September 21st, 2012 — Designer Stuff
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about bunk beds. Not for any particular reason, because I certainly don’t have the need for them at this time. But first because when down the shore this Summer, I stayed at a house that had two sets of bunks to fit more people – the kind with a single bed on top and a double bed on the bottom. Then, I started thinking about them last night because I was watching the Real World Challenge show on MTV and they were all choosing their beds – which were bunks.
Both scenarios used bunk beds to fit more people to sleep – which is the purpose of bunk beds, right? But does function have to prevail over style? Not always! I did some searching and found some bunk beds that were more stylish than some than I’ve seen – like the ones shown above.
I do like all of the options that come with bunk beds. Childrens beds don’t have to just be a plain old bed anymore – they can get bunk beds with tons of different options for the underneath – such as a futon, (again, like the bunks above) a desk or armoire. Isn’t it interesting how bunk beds are always for kids rooms or for college dorms? I would save a ton of space and in turn gain more storage if my fiance and I had a bunk bed with a dresser and/or armoire underneath!
Now that I’ve given you my feelings – tell me, what are your thoughts on bunk beds?!
September 20th, 2012 — Design
I’m usually not a huge fan of reworking the classics, but I kind of like these Amateur Masters Chairs by Jerszy Seymour for Ngispen . The classic modernist forms are reimagined using a hand-molded production technique from polycaprolactone wax.
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Amateur Masters Chair by Jerszy Seymour for Ngispen
September 19th, 2012 — Design
Death. As much as we hate talking about it, we know it’s inevitable. And if you’ve ever had to plan a service/funeral/memorial for anyone you know the choices are somewhat, well, same-y. The cremation choices are even fewer for both people and pets
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Modern Cremation Urns by Capsule Urn
September 19th, 2012 — Design
Vaulot&Dyèvre created Nymphéa, a very dramatic hanging light fixture, for Paris-based Galerie Gosserez . Made of hanging metal discs encircled with LEDs, each Nymphéa chandelier creates a dramatic atmosphere suspended between design and art. The discs can be brought up and tied to change the direction of the light. Much like lily pads, they seem to float above the surface of the floor, as if in an imaginary pond. The pieces are limited of 15 pieces by models + two prototypes (seven different colors of the model are available)
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Nymphéa Hanging Lights by Vaulot&Dyèvre
September 17th, 2012 — Furniture, Furniture products
Modern 400510 Jerico Kids Bedroom by Coaster in Maple Oak w/Optional Casegoods
Features:
- Contemporary 400510 Kids Bedroom Set by Coaster
- Jerico Collection
- Sturdy Construction
- Maple Oak Finish
- Matching Desk is also Available
- Euro Slide Glides
- Elegant Shapes
Dimensions:
- Twin Size Bed: 80″L x 43″W x 48″H
- Full Size Bed: 80″L x 58″W x 48″H
- Night Stand: 24″L x 15″W x 26″H
- Dresser: 52″L x 17″W x 34″H
- Mirror: 30″L x 1″W x 31″H
- Chest: 35″L x 17″W x 43″H
- Media Chest: 36″L x 17″W x 41″H
- Writing Desk: 47″L x 21″W x 32″H
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400510 Jerico Kids Bedroom in Maple Oak by Coaster w/Options
September 16th, 2012 — Design
London-based JiB design studio , headed by Je-Uk Kim, is about to launch two new pieces of furniture at 100% Design in London this month. While the company works in various aspects of design from architectural to product, their furniture is truly sublime. Inspired by your basic indoor garden, they decided to combine modern and useful storage pieces with sunken gardens on top making each practical and beautiful. The tops are filled with handmade vessels by ceramist Sun Kim , all of which can be used to hold plants, things, or just as an empty decorative object. Credenza O works at multiple viewpoints depending on what height you’re at.
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Credenza O & Console O Oak Storage Pieces by JiB design studio
September 15th, 2012 — Design
The small Copenhagen-based studio of _Fjeldborg Design has a smart and practical philosophy behind the products they create. Their goal is to create good design without the designer price tag it often comes with. They focus on incorporating the functional elements into the actual structure of a product instead of creating it around a design’s function
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No Frills Design where Form Meets Function by _Fjeldborg Design
September 14th, 2012 — Furniture, Furniture products
Factory Coffee Table 3228-30 by Homelegance w/Options
Features:
- Occasional Table Set by Homelegance
- Factory Collection
- Iron Style Metal Frame
- Rustic Brown Finish
- Sturdy Construction
- Matching End Table, Sofa Table & Bookcase are also available
Dimensions:
- 3228-30 Cocktail Table 47 x 31 x 16.5H
- 3228-04 End Table 24 x 22 x 23H
- 3228-05 Sofa Table 62 x 18 x 30H
- 3228-12 Bookcase 26 x 15 x 74.5H
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Factory Coffee Table 3228-30 by Homelegance w/Options
September 14th, 2012 — Design
Interior designer and television host Taniya Nayak became a household name as the design expert on HGTV’s Designed to Sell (did you see her cameo in our DINE+DESIGN PATCH NYC video ?). She got her start soon after graduating from Boston Architectural College, appearing on ABC Family’s Knock First , and then as a designer on the HGTV’s FreeStyle . In her Boston-based firm Taniya Nayak Design, Nayak uses the same principles she does on the small screen, helping homeowners transform their uninspired homes for top-dollar sales, through staging and minor renovations. Her Friday Five lets us peak into what keeps her organized, inspired, and calm
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Friday Five with Taniya Nayak
September 13th, 2012 — Designer Stuff
When I was a kid, all I ever wanted was a day bed. A day bed with a trundle so I had this fun setup when friends slept over. I begged and pleaded but never got one. Instead, my parents got me a double bed which was supposed to be much cooler and sophisticated. Which I guess it was, but it was boring! It wasn’t fun and different like those Barbie beds or a cool car bed that the boys got. Or even a canopy bed or a water bed!
Now that I’m older, the types of beds I’m drawn to are definitely different that before – and instead of Barbie beds I’m contemplating between velvet tufted or rod iron! And still, there are even more various bed styles out there.
You may have seen the images above in a long pin on Pinterest. They come from a string of bed styles that range from the sunken bed to the burger bed and there’s even one that looks like Cinderella’s carriage! There are just so many styles – some practical, some not so much.
Do you have a practical bed in your bedroom or is yours wild and crazy like a cheeseburger?
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