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Popular This Week1. 100 Great Ways to Lounge - From Recycled Tree Seating to Wishbone Loungers (CLUSTER)  The term lounge is synonymous with relaxation, good times and putting your mind at ease from the troubles of your life. You can lounge in a cozy chair, a night club or even an airport terminal.
Can’t…2. 17 Peculiar Perforations - From Braille-Inspired Buildings to Peep Show Wallpaper (CLUSTER)  I’ve always had a strange aversion to holes—holes that are grouped together give me goosebumps. Which is why it took a commendable amount of effort on my part to put together this collection of peculiar…3. Parasitic Furnishings - The Barnacle Stool by Robert Brou (GALLERY)  The Barnacle Stool by American designer Robert Brou brings to life what most of us probably don’t think about on a day-to-day basis (or even a year-to-year basis): barnacles. The designer’s parasite-influenced…4. Driftwood-Designed Furniture - The Flotsum and Jetsam Table by Marcus O'Reilly Architects  The Flotsum and Jetsam Table, designed by Melbourne-based Marcus O’Reilly architects, won the Craft Victoria Design and Innovation Award this year. The table is a unique take on recycled wood—it was created…5. Growing Foam Furniture - Kyeok Kim Turns Chairs to Foamy Art (GALLERY)  Some furniture designs are made for comfort, others for appearance and art. These chairs by Kyeok Kim definitely fall in the latter category, as only the frame remains and the chair becomes a growing foam…6. Hand Glider Chairs - The Super Sleek Tensile Sofa by Therese Glimskar (GALLERY)  Swedish designer Therese Glimskar may not want to define his Tensile Sofa as a chair, but I just don’t see how you can fit more than two people on this sleek seat.
The design and fabric make the Tensile…7. Marvelous Domestic Modernism - Seyhan Ozdemir & Sefer Caglaf’s Box Sofa is Modernist to the Ma (GALLERY)  The Box Sofa is a “luxurious piece for your lounge,” if you know what I mean. You don’t? Well, neither do I, but Bonluxat must since they wrote it.
Strange phrases aside, the Box Sofa by Seyhan Özdemir…8. DIY Dinosaur Beds - A Place Where Dino-Loving Kids can Rest Their Heads and Dream  If your child is an aspiring paleontologist, or just really into dinosaurs, than this dinosaur bed will make their dreams come true. The DIY design has your child sleeping within the jaw of an open T-Rex’s…9. Interior Designer Accessories - Verner Panton Designs for Converse and Porter (GALLERY)  Denmark designer Verner Panton provided the inspiration for these designs by Converse and Porter. Panton’s fluid strokes and bright colors are all that’s needed to inspire awesome accessories.
These Verner…10. Blooming Benches - The Bonseop Bench Provides Shelter and Light, Day and Night (GALLERY)  Although I am very much a fantasy, sci-fi loving girl, I’m also a nature nut at heart and so I love seeing creations inspired by our natural surroundings, such as the BonSeop Bench. Not only that, but…11. Mobile Billboard Benches - Finn Magee Turns Outdoor Seating to Moving Advertisement (VIDEO)  When you sit on a park bench you generally find peace and quiet. Designer Finn Magee saw that we are bombarded with advertisements throughout our day but the park is the final place for peace.
As a result,…12. Contemporary Chic Couches - These Eilersen Sofa Inspirations Will Rev You Up for a Redesign (GALLERY)  If you’re looking to start the new year off on a different foot, or perhaps in a different place, just check out these Eilersen sofa inspirations. You don’t necessarily have to change your wardrobe or…13. 35 Creative Clothes Storage Ideas - From Stilletto Mounts to Carousel Coat Racks (CLUSTER)  With homes getting smaller, having creative clothes storage options is more important than ever; this is true not only for stashing objects (like beach towels in winter) but for clothes as well (like your…14. Eco Storage Solutions - Giulio Patrizi Recycles Wood into Cubic Containers (GALLERY)  Italian designer Giulio Patrizi created this eco storage container from recycled wood. He took the different pieces and created a simple way for them to fit together, which allows for simple assembly and…15. Carved Couches - The Camouflage Armchair Attracts Rather than Conceals (GALLERY)  I get why the Camouflage Armchair is named so, yet this seat is sure to draw attention rather than conceal anything as the name suggests. A beautifully carved furniture piece, I’m sure people won’t care…16. Chair-Bed Hybrids - The Blend Bed by Mieke Meijer Offers Multiple Functions (GALLERY)  Ask Dutch designer Mieke Meijer what the influence was behind her creation the Blend bed, and she’ll tell you that it was how people slept in the 17th century.
