September 30th, 2009
Have you ever been looking for a chair that doubled as a piece of functional art? Or are you like me and love the comfort of a footrest or ottoman, but hate the way its looks and clutters up a space? In these cases this wooden slice chair – available on GrayPants.com – is the perfect fit.
This handcrafted chair uses sturdy sheets of plywood to transform two geometric forms into a piece of furniture that is not only designed to be aesthetically pleasing, but also very functional as the ottoman and chair slide together to become one. The ottoman easily glides between the chair’s profile, allowing it to shift into a lounge chair. You can also remove the ottoman, put it next to the chair, and use it as a magazine rack.
Slice Chair In Motion
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September 28th, 2009
Zaha Hadid
The Praemium Imperial is a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association. It has become the highest international distinction for achievements in the arts. Each year, six nomination committees, each chaired by an International Adviser, propose candidates in five fields: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music and Theater/Film.
This year, Zaha Hadid was awarded the high honor of Praemium Imperial for Architecture. Zaha Hadid was born in Iraq and was set on having a career in architecture at the ripe age of 11. Zaha studied architecture in London, and established her own practice in London at the age of 30. Today her firm, Zaha Hadid Architects, now employs over 250 people and is located in London. Some describe her works as fluid, dynamic exteriors, interweaving geometric curves, with straight lines and sharp angles.
In recent years her visions have brought her increased recognition. Here are just a few of her notable projects:
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September 25th, 2009
We haven’t done a post on stylish cars yet. So we thought we’d share with you some of our favorite cars to hit the market. From prudently stylish to lavish supercars, we’ve put it all right here for you:
Volvo C30
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September 24th, 2009
Entertain in style with these quirky and contemporary cheese knives.
Nothing spices up a dinner party like stylish serving pieces. Start out right by adding a bit of contemporary sophistication to your cheese spread with these designer utensils.
Soft/ Hard Cheese Knives: These specialty blades are by Crate and Barrel. The holes in the narrow blade keep soft cheese like brie from sticking, while the wide blade easily cuts through hard cheeses like cheddar and Gruyere. The handles are hand-molded for balance and control. Perfect for the gourmet cheese of course.
Soft Hard Knives
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September 23rd, 2009
Brass Sink Hardware
If you are looking to improve the details of your bathroom, then these Decorative Plumbing Products by JACLO (JACLO.com) will bring luxury to your bathroom within these details. With more and more consumers looking to personalize their bathrooms, there is a high demand for specialized fittings and accessories that are available in every finish under the sun. To JACLO, decorative specialties are the hallmark of a fully-coordinated bathroom suite. After all, when every visual element is taken into consideration, style and integrity is added and enhanced, ultimately completing the space.
Designed to complement any of their faucet lines as well as most manufacturers’ fixtures, JACLO’s angle stops feature decorative handles that add flair to all exposed plumbing. Ideal for pedestal sinks or wall mount consoles, angle stop water supply kits and P-traps can also be customized to match preexisting décor. There are hundreds of unique specialized fittings and accessories available in many configurations and styles for both the bathroom and kitchen including: drains, kitchen sink strainers, garbage disposal collars, airgaps, bathtub waste & overflows and even decorative toilet tank trip (flush) levers.
JACLO offers 18 standard finishes as well as many custom finishes. Standard finishes include: Chrome, Polished Brass, Polished Nickel, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Pewter, Polished Copper, Polished Gold, Satin Brass, Satin Gold, Bronze Umber, Matte Black, Unlacquered Brass, Weathered Brass.
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September 22nd, 2009
Depth, functionality, design and size are all things to consider when purchasing a bathtub. But let’s not forget material. Below is a sampling of stylish tubs made from different sources that are certain to delight.
Wood: Oak. Ash. Brazilian Cherry. Walnut. For centuries, these and other hardwoods have been preferred for fine furniture, cabinets, flooring and millwork. But now they are making their way into the bathroom. Laufen’s Bathtub from the Lb3 Collection by designers Ludovica+Roberta Palomba sports a wood surround and step stool in wengé, oak or white.
Laufen Wood LB3 Bathtub
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September 21st, 2009
In our travels we find all kinds of funky furniture designs, and lately many stylish chair designs. Here are just a few of our favorites, which we’ve seen recently:
- This i b pop chair is not only unique and chic, but sustainable too as it is made from 98% recycled materials to form a single sheet of recyclable plastic. It is made without the use of adhesives or glues, and it is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The chair is made by Blue Marmalade Ltd and available for purchase on numerous UK retail websites.
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September 18th, 2009
Stone Forest has been commissioned by Mesa Design to create the massive outdoor water feature for this luxury urban center in the Dallas Arts District. Anchoring the eastern edge of downtown Dallas, the 24-story One Arts Plaza is a defining presence as the tallest building in the expanding Dallas Arts District. One of the most intriguing architectural features of One Arts Plaza, which houses luxury residences, restaurants and commercial space, is its stunning outdoor water feature.
Stone Forest Feature
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September 17th, 2009
Steve Hermann of Steve Hermann Design is a household name here in Los Angeles as one of the greatest “designer to the stars”. Hermann has been in the field for over 15 years, and yet has never had any training or schooling in architecture yet he is an active part of designing homes from the ground up from designing the architecture to overseeing the construction.
He became a renowned designer when he designed the pop star, Christina Agularia’s home in 2003 which was purchased for $5 million and then put on the market in 2008 for somewhere around $8 million. The 5,411-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 7-bath home is located in the Hollywood Hills and has everything from a screening lounge to a 25 foot waterfall, all in fine Hermann style.
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September 16th, 2009
Turn on the television or open any magazine and you’ll see them, ads for all kinds of household products containing germ-killing ingredients. Hand soap, dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes and sponges are all being praised for their ability to kill germs. No where has the proliferation of antimicrobial products been more popular than in the bathroom, one of the biggest germ havens in the home. For those looking for even more germ protection, several bathroom product manufacturers like Laufen are adding antimicrobial properties to actual bathroom furnishings as well. The new mimo collection by Laufen features an antimicrobial shower curtain that is water, mildew and bacteria repellent. In fact, it can be washed at up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit! The innovative shower curtain, available in white or a pattern of interlaced loops in white and black and pink and white comes with their new bathtub/ shower combination.
The mimo shower curtain is not the only Laufen product that says farewell to germs. The vast majority of their products feature WonderGliss: a revolutionary finish that makes the surface of their products so smooth that dirt and grime no longer hold, and simply bead off. This means less cleaning! Furthermore, Wondergliss stands the test of time because it is not just merely applied, but fired into the product during ceramics production. The Research Institute of Inorganic Materials confirms the benefits of WonderGliss: “Good beading behavior, high chemical and thermal resistance, maintainability, and abrasion resistance; it’s the cleanest solution.”
Pictures provided by www.Laufen.com
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