 Puzzle House - Mysterious Fifth Avenue Home::This apartment has been revamped by architect Eric Clough with an assortment of puzzles for the current and future owners to solve.
The project is one of a kind and depended upon a number of collaborations… [MORE] |
 Recyclable Folding Cardboard Stool - Flat mate::If you enjoy having guests over for indoor parties, the chances are you’re going to be short on seats. This inexpensive folding corrugated cardboard stool called “Flat Mate” will come in handy for… [MORE] |
 Recycled Bottle Chandeliers - PET Lights::Walking Things (Vienna, Austria) has come out with a great recycling solution for some of the PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic beverage bottles you might have lying around. They make the lighting… [MORE] |
 MP3 Doorbells - Replace 'Ding Dong' With 'Kanye West' Using iChime::Innovation in door chimes; it’s about time. California based Microsystems Development, Inc. has designed the iChime, a door chime that the company calls, “the play anything doorbell”, and that’s… [MORE] |
 Intelligent First Aid Kits - Talking Box Gives You Instructions::Taking first aid courses is a good idea. The problem is, do you remember what to do in between refresher courses? The Intelligent First Aid kit not only has all the supplies and visual instruction cards… [MORE] |
 Bathroom Sound Cancelling - Otohime Masks Pooping Sound, Saves the Environment::The Otohum Sound Princess masks embarrassing bathroom sounds, and may even help to save the environment.
The device creates an electronic flushing sound, which can help mask embarrassing toilet moments.… [MORE] |
 Novelty Toilet Cover & Rugs - The Butler Did It::This could be a gag gift, a frat-house staple, or even the perfect gift for the person that has everything.
This personified toilet seat cover and rug combo is good a chuckle at first sight, and might… [MORE] |
 Imitation Windows - Brighten Up Your Dive Apartment::This unusual idea, for imitation windows, may be questionable, but it certainly is creative.
A quick look at some benefits and shortcomings of this idea are listed as follows:
Benefit:
- It cannot… [MORE] |
 Split Personality Sofa - The Hyde::The Split Personality Sofa was inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This of course is the novella which vividly portrays the psychopathology of a split personality.
The Hyde sofa,… [MORE] |
 Pillow Speakers - Sound Oasis Sleep Therapy::If you are an insomniac, then you know you’d try anything to go to sleep. How about this nifty musical pillow to block out your partner’s snoring, outside noises or even tinnitus noise in your ears?… [MORE] |
 Floating Ecopolis for Climate Refugees - The Lilypad::This ecotectural marvel built by Vincent Callebaut could serve as a luxurious future retreat for 50,000 inhabitants seeking refuge from rising waters due to global warming.
Dubbed the Lilypad, the floating… [MORE] |
 Melted Bead Lampshapes - Recycled Mardi Lights by Unique Products::When you think of New Orleans, you think of Mardi Gras....and beads. Some of those cheap gaudy beads don't go to the landfill. They get melted down and made into the most colourful and pretty lampshades,… [MORE] |
 Waterless Washing Machines - Xeros Uses Only 1 Cup of Water/Load::Xeros, a UK company has invented a washing machine that could wash your clothes with as little as one cup of water. That's incredible considering that would be a 98% reduction in water and energy most… [MORE] |
 Interactive Luxury Loft Doors - The Maxdoor by Nodesign::The Maxdoor by Nódesign, a Brazilian design firm, is an ultra-modern take on the door for luxury loft apartments. Not only does it integrate sophisticated security touch-sensor lock technologies, but… [MORE] |
 Tree Branch Tables - Nosigner's Arborism::This table called the "Arborism" has natural looking legs in the shape of bare trees in winter. The 'tree form arms' were configured using a fractal algorithm called 'Tree Curve,' so the design conceived… [MORE] |
 Desk Towers - Space Saving Stationery Post::This sturdy and functional product, sold by the MoMa Store in New York City, sells for $45-$50 USD.