You see, the Blend bed is a unique fusion…17. Low-Rise Rocking Chairs - The Supernatural Studios Rockin' Redefines Comfort (GALLERY)  The Supernatural Studios Rockin’ is a modern rocking chair that brings an interesting new look to the design aesthetic of the traditional version.
With a smooth, compact construction of plastic and foam,…18. Sturdy Structured Seating - The RW Chair by Mike Dye Looks Like a Sled  The most that Design Milk seemed to be able to say about this chair is that it’s adjustable, which is hardly impressive. But there are some unique features in the RW Chair that make it interesting.
The…19. Stylish Seating - The Elegant and Playful Dressed Chairs are Chicer than Most People (GALLERY)  These chic and fashionable Dressed Chairs by ROOMS, a design firm from Georgia, may be better dressed then most people walking down the street. The Dressed Chairs are so stylish I wouldn’t be surprised…20. Coordinated Clutter Structures - The Very Organized and Compact Cubes by Michael Johansson (GALLERY)  Swedish artist Michael Johansson uses everyday objects compacted into small, cubed spaces to create his contemporary structures. A comment on our ever shrinking living spaces and need for organization…21. Reinvented Reindeer Design - Nendo Antler Armchair is Perfect for Christmas Parties  How cute is this chair? Answer: very cute. The Antler Armchair by Nendo Designs (in collaboration with Cappellini products) is the ultimate Christmas decor. What better way to anticipate the arrival of…22. Space-Saving Decor - The Picture Table Transforms into a Decorative Wall Frame (GALLERY)  If you’re looking for that perfect gift for that person who lives in the smallest apartment known to man, you have reached the end of the rainbow, my friends; meet the Picture Table.
A fairly uninspired…23. Weaved Wave Seating - The Linger Bench Combines Natural and Modern Components (GALLERY)  While scouring the web, I’ve seen quite a few wave-inspired creations of late and now I can add another, the Linger Bench. I think many of these wave-like products have also been seating quite similar… |
Popular This Month1. Top 100 Furniture Trends in 2009 (COUNTDOWN)  For all those who gawk at traditional furniture, check out the Top 100 Furniture Trends in 2009. This captivating countdown features the best furniture trends in the last year, based on TrendHunter.com…2. Graffiti Furniture - Luis Alicandu Creates Street Art to Furnish Your Home With (GALLERY)  Once thought of as a low-brow, delinquent form of art, street art is making a mainstream comeback in the form of graffiti furniture.
The pieces in the above gallery are baroque-esque in their aesthetic,…3. 85 Colorful Furniture Designs - Brighten Your Home With Glowing Chairs, Color-Changing Loungers (CLUSTER)  Mirroring the brights that are punching up the fashion world are the colorful furniture designs emerging in the world of interior design. As the home is our haven, it’s essential it makes us feel good,…4. Nomadic Stacked Sofas - The Versatile Bidoun Mattress Furniture by Traffic (GALLERY)  The ‘Bidoun’ mattress furniture collection is for the modern day nomad. Designed by Dubai design studio Traffic, the Bidoun mattress furniture consists of sofas, ottomans and tables made out of stacked…5. 60 Clever Clothes Hangers - From Furniture in Disguise to Seasonal Coat Racks (CLUSTER)  Hanging up my clothes has always been a bit of a problem for me. Instead of taking five seconds to walk to my closet to hang up my jacket or shirt, I usually end up haphazardly hanging them off the edge…6. 43 Nature-Inspired Lights - Earthy Lighting, from Reed-Like Lighting to Flowerpot Chandeliers (CLUSTER)  If you haven’t yet changed over to the more environmentally friendly light bulbs, perhaps it’s because you haven’t yet embraced nature into your life. One way to do this while also truly driving home the…7. 32 Pieces of Bubble Furniture - From Soap-Bubble Loungers to Pod Seats (CLUSTER)  One of the interior decor patterns we've seen lately is bubble furniture, be it circular pod designed chairs, or pieces composed of tiny micro-spheres that look like delicate soap bubbles.
