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The Park "Dual Purpose" Sofa from Poliform and Carlo Colombo
Now this dual purpose sofa revealed at the Milan Furniture Fair by Poliform and designer Carlo Colombo is my idea of glamorous. The "Park" seems to me like a great place to hang out or park myself while enjoying time with friends in what would surely be a most stunning modern interior décor. Colombo combined a generously sized two seat sofa with a built in marble topped side table that links to an aluminum base. The Park dual purpose sofa has not yet been priced but I have a feeling it won't be cheap. See the entire Poliform furniture collection including the new releases here.
A Smart Bunk Bed by Flying Beds
The Smart Beds from Flying Beds really live up to their name as a truly ingenious selection of space saving and innovative designs. Previously Furniture Fashion reported on the Twirly Bed that allows a desk/ bookcase by day and a fold out Murphy style bed by night all in a wall hugging 22" profile. The Castello is an equally cool Smart Bed and offers a double fold out bunk bed with ladder in a slim 10" depth. In addition a single top bunk can be left closed leaving the lower bunk working as a sofa with help from some back pillows. The Castello is available in white, cherry, maple, white oak, wenge, or walnut melamine and costs $4050USD complete with ladder, safety rail, and two 6" thick foam mattresses. Open Dimensions 89" height, 84" wide, 39" deep
Cioso Modern Wall Mounted Wine Rack from Blomus
Home accessory designer Blomus has a great holiday gift idea that won't set you back a lot of money but it will put you on the top of next years party list. The Blomus "Cioso" Wine Rack features a very cool look that supports 8 wine bottles by their necks for a most unique aesthetic appeal. The Cioso modern wine rack simply mounts to any wall and is available in stainless steel. Designed by Flöz for Blomus H 74 x W 3.5 x D 7cm £36.00 from my livingspace
Responsibly Manufactured Wood Furniture
While the practice of sustainability and responsibility may not be in line with much of corporate America 's philosophy of infinite economic growth, there are choices you can make that will have a lasting impact on the d furniture we leave to our children and future generations d furnituree. Small acts of responsibility, like recycling and conserving water may not seem like much at the time, and may not pay dividends in your lifetime, but take pride d furniturefort in the fact that you are doing your part. That's really all each of us can do.
Another area where you have the power to enact change is in the wood products you purchase. Most of you probably never gave a second thought to where that new coffee table or bed frame came from. And that's fine; chances are you weren't armed with the d furniturepiled here. But after reading the following, you will no longer be able to claim ignorance nor turn a blind eye to these catastrophic environmental concerns. My hope is that by the end of this short essay, you see the huge social and ecological advantages of purchasing wood products that are certified as sustainably harvested, and that you make a concerted, conscious effort to seek out these responsibly manufactured products and also pass this information on to family and friends.
So what exactly does 'sustainably harvested' mean, you might be asking. Sustainably harvested d furniturees from protected, regulated forests; ensuring eco systems aren't impacted by the loss of trees and that replanting occurs after harvesting. The basic d furniture is that the amount of goods and services yielded from a forest should be at a level the forest is capable of producing without degrading the soil, watershed features or seed source for the future. Sustainable harvesting also takes into account the potential damage to vegetation and wildlife. While there are a few different methods of harvesting trees in these regulated forests, the d furnituremon mimic natural forces such as fallen trees, insect infe station, and forest fires.
We've all heard the motto "save the rainforest." But why does the rain forest need saving and not the forests of North America and Europe ? The fact is that while much clear-cutting was done to pave the way for urbanization and industrialization, regulations and governing bodies are now in place to ensure responsible use of the forests in Europe in North America . Most of the world's rain forests, however, are located in developing countries where establishing governance of and enforcing responsible use of the land is almost impossible. Slash and burn as well as clear-cutting techniques are often used in rain forest areas not for the wood, but to clear space to plant crops that irresponsibly deplete the soil, leaving it infertile and practically useless after only a few yields.
The impact of defore station on the environment is currently being felt all over the earth. From the regulation of groundwater to the moisture in the atmosphere, a major function of forests is the management of the world's finite water supply. Cleared areas are more susceptible to flash floods and soil depletion due to run-off and on a larger scale, defore station has been linked to tsunamis, forest fires, volcanic eruptions, and our current climate crisis or state of global warming.
