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FLKS by Kapteinbolt

by Stefan, posted in Office, on January 22nd, 2010

Here is a flexible workplace designed by Dutch designers Kapteinbolt .The furniture features a desk and chair that fold out from two hinged sheets. This design is characterized by simplicity, clarity, freedom and space. Freedom is also a part of this workspace design and they way it is arranged.

FLKS by Kapteinbolt

At a first look you can’t even what this structure is about. It doesn’t look like anything. It’s just a pile of wood with no definite structure and design. I actually had to read the description before realizing what this was. Then, one you find out what this piece is about, it comes together and it all makes sense. Actually, creating a flexible workspace is not such a bad idea. It allows you to create the design you want and to place it anywhere you want. Although I would really think twice before purchasing this item because it doesn’t look comfortable at all. And as we all know comfort is very important at the workplace.

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It’s still a rudimentary piece that hopefully will be improved soon. The idea is very good, they just to pay a little more attention to the details. Overall I like the concept but, like I said, I wouldn’t consider buying it until there will be made some improvements in terms of comfort and functionality.{found on dezeen}

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iTables by Mirko Ginepro

by Stefan, posted in Design And Concept, on January 22nd, 2010

If you are a big fan of iPod media players then you must have in the living room an iTable. Designed by and Italian artist Mirko Ginepro for Milan Design Week, these iTables are awesome.

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They share the structure of the iPod and they turn it into a very functional and fun table. It’s a very versatile table as well. Because of it’s unusual design, there’s not a rule that says it has to be used as a certain type of table or only for certain activities. So you can use it as a very fun coffee table or even as a small dining table. The shape allows it to incorporate a very useful storage shelf where you can store some magazines, books, cigarette packs, a bag or anything else you might want to.

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It’s definitely an unusual table and it will make a very fun piece of furniture in your living room. It’s obviously modern and this can be either good or bag. It’s good because now it’s something new. But there’s also a big disadvantage. The problem is that technology advances very fast and there are permanently new concepts and designs that replace the old ones. So in just a few years there’s a real risk that you’ll end up having an outdated iPod table which represents a model that has disappeared long ago from the stores. Think about that before making a decision.

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Amazing Interior Design Ideas from Lázaro Rosa-Violán

by Stefan, posted in Interiors, on January 22nd, 2010

If you want to live in a beautiful and stylish home, all you need is a little creativity and lots of interior design ideas. Every interior space has unique qualities attached to it, just like a natural outdoor space, like a forest for example. The Lázaro Rosa-Violán is a Barcelona interior design company who describes itself as a style hunter. Some of the things that you can see in this design idea are wooden furniture, linen cloth, rubber or leather flooring or upholstery, wallpapers, plastic lampshades and other decorative items, and also steel furniture.

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Each one of these design ideas is special and unique. They are all modern, but not over the top. It’s more of a combination between traditional concepts combined with modern details. Traditional with just a twist of modern, that’s always a nice combination. But whatever the style is, they all look amazing. Extremely beautiful and very welcoming. The materials used go very well together and they create a very nice intimate atmosphere.

The attention to details is amazing. Everything looks like it was meant to be there. Nothing is there arbitrary. Stylish and elegant, these design ideas are a great source of inspiration. Take a look at each one of them and you’ll eventually find something that speaks to you. Or you could combine bits and pieces from multiple choices to form a very original design.

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The Spun Table Lamp by Jonah Takagi

by Stefan, posted in Lighting, on January 22nd, 2010

The Spun Table Lamp is a nice table lamp designed by Jonah Takagi, a young Japanese-American designer.The lamp consists of a tripod of steel painted in three bright colors, yellow, orange or green, and a round hat in satin aluminum. Its shape is complemented by a nice little ball hanging from the cable for the ignition and colored in shades contrasted with the base.

The Spun Table Lamp by Jonah Takagi

It’s a very simple piece and yet it looks odd. The combination of shapes and materials is a little strange…and the colors too. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Odd designs are often more appreciated than the usual ones. They have something special, something unique that you can’t define and yet that looks attractive.

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This table lamp has that je ne sais quoi that we keep hearing about and that is so hard to define. I think in this case the strange thing is the shape. It looks like little stool and not like a lamp. Be careful not to confound it with an actual stool and to sit on it because it’s not going to be a pretty image. Anyway, it’s a strange design, but that’s not everything there is to say about it.

Let’s not forget that it is a lamp so the functional aspect is also important. As a table lamp I would say it satisfies the demands. The design is still questionable.

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Radici Outdoor Furniture by De Castelli

by Stefan, posted in Outdoors, on January 22nd, 2010

Designed for an Italian company De Castelli, the Radici is a grate outdoor furniture set created by Patrizia Pozzi. The collection includes a gazebo, a table, some chairs, a coffee table, a bench, a barstool and candleholder. Specially designed to catch eyes with the climbing plants the collection is also very comfortable.

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It has a modern but still traditional design. I have to say it looks a little pretentious for my tastes. But considering the fact it was designed for outdoor use, I would say it would look nice in a garden, just not my garden. What I really likes are the climbing flowers. It’s a very beautiful detail that distinguishes this collection. Radici Outdoor Furniture by De Castelli

The set includes a lot of pieces, enough to furnish all your garden or terrace. The gazebo is also very beautiful and interesting. I really like the fact that it also includes a coffee table. That an important piece. It’s such a beautiful feeling to be able to enjoy a nice cup of coffee outdoors. It’s so different than the feeling you get when you drink your coffee in the morning in the kitchen or in the crowded space of the living room. I say it’s worthed to invest in a collection like this.

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Spring Santa Barbara House

by Stefan, posted in Real Estate, on January 22nd, 2010

The house in Cold Spring school district truly reminds every bit of the beautiful season. With lush green gardens and view of mountains, this house is a great celebration of living in the countryside and enjoying the spring. With a guest apartment, one can host others too , to enjoy the serenity in this sought after neighborhood.

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Hardwood flooring, deck and patio, couple of fireplaces lend a commendable ambience. It also has a good parking facility. Although the guest suite is a great advantage, this house is custom made for a single family to live peacefully in the calm and quiet countryside. The house is listed for $3,6 million.

When looking at the bedroom or the living room, I can’t help to notice that it looks a little empty. All the furniture is placed on the sides, near the walls, and the center is just empty. In terms of furnishing it’s very simple. You can’t see a lot of decorative pieces. Only the only that are functional and necessary. That’s good, you wouldn’t want to have a crowded room. But in this case it might be a little exaggerated. But it’s just a minor problem that can be easily fixed. It’s natural for the new owners to want to change some things around.

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House in Menorca by Dom Arquitectura

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on January 22nd, 2010

Space is one of the fundamental elements that many people seek for in a nice and comfortable house, interiorly and exteriorly and the well balance of both. That is what many will think of an ideal house for summer time, the House in Menorca is one of such houses, with a good balance between its interior and exterior. The house was built upon the inspiration of the “tanca” of Menorca; the divisions with the wall of stone.

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The house had combined all of multiple elements in form of a harmony, which each of the elements has its own feeling and identify yet harmoniously balanced being with each other as whole. It has the elements of softness that is well contrasted with hardness, use of glasses and sand, and woods and stones. They are indeed a well balanced designed.

In fact, the back and front of the house is also well connected with a hall way of large opening for both sides, the back and front forming a well transition between the outside and the inside of the house. Furthermore, with the well designed sliding slats made of wood, it acts as the sunscreens for the house. It is indeed a masterpiece of a Spanish architect, Pablo Serrrano Elorduy from Dom Arquitectura.

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