For some, disorder is a way of life; but for others who appreciate organization, disorder becomes a hazard, which is why these clutter-reducing designs will give some a much needed breath of fresh air.
As much as IKEA has become a staple in urbanite (and suburbanite) home design, IKEA doesn't have a monopoly on storage design any longer. From tablet-embedded desks to tangle-free cable organizers, this list of clutter-reducing designs are filled with creative solutions that you didn't even know were possible.
Even though there was a global economic recession, consumers still seem to have more and more stuff. And of course, a never-ending flow of stuff is just another excuse to buy more stuff that will make it look like you have less. Essentially, that's what this collection of clutter-reducing designs is all about.
100 Clutter-Reducing Designs
From Tablet-Embedded Desks to Tangle-Free Cable Organizers:
Tiana Reid — Sep 18, 2011 — Art & Design
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Minimalist Cribs
This Clutter-Free Zip Bed from Florida Furniture is Simplistic and Elegant
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All-in-One Kitchen Pods
The Graft Loft Hamburg Combines the Kitchen and Bathroom
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Space-Saving Escritoires
The 'K Workstation' Exploits Your Wall and Not Your Floor
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Modular Multi-Purpose Appliances
The Astro Studios KitchenScape Reduces Clutter for Clean Look
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Stepladder Drawers
Climb the Staircase Storage Solution and Save Space with Ease
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Screen-Saving Desk Storage
LCD Monitor Hub Station Keeps Your Workspace Nice & Tidy
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Pop-Up Furniture Condos
Boxetti Provides Chic and Cluster-Free Storage Solutions
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Shelved Data Storage
The IKEA Desktop E-Folder Set Brings Organization to Your Monitor
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Chaotic Clutter Solutions
The Tensor Voting Wire-Frame Shelf Achieves Order Through Disorder
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Wall-Mounted Laptop Safes
The Ledge from Urbancase Keeps Your Work Out of the Way
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Geeky Desk Lamps
The T'Light Lamp Can Dock Your iPod and Charge Your Laptop
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DIY Computer Cases
Mission-Style PC Case Reduces Clutter and Beautifes Your Desktop Tower
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Concealable Kitchen Appliances
The Monocomplex Rectangle Kettle is Space-Sensitive
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All-Inclusive Compact Kitchens
The Cuisine K1 Re-Defines Minimal Living
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Fitness Furnishings
Tone Up Without Cluttering Your Home With Process's Muscle Building Unit
85
Upcycled Frankenstein Furnishings
SchubLaden Furniture is the Very Best of Clutter Craft Pieces
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Modernly Modular Living
H2O Architects Transforms a Dull Apartment Into Functional Space
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Folding Netbook Concepts
The Fujitsu Flexbook Can Transform from a Mini PC into a Tablet
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Illuminating Tablet Desk Docks
The Starck Net for Flos Stand Brings a Subtle Effective Design
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Wire Clutter Containers
The Cablebox Mini by Bluelounge Tames Power Cord Chaos
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Severed Seat Storage
These Half IKEA 'Bertil' Chair Hangers Make Clever Slings for Tight Spaces
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Spacious Simplistic Showers
Zahir Khan Designs an Uncomplicated Bathroom Concept
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Fish-Friendly Shelfmates
These 'Halve Bookends' from Gnr8 Combine Novel and Nautical
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Grain Storage Gadget Docks
This Breadbox Charging Station is Martha Stewart Approved
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Bookcase-Workspace Hybrids
The Cabinet Chair by Ontwerpers Could Fit Into a Smurf's Office
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Wireless Recharging
SplashPower Charges Phones, Cameras... Anything!
