Posts by Mary

Are you looking for beautiful elegant source of light? Danish designer Bertjan Pot has created Lamp Heracleum specifically for the company Moooi. Decorative lighting based on LEDs was inspired by the kind of Heracleum Plant and has a similar shape. The white leaves/lenses ramify from one branch creating a very technical, natural structure. The lamp is very thin and delicate, thanks to technology of coating conductive layers. This design isn?t possible by using normal wires. The item includes metal wire frame and poly carbonate lenses. For more information visit the Moooi website here.

We have already reviewed beautiful Greenwalls by Greenworks, this time we present you decorative MOSSTiles to continue the theme. Designed by Benetti Stone Philosophy, the items in the collection are made of unique varieties of lowly lichens, which do not require special care, regular watering, cutting and special lighting. According to the authors of the creation, the collection was born from love to nature and plants that don't only give a sense of comfort and positive, but also form a favorable atmosphere in the room. Elegant Collection offers to create a miniature indoor garden, whose elements can be used in different variations and spaces.

If you want to create warm and welcoming atmosphere in your dining or living room, this item will fit you. Called Aria pendant lamp, it was designed by German studio Kieser Spath. The shape of the lamp is quite simple and resembles traditional paper lanterns from China, which hover in the night sky in summer. So, you can create the same romantic atmosphere inside your home. The base material was textile fabrics. Typical for the Aryans, it gives soft lighting, warmth and coziness. Coming in neutral colors, these lamps may be used also in public spaces such as bars and lounges.

Architects from YH2 presented an unusual project in Quebec, Canada. La Cornette is a country house, located on the slope of a small hill surrounded by fields and ordinary agricultural buildings. The house is built in traditional style, typical for the area - a spacious, functional home for families with children and lots of relatives. Designed for two families, the project includes lots of bedrooms and general recreation area, which is a central link. Transverse strips of small windows, huge blinds attract attention and add originality. Interiors are made of natural and painted wood in planks and panels. La Cornette is a beautiful place to spend time in the countryside and have a rest.

Designer Jaime Hayon has created FAVN Sofa for Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen. FAVN is translated as "embrace", that fully reflects the concept of the sofa - it is designed to envelop you, follow the shape of the body and provide maximum comfort. Like other Jaime Hayon?s works, FAVN Sofa is a colorful and fresh solution for contemporary interior. Sofa is presented in rich colors - light gray, green, light beige, taupe, chocolate, mustard, red, purple, dark blue and black. Seat, backrest and cushions are made of different materials. Proper combination of texture and color is pleasant for the visual and emotional perception. FAVN will be available for sale in September 2011.

Created by Filipino designer Vito Selma, this elegant chair was inspired by women's beauty.  According to the author, coming home, happy owner of Paisley Chair can dive into the comfort and peace like into an embrace of ones mother, friend or lover. The back is decorated with thousands of loops, creating a unique texture. The material for the loops was Philippine Abaca, which is traditionally used for the production of marine ropes and fishing nets. This natural, visually and tactilely pleasing material may have a natural brown color or can be dyed in a variety of bright colors. Stainless steel legs are so thin and elegant, that you can feel yourself floating on the chair.

In the Bellevue Club you can find a social and fitness club, library, sport courts and hotel under one roof. The authors of renovation and expansion were Baylis Architects. Located in Bellevue, Washington, the club consists of three  floors. While maintaining full operation for its 3,000 members, the club had a 35,000 SF expansion. The expansion included new yoga, kinesis, pilates and fitness studios. A new library and outdoor Zen garden provide diverse settings for relaxing social space and additional bathrooms and elevator were added for convenience. The concept of the project, inspired by Asian northwest architecture, combines such elements as sloped roofs with large overhangs, cedar siding, stucco finish, and a horizontal window mullion pattern.

It's very practical to have drawers under your table where you could hide the remote controls, newspapers and other useful stuff, however the trend for such tables is gone a long time ago. And there is actually no need for drawers as there are some more efficient ways to store your things in the coffee table. This elegant coffee table by Bo Concept has the top surface with multiple sections that slide with what ever is on them and open up an extensive storage space. The table\'s striking refined appearance suites great to most of the contemporary living rooms as well as to most office and conference rooms. It comes in three versions - chrome, dusty gray glass and walnut veneer. The prices start at $1,395 which we think is fair for such a high quality piece of furniture.