The Desk Tower is a three-tiered pyramid-shaped unit, designed to store typical office supplies such… [MORE] |
 Recycled Mattress Chairs - Madam Rubens Stool::Frank Willems is a Dutch designer who found a way to recycle old mattresses. The reason they weren't recyclable was because they got stuck in the shredders. Getting creative, Willems folded them up in… [MORE] |
 Whale-Shaped Vases - The Untitled Flower Jar::Alessandro Bêda, an industrial designer from Portugal, has created this cool, two-piece flower vase in the shape of a whale. The flowers, placed in the whale’s ‘blow hole’, are like a colourful… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Foreclosures - Evander Holyfield, Ed McMahon Lose Homes::The working man isn't the only one struggling in the sluggish housing market. Big name celebrities are being singled out too. It was announced this week that Evander Holyfield and Ed McMahon are both losing… [MORE] |
 DIY Persian Rugs - The Recyclable Puzzleperser::This DIY project is for the die-hard puzzle lover. It is a modular rug which you can piece together to form your very own Persian rug. The product designer is Katrin Sonneleitner of Germany who came up… [MORE] |
 Top 32 Dazzling Chandeliers (SUPER GALLERY)::For centuries, chandeliers have been used to add a touch of elegance to interior design. Since the days of the original cascading candle-holders, chandeliers have gone through major evolution, as highlighted… [MORE] |
 11 Creative Garbage Cans (SUPER GALLERY)::Even if we try to recycle more and reduce our waste, there's no way we can eliminate production of garbage altogether. For that reason, there were always be a market for waste bins, but why settle for… [MORE] |
 Custom Wallpaper - Wall Coverings You Colour::It's finally time to let your creativity out on the walls like you always wanted to as a child! This writable wall paper has speech bubbles that let you write, philosophize or graffiti your own walls,… [MORE] |
 Recycled Packaging DIY - FedEx Furniture::One enterprising man has saved a lot of money by making all his furniture out of used FedEx boxes and packaging supplies. The furniture is not just for show; he actually sleeps on the bed, eats at his… [MORE] |
 Stiletto Chairs - The LaLa::Danilo Calvache is the Colombian industrial designer who created the La La Chair. The minimalist design which comes in three neutral colours, would suit contemporary interior designs.
However, the sitter… [MORE] |
 Recycled Office Cabinet Shelves - Drawerment::This ingenious wall storage system is made up of recycled office furniture. The collection of old office drawers are “flying freely over walls, desks and floors.” The Drawerment certainly breaks up… [MORE] |
 High Rise Composts - Vermicondo::Apartment and condominium dwellers interested in using worm composting for their kitchen scraps usually don't have the space to hide the ugly containers. A good solution is Vermicondo, a sleek multi-level… [MORE] |
 Fake Police - Cardboard Cops::For under $40, you can have a life-sized cardboard likeness of a law enforcer in your home. Very simplistic, but I hear it does the trick. At first glance, these cutouts appear to be real policemen, and… [MORE] |
 Carnival Cabinets - Lucas Rise::Tired of neutral furniture? Then the carnival evoking cabinets of Argentinian designer Lucas Rise will put an explosion of colour in your living space. These are focal pieces extraordinaire. His inspiration… [MORE] |
 Coffee Cup Coat Racks - Birkiland::These fun hangers are by Icelandic designer, Ragnheidur Ingunn Agustsdottir and marketed through Birkiland. Cups are useful everyday objects, so why not use them in a totally different way? The cups themselves… [MORE] |
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 Celebrity Appliance Promotion - Kelly Ripa for Electrolux::Europe has long been recognized for gorgeous home appliances, with brands like Electrolux who have had a European presence for over 70 years. Finally, as of April 2008, Canadians can bring the chic look… [MORE] |
 Recycled Stir Stick Chandeliers - Studio Veríssimo Eco Lights::Each day, millions of plastic coffee stirrers are thrown out after a two-second stir at coffee shops. This chandelier by Studio Veríssimo was created out of hundreds of plastic stir sticks, acting as… [MORE] |
 Interactive Pictogram Pots - Pet Plant::Wouldn’t it be much more convenient if plants could express their needs by interacting with you? That exactly what the Pet Plant by Junyi Heo does.