74
Sweet Tooth Storage Units
Edna 1 & Edna 3 Cabinets are Deliciously Candy-Colored
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Skater Storage Systems
The Skateboard Shelf Will Kickflip Your Interior Decor
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Compact Computer Hubs
The USB Push-Up Hub Combo Affords Optimal Data Sharing
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Space-Saving Stove Hoods
The Electrolux Aeolus Eliminates Odors and Provides a Suspended Rack
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Pocket-Covered Seating
Eastpak and Designers Quinze & Milan Create a Sofa Backpack
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Velcro Shelving
The Self Organizing Unit Offers a Revolutionary Way to Stay Neat and Tidy
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3-in-1 Furniture in a Box
One To Three For Five (Seconds)
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Hodgepodge Homes
The Philippe Starck Selby Feature Gives You a Glimpse Into the Icon's Abode
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Furniture in Disguise
The NAL Coat Rack Looks Like a Lamp, But Isn't
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Vase-Clenching Coffee Tables
Grip Satellite Table Combines a Planter and a Piece of Furniture
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Compact Multi-Use Moveables
'Trick' by Sakura Adachi is a Shelving Unit and a Dining Set
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Couture Amongst Clutter
Freja Beha Erichsen Poses in a Mess for Vogue UK
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Wire Organizing Robots
The Cable Robot Cable Organizer Features Wiry Monkey Arms
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Multi-Use Storage Containers
The Bonfi Unit Reduces Clutter on Campgrounds
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Stackable Circular Storage
Contemporary Flexi Shelving Provides Cylindrical Storage Solutions
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Tablet-Embedded Desks
Multi Table Allows for iPad Integration within the Work Surface
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Wiry Storage Seating
Stephan Schulz's Comfy Cargo Chair Comes Unfinished for the Owner's Touch
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Wall-Mounted Kettles
Diamantine
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Wax Dishware Sets
Meltware from Maaike Seegers Lets You Make and Mold Your Own Dishes
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Portable Photo Studios
The Modahaus Table Top is Set-up for iPhone Jewelry Photography
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Chaotically Cluttered Cupboards
Colin Tury's Unorganized Cabinet is a Motley Furniture Piece
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Hiding In Plain Sight
Gary Card and Henderson McCue Make a Beautiful Mess
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Desktop Tablet Displays
The Bureau Computer Workstation Makes the Desktop Computer Portable
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Storage Timber Tables
The Rukotvorine WAVE Dining Table is the Perfect Hideaway
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Jet Set Organizers
The SKYPAK Airline Trolley Solves Your Space Issues
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Keyboard Garages
The Spacebar Provides More Space, More Ports and Less Clutter
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Hanger Bouquets
Alice Rosignoli Combines 20 Hangers for an Instant Closet and Art Installation
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Clutter-Busting Gadgets
The Quirky 'Contort' USB Hub Manages Your Wires
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Clutter-Free Seating
This NJUStudio Magazine Stool is Perfect for Regular Magazine Subscribers
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Silicone Storage Solutions
Jiyoung Seo's Sai Wall Storage Unit is Malleable and Modular
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Cluttered Luxury Campaigns
The Nixon 2010 Look Book is for the Urban Lifestyle Man
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Cash-Cluttered Window Displays
