Monthly archives:August 2009

MotoArt - Turning Old Aircraft Into Functional Art

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MotoArt creates high quality furniture out of vintage airplane parts. They are based in Los Angeles and use old aircraft parts such as rudders, flaps, stabilizers, engine cells, fuselage, windows, and even galley carts, which they make into mobile mini bars. The owners of MotoArt have a love for these old aircrafts, and are saddened when they see these mag[...]

Freshaire Paints - Healthly and Sustainable

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Healthy and sustainable paints have not been the most popular topic in the Interior Design world, but lately they have been gaining some traction. Initially these paints were sought out by people with allergies, those that are chemically sensitive and mothers who were pregnant or had young children at home. Now some professionals are using “green” paints m[...]

Stylish and Sustainable: Low Flow Fixtures with Great Performance

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According to the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment and Security in Oakland, California, the United States ranks sixth in the world for per capita water withdrawals. Europeans use significantly less water per person for domestic purposes than do Americans. On average the Germans and French, for instance, use 55 to 60 gallons daily. T[...]

Tie Dye is To Die For

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Many of you might have noticed that the tie dye trend is back on the runways, however it has entered the interior design realm too. Far from the far out, summer of love, traditional tie dye trend, the new tie dye is all about modern, monochromatic style. Companies like Full Moon Loom make tie dye sophisticated with their gorgeous, handmade tapestry which can[...]

Winner of the Red Dot 2009 Award- Laufen's mimo Collection

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Winner of the red dot 2009 award, mimo pairs color and character with environmentally-friendly design. The mimo collection by Laufen is a refreshingly unconventional and exuberant bathroom suite. Designed for people with a zest for life that do not wish to be hampered with social conventions. Called the “Mini Cooper of the bathroom fleet,” this technicall[...]

Redefining The Country Kitchen

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Right down to the cornices and grooved pilasters of the cabinetry, country kitchens always conjure nostalgic feelings. The warm wood finishes, open sideboard units for baskets and bottles, and glass doors with top light sash bars evoke a feeling that is naturally simple, yet always cozy. Creating a snug, country house ambiance with a high standard of detail,[...]

Natural Handmade Aireloom Matresses

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California is beginning to see the start of a trend in natural, eco-friendly bamboo bedding with one of the most prestigious bedding brands, Aireloom®, now making these bamboo mattresses.  Known by many in Hollywood, Aireloom beds are America’s only naturally influenced luxury handcrafted mattresses. The Aireloom Natural Hybrid, part of the Ultimate Comfo[...]

Mies van der Rohe - Pioneer of Modern Architecture

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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is regarded as one of the leading pioneers of Modern Architecture. He lived between 1886-1969  and during that time his designs encompassed urban and corporate buildings around the world, as well as private residences, educational institutions and even chairs that are extremely popular and still considered designer pieces of furnit[...]

Stylish Fahrenheit Collection by Sonia

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We've seen a lot of hand dryers in our days, but none as stylish as the one in the new Sonia Fahrenheit Collection: a revolutionary new collection featuring a hair dryer, hand dryer and wall-storage device for the hospitality industry. Spanish designer Rafa Corel paired organic shapes with clean, modern lines to create this signature collection for Sonia. [...]

Smarin Design- Livingstones Pebble Pillows

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Stephanie Marin of Smarin Designs has created the perfect furniture and decor for those looking to bring something that looks like it belongs outside, into the home. These pieces were designed from oversized pebbles, with the collection's sizes ranging in everything from pillows, cushions, pouffes, to mattresses. As one of the most interesting and creative [...]