The stylish, hi-tech pot measures temperature, humidity,… [MORE] |
 Home Fingerprint Locks - iTouchless BM002U::The latest in home security is more discriminatory than ever, involving finger print scanners that only allow pre-approved people to gain access to the door. That means unless you register the prints in… [MORE] |
 Aluminium Tubing Chairs - Quarta by Mario Botta::This radically designed chair is made from aluminium tubing with PVC spacers. It is not clear if the chair is foldable, but it would be a great asset. However, its sleek modern look will grace contemporary… [MORE] |
 Zebra-Stiped Turntables - Montegiro Lusso::Layers of aluminum and black acrylic come together to create the Lusso, a super-stylish turntable. A what, you say? A turntable... record player ...LP spinner! It’s time to go to the attic or the basement… [MORE] |
 Rubber Chandeliers - Tobias Lighting::This industrial, rubber-coated, traditional glass chandelier might make sense if one is afraid of breakages, but on the other hand, the whole point of glass chandeliers is to reflect the light, making… [MORE] |
 Cheap Plastic Armchairs - Front Design::Nobody knows who designed the first white plastic chair, but now they are practically everywhere. They have several good features - they're light, cheap, stackable and easy to clean. If you can look past… [MORE] |
 $85,000 Home Security Dogs - Titan German Shepherds::Home and family security are fast becoming a number one priority. First there was home security, now there's the Titan Family Protector and the Titan Ultra Protector. Looking like a lovable pet, this dog… [MORE] |
 Collapsible Table Boxes - The Rox::David Andrew Bottom conceived the Rox bench in accord with the minimalist movement in furniture design. When not in use, the Rox becomes a fully collapsible storage unit that can safely and securely store… [MORE] |
 Transformer Seating - XYZ Converts Sofa To Lounge Chair::XYZ is offering a clean and clever design that converts a three-seater sofa into a lounge chaise by moving just one cushion in the middle - and all of that in a stylish and good looking package. The only… [MORE] |
 Race Car Furniture - ARC NASCAR Desks::Now hard core NASCAR fans don’t have to wait for the weekend to get their fix. The kids have always had race car beds, but it's time for the adults to have some fun too. Portland-based company A.R.C.,… [MORE] |
 RFID Social Networks - Jive::Jive is brilliant concept device to allow the elderly and technophobes without computers to still participate in a social network. Their needs are no different from the rest of us; the need to communicate,… [MORE] |
 Intentionally Visible Cords - Nicolo Taliani's Lamp No.1::If you are constantly having issues with trailing lamp cords, not knowing if you should leave it uncoiled or bundled up with some ugly tie, then this visible cord lamp should do the trick. The design incorporates… [MORE] |
 Vertical Patios - PIQUE Space Optimization::PIQUE is a design studio dedicated to delivering meaningful and inventive architectural project. One of its most recognized projects is the Vertical Patio which is a back yard patio in Seattle that optimizes… [MORE] |
 Foliage-Covered Wardrobes - Tord Boontje for Meta::It's hard to tell this is actually a wardrobe unless someone told you. Tord Boontje, a Dutch industrial designer created this piece for Meta. The doors of the wardrobe consist of hundreds of hand-painted… [MORE] |
 Woven Benches - Ta-Te-ti::The Ta-Te-Ti aluminium and steel upholstered bench set is actually made up of four separate benches. These can be arranged in different ways which in turn will give the bench set varied design looks. This… [MORE] |
 Mobile Kitchens - B2 by Bulthaup::Bulthaup has created the b2, an open and mobile kitchen that can reflects the systematic observation of lifestyle and food in the world. According to DeZeen Design Magazine, its design is based on the… [MORE] |
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