The Netherlander Dirk Ploos van Amstel designed this clever hybrid between a baby crib and a rocking chair, called Moep. Both pieces are morphed into a singular rocking unit, allowing a parent to accommodate the child with ease. “MOEP symbolizes the strong bond between parents and their new-born,” – says the designer. When the little one overgrows the crib – the side unit changes into a magazine rack, so Moep gets a new life as an adult piece of furniture. I like the laconic shape and neutral design of the piece – cute enough for the baby and quite elegant for everyone else.
Since we’re on the subject of interesting room dividers, here is another one I couldn’t pass by. B-OK is a space-saving alternative to the usual bookshelf, created by Italian designer Marica Vizzuso. The piece unfolds into a screen and folds back into a tower, depending on your preference and space limitations. B-OK is also fun – instead of stacking books side-by-side, you pile books on top of one another into a variety of slots. ““Why do you place books in a conventional way when you can have both an amusing and aesthetically interesting alternative?” – aptly asks the designer.
This elegant and rather witty table has been created by Reykjavík-based designer Theodóra Alfreðsdóttir. The surface of the piece is divided in two parts by a cork partition – the work area and an eating nook. On the days of big dinner parties, the partition is being removed and the proper dinner table is being set. “The inspiration for Flétta comes from medieval banquets around the 1500s, – says the designer. – At the time, halls were multifunctional and dining tables were raised upon trestles so that they could easily be put away after the feasts and the halls put to other uses. Nowadays tables are often used for more than just to sit down and eat at. Flétta can be divided in two with its middle, which is made of cork, thus creating a working space on one side and a space for enjoying dinner at the other side without having the day’s work in sight. ” The cork divider can be unfolded and used an as insert expending the tabletop even further. Beautiful idea.
These modular partitions from German brand Koziol are a new obsession of mine. Semi-transparent and light, they create beautiful and subtle dividers in a room of any size. The installation of the product is simple – connect the panels using the steel hooks provided, then place them wherever you want in your space. They work equally well as screens, decorative wall hangings, or light diffusers in front of windows. The panels obstruct view, yet allow light to shine through – a great quality for small or poorly lit studios. Being modular, the panels are interchangeable, so you can let your artistic flag fly and combine multiple colors and patterns. Available for purchase here.
– Finally, someone came up with this – Citrus Zinger.
– Removies – hilarious movie poster with one letter removed.
– Do you want to see what you eat? Then you’ll like these food photographs by Caren Alpert made with a scanning electron microscope.
– An interesting energy-saving proposal – solar roads.
– The Cure for Greed and other fascinating conceptual art by Diddo.
– Adorable bear pictures from Russia (it’s what you’d expect, right?).
– Pretty extraordinary – the art of ironing.
– And an eye candy – astonishing timelapse of the meteor shower.
Have a pleasant weekend, everyone!
Hidden is a small desk, designed by Swedish studio A2. Created specifically for laptop computers, the piece, as the name suggests, hides both a function and an object. Simply slide the cover to the side to expose the laptop work area, and back again to hide it – brilliant. In the off-duty hours, Hidden can function as a console or a sofa table. The piece is made of painted wood and MDF. It suits laptops up to 15 inches.
(via apartment therapy)
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.
(via gblog)
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.
