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Innovative sustainable kitchen concept

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:42:56 GMT

Altera Design Studio’s innovative kitchen Concept Alight Kitchen was recently awarded at the Incheon International Design Competition 2007 and will be exhibited at Incheon International Design Fair this December. The project deals with global shortages of clean water, food, resources. In such alarming times, what is the role of a designer? It is an unavoidable fact that innovative systems and prod... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Light up your showers!

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:57:20 GMT

Have you ever dreamed about the most relaxing rain-like shower with soothing lights and colors? We all take showers to unwind and relax, but this new "Dream Light" chromatherapy rain canopy just turns your showers into a spa experience. It's made of a stainless steel sheet in round, rectangle, or cube shapes with programmable LED lights that illuminate the water as it falls. This creates an amazin... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Swarovski add sparks to the modern lighting

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:46:26 GMT

Modern lighting fixtures and Swarovski crystals seem like a perfect match. Their new collection takes the crystals away from the traditional chandelier and uses it in a modern fixtures as a light reflector to create an amazing atmosphere to the room.

"What could be more intangible than light, and yet it can be captured: it can be directed through crystal which plays with it and releases all it... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Illy opens a cafe with push of a button

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:03:11 GMT

Adam Kalkin, the artist-architect behind the Quik House concept says he has more orders than he can handle. I can imagine how many people would love to pay $180k for a house that is built with push of a button! Quick House is a prefabricated kit house designed from recycled shipping containers. It has three bedrooms and two and one-half baths in its 2,000 square foot plan. The shell assembles wit... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

"Bookinist" reading chair

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:17:38 GMT

This chair is a perfect piece of furniture for someone who loves to read. It serves as a bookshelf in addition to the sitting. It even has a built in reading lamp and a secret place in the armrest that holds bookmarks, pencils, notepad, and a magnifying glass. I like the retro style of this chair, although it doesn't look very cozy. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Instant Kitchen by Tiny Living

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:28:50 GMT

Whether you are going back to school or living in NYC this is what you are looking for: Something that will fit the smallest spaces and serve the most purposes. Tint Living did it again! This instant kitchen is small enough for any kitchen counter and can prepare coffee, toast and an omelet all at once.
Efficiency at its best!
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Fatboy Outdoor

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:20:57 GMT

Fatboy is a great seating solution, both for kids and adults. It's very versatile and can be changed in a matter of seconds from a chair to a bed or a sectional. It's 75x55" which means there is plenty of room even to sle on it. The Fatboy Outdoor has two straps with large grommets and clips so that you can use the straps for lugging, or to make a more defined seating position. The straps also sup... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Robo-bartender

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:25:14 GMT

This drink mixing robot is like a dream come true. Imagine one machine that would make you martinis, juices, cocktails, beer, and almost any beverage you want. MyFountain is so smart that it can communicate with internet and send alerts when it's time to order. Then you can set it up for automated delivery. It has automated cleaning, so no mess with multiple drinks.

Now if this wasn't enough... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Donald Thrump's furniture line. Yikes!

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:55:12 GMT

TV show, fragrance, suits and water don't seem to be enough for Donald. Now he decided to share his lavish decorating taste with the rest of us. he just launched his furniture line at Macys and it looks exactly as you would expect it to look. old fashioned, bulky and over the top. i didn't expect him to come up with something modern looking, but even if you do victorian style furniture you can mak... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Mobiles add some color to your interior

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:46:16 GMT

Mobiles are very easy to make using different kinds of materials you can find in any house. They add some motion to interiors and can be used even as a great space divider. If you don't feel very crafty you can always get one of these pre-constructed mobiles from Frazier & Wing. they are made from old magazines photos and provide very colorful addition to your decor.

"These decorative and whi... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Tree House Fridge

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:35:23 GMT

This unique fridge will get your groceries as close to the nature as it can get. Designed in a shape of a tree with different branches each store different kinds of foods. One of them has holes for the fruits so it feels like you almost picking up a fruit from the tree. Another section is designed like a bird house. This is definitely one of the most creative approaches I've seen to the kitchen ap... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Eggo -- the smallest washing machine in the world

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:08:52 GMT

This concept is beyond cool -- Eggo washing machine was created specifically for the hand wash garments, like delicate pieces, swimsuits and anything you would never put in your regular wash load.
The ovoid-shaped Eggo measures 18"x12.5"x13" and is capable of holding up to two pounds of delicates. The compact and portable machine boasts the use of oxygen for a more thorough cleaning while protect... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

'Puzzle library' by ELSSI

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:55:57 GMT

ELSSI is Koren brand known for its modular furniture solutions all made of birch. This environmently causios material is known for its quality, firmness, beauty, and benefit to human health.

"It is alreay proven by hundreds of researches that birch is beneficial to human body. As we are well aware of the harms brought by environmental materials, such as side effects, skin problems and other pos... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Camping cows tent

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:36:29 GMT

I just love the idea of this tent!

It has screenprinted cows and grass and totaly blended with the nature around it

The tent is called Oh La Vache! and designed by Mat & Jewski -http://www.matejewski.com/a_catal/accessoires/tente.html

I'm sure your camp neighbors would love the view fom their tents.

... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Stone lounge

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:07:58 GMT

Livingstones creates an amazing illusion of real stones with simple stone colored pillows. You can get creative with the environment you create and put it in a contrast to modern looking furniture like on the photo, or just pile it on top of each other and get a stone lounge. Either way it looks very fun and inviting and has very unique look.... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Camping in style

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:13:53 GMT

Forget about your old vintage looking trailer, this new super stylish Airstream is coming stylishly equipped with cook top, stainless sink, Elkay faucet, fridge-freezer, Nelson Ball Clock and four Heller Dinnerware place settings. There are recessed halogen lights, a skylight and the Wire Coatrack by Tom Dixon. There's also a lavatory and shower. The eco-friendly flooring has a matte ebony finish ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]