Handmade in Geldrop in the Netherlands, the Opera Camper is constructed from materials like hardwood, stainless steel and leather. When opened the camper levels itself electronically and is fully assembled in less than five minutes – without tent pegs, stabilizer jacks and loose tent poles. What you get is a luxury residence measuring 7m long, [...]
GATE CABINET FIREPLACE
A practical function make these decorative fireplaces by Conmoto a true modern home essential. These built-in cabinets combine a fireplace and wood storage without compromising on comfort or style. The pair of vertical cabinets each measures 165 cm tall by 50 cm wide and 50 cm deep to suit any home – large or small. [...]
bObles
bObles can be chairs, stools, and tables, but they can also be seesaws, tunnels, and so much more. Made of EVA foam with soft surface and shaped to resemble different animals, each of the bObles provides new opportunities for play and movement. All the tumbling animals can stand alone and will each in their own [...]
The Frick Residence by KRDB
A long and narrow steel beam infill house for artist Laurie Frick in Austin Texas by design-build firm KRDB. The main entry is activated with a subtle push into a generous hallway that doubles as gallery for the client’s art collection. The requirements were for a 1600sf one-bedroom, two-bathroom house with an office and a 700sf [...]
Cozy Ranch Remodeled
This contemporary home is a remodeling of classical 1950s ranch style house for a couple and their two children. It’s surrounded by secluded woods and its new exterior finishes were chosen by architects from U+B Architecture and Design to blend with the shadowed tree trunks around. The windows are designed to maximize views of all that surrounding [...]
The Bloomframe Balcony
Bloomframe has to be one of the best of the practical architectural innovations. The Dutch designers Hofman Dujardin Architects have won a handful of awards for the product that has now hit the commercial market. With the simple click of the remote, an unsuspecting window transforms into a glass balcony. Coming in several sizes, this balcony will [...]
Ariston Built-in Coffee Center
If you are finding yourself either upgrading the office break room or busting out the dream kitchen, the Ariston Built-in Coffee Center ($2,150-$2,260) will make a fine addition. This in-wall brewing system can shoot out cups of coffee, espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, teas, or just plain ol’ hot waters and two at a time thanks to dual [...]
American Apparel x Sweet Dreams
American Apparel has become the choice for deep V-neck shirts and gold lamé leggings of hipsters for over 10 years. These days, the cotton retailer is also all about oxford shirts, duffle bags and swimsuits with zippers. And that’s not all, Dov has just launched a new line of bedding. The sheets ($20–$64) are made from the same [...]
Demy Digital Recipe Reader
You have probably contemplated about getting a laptop just for your kitchen. It would be a small little netbook that would house all of the recipes you use for easy access. The Demy Digital Recipe Reader is no laptop, but designed to belong in the kitchen and features a recipe database for those looking for culinary inspiration. The Demy Digital Recipe [...]
Modern Italian Architecture
There is something that grabs me about homes that feature large open spaces and clean modern lines. However, the B House you see here is truly in a league of its own. Designed by Duilio Damilano in Cuneo, Italy, the B House features modern shapes that promote
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