The Moschino ‘Love is Free' ATM Throws Money Around
42
Peace-Producing Pen Storage
The Pen Zen Organizer Calms Desktop Clutter
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Minimalist Glowing Timepieces
Zach Smith's Evanescent Clock is Futuristically Slender
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Deceptive Hallway Counters
Daniel Schofield 's Shifty Desk Shows More Than Meets the Eye
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Minimalist Work Areas
Fredrik Paulsen Designs a Bare-Bones Workstation for the Home Office
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Docking Desktop Organizers
The USB Hub and Pencil Cup Keeps Your Bureau in Order
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Sticky Note Timetables
This Post-It Organizer Prevents Clutter and Confusion
36
Space-Saving TV Shelves
The Able Bay Screendeck Turns Your Entertainment Space into Storage
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Miniature Accessory Furniture
The Mini Coatrack Jewelry Stand is a Fashionable Optical Illusion
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Spiral Storage Solutions
Box 360 is a Customizable Way to Clutter Convenience
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2-in-1 Baby Thermoses
Christopher Lavelanet's Thermos Doubles as a Bottle
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Reorganized Clutter Compositions
Dabito's Thrifty Boredom Vignettes Give Decor Diversity
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Laundry Bag Barstools
Nexus Stool by Elementodiseno Cushions Your Bottom with Clothes
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Sandwiched Office Supplies
The Sandwich on Rye is Hungry For Desktop Accessories
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Kangaroo Chairs
This 2-in-1 Chair Hides One Seat in a Pouch For Clutter-Free Furniture
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Sneaky Second Seating
The Silla Guarda Inside-Out Collection Has Hidden Chairs
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Branch-Like Coat Hooks
'Ring Hanger' from Sooyon Park is an Organized Way to Hang Clothing
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Cluttered Learning Promos
Keep Spreading Knowledge With These Wikipedia Ads
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Clam-Inspired Cable Clips
Bluelounge CableDrop Simplifies PC Wire Clutter
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Hanger Chair
Hang Your Clothes or Seat Your Guests
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Suction Cup Spice Dispensers
Vacu Vin PopSome Set Adds a Pinch of Flavor to Your Kitchen
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Multipurpose Office Organizers
Andrew Kim's Warp Desk Organizer Minimizes Mess
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PC Integrated Desks
i-Desk Classic X Variheight
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Tangle-Free Cable Organizers
Quirky Cordlets Prevent Cluttered Wires for an Open Workspace
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Collage Carpets
The Rag Shag Rug is Unique Like No Other
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Orca Office Organizers
The Wood Whale Desk Organizer is Functional and Fishy
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Chaotic Cluttertography
The Latest Series from Designer Sasa Antic is Organized Chaos
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Cross-Shaped Storage Systems
The Cross Valet Holds Keeps You Sin- and Clutter-Free
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Storage Seating
The +Chair is a Place to Sit for You and Your Belongings
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Stackable Sippers
Rob Southcott's Totem Cups Allow for Indecisiveness
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Violent Breadboxes
Raw-Edges Design Studio Cuts Kitchen Clutter with its Knife-Block
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Clothes Hanger Cages
'Hangers in a Basket' Keeps Your Closet Clean and Organized
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Storage Seats
