Mjolk architects have designed a modern house which combines the historical soul of its predecessor with nordic aesthetics and a touch of industrial style. “It all started with our clients’ purchase of a house over a hundred years old.” say the architects. “The traditional building with a gable roof was at its end. Its stone…
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Moodboarding 101 Are you ready to enter our $1000 March Modness Giveaway? Whether you’re a pro or a beginner we’re here to give you some helpful hints on how to create your March Modness Moodboard. Whats a moodboard? Think of this as a collage of images, text and objects that serve as inspiration for an…
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From Hector Esrawe, Parabola, parabolas made of brass, “Reflection based on how the light travels through a solid surface, the beginning and the end, the darkness, the gloom to the dawn, on tension and flexion, in the parabolas of Felix Candela.” “The path of the light in each of the versions, is conditioned by the…
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Black is back and it said to be one of the top trends in home decor this year. From black furniture, black fixtures to walls, it creates a compelling and forceful statement within your space. Take a look at how sultry and elegant this “spa-inspired” bathroom is. They say black makes your room appear smaller.…
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For Dutch design firm Atelier Boelhouwer the relationship between flowers and insects is one of the most fascinating connections found in nature. Says principal designer Matilde Boelhouwer, “Flowers evolved to serve insects and insects evolved to serve flowers simultaneously. Nowadays, however, with all of us living in urban jungles made of concrete and stone, the…
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In the course of a recent evening in Montreal, Canada the second edition of the now annual Studio Editions event showcased the talent of 19 local furniture and lighting designers from the city (and beyond). New upholstered chair and footrest by Le Retour du Perroquet. Photo: Louisa Rayside. With the more than 500 visitors that…
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After its appearance in the market in the last few years, people have been intrigued by the CRAFTSMAN FURNITURE Intimacy Leather Chair. Does it live up to its name? How does it work? If you are one of those people, you’ll likely continue to be intrigued as we share a little more juice on a…
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Another item Ngozi and I must have in our home is a Folding Bed Tray / Laptop Table. It is a perfect choice for eating, placing laptops, reading, writing or as a camping table and it’s totally portable. When you live in Lagos City, rooms in your apartment are used for multiple purposes, so…
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As Ngozi and I prepare to spend the rest of our lives together, the conversation about consolidation has been a hot topic with us. She has her stuff; I have my stuff and whether we live in a castle, cottage or condo, the one thing we’re guaranteed to do is fill it up with more…
DetailsRolf has a series of everyday porcelain objects that have been embedded in concrete and then cut in half to form unique pieces of art. Fittingly enough, the line is called Cutting Porcelain, and here’s what a porcelain teapot looks like from the series. Beautiful! Source: http://funfurde.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
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