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Creative Space Saving Dining Table Design by Steve Spett and Ron Barth

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:02:46 +0000

Two interesting things about this table a smart space saver and chic style. It’s designed by Steve Spett and Ron Barth. Another convenient is the flexibility; it is a dining table when being transformed. Imagine your friends asking as to where your dining room table is and you turn your coffee table in just few [...]

White Restaurant Interior by Design Spirit – Beijing Noodle No. 9, Las Vegas

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:39:50 +0000

Beijing Noodle No. 9 is the most interesting restaurant located in Las Vegas, the entrance is flanked by gigantic fish tanks, that immediately deliver the amusement of what you are about to witness once inside. The Arabic pattern in vivid white and subtle pastel tones of the spices turn themselves into a kind of over-powering, [...]

House with Maximum Garden Space by Formwerkz Architects

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:03:11 +0000

What we have here is the Max Forwerkz Garden House. The owners of this house wanted to use the land for living space, a garden was inconceivable, they only want green. Therefore, one of the primary motivations of the team Formwerkz Architects was to look for spaces to try to correct this imbalance, and satisfy [...]

Minimalist Zen Outdoor Furniture Collection by Manutti

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:58:28 +0000

Manutti introduces ranges of Flow and Siena outdoor furniture that transform a backyard into a contemporary outdoor oasis. Characterized by its crisp, clean lines, simple silhouettes and cool attitude, the Flow collection is a favorite of ours. Along the same lines, the Sienna collection takes Zen to the extreme. Ideal for an alfresco poolside retreat, [...]

Modern Kitchen Island with All in One Concept by Menno Kroezen

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:27:08 +0000

Menno Kroezen designed the new “Kamido” all in one modern Kitchen Island for Panasonic in Osaka, characterized by the Japanese style cooking. The compact layout of Kamido includes elements such as a cook top with side vent, large sink, under counter waste compartments, and a durable modular sliding counter top that can hide or expose [...]

Contemporary Modular Wall Unit from 3form

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:12:43 +0000

For anyone else who feels they missed out on the perfect opportunity to do something totally insane but knows they’re too mature now, 3form introduced an adult menu of X-shaped architectural solutions they call Ditto. Made from the eco-friendly material Varia Ecoresin®, the uninhibited nod to spatial freedom and expression can make you and your [...]

Dott Cornwall collaborates with University College Falmouth on sustainable transport project

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The second Designs of the Time Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly showcase project is a collaboration with University College Falmouth that will aim to develop a sustainable transport system for Falmouth.

A broader canvas

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Project Canvas could spark a revolution in the way we consume visual media, and digital designers are excited about its interactive potential. But they still foresee a role for conventional ’curated’ content, says Angus Montgomery

Tropical Living Room Decorating Ideas and Tips

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:15:11 +0000

Tropical themes decorating style could become your choice if you would like to create fresh and relaxing atmosphere on your home. You can use some natural elements such as Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker or even add a little oriental touch. The bottom line for the tropically-styled living room is whatever final look pleases you is what [...]

Summer Interior Paint Color Ideas with Dark Color

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:20:42 +0000

It’s not common, perhaps true. But it’s not alien either. To get the feeling of dark painted walls one has to experience it. Dark color like chocolate or charcoal can create the cave effect that that is interesting and challenging for some people. Contrasting the crisp white against the dramatic dark conveys sophistication and [...]

Large Living Room Wall Decorating Ideas and Tips

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:52:13 +0000

Decorating a large living room could become a challenge, especially if they have large wall, here we’ll share some tips to decorate the large wall on living room and of course, we give you some inspirational photos. Here’s the tips:

Don’t hesitate to be creative, a round metal art medallion and some tall tropical plants on [...]

Modern and Flexible Outdoor Kitchen Design by Jamie Durie

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:39:39 +0000

The Electrolux Outdoor Kitchen by Jamie Durie is designed to blend beautifully with its surrounding. This includes the kitchen which is very flexible to suit any configuration. The organic curves and a neutral color palette inspired by the outdoors are enhanced by Electrolux’s integrated barbecue and integrated burner, and are adorned with the unique [...]

