
The Practice of Everyday Design has a new piece — the Log Chop Bench , which represents an exploration in process-based design. They decided to approach the concept of this one-off piece by setting up a series of parameters that would define the final product without them relying on drawings or a concrete final image. Given little instruction and a loose sketch the log was debarked and the seats were axed out by a professional “Lumberjill.” The roughly chopped log seats were then mediated by the fine, hand-sewn upholstery by a motorcycle saddle maker. The project was a fluid evolution from an abstract idea into a physical sculpture that represents a dialogue between the designers and their collaborators. The Log Chop Bench will be auctioned off at the Stellar Living 2011 Contemporary Art & Design Auction for Mercer Union in Toronto, Ontario, on May 12, 2011.
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Log Chop Bench
May 1st, 2011 — Design
Helveticards : for the prettiest poker game in town. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings , Style & Fashion | Permalink | No comments
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April 30th, 2011 — Design
I’m digging the new Husk chair by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia . Made of a recycled plastic shell and soft cushions, the Husk armchair comes in a variety of fabrics and leathers as well as different finishes. An ottoman is also available. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments
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Husk by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
April 29th, 2011 — Design
The Alfred Coffee Table, Bonaguro Giorgio , is inspired by a butler or waiter’s five fingers holding a tray. The tray is represented by the top rounded part (with the holes of the legs) and the colored removable glass top. The table is made of Cristalplant® and the built-in top of tempered glass, lacquered in green, orange, red, grey and yellow. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments
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Alfred Coffee Table by Bonaguro Giorgio
April 28th, 2011 — Design
Inspired by the motion and sound of breathing and the beating of the human heart, Rolf Sach’s recent installation at Studio Visconti in Milan focuses on the primary physiological mechanisms of the human body. Sachs created sculptural furniture and lighting pieces that have been infused with human emotions and attributes, creating a collection of unique and individually crafted objects that can form part of your everyday environment and will continually surprise and awaken the viewers’ senses. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments
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Rolf Sachs: in-pulse!
April 27th, 2011 — Design
When I opened my email and saw the Numi toilet from Kohler , I let out a little gasp. A square toilet! This is like my dream come true. Launching stateside and China this week at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) , Kohler’s space-saving Numi is offering homeowners a host of new toilet innovations to consider like a heated seat, built-in bidet, deodorizer, iPod/MP3 player dock, and even a foot warmer(!) I think they’ve thought of everything with this design… and they’re marketing it nicely, too with a prefab pavilion booth design created by Marmol Radziner .
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The Numi Toilet by Kohler