a bunch of really cool things

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a bunch of really cool things

An eco-sensitive pre fabricated house designed by Philippe Starck—which made the trade show rounds in 2013—has been fully constructed on the outskirts of Paris. PATH (Prefabricated Accessible Technology Homes), the acronym assigned this prototype, brings to life Stark’s dream of a “deeply modern” and environmentally responsible prefabricated house, one that can conceivably be ready for shipping in 6 months, and requiring no more than 2 weeks for onsite construction.

 

A collaboration with Slovenian engineering firm Riko and a team of French ‘green’ technology experts, PATH is a decidedly modern glass and aluminum two-story house outfitted with a host of energy-efficient and energy-producing elements, including solar panels, wind turbines, rainwater collection devices, and heath pumps—all strategically chosen to help the house yield twice the energy required for its operation. While this prototype—which features the kind of light-saturated, open-plan interior, and smart storage solutions to warm the heart of any modernist—will eventually be occupied by the designger and his family, Stark’s vision for PATH is a good deal more inclusive. The PATH concept is intended to be widely adaptable to a range of home models, each customizable to desired size, floor plan, individual features, and, consequently, price points.

Glamorous though this house is, Starck is modest about his aspirations, qualifying PATH as ‘not an architectural work. It’s very humble and just made with the best engineering and the best technology.’

Elegant Concrete Dog Bowls

 

 

 

 

Never mind the dogs; design-minded humans are the ones likely to fall for this pair of elegant dog bowls from The Urban Animal Scientist. The Atlanta-based canine company makes good on its promise to make products with “masculine lines…built to last,” by foregoing happy colors and doggie motifs for cool, monochromatic concrete, hand poured into simple, geometric forms that don’t belie their function one bit. So much so, in fact, that we can think of plenty of uses for these handsome vessels, and they won’t even involve dog food.

Wall Paper Graphics 

 

 

When a dash of retro-centric flair is called for, optically dizzying wallpapers from Quirk & Rescue may offer a solution or two. The London design studio, who we discovered at ICFF this year, specializes in a range of home products which count typography and graphic design among its influences, along with a dose of 60s Op Art. The latter, primarily expressed as wallpaper, features original geometric patterns and a refined sense of color, both of which elevate Quirk & 
Rescue’s designs from retro kitsch to contemporary polish.

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Modern items tat are in syle..

Today I am writing about a bunch of different modern items in sttle, no particular subject just a few things I found on the blog circuit that I found very interesting while i I searched for items for a good frien's bathroom I am helping to remodel.  

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See It In Action: Frank Gehry Furniture Collection

There’s nothing like lounging outside at your own home in sleek modern style. As you can see above, the Frank Gehry Furniture Collection allows you to do just that! Throw a portable fire pit in the middle and you have the perfect set-up for relaxing outside with friends and family members.
Made from sleek silver molded polymer, the pieces within the Frank Gehry collection are shapely and stylish. Designed by the iconic Frank Gehry himself, they are made in the USA, can be used both indoors and out, and are suitable for commercial use. What more could you want from modern furniture?!

Shown above are two Frank Gehry Easy Chairs, a Frank Gehry Bench and a Left Twist Cube. In addition to what you see in action above, Heller offers many more chic pieces from Frank Gehry, all available at Inmod.

Won’t the Frank Gehry Furniture Collection look amazing in your backyard?

Open & Airy

Sites like Pinterest and Houzz make daydreaming so much easier – there are so many beautiful homes and places that we can all dream of living in one day. While many of them are beautiful rooms that provide inspiration for our own homes, some are more extreme and wild. Like this home shown above, for example.

It would be totally amazing to live in a home with a cat walk above a pool that borders what could be a living room or kitchen – it’s hard to tell from the photo! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go out for a morning swim and then hop up into the kitchen for breakfast? It certainly would – but what about the mess? Your kitchen would double as a mudroom! And is there enough glass to keep any rainfall out?
Perhaps a home like this would be best as a vacation home. Or maybe it’s not even a home – but a hotel lobby. At least Inmod is always here to provide plenty of modern furniture to decorate the space!

What do you think of this open and airy home? Would you live in a place like this or do you prefer more privacy and closure?

What’s Chic, Stylish and on Sale?

The Lotus Wall Clock, that’s what!!

Sure, you have appliances and cable boxes and other items in your home that tell you what time it is – but let’s be honest here – are any of them even as half as chic and stylish as the Lotus Wall Clock? And being that it’s on sale, too – it really is a no-brainer!!!