‘My Bedside Chair' by Lewis Taylor Cleans Up Classroom Clutter
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Cord-Coiling Backup Boxes
The IRIVER Stone Hard Drive Declutters Your Desk Environment
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Sleek Organizational Lights
The OttLite POD Lamp Creates Clutter-Free Desks
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Post-Holiday Decluttering Books
Clever Ways to Get Organized and Get Relaxed
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De-Cluttering Keyboard Compartments
The Quirky USB-Port Desk Organizer Liberates Office Space
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Cardboard Box Accessories
Wannabe Turns Boxes into Chic Tables
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Uncluttered Urban Decor
The Roderick Vos Downtown Desk Brings Some Urban Appeal to Your Workspace
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Word-Reducing Email Services
ShortMail Places a Character Limit on Your Digital Correspondences
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Coordinated Clutter Structures
The Very Organized and Compact Cubes by Michael Johansson
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Valet Storage
The Box Butler
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Unconventional Organization Helpers
The SaneBox Web App Keeps Your Email Uncluttered
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The iPhone SLR Mount Takes Pro-Grade Pictures
Slide-Out Tablet Trackpads
The Magic MacBook Pro Incorporates a Retractable Touchscreen
Re-Imagined Work Furniture
The Office + Retrofit Collection Saves Old Office Pieces
Swiveling Stool Stations
Geoffrey Graven's Tandem Furniture is a Seat, Storage and Table in One
Tactile Tablet Overlays
The iPad iKeyboard Makes Makes Typing a Nightmare No More
Glass Doored Baths
Artweger Twinline 2 has a Sealable Transparent Entrance
Endlessly Flexible Furniture
Yi-Cong Lu's Living Tools is a Revolutionary, Multifunctional Design
Curved Composite Perches
The Henri Stool by Alexandre Reignier is a Charming Material Mix
Wrinkled Wood Furniture
New Works by Jory Brigham Have an Organic Presence
Double Duty Lighting
The Tafelstukken Cappellini Series Provides Light and Storage Space
Second-Hand Clothing Seats
The Giving Tree Project Turns Used Togs into Stumps
Compartmentalized Gadget Docks
Bento Book by Rene Lee Creates a Virtual Laptop
Modern Mid-Century Furniture
The Gitane Workshop Provides Heirloom Quality in Contemporary Casings
Quilted Back Bookcases
Daniel Becker's Victor Wooden Shelves are Warm and Simple
Donut Chairs
The Tria Chair by Lorenz-Kaz for Colé Seats to the Center and Side
Resplendent Stone Accessories
This Dmitriy Yoav Reinshtein Jewelry Photography Pops with Beauty
15 Futuristic Laptop Concepts
From Futuristic File Folders to Braille Laptops
Industrial Indoor Gardens
The Toyo Herb Pots Soften Stainless Steel with Greenery
Transparent Tech Tablets
The Nesting PC Virtual Tablet Welcomes Input From All Devices
Helpful Honeycomb Furniture
Lorens' Cloud Modular Table is a Friendly and Practical Design
State Shaped Furniture
The Jared Rusten California Furniture Showcases Regional Pride and Style
Creative Kitty Furnishings
Urban Cat Design Creates Handmade Cat-Friendly Furniture for Cat Owners
Physically Illusory Furnishings
Visible Structures by Nendo Look and Feel Falsely Insubstantial
Ribboned Wood Furniture
Yvette Cox's Florence Coffee Table was Created Using Steam Bending
Dextrous Task Seating
The Ergo Bench is Springy Stool Designed for Designers' Comfort
iPhone-Accommodating Keyboards
CompuExpert Wow-Keys Merges Media at Your Fingertips
Sticky Tack Seating
The Plust Gumball Collection Offers Soft Surfaces for Sitting Outdoors
Agronomy Training Tables
Ruth Vatcher Designs an Desk to Promote Green Thumbs
Collapsible Cube Lighting
The Modular Lights by Robhoff Shift to Illuminate Different Areas
Sweet Tooth Storage Units
Edna 1 & Edna 3 Cabinets are Deliciously Candy-Colored
Skater Storage Systems
The Skateboard Shelf Will Kickflip Your Interior Decor
Porcelain-Dripping Lighting
Rebecca Wilson's Light Spill is Fluidly Fun
Disc-Like Lampshades
