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Secret drawer ideas – perfect for hiding things in plain sight

by Simona Ganea, posted in Furniture, on April 3rd, 2013

Everybody has things they don’t want others to see. They’re either personal thinks or valuable items that should stay somewhere safe, where nobody can find them. Sometimes it’s best to hide something in plain sight. Secret drawers are perfect for that. They’re right there n front of you but you don’t suspect a thing.

Stairs storage.

Here’s an idea that’s both clever and practical. Use the space under the stair for storage. You can turn that space into a secret drawer and you can use it for storage for all sorts of items. Nobody would even suspect that something could be hidden there unless you make it visible by installing drawer handles.

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21 Cool Furniture For Pets

by Simona Ganea, posted in Furniture, on April 3rd, 2013

When you decide to take a pet into your home you basically agree to take care of it and to make sure it’s happy. This doesn’t mean you just have to feed the pet and maybe take out for a walk if it’s a dog. You also have to make everything you can to make it feel comfortable. And since your pet will be a new member of the family, you’ll have to get some furniture for it as well. It’s not about being fancy but about taking care of your furry friend.

Wave bed.

The Wave bed would be perfect for a small-sized dog. It looks just like a normal bed. It even has nightstands built-into the structure. The bed was designed by Cedel. It has a modern design and it’s both durable and beautiful. Your dog will definitely love it.Available for 2,000$.

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11 Coffee Tables With Built-In Storage Space

by Simona Ganea, posted in Furniture, on March 29th, 2013

The coffee table is a must-have for any living room. But in any living room there’s also a limited space you can work with and storage is always a problem. So why not take advantage of the fact that the coffee table is a must and to add some useful storage space to its design? These are coffee table design with built-in storage space and they are both good-looking and functional.

Loto coffee table.

This modern coffee table has a sleek and stylish design with a black and white finish. It’s called Loto and it was designed by Italian company Com.p.ar. it has an aluminum base with a bright white lacquer finish and a circular black tabletop that opens and reveals useful storage space for things such as magazines and other small items.

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Nothing says beautiful better than alphabet furniture

by Simona Ganea, posted in Furniture, on March 27th, 2013

The alphabet is what allows us all to communicate and to interact more easily but it can also be more than that. It’s the element that has inspired lots of interesting creations and there are plenty just in the field of furniture design alone. Here are some examples that beautifully illustrate this idea.

Alpha chest.

A Alpha Chest is a stylish piece of furniture made of mango wood. It’s a storage unit with multiple drawers and each one has a letter of the alphabet written on it. It’s great for storing arts and crafts supplies, files and all sorts of small items. It can also be a great piece for the children’s room.Available on site.

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Top 10 Karim Rashid Furniture Designs

by Simona Ganea, posted in Furniture, on March 19th, 2013

As some of you may know, Karim Rashid is one of the most successful and one of the best industrial designers in his generation. He has won more than 300 awards and his creations and designs have become legendary. He has over 3000 designs in production and his work can be seen in over 40 countries.But Karim Rashid is also more than a designer as he also got involved in fields such as interiors, fashion, furniture, lighting and art.

Born in Cairo, Egypt and raised in Canada, the prolific designer currently resides in New York where he is managing a private design studio.His work is famous for its simplicity and intrinsic beauty and also for their revolutionary designs. We have selected ten of the most representative furniture designs and we invite you to admire them with us.

Ottawa Collection of furniture and accessories.

This is the Ottawa Collection, a series of furniture and accessories that Karim Rashid has designed for BoConcept. The collection includes a dining room set formed of a table, chairs, a sideboard and a cabinet. The pieces share a minimalist style but this doesn’t make them any less unique and extraordinary.

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Optical illusion furniture that stands out in any décor

by Simona Ganea, posted in Furniture, on March 14th, 2013

People have always been fascinated by optical illusions and the way the trick the eye. This has led to the attempt to incorporate this illusion in the design of artwork and furniture. Of course, it’s not easy to design something like that. But some designers have managed to create amazing pieces that quickly became popular thanks to their intriguing designs and shapes. These are some of the most impressive creations:

Shadow chair.

This is the Shadow chair, a piece of furniture with a very clear and suggestive name. in the case of this piece, the chair’s shadow becomes a part of the design and what seems to be a piece of furniture that lacks stability and support is actually just an optical illusion. It’s a great piece that would definitely attract the attention of your guests.

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Iconic Furniture Designs That Never Go Out Of Style

by Simona Ganea, posted in Furniture, on March 12th, 2013

Some pieces of furniture impress with their innovative designs and intriguing details that become very popular but only for a while. Others, on the other hand, impress with their timeless designs. These pieces of furniture never go out of style. They remain popular and their versatility allows them to be integrated in any type of décor. They are iconic pieces of furniture such as:

The Noguchi coffee table.

The simplicity of this table allows it to easily integrate in modern decors

The original Noguchi table was designed by artist and industrial designer Isamu Noguchi. It was first produced in the mid-20th century and it was introduced by Herman Miller in 1947. Its designed was used as inspiration for years to come and has led to the creation of modern version of the same model. But this piece has also been inspired by another creation: a table that was designed in 1939 for Conger Goodyear, president of the Museum of Modern Art.

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