Knitting used to carry with it the implication of age; of hours spent in rocking chairs on back porches, quietly weaving away and perhaps stopping occasionally for a spot of hot tea. In recent years, it’s enjoyed a resurgence along with the tidal wave of crafting’s popularity among 20-somethings in nearly every metropolis, suburb and [...]
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Seating for the Impatient Person Just Got Better
Have you ever been sitting in your chair and wished it could rock into another position? For those of you that are tired of pulling, moving, rotating, and changing positions in your seating, the Calibration Stool and the lounge chair are for you! Made by Aminimal Studio, this furniture is “for people with a lack [...]
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So Well-Read: Five Fantastic Bookcases
Most books are fascinating in and of themselves, but for those of us who truly love them, it stands to reason that the furniture in which we choose to house them should be as fantastic and imaginative as the stories within. Heeding the call for just such a thing are the five designers illustrated in [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Sweet Furniture Links
There’s no shortage of amazing furniture on the web these days, but today we thought we’d share some of our favorite finds of late. First, Design Milk shares the work of Portugese designer Tó Martins, who makes lamps from old washing machine parts; so far, he’s festooned his Rewash lamps with “fake grass, cork, measuring tapes, [...]
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Small Space Solutions Perfect for Bringing Work Home
These days, life and work just tend to blend. For those of us who have side businesses, who are pursuing higher education while holding down a job, or who simply work from home, the small spaces in which we live can present a bit of a challenge. IKEA understands, of course, and that’s why most [...]
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Spotlight on Furniture Designer Karim Rashid
To call Karim Rashid “polarizing” would be an understatement. The Egyptian-born, Canadian-bred, Italian-educated designer has been credited with more than 3,000 designs to date, ranging from furniture and interiors to art installations and brand identity projects for global giants like Citibank and Hyundai. His in-your-face, futuristic, free-form aesthetic (and attitude) is the facet of his [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Books, Books & More Books
National Book Month may not be until October, but we couldn’t wait that long to share all the cool book-related fun we’ve found on the web lately. So, today’s link roundup is decidedly literary in theme. And thus, our first chapter: a gallery of ten eye-popping bookcases from the good folks at Furniture Fashion (sample [...]
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Simple Ways to Cut Costs When Buying New Home Furniture
There is nothing more exciting than moving into a new home! Planning where your furniture will go, choosing the right colors for each room, and shopping for new home decor can be a fun assignment. Although, if you just finished making a down payment and paying for moving vans, and you have less money than [...]
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The Adjustable REK Coffee Table from Reinier de Jong
In a link roundup last week, we called attention to Design Milk’s find in the coffee table department: the adjustable REK table from Reinier de Jong. This table is so inventive, we wanted to spend a bit more time illustrating its cooler features. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about the REK is that it’s at [...]
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Iconic Danish Furniture Designer – Finn Juhl Rediscovered
After 100 years, the Danish furniture designer, Finn Juhl’s iconic furniture, especially his chairs, is being commemorated for his contributions to the design world. The designer’s work is being celebrated in Japan, Europe, and at the Trusteeship Council Chamber in the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, New York. Juhl’s furniture helped change design [...]
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Stylish & Sustainable Outdoor Living Furniture that Inspires
When is the last time you experienced outdoor furniture that looked stylish but was also made from eco-friendly products? The combination doesn’t always mix. In fact, most often times the result is a stark piece of furniture with very little inspiration. Those thoughts are further from the truth with Husk Outdoor Furniture, by Patricia Urquiola. [...]
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Stunning Style Exercises in Black & White
The power of a good black and white print is boundless. If it’s checkerboard, it can call to mind a mid-century American diner or a sweet French bistro; if it’s flowered, like the chair from LA Furniture Store shown above, it can be pastoral or aggressive; if it’s abstract, it can either lend chaos or [...]
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How to Choose Furniture Colors for your Small Home
Choosing furniture is always a challenge. Between deciding on color and type of material, design style, height, size, and a dozen other factors, choosing furniture for your small home can make the search even harder. Smaller homes have the advantage on not needing a lot of furniture, but they have the drawback of requiring that [...]
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