As the old adage goes, life is short. Every day ought to be a happy day, even during these tough times. So learn to look at the world around you the way François Robert does - the self-taught photographer from Switzerland is known for his unique, whimsical point-of-view on everyday objects. FLOR has now taken those hidden happy 'faces' and reinterpreted them as printed art for your floor, as a rug.
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Architect Makoto Tanijiri of Suppose Design Office has cleverly built a concrete and glass house on an uneven site, displaying once again how man-made structures can meld harmoniously into nature.While detractors may complain about the starkness of the architecture and interiors, we have to give credit to Tanijiri for this extraordinary architecture feat.
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French design graduate Rémi Bouhaniche has designed the unusual Etirement light, which can be dimmed by pulling the shade (made in a translucent membrane) using an attached rod at the bottom.
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FELT STOOL BOOKSHELF TABLE BY CAN ONART, ELISSA MYRES & BETHANY CASPERITE
Friday, July 03, 2009
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We'll never complain about more of such stuff - furniture that work as table, stool or storage. LinkStan
Paris-based Jouin Manku designed this sprawling residence of a 'power family' in Malaysia. Completed late last year, this house is the "ultimate expression of the taste, influence and industrial-scale capabilities of the prominent family whose entrepreneurial activities have shaped Kuala Lumpur’s skyline".
The house offers no clear definition of the interior and the exterior. This is made possible in part by the integration of a clear glass facade. The architecture itself is a marvelous melting-pot of both traditional and contemporary design elements.
And how can I miss out mentioning that kitchen work top? It's a god-send!Stan
"To live with the artwork all around them, the home had to be designed around the artwork." So goes the grand idea behind the design of these two adjoining New York apartments located in a 1971 tower halfway across town from Museum of Modern Art. The Hariri sisters (of Hariri & Hariri—Architecture) are responsible for putting together the works of Damien Hirst, Phillipe Starck and Shirin Neshat in the same home harmoniously. Link
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Nostalgia works exceptionally well in the case of the Wire Lighting Collection from Deadwood Products (designed by Ziglam & Brook). The table lamps and pendants make iconic reference to the traditional Urn lamp and the four bright powder coated colors did not fail to capture the eyes.
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Creating a tranquil home environment is an ideal way to relieve the stresses of a hectic lifestyle. And one of the simplest methods to achieve this is with a sleek, uncluttered interior. This is also a good way to make a small home appear larger.
Living area - before
Living area - afterNested within a Balinese-inspired condominium estate, this 2-bedroom apartment was given a style overhaul in a matter of 4 weeks. The all-pervasive neutral color schemes are still in hot demand, but we hope to infuse the color palette of nature into the home to create an interesting look. Green, brown and blue-green tones - colors which immediately conjure up images of trees, sands and skies, contrast sharply against light cream shades to produce a contemporary space that is fit for living for two.
Living/ dining areas - before
Living/ dining areas - afterIn a small apartment such as this, it is very important to provide plenty of storage. The best way to keep the interior uncluttered yet functional is to integrate storage into the design in an unobtrusive manner. A dining banquette bench offering storage underneath is integrated with the long TV console and joins up with a shoe cabinet cum half-height partition which allows shoes to be retrieved on the entrance side.
Dining area - before
Dining area - after
Study area - afterWall decals of soaring birds (which the owner joked they flew out from the tree artwork placed above the sofa) adorn the wall over the dining area. A clear glass dining table and transparent acrylic chairs also ensure the sense of space is not compromised by heavy furniture.
Master bedroom - before
Master bedroom - afterThe design of the master bedroom is understated yet cozy. The window bay was extended at one side to place a TV. The rear wall of the bedroom features a wallpaper that portrays an eye-catching 3D effect.
This is fun!
"Instead of hiding your outlets behind furniture and worrying about the mess of wires tangled behind your entertainment center, consider making an entire wall that’s nothing but outlets. Then you can artfully plug in your appliances wherever the cords look pleasing to you."
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"Instead of hiding your outlets behind furniture and worrying about the mess of wires tangled behind your entertainment center, consider making an entire wall that’s nothing but outlets. Then you can artfully plug in your appliances wherever the cords look pleasing to you."
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