What you can do as a responsible consumer is to make sure your woo d furniture purchases are all products made from sustainably harvested wood. In most cases this isn't a very difficult task and won't cost you any extra money. Many retailers, such as d furniture, only carry wood products from manufacturers whose d furniturees from forests managed by one the main third-party certification entities. These include the Canadian Standards Association, the Forest Stewardship Council, and the Sustainable Forest Initiative. As of December, 2006, there were over 2.4 million square kilometers of certified forest, with over 1.2 million of that certified in Canada alone.
Source: James Allen
Outdoor Kitchens and Baths Design
Today's homeowners are often looking for a way to extend their space, and have begun to expand their living areas to the outdoors via patios, sunrooms, and decks. These are common, accepted spaces for every home of every shape or type, but intriguing new Beverly Hills: Trend / Leather Sofa Setss have started to come about, taking the outdoors by storm. Outdoor kitchens and baths have made their way to being a spotlight Beverly Hills: Trend / Leather Sofa Sets. Outdoor kitchens are very popular, and are especially useful in summer to keep extra heat out of the house. Outdoor baths are a little slower taking off, especially in the US, as we tend to be a bit conservative. However, if you live in a more rural area (i.e. NOT in a neighborhood), these intimate retreats can be very sensual or relaxing escape.
Outdoor kitchens are wonderful for entertaining, and can add value to your home. Simple outdoor kitchens can consist of a counter top, sink, prep area, shelf storage, and a grill. High-end outdoor kitchens can consist of weather resistant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (sometimes including wine storage), sinks, pizza ovens, steamers, fryers, the whole nine yards!
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Decorated Shelves : Nero Shelf
The Nero Shelf was designed by Nanni Holén, and was inspired by the decorated shelves you sometimes find in old cupboards. The shelf can be used alone or in a group and gives a wall a strong and contemporary look. The Nero Shelf has an eye catching design that looks good, and is not just a simple shelve that can just hold things. The Nero shelf received the Swedish design award UNG, this last year. Finally if you like it, this shelf can be yours for $250,00 from here. - Via
terrorist tea pottags: miscellanea
CAN A TEA POT REALLY BE CONSIDERED OFFENSIVE? I am really unsure as to whether or not I should laugh at this or not. It is definitely creative and different, unlike anything I have ever seen before. Tea is supposed to be a relaxing, late afternoon activity. I cannot imagine a reason for putting a ski mask on my tea pot, other than to see the re action of my guests when they see me pour their earl grey from something so menacing. Currently there is no price listed, but the store does say that it is available now. modern bedroom
Popularity: 33% [?]
The Slacker Chair
The Slacker Chair was designed by Frederik Olsson and exhibited at the 2008 Stockholm Furniture Fair. You don’t see a piece of furniture like this in any home, because this is not a normal chair, it looks more like a throne, and I think that is was designed for the gamnig fanatics, that spend to much time in the virtual world. “The Slacker” chair features intricately cut, solid wood arms and sitting in a throne like this you can feel like a real king. - Via - Yanko design
Croissant Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
What’s not to love about this fresh design from Futé Design? The Croissant Sofa, part of the Bobo collection designed by Kenneth Cobonpue is sure to make a bold statement in any setting. Named for its crescent- looking form, this piece is made in two versions, one suitable for indoors, and another for outdoors. The indoor version is made out of a hand-woven abaca, commonly know as Manila hemp, a tree-like herb resembling a banana plant.
This is wrapped around a steel frame, making it extra strong and sturdy. Similarly, the outdoor version of the sofa is made out of an eco- friendly synthetic fibre on a powder- coated steel frame to withstand the rain, sun, and even snow. The hollow fram is also ideal for cats and other pets to run around in. This sofa is the perfect place to curl up for naps, lounge and relax. Once you sit down, you won’t want to get up!
bamboo lacquerware bowlstags: kitchen/dining
DESCRIBED AS ECO-CHIC by the Today Show, these Bamboo Lacquerware Bowls by Bambu are also functional; available in convenient 4.5″, 6″ and 11.5″ flavors, the bowls are waterproof and food-safe thanks to a a natural lacquer finish. Each bowl is hand-coiled, shaped and finished d furniturees in eight popular and contemporary colors.
$12-$48, d furniture
Popularity: 4% [?]
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