This cluster…8. 100 Great Ways to Lounge - From Recycled Tree Seating to Wishbone Loungers (CLUSTER) The term lounge is synonymous with relaxation, good times and putting your mind at ease from the troubles of your life. You can lounge in a cozy chair, a night club or even an airport terminal.
Can’t…9. 67 Transformer Furnishings - From Shape-Shifting Shelves to Convertible Storage Systems (CLUSTER)  In today’s space-crunched society, there’s nothing like furniture that can serve multiple purposes. Even better, furniture that can be converted into different shapes and for different uses means can be…10. Cardboard Conference Cells - The Cellulose Meeting Pod Encourages Interactivity in Workplaces (GALLERY)  In many offices there can be limited room to hold a private meeting, but with the Cellulose Meeting Pod, you may never have that shortcoming again. Perfect for creative spaces that usually employ an open…11. Multifunctional Surfaces - The Stella Expandable Transformable Table is Pretty Self-Explanatory (GALLERY)  Smaller living is gradually becoming the norm, yes, houses will continue to be the ideal family home, yet as population rises, condos are taking over cityscapes across the globe. So, for those people looking…12. 25 Intentionally Imperfect Home Decor - From Fractured Furniture to Melting Vases (CLUSTER)  Although the human race continues to strive for perfection, be it in terms of technology, image or overall life, it can be a fickle and almost impossible mistress to obtain. In order to keep ourselves…13. Human Formiture - Dzmitry Samal's Industrial Design Collection is Based on the Body of a Man (GALLERY)  Contemporary Industrial Designer, Dzmitry Samal is known for the 'new retro-futurism' style of his naked human furniture. To his recently created human table with muscular legs, he has added a few more…14. 35 Foamy Features - From Styrofoam Packed Seniors to Volcanic Foam Chairs (CLUSTER)  Be it the main component of your temporary bed, or the substance floating on top of your coffee, it is funny how something as simple as foam is such a prominent part of our world.
That being said, I have…15. Minimalist Home Offices - The Slim Office by Bertjan Pot Eliminates the Extraneous (GALLERY)  This office furniture began as a dining room table. After Bertjan Pot noticed customers buying it for a work desk, they designed a number of additions to make a sleek and functional work station. Just…16. 27 Metallic Metal Seats - From Superhero Seating to Chain Linked Chairs (CLUSTER)  Lately, the future of design has been looking rather… futuristic. To add to this belief, there have been quite a few furniture creations that brought sci-fi aspects home such as these metallic metal seats.…17. Overindulgent Furnishings - The Boca do Lobo Furniture Steps Away From the Minimalistic Fad (GALLERY)  If anyone said decadence was not in style, it definitely wasn’t Boca do Lobo Furniture. A shock to the eyes—to say the least—this collection is not for the faint of heart. If you’re trying to make a statement,…18. Reclaimed Bedframes - The Custom Bed by SBaird Design and the Joinery (GALLERY)  The Custom Bed is a project from SBaird Design and The Joinery. The designers started out with a pile of old wood. Step by step, the gallery shows how they took that pile of unwanted wood and turned it…19. 17 Peculiar Perforations - From Braille-Inspired Buildings to Peep Show Wallpaper (CLUSTER) I’ve always had a strange aversion to holes—holes that are grouped together give me goosebumps. Which is why it took a commendable amount of effort on my part to put together this collection of peculiar…20. Futuristic Reading Pods - The Cooling Ribs Sofa for One Was Inspired by Computer Parts (GALLERY)  This Cooling Ribs sofa for one is inspired by a computer’s cooling ribs and was created by Design-Gezunt Studio. The circular chair (because, let’s face it, a sofa for one = chair) looks like a futuristic…21. Nature-Inspired Seating - Bambi and Spider's Webs Prompt Japanese Chair Designs (GALLERY)  The steel-framed, nylon fiber finish Bambi chair is one of two recent designs from Japanese designers Jun Hashimito and Tatsuo Yamamoto.