Cool Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas with Winnie the Pooh Themes

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:17:42 +0000

Baby nursery room must prepared perfectly while you waiting your first baby’s arrival. You need to have comfortable baby bed, wardrobe, toy boxes and another decoration which is look cute and funny. Here’s we’ll give some inspirational photos of baby nursery room decoration using Winnie the Pooh characters, combines the green, white and yellow color [...]

RCA students win Helen Hamlyn Design Awards

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:33:00 +0000

A device to help elderly people use television remote controls, a desklight projector and a London bus map accessible through the Oyster card are among the winning projects in the 2010 Helen Hamlyn Design Awards.

Design undergraduates shine in 2010 D&AD Student Awards

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This year’s D&AD Student Awards have once again punched a window into the world of design undergraduate talent. The 2010 awards saw students answer briefs set by sponsors including Ikea, Channel 4 and Nokia, with a UK team bagging the top Student of the Year accolade.

Good for business?

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Only time will tell whether the tax cuts announced in last week’s Emergency Budget will offset the impact of the draconian spending restrictions also put in place by the Chancellor. Angus Montgomery assesses the design fallout

Artistic Coffee Table Design with 3D Motif

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:52:08 +0000

The Coffee table from Square Root Industries is perfect choice if you bored with contemporary straight line furniture, its a cool coffee table design measures of 40″(long) x 24″(wide) x 19″(height), the most interesting of this design is a beautiful decorative surface in 3D Motif, the default is a crack and root pattern but you [...]

Pop-up specialist Ad-Hoc in cancer charity work

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:58:00 +0000

Consultancy New Future Graphic has launched an offshoot specialising in pop-up retail design and marketing called Ad-Hoc. The offshoot is poised to unveil its first project, for teenage cancer charity Trekstock.

Bright Room Interior Ideas with Yellow Paint

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:27:06 +0000

Brilliant yellow brings a shot of life to a room. For kitchen application, the yellow placements and matching napkins is the perfect background for glasses of orange juice waiting to welcome the sleepyheads to the table. A yellow pattern for chair cushions would further pull this look together. For bathroom use, bright yellow tiles are [...]

Small Kids Bedroom Interior Layout and Arrangement Ideas

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:43:23 +0000

Make the best out of what you’ve got, is the theme here. These are what you can do to get the most out of small kid bedroom.

A loft bed is a great storage solution because you can utilize all the space underneath for many kinds of storage use. There is plenty of head room [...]

Dark Wood Floor Decorating Ideas and Tips

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:57:34 +0000

In spite of its seeming unsuitability to smaller and darker room, dark wood floor can and should be decorated to give your room a brighter, more open feeling. These are instructions that can help you do just that:

A light hue paint is good for more open look. For example, you can pick a white [...]

Cool Indoor Garden Design Ideas for Small Space

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:57:41 +0000

It’s all about being crazy incorporating some greenery into tight spaces. This is just the case with Barbara Bestor’s Los Angeles home. Stephanie Bartron from the woolly pocket team and Barbara have been doing this together, which is integrating plants into all different areas of her home. You have got to love those native California [...]

Clothing Store Design Made of Shipping Container – PUMA City NY

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:41:19 +0000

Coinciding with FIFA World Cup 2010, PUMA redesigned the massive retail container space to create a new space in New York featuring two separate shipping containers configured as a retail space by architects LOT-EK and builders SG Blocks. Two large pods, sliding out of the 40-foot containers, are capable of nearly doubling the interior space [...]

Energy Efficient Hotel Suite Design – Haptik by WATG

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:28:40 +0000

The challenge in a sustainable suite design competition, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), is redefining a high-performance, energy-and-resource-efficient hotel suite. The determining aspects are: Design Elements (water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality), Education (guest room attributes and guest [...]

Eco Friendly House Design – Bamboo House with Solar Energy

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:28:03 +0000

Almost entirely constructed from bamboo and sun-powered, Tonji University Shanghai’s Bamboo House at the European Solar Decathlon is a beauty emerging from nature consciousness. The impressive solar array is capable of generating 9 kilowatts of electricity for its one bedroom, one living room layout. It’ a blend of modernity and traditionalism; traditional Chinese architecture and [...]

Comfortable Workstation Design – Wing-It by SurfaceWorks

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:04:09 +0000

Being awarded Gold status at the NeoCon show among 700 exhibitors, this Wing-It, a computer station created by SurfaceWorks, deserves some serious attentions. The main theme is modular, adjustable designs which make it a mobile solution for laptops and CPUs. This design facilitates efficiency, at least in term of space, and comfort that will work [...]