The Coral Reef Lamp Has a Whimsical Underwater Feel
Multitasking Lamp Shelves
Readme by Peter Bockel is an All-in-One Side Table for Book Worms
Two-Toned Cabinets
The Claude Special Edition has a Vintage Vibe to It
Sleek Covert Escritoires
The Agent Desk by Dror Benshet Keeps Your Business Concealed
Eraseable Laptop Keyboards
The Keyless Lifebook from Laura Lahti Lets You Customize Your Keys
Bendable Camera Bag Tripods
Pose Camera Case Lets You Work the Self-Timer Anywhere
Sickly Stump Seating
Spalted Stools by Don Howell Cure Infested Forest Finds
Knitted Neon Furniture
Baita Design Wool Seating Turns Stitching Psychedelic
Skin-Stretched Furniture
Pepe Heykoop Creates the Skin Collection to Enhance Your Interior Space
Water-Cleaning Soakers
The Roca Eco Zonda Bathtub Greatly Reduces Consumption
Upcycled Graphic Street Cruisers
ReSkate! Breathes New Life Into Old Skateboards
Shape-Shifting Trolleys
The Monocart Adaptable Buggy Offers Assistance for All Ages
Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories
Red Pop from Beep Industries is Perfect for iPhone Photogs
Futuristic Bamboo Tables
Mushiki Storage System Derives Inspiration from Steam Vessels
Electromagnetic Halo Lights
GEO Magnetic Ditches Digital Switches in Favor of Science
Solar System Seating
The Octopus Chair by Francesco Biagini Has Tentacles to Help You Tidy
Sous-Storage Seating
Chaise Leaf by Petit Romain Needs No Coffee Table Companion
60s-Inspired Furniture
The Draper Media Console is Definitely 'Mad Men' Approved
Manuscript Shelving Units
Scroll Bookshelf Adds an Adventurous Ancient Element for the Bookworm
Stand-Alone Chair Arms
Arm Rest by Peter Marigold Improves a Simple Dining Chair
Enlightening Arboreal Lamps
Go Natural with the Miguel Munoz 'Bo' Tree Light
Curvaceous Cupboards
The Surface Cabinet by Couture is Sculpturally Calming
Compartmental Counter Tops
Plug-In by Maria Perales Provides a Place for Everything
Marvelous Musical Skate Bowls
The Syntheshredder Turns Skateboarding Into Musical Activity
Shipping Container Cabinets
Sandra Mulder's Pandora is Indestructible and Industrial
Pulley System Charging Stations
The Power Reel Affords Convenient Cord Placement
Pivoting Food Prep Areas
The Transgenerational Kitchen Spins to Satisfy the Chef's Height
Nautical Nutcrackers
The Orca Nutcracker Will Leave You Longing for Willy
Steam Vessel Counters
Mushiki by Tomas Alonso Draws Inspiration from Asian Culture
Minimal Mantle Seating
Wenshuai Liu's Bookshelf Chair Shows that Paper Novels are Still Revelant
Gritty Undead Cruisers
The Chocolate 'Zombie Portraits' Skateboards are Stylishly Scary
Smartphone-Powered Tablets
The Piggyback Tablet Turns Your Smartphone into a Touchscreen Gadget
Book-Bound Tablet Cases
The DODOcase for BlackBerry PlayBook is Perfect for Bookworms
Retro iPhone Clocks
The Jonas Damon Alarm Clock Combines Tech and Vintage Design
Fluid Hour Glasses
The Aqua Clock by Branislav Sipka Gradually Drains as the Day Goes On
Chaotically Cluttered Cupboards
Colin Tury's Unorganized Cabinet is a Motley Furniture Piece
Translucent Tablet Holders
iPad 2 Display Dock is an Accessory Fit for a Fancy Store Display
Voluptuous Dressers
Bling Marilyn Jewelry Armoire is Shaped Like the Curvaceous Marilyn Monroe
Dual-Screen Touch Tablets
The Sony Tablet S1 and S2 Models for Fall 2011 Are Unveiled
Dissected Traditional Timepieces
The Sliced Grandfather Clock is Both Antique and Modern
Sailboat Soap Branding
Petit Bateau Packaging Embodies a Floating Bath-Time Form
Slithering Snaky Storage
The Bashko Trybek Serpent Shelves Add Color to the Home
Dramatic Dangling Lamps
The Crane Light is a Contemporary Structure and an Adjustable Light
Mating Moveable Promotions
This Betili Hard Sale Campaign Promises Proliferating Purchases
Handcrafted Timber Tablet Docks
Thewoodlot Bridges the Connection Between Nature and Technology
Docking Desktop Organizers
The USB Hub and Pencil Cup Keeps Your Bureau in Order
Sith Lord Hair Stylers
This Darth Vader Blow Dryer is Geek Chic
Masculine Steel Workspaces
The Lectori Salutem Desk by Jeroen Verhoeven is a Solid Piece of Art
Easy Employment Apps
Searching for Work is Easier with LinkedIn's New Embeddable Job Applications
