Archive for March, 2008

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Fireplate

We love fire. Indoors, there’s nothing better than sitting by the fireplace; outdoors, it’s great to have one roaring away on a cool spring night. Read more…

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Schubladenstapel

Why do so many of today’s most compelling designs come from Switzerland? Read more…

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A Fine Twist To Dining

Most of us have faced the embarrassing dilemma of our dinner guests indulging in cadenced acrobatics to pass things around! Sure there is always an option to install a Lazy Susan to aid in moving food however they are not the most chic of options. Read more…

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Serenissimo

The Acerbis Serenissimo Table, designed by David Law, debuted in 1985, and, admittedly, it retains a sort of Miami-Vice-Esque vibe, but I mean this in the best possible way. Read more…

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A Philippe Starck Bathroom to Increase Your Worth

I’m rarely one to comment on the stock market or real estate values (at least not within the realm of architecture or design), but more and more it’s becoming impossible to ignore our weakening economy. Read more…

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Walls Go Zen

There’s something wonderful about Japanese aesthetics… the clean lines, natural materials and colors. Read more…

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My Blue Heaven

It’s no surprise to many of us that blue is back. It’s been sneaking in under the guise of a good counterbalance to chocolate brown for several years, making its appearance known in stylish homes of trend setters and hipsters. Read more…

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The Rotating Sphere Lounger

Call me prejudiced but whenever someone mentions garden furniture, I tend to think about my grandparents and their numerous outdoor tea sojourns. While there is nothing wrong with that family oriented imagery and I do love them to death, they are not what I call the epitome of trendy or contemporary. Read more…

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Wing Headboard and Bed

Bonaldo is one company that loves to be Italian, and who can blame them, since Italy is a kind of ground zero for all things fashion, including interior design. Read more…

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Icynene

Icynene is an open-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation. Installed on-site, it can be used to insulate basement walls, above-grade walls, attics, floor cavities, and interior partitions for sound attenuation. Read more…