Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Followed by “get fit”, “quit smoking” and “learn something new” the most popular resolution that’s made year after year by millions, is to “get organized”. Lucky for those who love modern design, this resolution is easily translated into having a more organized living style because contemporary storage solutions are full of ingenuity and often feature multiple functions and hidden capabilities. What’s more, these clever organization mediums are versatile and can be easily integrated into any room in the house. Here are our top 3 solutions that are bound to help organize any room.
Modern wall units are a great way to take advantage of vertical spaces in any room by offering dedicated display areas as well as hidden storage. Check out Gallery 115 wall unit with LED lighting by Milmueble for inspiration.
Designer storage and shelving solutions often double as room dividers and sculptural décor as is the case with My-Kado bookcase by Cattelan Italia.
Platform beds with storage are a great way to declutter. Storage can be in the form of an under-the-bed hydraulic lift mechanism as seen with the Selex Rex platform bed by Milmueble or as part of the headboard’s design as seen with Luxor 903 platform bed by Milmueble.
Tags: Cattelan Italia, Contemporary Furniture, European Furniture, Italian Furniture, Living Room Furniture, Milmueble, Modern Furniture, Storage
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
A vibrant color choice for the year that is predicted to bring economic upturn and global recovery, Tangerine Tango is a reddish orange that is destined to uplift spirits and re-energize its surroundings. Pantone’s executive director Leatrice Eiseman has summarized the true essence of this color by describing it as “sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it, reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”
In modern furniture design, we have already seen intricate examples of how orange revives and differentiates one piece of contemporary furniture from another era and it is a matter of months before we see so much more of orange incorporated into designer furniture from leading European manufacturers.
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Tags: Bonaldo, Cattelan Italia, Contemporary Furniture, Design, Design Trends, Designer Furniture, European Furniture, Italian Furniture, Milmueble, Modern Furniture
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Friday, December 30th, 2011
2011 ran the gamut as far as modern design goes, from awe-inspiring yet functional elements courtesy of mega talents like Karim Rashid and Marcel Wanders to eccentric show pieces from new-comers like Sophie De Vocht. Each of these pieces commanded attention in its own way, and without further ado, here goes the time-honored tradition of compressing 365 days of modern design, into 10 best pieces that moved us or made us pause.
1. Loop Chaise by Sophie De Vocht for Casamania
2. La Fiorita Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
3. Inlay Cabinet by Front for Porro
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Tags: Awards, Bonaldo, Contemporary Furniture, Design, Designer Furniture, Italian Furniture, Karim Rashid, Modern Furniture, Moroso, Tonelli
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Inspired by the human body, designed by brilliant human minds, produced by talented human hands, made to be appreciated by the human sensorial system.
- Manomorta Stool by Enzo Berti for Bross Italia
- Nemo Armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade
- Mano Dining Table by Alessandro Bosco for BBB Emmebonacina
- Fornasetti Plates by Piero Fornasetti
- Him & Her by Fabio Novembre for Casamania
- Frame Wall Mirror Philippe Starck for Driade
- Bronze Stool by Phillippe Starck for XO Design
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Often associated with tranquility, opulence and confidence, green color is a likely choice when designing a modern interior. The color and its wide spectrum of hues that range from bold to subdued tends to make a memorable statement as it is seen with Bonaldo’s 2011 introduction, the Melt sofa collection by Mauro Lipparini.
Green color can be added as an accent to an all-white palette, or an earthy palette of neutrals through a side chair such as the Apollo by Patrick Norguet for Artifort.
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Tags: Artifort, Bonaldo, Design, Design Trends, Designer Furniture, Foscarini, Italian Furniture, Modern Furniture
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