Blue and White Living Room Interior Design Ideas

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:49:54 +0000

Applying the combination of blue and white will create soothing, relaxing effects to the room. This kind of color arrangements always requires taking into account other items in the room such as the family photos hanging on the wall, the furniture, desks and chairs, etc. The main color theme is blue and white but to [...]

Modern Terracotta Roof Tiles with Solar Panel from Tegolasolare

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:12:33 +0000

The solar panels by Italian company Tegolasolare are stunning and designed to resemble terracotta tiles. Each panel contains four photovoltaic cells and all the panels are linked together to create a photovoltaic field. Of course the design element is crucial too as the panels look charmingly rustic.

Luxury Wall Tiles Design Made of Leather by Studio Art

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:56:24 +0000

The Rodeo cowhide leather tiles by Studio Art will spice up any wall with a chic yet casual style. It’s all about getting wild and letting loose your adventurous side with a combination of hot hues, the blending of spotted reds, blues, purples, yellows and even a “snakeskin” pattern designed to temp like the original. [...]

Old Classic House Interior Painting Ideas and Tips

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:37:41 +0000

Homes built in the 1900s are classics, so the color theme should resemble the one from that era. For the classics feel, the pale, neutral look is a good choice.

To get the colonial revival look, whites and off-whites will be good for main color scheme and the additional, accompanying color can be that of [...]

Small Apartment Room Arrangement and Decorating Ideas

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:31:44 +0000

Located in downtown Warsaw, Poland, the “Tamka” apartment only occupies an area of 21,5 square meters sqm), its a very small apartment space. The main theme of this design by Jakub Szczesny from Centrala is a fun and playful living space. First of all is the flexibility, closing or opening some of the doors will [...]

Traditional Restaurant with Rustic Style – Mak Bistro Hungary

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:22:46 +0000

Designfocus have the freshest, contemporary yet traditional designs of hand made arbor. The square is stylishly designed for family use and showcasing the artistic value and style inherent in the materials. The revealed stone and wooden surfaces are characteristic of the traditional structure in which the beauties of the materials are shown. Other nod to [...]

Music Room Interior Design Ideas and Tips

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:56:12 +0000

Whether you are a professional musician or simply an enthusiast, your music room should be source of inspiration. These are what you can do to do just that:

Put your main instruments in the focus. This includes deciding on the placement of the instruments and the color of the wall as the background so that [...]

Conference to explore impact of interaction on architecture

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A cloud of inflatable light-emitting spheres floating above London and a game which saw Internet users at the Royal Opera House play in conjunction with a group of teenagers in Mile End Park will be among projects discussed at the Interactive Architecture 2010 conference.

Centre for Competitive Design to reveal results

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:57:00 +0000

Results from the Centre for Competitive Design will be presented on 28 June to show how London College of Communication and Cranfield University are producing ‘practical and conceptual’ research, according to institution directors.

Centre for Competitive Creative Design to reveal results

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:57:00 +0000

Results from the Centre for Competitive Creative Design will be presented on 28 June to show how London College of Communication and Cranfield University are producing ‘practical and conceptual’ research, according to institution directors.

Cool Office Interior Design in Low Budget – RI Offices by arquitectura x

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:20:52 +0000

The main idea of this office design is the need for flexible, adaptable, and expandable space for multiple tasks and changing needs, with very low budget in 82 sqm area. Another objective is to provide a strong and fresh image to the agency; so, our response is to remove almost everything to make all services [...]

Common Room Decoration Problems and Solutions

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:13:32 +0000

Construction of your home and room size can be a major problem in translating that glamorous room in the home Decor magazine into a reality. Other hampering obstacles might be the wall, doors and windows which you cannot redo nor reposition. These are five most common problems often faced in designing room Decor and the [...]

Modern Lake House Design by Murdock Young Architect

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:49:47 +0000

This lake-front compound, with a 4,500-square-foot main house, 50-foot lap pool, an 1800-square-foot three-bedroom guest house, and a barn, is designed mainly for socializing, among growing family, friends, and associates. With those objectives in mind, informal living spaces are stressed. Each structure centers on a great room open to the northern water views and the [...]