Tatsuo Yamamoto has designed the seat of the Bambi chair to look…22. Sushi Furniture - Mimi Tin's Fishy Furniture is Interior Decor for Sushi Lovers (GALLERY)  Atlanta-based Designer Mimi Tin’s idea for her Sushi Style line of furniture came to her in grad school as an assignment fulfillment to create a piece of furniture from a design period. She chose pop…23. Prefab Furniture Hacks - Kenyon Yeh Creates Unique Pieces with IKEA Hacks (GALLERY)  IKEA furniture is the ultimate in cookie cutter design. That, of course, is the price to be paid for cheap prices and convenient availability. IKEA hacks have arisen as a way to take boring IKEA furniture…24. Re-Naturalized Eco Furnishings - The Second Skin Chair by Lotte Van Laatum is a Return to Nature (GALLERY)  Furniture rarely bares any resemblance to the raw material it came from. The Second Skin chair seeks to change that. Design studio Lotte Van Laatum first gathered second hand furniture for the oak required…25. 18 Compact Novel Ideas - From Futuristic Reading Pods to Space-Saving Bathroom Decor (CLUSTER)  As the electronic books and online bookstores take over, as well as the rise in smaller living spaces across the globe, compact novel ideas have begun surfacing just as rapidly.
Bringing a more unique…26. Architectural Furniture Design - Coat Hanger by Naruse Inokuma Architects (GALLERY)  The concepts in architecture and furniture design are essentially the same. Structural integrity, form versus function, it’s all there. That’s why it should come as no surprise that such innovative furniture…27. Mix'N'Match Seating - The New Proust Geometrica by Alessandro Mendini (GALLERY)  Proust Geometrica Chair by Alessandro Mendini was first created in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti. The new Proust Geometrica is a re-upholstered version of the iconic seat made available bu Italian…28. Coveted Credenzas - Caleb Woodard Furniture Pieces are Works of Art (GALLERY)  The credenza is an often overlooked piece of furniture. Sitting there at the side of the room, it rarely attracts attention—unless, of course, it’s a credenza designed by Caleb Woodard Furniture. Then…29. 26 Comforting Nests - From Vacation Nests to $1,035 Birds Nest (CLUSTER)  To me, comforting nests provide ease on two levels. On one hand, they ease your body and on the other, your mind. The former seems pretty obvious. I mean, with winter around the corner, everyone has hibernation…30. 25 Wave-Shaped Works of Art - From Surfer Decor to Wave-Inspired Architecture (CLUSTER)  These 25 wave-shaped works of art all attempt to represent the peacefulness of the ocean in land-based design. The ocean has always been a source of inspiration, and for good reason. It is the ultimate… |
Popular Last Month1. 51 Unique Sleep Options - Beds, Hammocks and Napping Pods for Easy Slumber (CLUSTER)  For some, a place to sleep means a flat surface (if even that); for others, a good night’s sleep—or nap—means a cushy mattress you can sink into. I fall into the latter category, and with all the innovative…2. 35 Fantastic Fireplaces - An Update On Futuristic Designs and Innovative Ideas for Fireside Framing (CLUSTER)  Fireplaces aren’t exceptionally eco-friendly, but they are oh-so-inviting on chilly fall and winter nights. So take a look at 35 ways you can get cozy with modern and innovative fantastic fireplaces.