The intricate design of this mesmerizing wall clock is unique and ideal for any bare wall begging for some fresh decor. It’s diameter measures at 29.5 inches with a depth of 2 inches, which means it provides dimension and texture to your walls. And since it tells you what time it is – it’s functional and stylish at the same time!

As we mentioned, this modern wall clock is currently on sale. For a limited time, you can save an extra 30% off of the Lotus Wall Clock. WIth such a great deal, don’t hold back – because these clocks won’t last!
 
Where will you hang your Lotus Wall Clock?

Modern Room of the Week: Colorful Kitchen

For this week’s room of the week, we chose a modern kitchen that has a lot of color and several unique features. The color scheme of this kitchen is blues, greens, white and silver. The way that the colors have been distributed are consistent and creative – have you ever seen lime green countertops before? In a modern kitchen? I can’t say that I have!

Although the countertops are green throughout the kitchen, a raised bar counter is made of stainless steel, which adds a nice sleek touch. Did you notice the green floors that match the counters?

Another interesting feature of this kitchen is the exposed shelving. It is definitely not something you usually see in a kitchen – because typically there are cabinets there! These display units bring a surprise factor to the kitchen and they are a great way to add color and show off fun accessories.
What are your thoughts on this modern kitchen?

What do you think of the colors? Is there anything you would change?



Modern items...!!!

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Today I am sharing with all of you new design concepts and ultra minimal designs that are sure to blow many of you away. These are bare minimum designs that are in my opinion revolutionary and the next big step in the modern contemporary style of design.. This definitely goes in the direction that less is better


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Versatile and Modern Kitchen Design with Elegant Gray 

by Ernestomeda

Here is a versatile kitchen design that designed by Ernestomeda with some amazing functions. This kitchen was nicknamed One Collections are designed using shades of gray contrastive with the equipment. This kitchen is made of steel gray that looks very elegant to complement your modern kitchen decor. Gray kitchen equipped with sink, cook top and oven that can be used easily. For the storage unit consists of gray metal cabinet base / cabinet, the arena is easy matt lacquered wall cabinets, solid gray iron kitchen table, rack and handle. There was truly versatile kitchen design with facilities that provide convenience for you to do activities in the kitchen.

This practical kitchen with gray color scheme that is not boring and has a function and color harmony. Contrastive shades of gray between the equipment with a slightly lighter color compliment the dark walls and kitchen cabinets. This is some exceptional kitchen design that was gives a character to the decor of the room and make your kitchen more stylish. Believe that this kitchen will not make the dullness or boredom in your interior decorating because they are cool and elegant. Check out Ernestomeda to learn more.

The Perfect Upgrade, Unique Luxurious Bathroom

Designs Concept by Icosmic

When good is not too satisfactory for you, maybe just an exclusive level that can make you glad that you have a bathroom system is completely integrated. Introducing the all bathroom furniture consists of a white box the most basic, chrome, and glass panels for the walls in the shower. Collection consists of various kinds of sinks, cabinets, faucets and mirrors hanging. Lovely and flawless, it is smooth, and without the slightest, so you will not notice that you have been for long time in this modern bathroom.Icosmic create hidden functions and control so that safe to use for each family member. No needs to worry about the cable, or details that can make you worry.

System modern bathroom is fitted with clear glass panels are mounted using the chrome bar, then on the other side of the washbasin is given as a multipurpose accessories. Upgrade strictly minimalist shape resembling the elbow that is not going to see water flowing in the pipe. It are also equipped with high-tech applications, a rectangular mirror with integrated fluorescent lamp. The water that you need during a shower will be provided from the hole with cover smart. While all the pipes planted in washbasin elegant appearance without disturbing your concept of sanitation.

It also has beautiful bath-stone, and very suitable for maximum relaxation. Cosmic offers bathroom design environment according to your personality likes. Upgrades are made from high quality materials by combining the use of the economist and ecological water to ensure durable though there is moisture. It is a passion with evocative sensation that is not forgotten when redesigning a bathroom house or apartment. Upgrade means also freedom of innovation and clear thinking to the concept of super-modern, full functionality and appearance of contemporary style. Visit Icosmic for more detailed.

New Geometric Transformation Flat Electric Water 

Radiator, Vu by Antax

Pick hot new design for creation of a water-filled radiator style, and be able to increase the passion of love hearts. Strong character and individuality to bring a new form of three large holes resembling a U shape, even this can be used as a towel rack on the sides. Originality is terrible to have a retro radiator with geometric designs structured. It has simple design of advanced manufacturing Antrax circle line holes for smooth masculine air. Vu has a contemporary interior accents high metal loop by offering repetition of forms. Massimo Iosa Ghini Designed by composing bathroom apartment becomes more alive, and has the focus appeared. More than just hot water radiator simple design, it combines imaginative pieces into a luxurious configuration.

