I am rarely this excited about a product. Fläpps shelving system from Ambivalenz is everything I have ever loved about space-saving furniture. Each module is a stand-alone shelf that can be combined with other Fläpps modules to become a wall shelving system. A unique wall mounting mechanism effortlessly permits up to 5 shelves to be stacked vertically. When unfolded, the Fläpps shelving system offers endless applications in the office, living room, kitchen, dressing room or entrance hall. And if you need to display a tall item or simply don’t need all this surface space (like that’ll ever happen), simply fold the shelves up. The piece comes in black and white and in various sizes.
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This is one of those things that taunt you with the “why haven’t I thought of it” question. A stunning beautiful power cord, called oon, has been created by Los Angeles based studio Okum. Three electrical sockets designed to flex and rotate conform to different situations, allowing for all connections to be utilized and organized. Deliberately crafted, details in wood, metal, plastic and fiber compliment and complete one another. Available for purchase from designers’ website.
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Living in constrained urban conditions is often a call for creativity. Take this beautiful minimalist house, for example. Located in Okazaki, Japan, the building is quite literally squeezed between two other dwellings. The initial footprint of the house is only 10ft wide and 69ft wide. But the owners, with the help of architect Katsutoshi Sasaki, managed to turn it into a serene oasis. And the airiness you see on the photos is not the result of sacrificing function. The house has all the necessities, like the kitchen, bath, toilet, living room, study space and bedroom. It also has a few luxuries, such as the terrace and indoor garden. Check out more images after the break. (more…)
If you can’t spear any space for sound equipment, consider this – Playbulb, a light bulb and a bluetooth speaker in one. It’s an LED lamp in a shape of a traditional Edison’s bulb paired with a sound device. It can be controlled by an iPhone app, playing music as well as illuminating the room. It can even go on and off automatically, which makes Playbulb a great sound sleep system and an alarm clock as well. I think I need one for every room. Available for purchase here.
– An astonishing photo of flairs in an ice cave.
– Sushi Cats. It is, apparently, a thing.
– Aww. TN policeman saves 9 ducklings from storm drain.
– Perfect picnic accessory – a bottle of wine and a chair in one product.
– Don’t wash chicken before cooking it! I didn’t know this.
– The coolest rolling pins ever.
– And something for the senses. 15 Japanese designers prove that paper can still amaze us.
Have a lovely weekend, everybody!
We all know how difficult it is to find tranquility in the overpopulated city. Having a cup of coffee or a drink on your balcony (or your fire escape, if you live in NY), could be that moment of zen we so desperately need. That is why I was absolutely delighted to hear from Madrid based studio Nimio, who showed me their latest design – a Manuela balcony table. Elegant and compact, the piece can be attached to a rail without any tools. And, thanks to its modest size, it can be easily stored all year round without cluttering your space. The frame is made of folded steel, and the tabletop can be wood or tile. The table comes in two sizes and three colors. Available for purchase here.
This quirky key holder is a collaborative project of Luz Cabrera and Malorie Pangilinan, designed for Fab’s “First Things First” competition/showcase for NYCxDesign 2014. Inspired by the 50s iconic phrase “Honey, I’m Home”, the piece resembles a honeycomb with pockets for key chains. Designers elaborate: “Home is the place you return to, and that home becomes yours when you receive that shiny new set of keys. But even keys need a place to return to. The bees will come buzzing home to this retro chic key holder that also doubles as an elegant wall piece.” The key chains come in different colors to differentiate each household member’s set of keys. Lovely. Wishlisted.
If you read this blog, you probably already know that I am an avid fan of the Tiny House movement. This next example of a tiny mortgage free dwelling is a beauty, filled with many elegant and clever space-saving details. The house, called ‘hOMe’, incorporates all traditional conveniences, such as two sitting areas, a bedroom, a kitchen, a dining table, a bathroom and lots of storage. All this goodness cost the owners only 33K to create. And thanks to solar panels and wooden stove, the utility bills are reduced to nearly nothing. What a way to break from the mortgage slavery… Check out more photos after the break.
This beautiful minimal design has been envisioned by US based studio Assembly. 10×10 shelves come in pairs and create a variety of arrangements throughout different areas of your home. They can be used together or separately, allowing you to fulfill the storage needs you have. The shelves are made from natural pine. Different wood finishes, as well as custom sizes are available. Sold here.
– An awesome way to open a bottle of champagne. Watch.
– Made me laugh. Tap nose outlet.
– A husky, raised by cats, behaves like a cat. Unbearably cute.
– What is a photocopier. Hilarious.
– Really beautiful idea – an invisible kitchen.
– Is it better to rent or buy? Check out this useful infographic.
– Love this neat notebook concept – Magnote. They are Kickstarting.
– Wow nature. I’ve never seen fog waves like these.
Have a lovely weekend, reader!