Westfield shortlists designers for Stratford store commission

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:04:00 +0000

Designer Tom Dixon, artist Tracey Emin and retail expert Mary Portas have shortlisted emerging designers who will compete to produce a commissioned work for the opening of Westfield Stratford City in 2012.

Modern Office Desk from Elza Design – Desk ELA by Jovo Bozhinovski

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:05:07 +0000

These non-Orthodox, fiberglass-made desks are the work of Bulgarian designer Jovo Bozhinovski from “Elza design”. The out of the ordinary aspect of these desks are not only on its shape but also on the general design by which the desks hang on the ceiling with a pair of cable and stand on the floor [...]

Yourban Garden – Growing Plant in Urban Area Easily

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:58:37 +0000

Yourban Garden is is basically a collection of media where plants grow, the media it self is 3cm thick, landless and requires little maintenance, through a system of hydro retaining. Designed by Ariane Prin, Yourban Garden has been awarded and received a star at the last Design Observer. Even the project was initially designed to [...]

Easy Room Decorating Tips on a Budget

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:24:43 +0000

To personally decorate your own room, you should start from your basic idea, dream, hope, or anything else that is derived from your taste and style. Even though using the help of a professional interior designer is always suggested, it is not something that you can’t do yourself. Especially when budget constraint is a consideration. [...]

Small Apartment Balcony with Colorful Decoration

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:19:20 +0000

The main attraction of this apartment, for me, is the balcony, the view it gives, and the many possibilities for color decoration. Two things come to mind before doing anything to it. First, space limitation. With only 3 square meters, I want a table that is enough not to take large part of the space. [...]

Rock and Wood Element for Natural Bathroom Decoration

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:56:00 +0000

Combining myriad kinds of colorful natural rock to furnish the bath room gives it the impression of the bath room being in a natural setting. Cleansing should not be the only function, to gain the most of your bathroom it is always good idea to stretch a little further by designing the bath room so [...]

How to Determine an Appropriate Spot Light in Bathroom

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:03:12 +0000

To give the desired optimum effects, it is important to choose the right kind of lamp for your bath room and to decide on where to install it. General lighting is the basic requirement for the bath room with the main purpose to give equal light distribution anywhere inside the room. There are many options [...]

Step into the past

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

GF Smith is offering a glimpse of the goodies in its archive in a London show, and more and more design collections are opening their doors to the public. Laura Snoad looks at where to go to find inspiration from our rich heritage

Flat Renovation and Organizing Ideas from Miel Architects

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:33:19 +0000

The flat to be altered is the typical Barcelona’s Ensanche flat from the end of the 19th century. From the principal room, across the court you see another room, across the distributor a bath appears and across the bath en suite is the living. These golden lines divide horizontal sphere in the flat flowing to [...]

Agency Office Interior with Colorful Themes – Upperkut by Jean de Lessard

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:08:01 +0000

This office starts from a basement of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Montreal before being turned into offices for Upperkut by Jean de Lessard. Jean de Lessard was given something to achieve; an office bearing the dynamic characteristic, with a sense of unity, and easy to expand. Even with more than 20 years of experience, it [...]

Patterned Wall System for Futuristic Interior – bitMAPS by Projectione

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:40:04 +0000

bitMAPS is patterned wall system that integrates a custom design through a repeatable mold and created as an engaging texture that stimulates sight and touch, custom storage compartments and openings for light and air ventilation. The prototype was developed using sheets of intentionally pierced bubble wrap as a vacuum form mold for plastic panels. The [...]

Walk In Tub – Comfortable Bathtub Design from MAAX

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:43:03 +0000

Everything about this Walk-in tub from MAAX Professional is of the highest quality standards and built to last. The size of 55 x 30 x 38 in fits more than average body, make it suitable for all standard bathtub spaces. In addition, a 5-inch extension is also available to facilitate its installation in an existing [...]

Small Container House Design by Maziar Behrooz Architecture

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:15:18 +0000

There are many things a container can do. One of them is being an art studio as demonstrated by Maziar Behrooz Architecture. This simple design consists of two 9’-6” x 40’ x 8’ shipping containers that are capable of prividing 700 sq m space and perched over a 9’ foundation wall/cellar. Large part of [...]

