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Moroso takes the Pink Ombré Plunge with a Blur

Erin — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:34:59 +0000

Sourced from French, ombré translates as a color that’s shaded or graduated in tone. Pink/white ombré first made an appearance on Gwen Stefani’s Dior wedding dress back in 2002 and ever since then, has become to go-to choice for personal expression, being used in hair and nail styles and as a decorative choice in all aspects of personal style. From a Prada bag and Versace wedding gown to a stunning wedding cake and floral arrangement, pink/white ombré exudes femininity and stylistic integrity which is why, it is not surprising that over the years, people have ombré’d many of their personal belongings by using paint swatches as inspiration.

Even in the realm of fancy, designer modern furniture this trend did not go unnoticed with perhaps the most memorable realization in the form of the Blur sofa by Marc Thorpe for Moroso.

Atlantis Collection by Terzani

Erin — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:46:05 +0000

Guaranteed to become the “WOW” piece of the house, Atlantis chandelier by Terzani is a revolutionary, exceptionally stunning focal object with incredible details that account for its mesmerizing impact. Designed by Barlas Baylar, Atlantis modern chandelier creates a magical environment through the hundreds of cascading chains, draped and illuminated to yield an organic, perfectly harmonious, liquid effect.

Atlantis modern lighting collection by Terzani includes two chandelier and two wall sconce versions and is available with nickel, black nickel, gold and bronze chains.

Unexpected Place for Pianca’s modern furniture

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:02:09 +0000

Pianca is one of Italy’s leading modern furniture manufacturers that specialize in sleek, minimalistic products designed for the living room, bedroom and dining room spaces. And yet, with a little imagination and a big vision, we found a few of Pianca’s pieces realized in the modern bathroom space, interpreted in a way that exudes nothing but a sense of definitive fit, as if their roots are found in a niche modern bathroom manufacturer like Duravit, Boffi, or Lacava and ultimately proves that Pianca offers versatility in addition to the apparent function and design aspect of its vast product line.

In this ultra-modern bathroom, Geometrica wall mirror is used as a vanity mirror, the Antonietta side table is used as a convenient place for a towel while People 30 bookcase is used as a stylish storage for all things “bathroom.”

Artifort Launches Junior Collection at the 2013 Milan Furniture Fair

Erin — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:26:48 +0000

Aimed to attract the tinniest design aficionados or aficionados-to-be, Artifort’s new Junior Collection introduced in Milan last month reinforces the timelessness of the brand’s core classic products like the Orange Slice and Mushroom chair with yet another generation-bridging function. Both originally designed in the 60’s by Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice and Mushroom have both become modern design icons that withstood the tests of time which is why it was a natural extension to shrink them to a “mini-me” size.

Mini Orange Slice by Artifort

Orange Slice and Mini Orange Slice by Artifort

Identical in shape and boasting the same colorful and fun upholstery selection, Mini Orange Slice and Mini Mushroom are a great baby gift or an eye-catching addition to the playroom. It is also a very cool way to introduce a sense shared experiences and bonding opportunities.

Mini Orange Slice and Mini Mushroom by Artifort

Mini Mushroom by Artifort

Bohemian inclinations in modern design

Erin — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:06:19 +0000

Modern interiors with a bohemian twist are a true reflection of “layered” chic offering a sense of dis-joined completion that came to exist over a longer period of time. Bohemian style in general is often identified by clinging patterns, unconventional interpretation of functions and a very artistic sense of form. This is exactly the reason why the amazing Patricia Urquiola pinned her avant-garde seating collection as Bohemian. Offering curvaceous forms with a quirky asymmetry, Moroso’s Bohemian is a stunning eye-candy that consists of upholstered contemporary sofas and armchairs defined by stylistic conflicts and non-conforming design freedom.

Tonelli Celebrates 25 Years of Modern Design

Erin — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:48:01 +0000

This year, Tonelli celebrated 25 spectacular years of its awe-inspiring glass design by presenting a collection of products that quickly became one of the most photographed destination at the 2013 Furniture Fair in Milan, Italy.

The star of Tonelli’s showroom in Milan was the Vu, a mirrored work of art designed by Giovanni Garattoni that offers modularity, dimension and a one-of-a-kind surface that resembles falling rain. Vu is made of extra clear glass strips of different thicknesses welded together on a mirror back, a construction that results in a dissipating reflection that splits up the image into its surroundings in the utmost avant-garde fashion.

