We posted about Joseph Joseph’s Index cutting board back in 2008, and now they have an updated version called Index Plus that also comes with four matching knives, also color coded to match your index card-shaped chopping boards. Joseph Joseph also has some other clever, dishwasher-safe kitchen items worth noting: Chop2Pot This innovative chopping board uses the latest and smartest technology in polypropylene “living” hinges.

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Artefacture has a pair of new design mugs with their signature slogans: “ Design Will Save the World ” and “ I Will Pay for Good Design “. © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings , Style & Fashion | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Shay Carmon is an industrial designer from Israel who recently created a collection of furniture in collaboration with Ben Klinger . Leaning chair Sitting on the leaning chair is characterized by half-standing. The seat itself was made smaller to allow a short rest and a fast stand up. The wooden legs are supported by metal legs. The bent-iron seat has two cushions attached to it with a single connection.

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Tua , designed by Marco Zito, is the newest addition to Foscarini’s 2010 collection. The design of Tua is inspired by the palm of the hand containing a light: a reassuring pose transformed into a single, shaped metal plane that becomes both the support and screen for the lamp. I like the gentle bend and elegant rounded details. Hidden in the fold lies a soft light source, which is reflected off of the underside surface of the bent material. Tua would be a nice addition to a nightstand or work surface.

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Espresso Finish Kids Bed

The Bookcase chest bed features ten usable drawers with lined felt drawers in the two drawers located on the bookcase headboard.

Dimensions:

• Full Size Bed: 56″H
• Twin Size Bed: 56″H
• Nightstand: 20″L x 17″W x 26″H
• Mirror: 38″L x 31″H
• Dresser: 53″L x 17″W x 34″H
• Chest: 36″L x 17″W x 48″H
• TV Console: 52″L x 17″W x 44″H
• Desk w/Hutch: 48″L x 20″W x 78″H
• Chair: 36″H

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Cumulus Project is a fairly new website and new concept shop in which one handmade, one-of-a-kind item is sold. When that item sells, another item is revealed.

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This year’s House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year was designed by Jeff Lewis of Bravo’s Flipping Out. To reflect his personal aesthetic, Jeff Lewis says he took a “California modern” approach to designing this year’s kitchen.

To play off of his observation, we’ve put together a list of ten characteristics of a modern kitchen as they are found in House Beautiful’s 2010 Kitchen of the Year.

1. Dark Wood – The cabinets are a rich brown that stretch throughout the kitchen.
2. Metal – Hints of metal are scattered from the island stools to the stainless steel appliances to the counter accessories.
3. Openness – Jeff Lewis said overbuilt cabinets create claustrophobia, so he chose door-less shelves to create an open feel.
4. Wood + White – Clean white countertops break up the dark wood cabinetry and the light wood flooring.
5. Functionality – The open wine storage wall lets in tons of natural light while doubling as a place to store wine and other bottled beverages.



6. Natural Light – Already mentioned in number 5, the wall-storage wall, in addition to the light colors, allow for plenty of natural light.
7. Pops of Color – Red panels on the far wall add an element of surprise.
8. Eco-friendly – The kitchen table is made from reclaimed wood taken from an old polo barn.
9. Minimalistic Pieces – The polished metal island stools, the chairs at the kitchen table, the interesting light fixture are all simple and stylish pieces.
10. Storage – There is a ton of storage space in this kitchen with cabinets on both sides of the countertops that eliminate visible clutter.

What are some other modern characteristics you see in the 2010 Kitchen of the Year?

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Extra, extra! Lori Weitzner’s innovative Newsworthy wall covering takes recycled newspapers to a new level. The design is woven on a hand loom from strips of newsprint and backed for all applications from residential to hospitality. © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Daydreaming just got a whole lot easier thanks to SkyFactory. With SkyFactory you can be anywhere you want to be.

This collection of landscapes is backlit to create a highly realistic virtual windows. Instead of being in the city you can look out to see an island, or add some sun to a gloomy winter day. The possibilities are endless. With a vision to bring the pristine beauty of nature inside and deliver peace and balance, there’s a lot to love about SkyFactory. And these images really speak for themselves- what a creative way to add beauty to your home.

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Bonus TGIF post! If you want to show off where you’ve been, instead of a world map and pushpins why not buy My Scratch Map , a wall map created from the same scratchable stuff of lottery tickets. Simply scratch off the gold foil where you’ve been on the map to reveal a color underneath. What a great gift for the world traveler! via noquedanblogs & Gizmodo © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Art , Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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