Fantastic…3. 50 Luxury Home Solutions - From Giant Gem Tabletops to Swarovski Crystal Fireplaces (CLUSTER)  Home is where the heart is, and for the ultra-rich, it’s also where the $35,000 bedding system, golden fruit bowls, and levitating loungers are. Even in a recession, there’s tons of luxury home solutions…4. 45 Folding Forms - Innovations that Bend, from Fold-Out Tables to Folding Sleds (CLUSTER)  With the emphasis on space-saving these days, it’s no wonder that innovations that feature foldability are on the rise. These folding forms may include anything from a lightweight bike to folding shoes—even…5. 16 Pixelated Home Decorations - From Pixelated Wooden Seats to DIY Nerdy Decor (CLUSTER)  Clearly, we’ve completely dived into the computer era to the point of no return bringing such technological-inspired designs into our home. With these pixelated home decorations, you can now be constantly…6. 46 Appealing Garden Accessories - From Ritzy Garden Benches to Funky Outdoor Decor (CLUSTER)  In order to maintain our appreciation for our gardens and lawns, one way (perhaps) to accomplish this would be to spruce them up with some appealing garden accessories. By treating the outdoors as we (hopefully)…7. 35 Quirky Chair Designs - From Globular Emotion-Inspired Chairs to Odes to LEGO (CLUSTER)  When decorating, many people opt for something different, preferring to pick unconventional pieces not many others have. These 35 quirky chair designs are perfect for the individual who wants to be different.…8. Cruella De Vil Home Decor - What's Black and White and Red-iculously Stylish All Over? (GALLERY)  What’s Cruella De Vil home decor, you might ask? (Or not, but you’re reading this so I’m going to tell you anyway.) It’s these stylish room designs that rely almost entirely on black and white contrasts.…9. 22 Bookworm Bookshelves - From Balancing Shelves to Convertible Bookcases (CLUSTER)  It's time to talk nerdy. There is nothing short of amazing when it comes to these 22 bookworm bookshelves featured in this cluster.
Be amazed by bookshelves that balance, roll and defy gravity and take…10. Moonlighting Decor - In-Es Italian Lighting is Ethereal and Dreamy (GALLERY)  The Italians are famous for their romantic ways. The In-Es Italian lighting company captures that romance in lamps and fixtures. The company creates moon-shaped shades and soft glowing pieces that are…11. First Class Furniture - The Private Jet Chair by Vaughshannon Beats Sitting Coach (GALLERY)  Trevor Vaugh and Nic Shannon have brought first class luxury to the living room with the Private Jet Chair. The chair looks like it could take off any moment, carrying you into a relaxed state of mind.…12. Designer Recliner Cakes - The Chocolate Cake Couch is Not Made for Lounging (GALLERY)  The best part about designer furniture is eating it. Wait, what? Doesn’t the couch have to be edible? Well, in this case they are, as some genius has created a chocolate cake couch that looks almost too…13. Gorgeous Eco Furniture - Brazil's Oficinaethos Uses Certified and Scrap Wood (GALLERY)  For the environmentally conscious, gorgeous furniture like this from Oficinaethos comes with a little guilt. But Oficinaethos, a Brazilian design company, is helping to aleve some guilt for lovers of beautiful…14. Stove Base Tables - Antique Furniture Finds Make Unique Room Centerpieces (GALLERY)  Some antiques now claim prices that would give Crate & Barrel customers second thoughts. But thrifty deals are still to be found, and stove base tables are one of them.
