Bar stools run the gamut when it comes to style, but as you might have guessed, we lean towards the modern sector. To get you started, we rounded up some of our favorite modern bar stools that will offer extra seating and help you make the most of your kitchen/dining space. Stack Lucy Bar Stool by Bend Goods Available in black or white, this stool features a classic geo...
Lasvit, glassmaking company of Northern Bohemia, presents three new interior walls for the Lasvit Art Walls (LAW) collection: Impasto, Curtain and Tapestry. Designed by Wanda Valihrachová, part of the company’s design team, the new glass panels are intended as architecture art pieces. Impasto takes its name from the painting technique used by Vincent Van Gogh, which inv...
With a very different kind of year behind us, all eyes are towards the future. Slated to be held last month in the German city, the international furniture and interiors fair IMM Cologne 2021 is just another cancellation of many. However, Covid-19 hasn’t stopped new product launches in the furnishings industry, and we’re thankful for that – particularly when staying home...
Home interiors became a priority for many in 2020, notably for the dining room where gaining more space, organization and lighting will dominate the design process. Brands like Molteni and Boffi are introducing dining tables situated in a vast space complimented by a clutter-free linear kitchen. The trend of creating a clean and pure environment has increased in populari...
Video conferencing has become an essential tool in business today. According to several studies, 30% of the global workforce will work remotely several days a week by the end of 2021, which will lead to an increase in videoconferencing exchanges. Open-plan offices suffer from a lack of varied meeting rooms and quiet areas for working, which limits the possibilities for...
As a leading manufacturer of interiors and doors, Linvisibile has provided their signature hinge-free pivot doors in many modern homes globally and the Nordic house of Lorvik is no exception. The installment of the highly tailored ALBA Filo 5 pivot doors in the Nordic home reflected the desires of Lorvik to have a play of cross-references between industrial style elemen...
The company Bumblebee specializes in incorporating technologies into clean design for space-saving. It recently announced its partnership with Align residential and Polaris Pacific at 2177 Third, San Francisco. The partnership offers homeowners a premium upgrade designed to adapt to their routine. Residences become flexible with a bed and storage that disappear into t...
Spanish design studio Santiago Sevillano has recently launched the new lighting collection for lighting firm, Mantra. The collection includes the iconic Collage wall lamps, Minimal standing lamps, Himalaya ceiling lamp and Vector standing lamps. ArchiExpo e-Magazine spoke with the firm’s CEO and founder Santiago Sevillano and discovered that each piece in the collecti...
Haworth Health partners with health systems professionals in order to create transformative spaces in which the well-being for workers, patients and communities are of utmost importance. The team at Haworth Health recently presented ideas for an inpatient and outpatient healthcare facility which focuses on three key areas: caregiver, community and patient spaces. The ...
Last September, during 3daysofdesign 2020 in Copenhagen, New Works presented its “residence for grounding” called Terra which highlights a space meant to enable escape and connection as a response to the difficult time we’re experiencing now. The 3daysofdesign event had been maintained because, at the time, the COVID infection rate was low in Denmark. Curious to see ...
The design, which wraps around from the ceiling to the wall, includes both a sofa and a bed, that transforms between the two seamlessly. The Cloud Bed lowers from the ceiling, covering the cozy living space, and transforming the room into a bedroom. Watch the video below to see how the cloud bed moves.
The Melt Collection captures the story of a series of objects that have undergone a transformation. Tabletops, chair seats, and wall mirrors are each softly slumped over their respective rigid frames, supporting them into their final, functional resting place. Although these slab-like elements are made from different materials, they seem to share the same “melting ...
When talking about the design, Zsuzsanna mentions, “The idea of the lamp comes from experimentation with models of laser cutting applied to different materials. When sheets of paper and wood are cut geometrically, they take on new characteristics, suspended by the force of gravity.” The lamp, which can be found through Luceplan, is composed of a very light body made w...
The upcoming year may just be the time that we finally get to appreciate our kitchens more as we continue to be isolated in our homes. Getting a much-needed kitchen makeover can be a good idea to improve the quality of life during confinement for all. In 2021, design trends for kitchens include introducing more light inside the kitchen and less clutter, like what Day...
The collection originates as a study into manufacturing a razor-thin, functional table using a minimal volume of material. There is a conscious focus upon the life cycle of a product combining bespoke yet fully recyclable aluminium with off the shelf yet reusable strapping. ‘As with much of our work the aesthetic aims to be a manifestation of its own fabrication and e...
The technology of the new Olev’s Pure BioAir light exploits the bactericidal power of UV-C light counteracting the spread of viruses, bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. Since scientific research shows that direct exposure to UV-C rays without specific precautions can cause irreversible damage to eyes and skin, Olev designed its Pure BioAir in a way that complete...
As one of the pioneers in large-format ad printing, the French company is part of vast advancements in the industry—with billboards that can cover up building facades and scaffoldings of construction sites. Companies that manufacture large-format advertising started out as traditional ad printing businesses that created posters and billboards with defined size dimensi...
This autumn 2020, Dutch tile-manufacturer, Mosa launched the Core Collection, an expanded range of ceramic, unglazed porcelain tiles that come in new colors, sizes, textures and shapes. The innovative tiles from the Core Collection, combined with a fresh coat of paint on the walls courtesy of Therma Mix, the newest paint product from Théodore Batiment is a sure way of at...