Bamboo House Design with a Moon View in Costa Rica

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:53:42 +0000

It starts from scrap wood and plastic bags until the addition of two room bamboo house complete with an open courtyard. The bed is designed and placed so that one could see the moon as he or she falls asleep. The long house has a bedroom on one end and a kitchen and living space [...]

Learning environments set to ape office design trends

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

’It’s often been said that what’s happening in learning environment design is what happened in office design 20 years ago.’ Fiona Duggan, founder of consultancy FID, which specialises in educational design, is referring to developing trends including open-plan space and breakout areas that, while well-known in an office context, are causing some excitement in education design.

The Crib – Small Shelter Design for Weekend Retreat

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:00:35 +0000

Inspired by the award-winning Shack at Hinkle Farm, by Broadhurst Architects, Inc., the Crib TM is a multi-purpose small shelter with myriad function ranging from a weekend retreat, a home yoga studio, a backyard home office, to cabins. An interesting aspect is the material of which this crib made. Going along with the growing spirit [...]

Luxury Swarovski Lighting from Hayon Studio

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:39:39 +0000

There are many things you can do to this series of lampshades and even though it is not a structure allowing many possible variations and changes. Combining several types and sizes can present certain feel. Another aspect that can be changed is the color with myriad options available. There are plenty of opportunities ranging from [...]

Contemporary Family Residence by Wilkinson Blender Architects

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:58:36 +0000

Wilkinson Blender 2.0 Architects manage to turn a funeral home into a fully renovated, contemporary family residence. Two steps are involved in the renovation. The first is interior renovation and the second is an addition of a 3-story garage, family room and yoga studio. The only original aspect of the funeral home still retained [...]

Comfortable Home Office Interior Ideas and Design Tips

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:58:02 +0000

There are plenty of reasons why some people choose to work at home. For whatever reason, these people should allocate a room or at least a space in his or her home that is specifically used for work. So, what comes as good consideration for a working room? Well, to start it must be [...]

Silver and Orange Kitchen Interior Color Ideas

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 12:56:35 +0000

What color to apply to the kitchen? Well, it depends on how you want it to be. What we got here is color combination that can add futuristic and bright element to it: silver and orange. Take a good look at these pictures. The main theme is silver but orange is also there and [...]

Bedroom Interior Design Guide and Tips – 9 Things to Consider

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 12:41:38 +0000

Taste, need, and budget are things that come to mind when you plan to design a personal bed room. Due to its importance, it should start from you, what you want to feel when you spend your time in there. Should functionality become the main consideration, or the aesthetic? Or even both. Whenever possible, [...]

Chic and Retro Bathroom Furniture with Pink White and Black Color

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 12:09:24 +0000

It’ a world of Ken and Barbie too: mimo is a wonderful theme for bathroom with refreshing unconventionality and youthful exuberance. Mimo experiments with curvaceous rotundities and shimmering surfaces in pink, white and black. It is perfect for any room layout complete with compact washbasins, WCs and bidets, also a small bathtub. LAUFEN sophisticatedly combines [...]

Gateway to East Asia

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

China and India may grab the design limelight, but Singapore – midway between the two, but with a strong anglophone culture – is proving to be a very attractive location for UK groups servicing the Asian market. Angus Montgomery reports

Modern Boutique Design by Ariel Rojo – Club Med, Mexico

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:07:23 +0000

The interior space are filled with the reception desk, the waiting area, and the personal attention tables separated by large thread-curtains that fall as cascades from the luminous ceiling. The design of the furniture and accessories for the shop interior design were redefined to make them fit the local context and space. The floor is [...]

Luxury Outdoor Furniture – Greenfield from Roberti Rattan

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:09:43 +0000

From the tradition of interweaving wicker and rattan, comes a fresh collection that combines nearly 50 years of research and innovation on materials to decorate a corner of paradise dedicated to self-care and well-being. Suitable for the interior of the house, Greenfield collection are also ideal for outdoor areas: the combination of aluminum and wires [...]

Polish Bookshop Cafe Interior by Wunderteam – MS Café, Poland

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:41:49 +0000

Polish design studio Wunderteam designs a café, called MS Café, situated on the ground floor of the Muzeum Sztuki in Lodz, Poland. The main features include mobile wooden booths on wheels, wooden triangular planes with back-lit plexiglass panels, and a bookshop. The Museum of Art in Lodz is a 19th century palace containing 19th and [...]