Few (if any) people have old fashioned…15. Bathtubs for Bookworms - The Sleek, Modern Biblio Bathrubs from Antonio Lupi (GALLERY)  These Biblio bathtubs from Antonio Lupi are perfect for bath-loving bookworms. Drawing a hot bubble bath and sitting back with a good book and an excellent glass of red wine is a great way to relax and…16. Chain Link Coffee Tables - Arik Levy's Rock Grid Table is Anything but Homey (GALLERY)  Arik Levy is a tablemaker extraordinaire. The latest in his table portfolio is the Rock Grid table. The table has a cold feel to say the least. It gives off the impression that you have an accessible cage…17. Wolfish Rind Designs - Philip Michael Wolfson Desaturated Dogmas Blend Style and Function (GALLERY)  It’s pure talent (with a dash of genius) when someone is able to blend unique style with functionality so succinctly that there is no excuse why it can’t apply to every home—just take a look at the Philip…18. Pixelated Wooden Walls - The Bleu Nature Driftwood Wall Features an Unconventional Design (GALLERY)  Imagine tearing town those traditional log cabins and erecting a more modern take by using the Bleu Nature Driftwood Wall. I mean, it still maintains that outdoorsy, rustic feel without compromising the…19. Precision-Cut Steel Tables - Single Powder-Coated Sheets Form Anthony Leyland's Modern Designs (GALLERY)  Anthony Leyland’s folded steel tables are part of a collection the British designer showed at London’s Designersblock in September.
Steel was the material of choice because of its indestructible sustainability.…20. 25 Rad Rocking Chairs - From Two-Person Rocking Chairs to Stylish Rocking Seating (CLUSTER)  I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but picture a little old granny knitting in the corner when I think about rocking chairs. Hopefully, this cluster will eliminate the stereotype rocking chairs have…21. Furniture in Disguise - The NAL Coat Rack Looks Like a Lamp, But Isn't (GALLERY)  And now a coat rack for the obsessively decluttered household. The VaughShannon NAL coat rack has been cleverly disguised as a lamp. While there is no actual bulb on the rack, the bright color and gradient…22. Monochrome Minimalist Decor - Maison Martin Margiela “White Objects” Home Accessories (GALLERY)  It’s hard to get more minimal than completely white design. The new Maison Martin Margiela “White Objects” collection is nearly all white, and minimal is nearly an understatement. The company is famous…23. Industrial-Strength Interior Design - Clamp-Like Cohda Table Legs Bring Dining to Any Surface (GALLERY)  There’s nothing pretty about Cohda table legs, but then, that’s not the point. The Cohda design team created the legs as an add-on for previously purchased flat surfaces.
These Cohda table legs can turn…24. Cardboard Decor Conversions - Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre Makes Shipping Containers into Furniture (GALLERY)  Hispanic designers always have the coolest (and longest) names. Colombian-born Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre is another example, with a name that takes a couple minutes to roll through.
Aside from his name,…25. Upcycled Gymnastics Equipment - Refurbished Sport Furniture Makes a Sweet Eco Statement (GALLERY)  What do you do when the gymnastic studio you’ve been managing closes down? You take the old equipment and you make fantastic refurbished sport furniture is what you do!
Taking worn and distressed pommel…26. Fluid Feather Loungers - The Andrew Dickson Palmae Chair Tickles Your Tush (GALLERY)  As a child I remember being fascinated with feathers. To me they were so beautiful and unique I couldn’t get enough; it seems that with the Andrew Dickson Palmae Chair, designer Kurt Kraisinger couldn’t…27. Flamboyant Birthday Chairs - Espasso Produces the Limited Edition Chifruda Armchair by Sergio Rodrig (GALLERY)  The Chifruda Armchair by 82-year-old designer Sergio Rodrigues was originally designed in 1962. To celebrate Rodrigues' birthday New York gallery Espasso has produced a limited quantity (40) of these unique…28. Crazed Conceptual Furniture - The Rebellious Cabinet Will Never Actually Close (GALLERY)  Are you that person who has to make sure that all your doors are closed and everything looks neat and orderly? Then maybe you don’t want a Rebellious Cabinet, a truly maddening piece of furniture.
The…29. Reading-Material Seating - The Functional HOI Magazine Chair by Jules & Jeremy  The HOI Magazine Chair designed by Jules & Jeremy is a chair for readers. Actually, this comfortable armchair would be perfect for a doctor’s or dentist’s office. This waiting-room-ready chair has plenty…30. 11 Mathematical Home Fixtures - Geometric Modern Furniture to Geek Timepieces (CLUSTER)  Maybe you want to constantly test your arithmetic skills or you want to surround your children with numbers in the hopes that they will grow up to be a math whiz. Whatever the case may be, this cluster… |
