Posts Tagged ‘residential’

adaptability, residential, sofas, temporality, transitional

At Salone 2012: MIMO Design Group and Temporality

As an Interior Designer, I am always seeking creative ways to allow clients to change up their space(s) over time. However, I am not a huge fan of most transitional-type furniture that I’ve seen to date. I’m on the lookout for transitional furniture that has a permanent feel combined with a quick and simple way to drastically alter to the aesthetic. Read more

appliances, Captial Cooking, cooktop, Culinarian, kitchen range, residential, stainless steel, wall oven

Culinarian Series By Capital Cooking

In my previous apartment, we had a stove from the 1940s that was in its original form and a fabulous conversation piece. Now, I live in a new, modern apartment with a new stove that gets the job done, but is missing the character required to make cooking an energetic experience. Read more

bed, contemporary bed, gray bed, modern bed frame, residential, Slim Bed, upholstered bed frame, velvet bed

The Smooth Sleeping Bliss of a Plush Bed by CB2

When we talk about meat, lean is the best. It’s better for us since there is less fat, but some would complain it has less flavor. When we talk about lean designs of furnishings, however, we usually refer to modern, clean profiles that may or may not be better for our feng shui. Read more

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cocktail, coffee table, glass, office, residential, sculptural, sculptural table, table, wood

Isamu Noguchi Table for Herman Miller

Herman Miller re-imagined the classic 1954 Isamu Noguchi table, and has kept the original spirit intact. Perfect for homes and offices since the original introduction in 1948. Read more

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residential, small footprint, space saving, sustainable design, sustainable living quarters, video

DIRTT’s Transformer Wall for Space-Saving Sustainable Design


LEED is getting a bad rap. Mount a bike rack 50 feet off the ground and BINGO! You’ve just gotten LEED credits for the inclusion of a product that promotes a greener form of transportation. So what if no one can use it? This is just one small example of how the LEED rating may not be the most accurate indication of how “green” a building really is. Read more