Its smart platform is a disruptive and innovative proposition. It is equipped with four induction cooking zones (automatic detection, control via a mobile app/tablet), one warming zone inviting conviviality and two wireless mobile charging zones (automatic detection). In addition, the two mobile devices (360 ° camera and connected interactive projector) invite new us...
When the founders of the New York lighting studio Trueing visited Japan back in 2016, they stumbled upon an unexpected source of inspiration, spotting and falling for the sculptures of the glass artist Baku Takahashi. However, language barriers prevented Joshua Metersky and Aidan Bowman from uncovering Takahashi’s identity then and there. It was only back in the United S...
As we learn to spend more time in the cocoon of our home, our focus is increasingly turning to those familiar surroundings – the spaces in which we live, work, relax and contemplate. The textures and colours that surround us each and every day have taken on more importance than ever; no longer just decoration, they are now a carefully considered and significant contribut...
Vincent Van Duysen’s latest table lamp design for Flos combines cutting-edge lighting technology with an intuitive aesthetic and a dynamic functionality. Originally conceived as an office lamp, Van Duysen’s ‘Oblique’ is an evolution of the classic swing-arm model. ‘The starting point for the design process was a completely new technology developed by Flos,’ comments th...
What makes the work of the Chilean collective GT2P stand out is its deft ability to play at opposite ends of the design spectrum at the same time. They are rooted in the specifics of a very particular place, but equally part of the global conversation. They are fascinated by digital techniques, but also by craft skills. They share a communal identity, but they each make ...
Maestri del Cotto has had the honor of supplying handmade terracotta floors to the prestigious Castello di Nari, in the province of Cagli, Italy. Enveloped by history and magic, the castle boasts a suggestive position, and establishes itself as one of the most beautiful castles in Italy. The castle hosts numerous ceremonies, events and weddings, but it is also an ideal...
Its brilliance helps accentuate the concepts of elegance, perfection and purity in their lighting. The result distinguishes a simple but sophisticated appearance that ensures the designs can be versatile to fit various settings and use. From metal structures to imperceptible materials, the total white finish offers free rein to creatively configure your interior or even ...
Called Chromatic, it features six carpets with six different patterns from the cubist Neo to Ripple and Lucid, which mimic the fluid lines of flowing water. Meanwhile, Ember features an abstract print based on dancing flames and Aurora nods to the floating ribbons of the northern lights. "My objective was to create a visually-intriguing collection that elicits a se...
Designed by Lemon co-founder Kevin Frankental, the Ashby table was originally designed to be an entrance hall table for the furniture brand's head office and evolved iteration by iteration into a much more versatile piece. Made from Bianco Carrara marble or travertine, the table has a simple form with a geometric base and round top that makes it appropriate for use in...
Designed by Impact Acoustic's co-founder Jeffrey Ibañez, the Chatpod booths were created to be a room-in-room solution that allows for private meetings or calls to take place within an office. Each Chatpod has a soundproof interior with an integrated power, lighting and ventilation system, while its exterior is designed to absorb the noise created in busy offices and ...
The collection's name, BSP, pays homage to the classic BLT sandwich and stands for byproduct, solvent and plastic. Although its Cubist chair, bench and side table consist largely of pure white, virgin plastic blocks, these are held together by acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS plastic) offcuts, which are recycled into a technicolour glue that spills out from the se...
The unit forms part of Bene's PORTS line, which also contains a storage table and lounge chair designed for contemporary workplaces. "The market for executive offices and furniture has not changed for over a century," said Pearson Lloyd co-founder Tom Lloyd. "It is still defined in terms of hierarchy and old concepts of status, without considering the users' needs....
Called AirBird, it takes the shape and colour of the bright yellow canaries that used to be brought into coal mines to warn workers of carbon monoxide and other toxic gases. The birds were more sensitive to these and would become ill before the miners, giving them time to get out. Similarly, the AirBird sensor works by measuring indoor carbon dioxide levels, which inc...
The chambers come as part of the Immersive Spaces Series, an ongoing research project by Office of Things which explores how employees can benefit from having calming rooms of refuge within their places of work. So far, a total of five chambers have been created, all of which are installed in YouTube or Google offices across San Francisco's Bay Area. The first cham...
The Nook Pod has a pitched frame enclosing chairs and benches for working. It comes in three arrangements including a Huddle Pod for two people, with a glass partition between them, an Open Shelter for one person, or as A Solo Booth, which involves splitting the structure in two. The brand envisions the pods helping companies provide extra space as people return to...
Following the desire to expand the areas of use even more, the designers have made it possible to use the porcelain pendant in gardens, terraces and backyards. One of the inspirational starting points for Kauppi & Kauppi and Ifö Electric, has been to achieve a flexibility in both use and expression. ‘We wanted the pendant to follow the company’s tradition of producin...
Spending time outside with friends and family should be fun. For the ones who are not very into physical activity, we have an outdoor set with a chess board. Whether you want to arrange a relaxing corner in your own yard, or you have to place them in a school, care center, or any other public place, this set is will be surely very appreciated by the ones that love this...
The design plays with the idea that bubbles break when touched, producing solid shapes, like bubbles frozen in time. The design by Yuhsien Design Studio opens up new possibilities for vase decor, presenting flower hoods that create a new way for interaction between plants and people. The collection encourages the use of the hoods as a ritualistic action, making the e...
