Swedish master weavers Ekelund, have been at it since 1692. With history like that one might expect them to be set in their ways. On the contrary, they have made a conscious effort at minimizing their impact on the earth. They have been approved by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation due to their environmentally friendly processes and the use of all natural materials. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to modern interiors there can be a tendency to accumulate a variety of structured and muted pieces making your spaces appear sterile and vacant. I like Jed Crystal’s Minimal Lamp to help break up the monotony. It takes modern in a more organic direction by accenting the sparse lighted core with a bulky knit shade. These can be hung in a variety of ways to make almost sculptural arrangements.

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The new W Hotel in Hong Kong. Like you really needed an excuse to fly around the world. More photos after the jump.
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The name Jacuzzi may conjour memories of cold suburban evenings, but the newest offering from Jacuzzi may change that impression. Jacuzzi recently partnered with the Italian design firm Pininfarina (of Ferrari fame) to create the sleekest tub we have seen yet. The “Alpha” tub is a sexy state-of-the-art whirlpool machine that seats two and contains overhead lighting, hydro-massage technology and a radio, providing you with a fun and unique bathing experience. What Jacuzzi was seeking from Pininfarina was the sense of craftsmanship and sex appeal that the Ferrari has and we think the “Alpha” tub fits the bill.

We are no stranger to wall applique, in recent years the medium has exploded with mostly contemporary designs which would compliment only the most modern spaces. French based design workshop Harmonie-intérieure has approached interior decor with antiquarian fervor. These stylized typography and graphic accents are designed to evoke an emotional response to design, says Fabien Barral, who heads the company with his wife Frédérique. The two have said they aim to harmonize living spaces with their products.

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In what seems to be the love child of an Eames classic and a Villain Chair, Danish studio Strictly Design has produced this slick Lobster Chair to fill your lounging needs.

The interior padding is offered in black leather with a backing of laminated walnut veneer and a chrome plated steel base. If your looking for something that screams “I run the studio” and want to avoid the standard Eames models everyone else has,  this looks like a brilliant alternative. 

Royal Mosa of the Netherlands is spearheading a movement in sustainability. Founded in 1883, today they are the Netherlands leading tile manufacturer. In recent years they have adopted some very impressive standards and have accomplished incredible reductions in key areas. They sum up their boldness in one simple statement, “Our ambition to make the way we do business as sustainable as possible, from cradle to grave, and even from cradle to cradle.”

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File this in the “where the hell have you been all my life” drawer. Lushpad is a unique online buy and sell marketplace for contemporary and mid-century modern furniture and fine art. If you’re looking for that special piece but can’t seem to find it you can post a want ad here. If you are an artist or designer looking for an alternative way to sell your work, congrats, you’ve just hit the jackpot. Beware, this is totally addictive and you may end up redecorating your house. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Donatella Versace designs more than just clothing nowadays. You can bring the luxury of Versace into your home in a new and exciting way with the their Versace Home line of black and white furniture. Splash some pink pillows on the chairs, or place a beautiful vase of assorted orchids on the coffee table. The results will be stunning.
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Designer Daniela Bianka has completed a renovation of the entrance, reception and exhibition areas at the French National Space Agency (CNES) in Paris. The goal was to integrate the complex technical research conducted at the Space Agency as well as its vision of the future, combining science and imagination, into the physical space at the entrance of the building.The result is a conceptual “space of passage,” which explores the relationship between Man and the Universe. The reception “desk”, a single moulded Corian® form, extends from the floor to the ceiling, in part transparent, in part opaque and looks as if it is being poured from up high. It creates a place for interaction, between the Space Agency and visitors, between material and immaterial, between the present, here, and space.

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