If you are an avid reader – you know how easy it is to turn your bedside area into a “librarint”. This minimalist and clever bedside table by Polish designer Pawel Grobelny, called Bookmark, is there to prevent the book clutter from growing, and it also allows you to keep track of your reading progress. The piece is a hybrid of a table, miniature bookcase and a bookmark. The internal storage area has two separate spaces – one for regular-sized books and one for magazines. An edge of the table works as a bookmark. The item can be used as a bedside or coffee table. It is made of powder coated steel and comes in three colors – white, black and yellow.
Berlin-based studio Mikili came up with this clever item – KAPPÔ bicycle rack/bookshelf. Perfect for entryway area – the piece provides enough space for a few books, some knick-knacks and, of course, your two-wheeled vehicle. KAPPÔ comes in a variety of colors and finishes to fit your bike’s design. Envisioned as more of a display than a hanger for your bicycle – KAPPÔ showcases the bike, presenting it as an aesthetic, almost cult object (as it often is for many of us). I love the versatility of the rack and the arty frame-like shape. Definitely wishlisted.
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These simple and stylish clothing rails by Swedish designer Annaleena Leino Karlsson caught my eye. It is always a good idea for a small space to elevate things above surfaces. But not every day we come across hanging items as beautiful as these. Hand forged iron rails come in three shapes – round, rectangle and square (or “vertical” as it is called on the designer’s site). They can grace the space individually or in groups, creating unique sculptural combinations.
I love the elegance and ingenuity of this piece. Tripod side table by Noon studio is comprised of only four interlocking details. There is no muscle required for the assembly of the piece. It can be just as easily taken apart for storage. The tabletop is ceramic, which is an unexpected and rather classy detail. The legs are made of birch or oak plywood.
This rather beautiful piece of design is the ES 01 extension socket, created by Georges Moanack for Punkt. The idea was to make this ubiquitous household item attractive enough to be part of the room rather than a dusty ball of cordage, hidden under the table. “I wanted to make crawling under furniture to untangle cables a thing of the past, and the design challenge was to find an attractive and accessible solution to this problem,” – says Moanack. The piece features a sleek removable lead, 5 strategically positioned sockets, single power switch, C clip to keep those wires in order and an overload protection. It comes in a range of versions to comply with the different power supply standards of different countries. Available in three Punkt. signature colors – white, black and red.
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Donald M. Rattner.
Did you know the word “tetrad” refers to a shape made up of four contiguous squares? And that the inventor of the computer game Tetris came up with the name by combining this word with that of his favorite sport, tennis? Don’t feel bad if you didn’t – we only learned this piece of trivia when we were introduced to the Tetrad Flat Shelving System by Bravespace.
Tetrad is a modular storage and display solution consisting of five independent shelving units, each in a different tetrad configuration. Thanks to their interlocking geometry the units can be arranged in a variety of ways, and multiple sets can be combined to form larger shelving pieces.
Like many reconfigurable design pieces, Tetrad works well in small spaces because it allows you arranging the modules to get the most out of your available wall or floor space. And its economical 9-inch shelf depth provides just the right amount of surface for display and storage without encroaching on valuable real estate.
Units are assembled with metal backs in multicolor or white and wood veneer sides in maple or white. Made to order in the USA.
– This definitely goes to the iWant category – Everpurse: a bag that charges your iPhone all day. (via swissmiss)
– An astounding (although rather dark) animation – RED.
– 88 youtube tutorials. (via bltd)
– Another great Kickstarter project – wooden tablet tech toy.
– Loving this laptop and tablet stand – Desktop Chair.
– Stunning – bird’s-eye view of Dutch tupip farms.
– Cool timelapse vid – Patrick Vale drawing the view of the Manhattan skyline from the Empire State Building.
– An amazing 450-foot elevated walkway, built around treetops.
– A newspaper that won’t color your fingers – paperless projected eco-gazette.
– Simply beautiful. Book of color – RGB Colorspace Atlas.
Have a lovely weekend, folks!
My fellow countrymen Moscow based design studio Dopludo Collective created Nenuphar – gorgeous modular shelving. The piece looks rather exiguous and airy, but don’t be fooled by this appearance. The unit is as stable as can be thanks to its clever weight distribution. Inspired by organic forms, the eight movable shelves can be rearranged to create various configurations. And thin metal support strips create negative space around your storage. The shelving surfaces are quite spacious for all kinds of things (perfect for greenery, if you ask me). And storing a lot while staying aesthetically pleasing – isn’t that what we all want from a storage piece…
These hanging planters by Art Terre, called Accessory #0, can be suspended from a metal rode and allow enjoy home greenery without cluttering precious counter space. Versatile and adaptable, they can be put in various configurations and used anywhere around the house. If you have a bar for hanging things from – you can attach these planters to it. Made from 100% Pévétex, a recycled and recyclable material harvested from automobile industry, Accessory #0 is durable enough to be used both indoors and outdoors. The adjustable straps allow customizing the planter exactly to the place it occupies. Beautiful.
If you are a foodie, but live in a tight urban apartment with no proper kitchen – there might still be hope. Meet Critter – a free-standing worktop kitchen unit by Milanese designer Elia Mangia. Based on the idea of a primus stove kitchen, the piece is configurable and easily movable around the house. Designer elaborates: “The main structure is made by two beams of solid wood on which are assembled the legs and a series of freely interchangable modular accessories. The whole kitchen is completely demountable in a few fast and easy steps and is kept together by only 8 screws.” Initially envisioned to be moved between indoor and outdoor spaces, the system works especially well in the house. And with dimensions 240 cm x 65 cm x h 91 cm – it can fit even in a small studio apartment.