Exclusive Vu introduced from steel, flat-panel sculpture with single runs in the surrounding tubing. By using flame heating system, water will flow through a tube attached to the back plate. It very contemporary bathroom applications, that can be equipped with electric thermostat to Chrono, which will enable simultaneous control. While a single measure 168 cm x 27.5 cm GSAT steel radiator. Antrax have a variety of different colors, which provided more than 200 manufacturers. In addition, a comprehensive special finish for bathroom shower body modes is also brilliant chrome, to complement the product sensual attraction. Heating requirements in bathroom applications can be installed in accordance lined up double or triple wide and spacious room. Inspired design and fluid dynamic and sophisticated artistic style, this aspect makes Vu is very flexible with lots of bathroom concept.

Famous Vela, Sexy and Smooth Bathroom Designs by Rexa

Asymmetrical, elegant, this is new models from the collection of sanitary ware is designed like a pear. Like a ship on a romantic beach, this bathtub is the appreciation of the dream of a beautiful bathroom. Designed with kind of curved smooth curve with full details art for bath and body relax. Bathtubs in this collection suitable for bathrooms medium to large size that consists of three parts, namely the dry bath, rain shower mode with spotty rain showers which spread in a transparent glass walls, and hand washing facilities for simple and comfortable seating. Vela is a modern bathroom designs systems that consist of some furniture with versatile bath accessories for the ultra-luxurious bathroom fittings. Rexa has proven to compete in today’s market without worrying about design originality trendy bathroom residence.

You do not have to worry on the quality, Vela made with Korakril ™ – a mixture of acrylic resin and natural minerals – is the material chosen to create a custom bathroom. This is a collection of contemporary sanitary ware with a few colors to choose from for the exterior, such as light blue, black, blue, gray, or brown. Rexa also has a shower enclosure, 8 mm tempered glass comes in a clear and various shades of color with steel hardware. all products are designed by a team of reliable, among others, Axor, Imago Design and Gianluca Perissinotto. Equipped with rain shower water to the entire body more easy, and small basin with cabinet minimalist. Cozy style inspired bathtub fixture of the series to make the space more useful and durable bathroom. This awesome bathroom collection has been fascinating to a modern apartment house.

Vela bathroom collections comes raw or varnished finish Modern minimalist color palette. We talked a lot about bathtubs, which is main feature, with white color size: 200 x 100 cm in phenol-laminated wood (walnut, medium gray), while the black basin: 190 x 91 cm, 210 x 110 cm. while for the basin that has been designed to be installed as floor and wall mounted. Rexa also provide an oval mirror on the wall with minimalist frame that makes it look elegant. Additional towel rack installed near the washbasin would facilitate collection of Vela became the inspiration for the design of ceramic sanitary ware total concept. Visit Rexa for more information.

Ultra modern design ideas that are minimal to say the least.. 

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Bringing in the outdoors, a modern home, and a few other modern items..

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Bringing in the outdoors, a modern home, and a few other modern items.. 

Today I am sharing with all of you some really cool concepts, bringing in the outdoors and creating indoor outdoor spaces if that makes sense and also a really cool modern home and of course a few items I saw that were very interesting and I find should be shared..

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8 Amazing paces that “Bring the Outdoors In"

Part 1 of 2 - Tomorrow Spaces 4-8 

Spaces 1 -4 

Number 1 

It’s a concept as old as time in interiors and architecture: “Bring the outdoors in.” With good reason. Us humans like cavorting with nature, and we like it even more when we can cavort from the comforts of our own home. Here are eight spaces that do a great job of either bringing the outside in, or at the very least bringing so close you can’t miss it:

Live Modern: S_Mahal    

Wow. Just wow. Modern is…creating something that has never been seen before, and we can safely say we’ve never seen these sorts of elements mixed together to create a home. A house for a young couple and a set of parents, the home needed to be able to play with the idea of privacy, and it does so in new and interesting ways.


You’ll see lots of interior courtyards created from architecture, and of course there’s the stunning water-proof curtains that seems to make the whole space organic and almost living when they blow in the wind. Interesting use of colors, as well. Located in Yangseo-myeon in the Republic of Korea by architect Moon Hoon, the same brain behind the similarly tight-budgeted Lollipop House.