Small Teen Bedroom Furniture Arrangement Ideas from Sergi

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:43:02 +0000

To complete our wide range of indoor products here we present teen bedroom furniture arrangement, we also share ideas on teenage rooms by showing in various pictures ways to decorate a teenager’s bedroom. These designs are simple and addressed to the age group 9-14. The features that fit teenagers include plenty of shelves for Cd’s, [...]

Luxury Romance Bathtub with Timeless Design

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:31:21 +0000

In an effort to Incorporate the timeless beauty of classic architecture into your bathroom, MAAX Collection’s Roman bathtub reminds us of the 19th-century fire-clay tub. It features billowing curves in a rectangular shape with straight-to-the-point yet bold vintage design. Soft, smooth edges are blended into the whole design, creating a dramatic look. These epitome of [...]

Royal Society of Arts launches spinal injuries programme

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:59:00 +0000

The Royal Society of Arts is launching a pilot scheme in which leading designers will give basic design training to spinal injury patients, possibly helping them to create their own products and services.

Shelf starters

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Turning a ’mom and pop’ cottage industry product into a mainstream brand calls for genuine differentiation and serious long-term investment – and getting the packaging design right is crucial to success. Emily Pacey investigates

Modern Decorative Pillow Design by Emily Goodwin Wong

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:53:09 +0000

In the hands of textile and graphic designer Emily Goodwin Wong, pillows become more than just a cushion or simply an addition to a couch. By combining watercolor paintings and digital manipulations she comes up with geometric patterns, organic shapes and the blend of colors that create certain moods with fabric, as Emily herself describes: [...]

Modern Fashion Store Interior Design by Stephan Jaklitsch Architects

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:16:20 +0000

Marc by Marc Jacobs designed by Stephan Jaklitsch Architects is the new store and café that is located in a building adjacent to Santa Maria del Carmine – a 15th century church built for the first duke of Milan. The design aims to provide nice blending of the functions and comforts of both the [...]

Cool Sliding Doors Design from Raydoor

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:55:58 +0000

Sliding doors are appealing mainly because it’s sleek, simple, and space-saving, especially when you’re not into swings and hinges. In addition, sliding doors also able to combine elegant contemporary look and a classic style. Raydor presents semi-transparent, wood-framed, sliding screen doors that resembles the classic Japanese ones. The main trick of these models lies on [...]

Outdoor Water Garden Design Guide and Ideas

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:19:28 +0000

Sight and sound of lovely green garden with flowing water fountain can have tremendous psychological effects to diminish the heavy burden of hot, sticky days. What such sight and sound give you is cooling, relaxing, calming, and refreshing environment that protects you from the hectic, clumsy life of the city.
It’s important to prefer moving [...]

Michael Johnson and Wolfgang Weingart talk at St Bride event

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:25:00 +0000

Johnson Banks co-founder Michael Johnson and typographer Wolfgang Weingart will speak about a growing trend toward self-initiated design projects at this year’s St Bride Conference in London next week.

Beautiful Asian Garden and Landscaping Design Ideas by AguaFina

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:50:46 +0000

Garden is somewhere to turn to as an escape from the warmer weather. An alternative for garden design is that of Asian-inspired gardens. The main attraction is the simplicity in which sculpted Asian nature flows in harmony with modern landscaping. AguaFina offers an amazing collection of Asian-inspire gardens, landscapes, ponds and water features.

Modular Classroom Design Made using Recycled Materials

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:05:05 +0000

The main appeal of Project FROG, Watkinson School’s 3,500 square feet of classroom space, is its eco-friendly nature as characterized by recycled materials used, 60 solar panels that produce more energy than the building actually needs. Thanks to the modular design, the project took only six months to complete. According to John Bracker, principal [...]

Modern Flat Interior Design Ideas from West Chin Architect

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:42:03 +0000

The design concept for this flat interior is a urban contemporary family lifestyle. The result is a fabulous 3400-square-foot space with airy and light feels mostly due to the neutral color theme and used materials. With long term perspective, flexibility of design is also inherent which means that the flat can be modified to fit [...]