Modern time, modern style

Erin — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:17:40 +0000

The most useful accessory of all modern accessories of all is the clock. Modern clocks come in all shapes, forms and sizes with tricky appearances that go beyond the art of telling time. Here are some of our favorites.

Sitting Clock by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

Puntero by Nomon

Tic Tac by Gallotti & Radice

Memoria by Pascal Tarabay for Diamantini & Domeniconi

Sentence Maker Wall Clock by Alessi

Its your time by Ligne Roset

Nixie Clock

Coolest modern design…at the dentist

Erin — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:24:45 +0000

When going to the dentist, one does not expect to see the coolest and freshest in modern design? OR do they? Talking about a “tone-setting” atmosphere, these selected dental office interiors from United States and from around the world welcome their patients with tranquility and comfort instead of the typically expected gloomy and sterile space that makes the anxious visit to the dentist that much more dreaded.

Featuring a new take on the idea behind “sterile” environment, Antonio Sofan created an all-white ultramodern space for Smile Designer in Arlington Virginia with just a splash of color, incorporated through an internally illuminated full size digital prints on stretched fabric onto the ceiling above each treatment area.

Smile Designer in Arlington, VA designed by Antonio Sofan

Designed by Graft Lab, KU 64 Dental Spa and the adjacent KU 65 Kids Club located in Berlin, Germany epitomize what modern design is all about. With inspirations from the legendary and revolutionary style of Zaha Hadid, the office of Dr. Stephan Ziegler redefine expectations from a dental visit.

KU 64 Dental Spa in Berlin, Germany designed by Graft Lab

The space-age interior of “Inside a Smile” dental clinic designed by Tiago Andrade Santos from 38n9w Arquitectura doesn’t even feel like a dental office. As a matter of fact, every sensory emotion other than perhaps a tooth ache screams that you have entered a futuristic dimension.

Inside a Smile dental clinic designed by Tiago Andrade Santos from 38n9w Arquitectura

At Sugarbug Dental in Oxnard, CA, kids and their parents are met with the most exhilarating modern interior that was expertly put together by AB Design Studio with focus on personalized stations, curvilinear simplicity and a bright color palette.

Sugarbug Dental in Oxnard, CA designed by AB Design Studio

Designed by Evoke Design, Tooth Tales in Miramar, FL features bright green and orange color palette with cool but familiar graphic wall patterns and an open-space concept.

Tooth Tales in Miramar, FL designed by Evoke Design

Modern furniture with hidden mini bars

Erin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:19:05 +0000

Home mini-bar concept has evolved tremendously within the realm of modern décor, reaching beyond its typically expected placement in the basement. The winner of all hidden mini bars is the exquisite, one-of-a-kind Larix Grand Piano designed by Samuele Mazza and Alessandro La Spada for Visionnaire where the shiny piano hood unravels a hidden liquor storage area big enough to also accommodate soft drinks and fancy stemware.

Larix Grand Piano by Samuele Mazza and Alessandro La Spada for Visionnaire

Quasi bar area is likewise incorporated into an arm of a modern sofa or sectional as demonstrated by the Brioni Sofa manufactured in Germany by Finkeldei.

Brioni Sofa by Finkeldei

The modern mini bar also finds a home inside the Axis designer coffee table by M. Nunziati for Metteograssi as well as inside Smania’s Caprice contemporary coffee table.

Axis coffee table by M. Nunziati for Metteograssi

Caprice coffee table by Smania

Black on Black Modern Interiors

Erin — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:43:08 +0000

What seems to be a very odd and unthinkable interior palette is actually something that is surprisingly impressive and certainly unforgettable. Indeed, black on black interior color scheme is daring, elegant and offers great contrasting qualities with considerable shock-factor that draws the eye and imprints the memory.

Zero round bed by Presotto

A modern bedroom that showcases the Zero round bed by Presotto is one of the most dramatic and sensory environments where everything is black, including the bed’s upholstery, carpets and walls. However, in this case, while everything is undeniably the same color, the extraordinary shape of the bed takes center stage and stands out the most.

All-black modern bathroom design

In this chic, all-black modern bathroom, the color is interpreted through variation in patterns and textures along with different reflective surfaces. This causes the single-colored interior to take on a mufti-dimensional scope and in consequence create a stunning theatrical effect.

Black contemporary dining room design

When an all-black color palette is used in the dining area, the intention is to achieve an exaggerated and highly expressive outcome that synthesizes grandeur and formality with visual transcendence.