Italian weeks: The Home Made in Milan

April 14, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, Furniture  Tags: Traditional, Classic, Elegant, Restaurant, Luxurious  
Italian weeks: The Home Made in Milan

For me it goes to Milan on Wednesday and I therefore agree with me/us then ever one. Via Tortona, or Zona Tortona is first on my itinerary. The Zona Tortona has established itself as the occasion and scene designer for the furniture fair in Milan. Right on Via Tortona, the restaurant is homemade by Monica Bangari. Should... 

Narrow House in Belgium

April 14, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, House Design  Tags: Wall, Elegant, Modern, Luxurious, Interior Design  
Narrow House in Belgium

The Belgian construction of small, narrow houses adjourned in the Belgian town Bilzen by a glowing cube: the Narrow House, designed by the office architects Bassam El Okeily. On three floors, the narrow house extends to the exciting facades with balconies on the first and second floor behind the glass front. Asymmetrical... 

Trend towards black interior design and more ideas

April 14, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Furniture, House Design  Tags: Simple, Elegant, Interior Design, Neutral colors, Hand made  
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: Two-dimensional, Fabric, Wool, Modern, Interior Design  
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

April 14, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Furniture, House Design, Trends  Tags: Luxurious, Interior Design, Modern, Natural colors, Elegant  
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: Unique Ikea, Simple, Vivid colors, Contemporary,  
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... 

Axor Urquiola bathroom concept

April 14, 2011 Filed Under: Bathroom, House Design, Trends  Tags: Luxurious, Romantics, Contemporary, Elegant, Interior Design  
Axor Urquiola bathroom concept

The collaboration with the designer Axor brand by Hansgrohe AG for Patricia Urquiola not new. In 2005, the designer worked on WaterDream for Axor. Now it comes with a complete bathroom concept with Axor Urquiola typical, female sensual lines with many inspiring details. The sink is reminiscent of a washtub, as are the... 

Tighten magically light bulbs by Pieke Bergmans

April 13, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Lifestyle, Lighting  Tags: Compact Design, Contemporary lamp, Light Fractals, Unique,  
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

Eye-catching drawers on the wall

April 13, 2011 Filed Under: Cabinet, Furniture, House Design  Tags: Do it yourself, Desk, Case, Interior Design, Simple  
Eye-catching drawers on the wall

One of my favorite pictures is the design of the Moving Habits and Moving Spaces by designer Katrin Sonnleitner, from now until the middle of next month so that our “front page” graces. And what was originally a design installation is quite a varied and creative ideas for your own four walls. Take some old... 

Ceramic tableware by Paola Navone

April 13, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Food design, Kitchen  Tags: Polished furniture, Ceramic, Porcelain, Wardrobe, Decoration  
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.