Eco Friendly 7p Eucalyptus Dining Set

June 26, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

This Eco Friendly Outdoor Patio Furniture will provide years of use to you and your family, and you’ll fall for the warm honey color with subtle rose highlights. You can leave our eucalyptus furniture outdoors all year long with minimal maintenance and it will weather beautifully to a soft gray. Or stain it occasionally to maintain the warm, rich hues. Classically designed with old-fashioned mortise and tenon joinery for sturdiness and longevity.... 

The Margarido House – First LEED Platinum house

April 5, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture
The Margarido House - First LEED Platinum house

Contemporary modern house residence, The Oakland, California’s Margarido House is claimed as The Northern California’s first LEED Platinum house, and The San Francisco Chronicle has a good article about the house, as well as a photo gallery. via

Sculptural Bird Feeders by Joe Papendick

December 15, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Sculptural Bird Feeders by Joe Papendick

From the shape and name we can notive that tis sculpural furniture is inspired of bird feeders. The designer and Artist who design this lovely sculptural architecture is Joe Papendick. Playing in Gravity and balance the designer try to give something different to this sculptural and the result is beautiful architecture that bring furn and beauty. The material that are construct this sculpture, Most of the pieces employ a combination of several different... 

Portabitti Coat Rack by Pol Quadens

July 25, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Portabitti Coat Rack by Pol Quadens

Portabitti Coat Rack is a contemporary coat rack/hook furniture that is designed by Pol Quadens for the manufacture Vange. Minimalist, Simple yet artistic, the design is just like the sculpture art, visual construction occupying a space, alone or in droves, then it is a public object. This Portabiti coat stand holds perfectly a coat and put it on the curves of its cylinders in tinted solid beech. via

Floating Homes, Hamburg, Germany by Martin Förster & Karsten Trabitzsch

December 15, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
Floating Homes, Hamburg, Germany by Martin Förster & Karsten Trabitzsch

More and more people are being fascinated and inspired by the idea of living on water. Modern architecture is increasingly discovering this original element as a living space. “Floating Homes”, the maritime building project by the Hamburg architect duo “Förster + Trabitzsch”, makes this new lifestyle possible and opens up the idea of living on water. Its cubic constructions in glass, steel and wood create transparency, and combine the area... 

Victorian Woodworks’ Lincoln oak

December 6, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
Victorian Woodworks’ Lincoln oak

Its new Lincoln oak has an aged effect and is produced as a solid performing, prefinished new hardwood. Hand distressed “imperfections” include unfilled rustic open knots, worn and pitted surface-wear appearance. The prefinished process eliminates filling, sanding and finishing on site, ensuring a cost-efficient installation. Victorian Woodworks offers wood flooring solutions for commercial and residential environments. Website: www.victorianwoodworks.co.uk

The Claridge & Berkeley Wall Lanterns by Phillips And Wood

July 15, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Claridge & Berkeley Wall Lanterns by Phillips And Wood

Some brand new collection of contemporary wall lantern collection are coming from Phillips And Wood. They present The Claridge & Berkeley Wall Lanterns, a sensational new range of top quality lighting, produced in their London workshop by a team of British craftsmen. Both The Claridge & Berkeley are made of Nickel plated with etched glass for the finishing. via

Slate Sofa / Console Table

August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

High-end looks, with the resilience of natural stone! Slate Inlay Table… at The Guide you SAVE BIG! Don’t mess with a glass top or worse. The natural slate tile top of these Tables is heat and moisture resistant. Also non-porous, so it won’t soak up spills. And it’s hard enough to resist everyday bumps and scratches with ease. And looks? The muted swirls of natural stone add beauty to any room. The lower shelf is great for... 

The Berwick armchair and ottoman from SCP

May 7, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Berwick armchair and ottoman from SCP

The designer Matthew Hilton has designed his new collection of contemporary seating furniture called The Berwick which includes a new armchair and ottoman. This seating furniture collection have designed for the British furniture manufacturer (and retailer) SCP, The inspiration of these Berwick is coming from the elegance and subtlety found in the work of Vico Magistretti. The Berwick chair is made from a hardwood and steel frame, has a full feather... 

Dio-WA, a Spatial Module with the Feel of a Japanese Room

March 18, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement, Real Estate
Dio-WA, a Spatial Module with the Feel of a Japanese Room

Dio-X Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, has begun sales in Shanghai of Dio-WA, a spatial module that greatly incorporates the elements of a Japanese-style room. Modular spatial design enables whimsical coordination within a traditionally calming Japanese space while remaining in Shanghai, a global capital. Dio-WA serves as a stage, whereon the user creates a space that calms, reduces stress and offers whimsy, with the incorporation of Japanese elements,...