“The land purchased in Daesim-ri, Yangpyeong was a place where water, a rice paddy, a forest and livestock stables were intermingled. Despite a budget that was on the tight side, I was able to create seven inner courts including one for every room plus one in the center, while designing a circulatory balcony where there was sufficient space for the house owner and his cats and dogs to roam about freely. In order to create a boundary between the circulatory balcony with the outside, I initially considered hard and cold finishing materials. Due to the low budget, however, we had to improvise and finally opted for a finish with curtains made from waterproof cloth. The waving of the soft walls on a breezy day made it clear to me: the house is truly alive. When I walked around inside the house, the soft walls reacting to my body brought me exquisite feelings.”


What do you think about this house? How would you feel about curtains like that? Intense? Or awesome?

Number 2 -

MCK Architects’ Flipped House

MCK Architects’ Flipped House

This is great example of a “bring the outdoors in” sort of design. You really feel a connection between the interior spaces and the outdoor areas, yet the design of each is very distinct. You don’t necessarily feel like you’re inside when you’re out or vice versa, you just feel like you can rest easy because you know the other is right nearby.

“A 1960’s house has been replaced and reflected by a contemporary version of itself, with a focus that now engages as much on the surrounding garden as it does the panoramic CBD view.”

“The original plan and massing were adapted + literally ‘flipped’ with garden elements to create a more expansive connection from inside to out. Details, fixtures and fittings are sensitive to the original home.” More images on MCK Architects’ website. This home’s connection to the indoors and outdoors reminds us of another home we had recently posted about: Skirt + Rock House brings the outside in

Number 3

Buck O’Neill Builders Offices by 

jones | haydu

Buck O’Neill Builders Offices by jones | haydu

Is there ever a situation where cubicles are more than just acceptable…but even preferable and dare we say, enjoyed? Well, when they look like the stunning natural wood in the Buck O’Neill Builders Offices by jones | haydu, they’re more than just passable.

In fact the entirety of the office is proof that you don’t have to do a ton of crazy modern designs to make an office space a zillion times better than many of the offices out there. There isn’t anything too crazy in this space…but it’s the balance of soft, calming white with natural wood-colored tones that makes the space seem so serene.

Of course an awesome and eye-catching addition to the space is the hanging vertical walls of greenery that flank the upstairs conference room. Indeed, you don’t need hardly anything else to color or add interest to the space, dramatically cutting down on distractions, we’d imagine.

What do you think about this office? Would you wanna work here? Would you want to incorporate any of these elements into your living space?

Number 4 

Won Dharma Center by Hanrahan Meyers Architects

Won Dharma Center by Hanrahan Meyers Architects

Numbers 5-8 tomorrow in Part 2.. 

House in Senri by Shogo Iwata Architects



Clean lines and good materials: Casa oZs0



Blair House by Bruce Bolander Architect



Skirt + Rock House brings the outside in

Porcelain of Lladro

I have come to find out that is not the case.  Lladro is known the world over as being the Spanish Porcelain company, which has been creating beautiful sculptures for the home for over 50 years.   I do own a couple of Lladro pieces that were given to me.  They have not really been my style with flowery, romantic figurines and now sad to say I have given them away only to find out that they are indeed collectors’ items.

What caused me to revisit their website is the above lamp from their Estatos Collection which I found while perusing the Dwell On Design website.  Much to my surprise I found a new look for Lladro, one which is more modern if not mod even retro.  Here are a few things that caught my eye and let’s face it just like music and art I cannot say I like an entire body of work from any one artist/design house or even, nothing at all.   I can usually find one objet d’art that speaks to me, a personal treasure, in almost every  body of work.


More at Lladro.com


I am definitely not a fan of porcelain but many are so I mentioned what in my opinion is one of the best and better known and also in my opinion has the best quality.. Lladro Porcelin


Happy modern treasure hunting!

Casa 8×8 by Marià Castelló, Arquitecte

Tiny tiny. That’s what we like when we’re searching for cool modern homes. Anyone can do something amazing with an unlimited amount of square footage to play around with, but we like seeing what hurdles a designer has to overcome when he or she is faces with a small space that has to perform a lot of functions.








Though the space by Marià Castelló is small, it doesn’t feel cluttered and fulfills all the requirements necessary for living just fine. We enjoy that although the interiors are kept simple so as not to be visually busy, they are still interesting and full of soft natural colors.



A fun space!

A great way of bringing in the outdoors and some cool modern stuff..

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