DIY ideas: Hack your Ikea from woonideeen

April 15, 2011 Filed Under: Cabinet, Design, Furniture Tags: , , , , , ,
DIY ideas: Hack your Ikea from woonideeen

A DIY idea for our style, “Simply Modern“. Take a classic style, Swedish white kitchen cabinet origin for the (bathroom is also possible) and upgrade it with applications. The instructions are all there at 101woonideeen.com (use Google Translator).

Maison & Objet: Itamar Burstein and contemporary bookshelf

April 15, 2011 Filed Under: Cabinet, Design, Furniture, House Design Tags: , , , , ,
Maison & Objet: Itamar Burstein and contemporary bookshelf

Only a truly beautiful and unique design that is supported by VIA as part of the presentation at the Maison & Objet: designer Itamar Burstein of Israel shows a shelf composed of individual wooden stools. The designer has unfortunately not have a website (well, we have found none). So here’s the link to Via:... 

Seefeld furniture workshops: Moon, Laurel and Flip

April 15, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Furniture Tags: , , , , , ,
Seefeld furniture workshops: Moon, Laurel and Flip

Another booth that we noticed positive Seefeld furniture workshops. Really nice, especially in light blue color trend of the cozy, very chic Laurel form-chair, design by Jan Armgardt, which is now available with some extensions such as armrests and ottoman. Or like in the picture with the “wing chair” feeling... 

Indoor and Outdoor B&B Italia: Crinoline and Springtime

Indoor and Outdoor B&B Italia: Crinoline and Springtime

In the traditional design show Spichernhöfe established manufacturers such as Boffi, B&B Italia and Tobias Grau their (new) products. At B&B Italia, we were all very equal. Especially the Crinoline Collection – designed by Patricia Urquiola. The high back actually reminds a little of the crinoline. A very... 

Trend towards black interior design and more ideas

Trend towards black interior design and more ideas

Actually, black is never really out and the apartment is already a matter of taste. The examples here are from interior designer Sabrina Bignami (studio b-arch, www.b-arch.it). They show how atmospheric black can be implemented in the apartment with a little patina – as here with a black wooden floor. Very nice idea... 

Stephanie Siepmann: textile home accessories for more sustainability

April 14, 2011 Filed Under: Accessories, Design, Trends Tags: , , , ,
Stephanie Siepmann: textile home accessories for more sustainability

We are back and continue with a “green” week for more sustainability. Provide a nice kick blankets & pillows with the new collection of Stephanie Siepmann. The products we have discovered during the presentation by the designers Forum in Cologne. To this forum and other great designers later. The survey... 

Living styles trend: White & Pure by Kråkvik & D’Orazio

Living styles trend: White & Pure by Kråkvik & D'Orazio

One of the colors simply means this year is white. Incidentally, one of the most timeless. If you like change, can put a white “basic recipe” always new accents and colors or materials. The interior designers and stylists Jannicke Kråkvik and Alessandro D’Orazio from Norway to work with others for the... 

Contemporary Ikea Collection: Offensive Design

April 14, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Furniture, Trends Tags: , , ,
Contemporary Ikea Collection: Offensive Design

Tomorrow is opening in Hamburg, Ikea has loaded and we can not live down. After the first preview a few days ago is another example of the new collection designed by our favorite designers of “front” from Sweden. On their client list is, among other things, for example, avant-garde Moooi manufacturer. The comfortable... 

Tighten magically light bulbs by Pieke Bergmans

Tighten magically light bulbs by Pieke Bergmans

An invitation to the furniture fair was, among others, Pieke Bergmans, which is present in the Zona Tortona new Bulb Lights. Since I both – both the Light Bulbs and the Zona Tortona – Tighten magically, the visit is guaranteed. www.piekebergmans.com/work/lightblubs.html

Ceramic tableware by Paola Navone

Ceramic tableware by Paola Navone

A language that I like very happy, like a pebble or a drop has the porcelain “Eggs” by Paola Navone created for Reichenbach. Since the design is very natural, like it on me in beautiful shades of brown best. The porcelain gives it but in bright colors or with different decorations.