Strap-On Bookshelves
The Read-Unread Bookshelf Encourages You to Read More
Chaotically Scrappy Furniture
David Amar's Raymond Table is Made Out of Tools and Found Objects
Pothole Pendant Lights
The Schlagloch Lampe is Cast from Pavement Craters
Minimalist Eclipse Clocks
The Eclipsion Wall Clock is Inspired by Outer Space
Wireless Data Storage
The Seagate GoFlex Satellite Hard Drive Lets You Forgot About Wires
Quirky Camouflaged Furniture
i29's Buzz Wire Collection is Designed for Students With ADD
Project Planning Apps
The ToDOFeed Application Allows you to Delegate Tasks Among Friends
Honeycomb Medicine Cabinets
This Pharmaceutical Cabinet Makes Storage Aesthetic
Luxury Shower Systems
Take Your Perfect Shower With the Kohler DTV Prompt System
Celebratory Retro Cabinets
The 60s 606 is 50 Shelving Unit Commemorates 606's 50th Anniversary
Horse Feed Furnishings
Hay Bales Seating Makes Barnyard Benches into Contemporary Cushions
Roll-Up Keyboards
The Scosche FreeKEY is Designed for Tablet and Smartphone Typists
Toy Brick Data Storage
The Zip Zip Hard Drive
Charming Literature Lamps
The Playful Tiny Tim Booklight Will Light up Your Reading Experience
Social Network Spy Software
ZoneAlarm SocialGuard Lets Parents Track Kids' Facebook Activity
Medicinal Cleansing Tools
This Herbal Medical Shower Head is the Winner of the IDEA 2011 Award
Brawny Badass Hard Drives
The LaCie Rugged Mini Will Take All Sorts of Punishment & Deliver
Streamlined Explanation Tools
Tildee Instructions Builds How-Tos that are Easy to Understand
Bovine Blade Blocks
The Kitchen Bull Holds Essential Cooking Knives and Cookbooks in One Space
Terrifying Fast Food Skateboards
These Deathwish 'Value Menu' Decks Show Horrific Mascots
Multipurpose Office Organizers
Andrew Kim's Warp Desk Organizer Minimizes Mess
Powerful Productivity Tools
Thoughtboxes Web App Micro-Organizes Your To Do List
Ultra Slick Skateboards
Makr Skate Deck Adds a Touch of Luxury and Class to Extreme Sports
Luxurious Automotive Data Storages
The Ultra Slick & Fast LaCie Porsche Design Hard Drive
Technicolor Culinary Cutters
Taylor's Coloured Kitchen Knife Block is Vibrantly Razor Sharp
Sleek Slicer Sets
Onus Knife Blocks Hold Sophisticated Cutters for Making Gourmet Meals
Touch-Screen Hard Drives
The Touch HDD is an iPod-Killing Data Storage Device
Eco Sawdust Shades
These Kulla Design Table Lamps are Made from Sawdust and Plastic Bags
Secure Black Box Backups
LaCie Cloudbox Doubles the Security for your Files
Vibrant Hipster Skateboards
Supreme SurfStyle Cruiser Decks Will Colorfully Light Up the Streets
Techy Hanging Timepieces
The Nooka Wall Clock is an Expansion From Nooka's Wristwatches
Oversized Outgoing Transfers
WeTransfer Web App Simplifies Sharing Large Files
Multi-Outlet Travel Adapters
Energizer iSurge Charging Station Charges Several Devices at Once
Multi-Compartmental Showers
The Totem Puts a Contemporary Twist on Bathroom Decor
Lighter-Sized Hard Drives
The Ultra Portable Gigabyte A2 Packs More Than You Think
De-Cluttering Keyboard Compartments
The Quirky USB-Port Desk Organizer Liberates Office Space
Opulently Exclusive Email
An Email Account with Elite750 Will Cost You as Much as a Birkin Bag
Nuclear Family Design Decks
Future Past Skateboards Take a Trip Back to the 50s
Digital Showering Devices
The DVT Prompt by Kohler Customizes Your Daily Shower Experience
Parody Breakfast Decks
The Baker ‘Mr. TK Cereal’ Skateboard Pities Fools Who Don't Skate
Wheelable Storage Units
The Dolly Bookshelf is Both Good-Looking and Practical
Selective Browser Bookmarking
CopyTo Web App Saves Only the Parts of Websites You Want
Intergalactic Skate Decks
The Krooked Galaktik Series is Psychedelically Out of This World
Social Media School Safety
The New Virginia Tech Alert System Facilitates On-Campus Alerts
Secret-Keeping Safeguards
QuickForget Web App Keeps Sensitive Info Safe in the Digital Universe
Time-Saving Showers
The FIVE Minute Shower Time Hour Glass Helps Conserve Water
Lexical Visualization Services
Tweetolife Web App Compares Word Choices by Men and Women
Streamlined Sharing Services
Dropdo Web App Lets You Share Documents With a Right-Click