04.28.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Whitney Coates
Tags: Bathroom Design, Bathtubs, Product Design
   

This bathtub stood out for its mix of modern sophistication and fun sensibility. It is made to fit two people as well. The translucent sides create a unique bathing experience for sure…Made by Wasauna Bath in Scottsdale, AZ and available at wasauna.com It’s even currently on sale for $3,199.00 down from $6399.00.
04.25.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Whitney Coates
Tags: Durapalm, Interior Design, Wall Covering, Wood
   

This new Palm Woven panel from Durapalm is wonderfully textured and snaps together with a simple finger-joint design. These panels, made of coconut palms, are coated with a non-toxic adhesive and a seven-coat finish to create a durable surface. Perfect for interior walls such as fireplaces, kitchen back splashes, and bar fronts, this textured wall also meets LEED criteria in two categories,materials and resources. Check them out at durapalm.com Thanks to Interior Design magazine.
04.23.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Alex Jones
Tags: carafes, home accessories, Jakob Wagner, Muuto
   

Muuto is a new Scandinavian design house whose names means “fresh perspective” in Finnish. In the designer’s words: “With the shape of the jug I wanted to tell a straightforward story about its functional anatomy: A large hole to fill the jug, a small hole to pour, a low center of gravity, and a middle area to get a firm grip. At the same time I wanted to create a flowing balance between these four elements in a way that makes them come together in an organic unity, like a heart and its veins or a tree and its branches. The end result almost makes the jug come alive.” Hand made fine bone china - unglazed and hand polished outside, glazed inside. Hold 1.15 liters, or 2.5 pints. 9.5″ tall x 5.5″ wide.
Great as a carafe or as a sculptural object. You can pick it up here for $95.
04.15.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Whitney Coates
Tags: Interior Design, Product Design, Window Coverings
   

This is the most whimsical set of curtains that we have ever come across. Once you get over the almost too realistic nature of the design you can add a fairy tale/pop art touch to any room that has these. The curtains are made of 100% silk and designed by Dutch designer Nicolette Brunklaus. Imported from the Netherlands, a set of two panels will run you $1,850.00, and remember, blondes have more fun.
04.10.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Whitney Coates
Tags: , Architechture, Interior Design, wallpaper
   
Who wouldn’t want a beautiful mermaid motif on their wallpaper, especially one that isn’t reminiscent of 50’s kitsch pop? Carolyn Ray has been creating textiles since the seventies and finds inspiration in the flora and fauna near her minimalist mountain home on the Atlantic coast. As she expresses on her website, “Design is the rush that comes of taking a long ride and finally arriving someplace new.”
04.9.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Toshi Jones
Tags: Arzu Benavides, Boutiques, Distant Boutique
   

Recently, while I was aimlessly wandering the border of Silver Lake and Hollywood, I ran into the Distant boutique. Walking in, I felt like I was browsing the products of a Moroccan bizarre. This quaint shop caries beautifully ornamented Turkish tapestries, hand woven cotton towels, hand blown glass lamps among other exotic items. Owner Arzu Benavides designs many of the items in the boutique and has a great sense for timeless pieces.
04.4.08   |   Posted in: Art & Design, Events, Fashion, Modern Home, Music, Tech
  |   By: Neu Black
Tags: Annoucements
   

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04.3.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Kellis Landrum
Tags: Architechture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Kohler
   

What do you do when you buy lovely furniture that becomes a part of the house and you have to leave it when you move? Well wipe away those tears, because Kohler has created a vanity with an innovative hinge system that can be effortlessly assembled and disassembled. Made with a polyurethane finish and moisture-resistant materials to ensure durability and available in four standard sizes, and four distinct architectural styles. You can find examples of the newest creation by Kohler here.
03.27.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Alex Jones
Tags: furniture, Itay Ohaly, Tables
   

This table, by Israeli designer Itay Ohaly, Encourages the removal of smaller internal tables to be used separately before being herded back to the larger table. Walnut and Corian. 100 cm x 120 cm x 28 cm.
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03.25.08   |   Posted in: Modern Home
  |   By: Alex Jones
Tags: Andrea Fino, architecture, Barbara Giroldi, OFT, Samanta Snidaro, Sand and Birch Design, Transformable House
   

The name OFT comes from the word Loft, in which it has been taken out the “L”, that has to be meant like the dimension “Large”. The OFT is in fact of limited dimensions in its basic composition, but, as well as the loft, it is characterized by spaces adaptable to changeable necessities.
We have imagined a home that would easily allowe to assemble different pieces and to change them during the time. Adding or subtracting elements, also temporarily. Designed by Samanta Snidaro, Andrea Fino and Barbara Giroldi for Sand and Birch Design. Apparently it’s in the ballpark of $500 per square foot.
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