Luxury Sunshade Umbrella for Poolside

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:09:17 +0000

Excellence, exclusivity and audacity are what come to mind when considering this EGO’s Sunshade. Flexibility of choice is what EGO really offers. This means that every sunshade is unique to everyone not only in terms of shapes but also color. One of these choices is the French company’s Sunshade with hugely unique shapes which are [...]

Jeremy Hunt and Vince Cable take culture and business briefs

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:27:00 +0000

Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt has been appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, while Liberal Democrat Vince Cable becomes Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills.

Vince Cable and Jeremy Hunt take business and culture briefs

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:27:00 +0000

Liberal Democrat MP Vince Cable has been appointed Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, while Conservative Jeremy Hunt has been appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport.

RSA unveils winning projects in Design Directions scheme

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A woven textile garment that helps people suffering from sensory processing disorder cope discreetly with anxiety in public places and a service aimed at encouraging workers to leave the office at lunchtime are among the winning projects in this year’s Design Directions scheme from the Royal Society of Arts.

Leading by design

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Pop-up stores, anechoic chambers and sustainable bags are just some of the initiatives being adopted by major brands repositioning themselves to cope with changing markets. Tom Banks investigates these design-led strategies

Modern Kitchen Design with Concrete Elements by Steininger Designs

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:45:22 +0000

There are many popular usage of concrete, but what we present here is something of uniqueness. Developing the Concrete Kitchen for his Vienna-based company, Steininger Designs, Martin Steininger emphasized alternative way of using concrete. Relatively thin (only 8mm thick), this non-traditional kitchen design is a highly functional and durable while being naturally safe for food [...]

Cool Landry Room Furniture Design by Terry Dwan

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:26:34 +0000

The laundry room doesn’t have to be too crowded. This sleek line of furniture for the laundry room offered by Riva is space-saving. Designed by Terry Dwan in collaboration with Electrolux, this furniture proves that a streamlined space can be achieved by using the right tools that facilitate space-efficient shelving and cabinets. Also included are [...]

Choosing Paint Color for Small Bedroom

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:57:52 +0000

Choosing a color for a room needs to consider the room decor, the walls, the lighting and the usage of the room. Instead of getting the right look and feel, the wrong color choice can make the room look dark and depressing. You can consider these tips to help you out, especially for a small [...]

Allandale House – Asymmetrical A-Shaped Roof Design

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:56:03 +0000

Allandale House is a triangularly-shaped forest cabin with a touch of modernity which defies any simple classification and designed by William O’Brien Jr., an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning. The most interesting appeal of this cabin is the asymmetrical A-shaped frame which is basically three horizontal extrusions leaning [...]

Interior designer David Chaloner dies

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 11:39:00 +0000

Interior designer David Chaloner died yesterday, aged 66, after a long battle against cancer. Until recently, he was working mainly in Amsterdam at Chaloner Huisman Studio with Dutch writer and entrepreneur Joyce Huisman.

Wall Decorating Ideas for Kids Bedroom – Funny Wall Sticker

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:02:24 +0000

Kid’s room space must designed with artistic themes so they could feel more exciting to stay in their rooms. Studio E-Glue provides any different wall sticker that ready to put on your kids room. These are available in various series of fantasy wall stickers which are perfect to decorate your kids bedroom. You can choos [...]

Black and White Apartment Interior with Wooden Floor

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:11:07 +0000

Careful consideration of aesthetic and practical purposes can really come in handy when it comes to putting 93 square meters to good use, in a way that maximize the available actual size. Flexible color combination for the furniture and the feel of wider space are achieved by using bright white color for the walls. [...]

Bedding Trends for Spring/Summer 2010 from Frette

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:53:03 +0000

Frette’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collections are homage to both inspiring artists and the places. In sketching the Venice, John Singer Sargent, an American impressionist, portraying the grace and mystery of Venice. Inspired by the shimmering colors of the water and skies surrounding the Venice city, Frette’s designers use myriad palette of colors ranging from Verbena to [...]

Donate Blood … You May Need It Someday

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:00:56 +0000

I’m sure you’ve seen the bloodmobile around town, read about the Ernie Wallace Blood Bank, or viewed the ads on TV by the American Red Cross. You know the need is there, but how many actually answer the call?

Well, one of our SPACE team members, Jessie, does. She donates blood as often as she can. She has a very personal reason for giving because of her mother’s health problems. Since she’s now working in DC and is at the National Institutes of Health frequently, Jessie says it’ll be more convenient than ever to donate blood.

