Archive for February, 2008

Image: DutchTub

DutchTub

Who doesn’t dream of snow capped mountains, blue skies and a big orange bathtub right in the middle! Okay not one of the most conventional imageries out there but as someone said “normal is boring”. Read more…

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More curves than Mulholland Drive

While just about everything else in our homes has evolved, the lowly shower curtain rod has barely changed over the past few decades. Sure, we have the advent of the curved model, allowing the illusion of greater space in narrow shower stalls. Read more…

Image: The most comfortable armchair. Ever.

The most comfortable armchair. Ever.

I can’t say that I have ever sat in the beautiful DS-166 armchair, but just looking at it makes me feel safe and at ease. It’s so puffy, so soft and light. I wouldn’t be surprised if this thing was filled with air. Read more…

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Aspen Sofa

The Aspen Sofa is the product of two notables in modern furniture design: Italian Manufacturer Cassina and French Designer Jean Marie Massaud. Read more…

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UltraTouch Insulation

UltraTouch Cotton Fiber insulation is a great product if your clients plan to install insulation themselves. It doesn’t itch or deposit potentially harmful fibers into your lungs. This is a huge advantage to the installer but does not necessarily translate to increased health for the building occupant as insulation should be sealed within the wall cavity. Read more…

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No. 10 Letterbox

The No. 10 Letterbox, designed by Mark Naden of TODA, was made to mimic the look of a standard no. 10 envelope. The design is simple and smart, with a slightly curved lip for easy access to mail inside. It is made of steel and is zinc-plated to protect against weathering and rust. Read more…

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Italian Space Savers

If you’re a fan of Optimus Prime and the Transformers, you won’t believe your eyes when you see that furniture can adapt just as easily… or at least that’s what it seems like. I’d like to draw everyone’s attention to a collection of space savers by Italian designer Giulio Manzoni. Read more…

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Atlas

Today we launch 3rings, a professional product blog to help inspire designers searching for awesome, hip, fun products. As one of the founders of Designer Pages, I love the concept of social media and user-generated content. Read more…