According to Jessie, the process is quite simple. There’s a short question and answer form to complete. Then your blood pressure and iron levels are checked. If you pass muster, you move on to the drawing station. Jessie says it doesn’t hurt after the first poke. After about 6 minutes a pint of blood is siphoned off and you’re good to go. Jessie’s O negative, which can be used by any blood type. However, if Jessie needs blood, she can receive only O negative. She says, “It’s rewarding to save a life. You can’t make blood so it takes people to save people.”

If you’d like to give the gift of life, contact the Midland-Gladwin Red Cross. it’s about 15 minutes out of your life that could add years to someone else’s life. Don’t wait…donate!

Modern and Luxury Bathroom Interior from Jacuzzi

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 02:42:28 +0000

This modern bathroom idea from Jacuzzi can enhance the look and feel of your home while at the same time showcase the life style you are living. With rectangular shape and black rim, these luxury bath gives an exotic, Asian feel. The Jacuzzi bathroom design teams offer a choice of four sharply geometric, uniquely distinctive, [...]

Zen Natural Bathroom Interior Ideas from MAAX

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 02:03:26 +0000

A blend of nature, zen and minimalism is a lovely idea for a bathroom. In detail, this includes simple lines and curves, plain palate of the bathtub, rustic flooring and natural water. The minimalist characteristic of Ambrosia bathtub doesn’t limit its ability to indulge you with an array of five therapies. The elegant bath is [...]

Cool and Artistic Storage Furniture from Brocade

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:07:26 +0000

These pictures below can give you ideas as how to place unusual storage furniture in your apartment. Brocade comes up with these lace cut storage cabinets and they have this kind of innovative look and feel featuring lovely patterns of leaves and flowers and visibility from the outside which can come in handy. The variety [...]

Contemporary Poolside Furniture – Savannah from Cane-Line

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:41:43 +0000

Relaxing in the summers by the poolside will be perfect with the addition of some nice furniture. The Savannah Furniture Line is a potent choice for such addition that enables you to enjoy your day and to relax like never before. The Line consists of comfortable and cool-looking upholstery, completed with black silhouettes. Many options [...]

Modern Islamic Architectural Design – Islamic Arts Museum, Doha

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:20:31 +0000

The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha combines traditional Islamic architecture and the twenty first century to create a stunningly spectacular effect. In spite of heavy ancient Islamic architecture influence, the building has its own uniqueness in addition to its sheer size of about forty five thousand square meters. Two important, prominent figures play vital [...]

Executive Seating- Monaco Delivers!

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:00:09 +0000

Executive Seating- Monaco- don’t look any further

Monaco’s unique combination of ergonomic adjustments and energetic form define high-performance design. This 5D Studio creation incorporates automotive inspired luxury to make Monaco the best in class. Ultra-soft leather upholstery, bolstered sides, distinctive headrest, sweeping contoured back, and adjustable lumbar support comprise a seating line of superior comfort and quality.

The back-height and optional lumbar adjustments allow users to customize four-way lumbar support to individual preference. A webbed seat suspension creates a plush feel while reducing fatigue. The strategically positioned headrest helps reduce neck fatigue in working and reclining positions. Additional standard ergonomic adjustments include a 3” back-height adjustment, synchronized tilt mechanism, six-position back lock and pneumatic height adjustment.

Is it time to replace your worn out Executive Chair? Space, Inc. can certainly point you in the right direction.

Haworth Seating- Monaco

Design groups work on Yorkshire museum refurbishment project

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Yorkshire Museum in York is undergoing a £2m overhaul with permanent exhibition design by Studio MB, Campbell & Co and The One Off. All the consultancies have been commissioned by York Museums Trust.

EC launches paper on future of Europe’s creative industries

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the development of Europe’s creative industries. It is asking designers and other creative professionals to comment on ways to improve funding, skills and clustering.

Police And Prosecutors Offices Stealing Assets Across US

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:37:41 +0000

Read more on this report“Policing for Profit” Report Documents the Nationwide Abuse of Civil ForfeitureEach State & Feds Graded on Forfeiture Laws & Practice; Only Three States Ear, Florida has become ground zero in a national struggle to prevent the monopolization of the interior design industry through anti-com