Ideas To Steal

Colorful Letter Stools

Melissa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:29:38 +0000

The German interior architect and product designer Sascha Grewe have created this colorful Letters Stools under the name Art Can Break Your Heart. They combine two of my favorite things, type and functionality. The stools is optionally available in an open variant, as bookshelf or with drawer. Every piece is hand made in MDF by Sascha and you can get it in 250 colors. I think it would look perfect in a kids room or in a creative office space. Or maybe as my new bedside table! Conclusion: It would look good anywhere. Discovered by Archello and images by ArtCanBreakYourHeart.

Rio cinema in Stockholm – 1940`s cinema in transformation

Ann Kristin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:32:15 +0000

Now I know where to see a movie next time I am in Stockholm. Designstudio 1:2:3 and Kristoffer Sundin have designed the interior and the graphic identity of Rio cinema in Stockholm.. They have carefully transformed it into a modern space, without changing its original appearance. The new aim with the space was to create a design functional for different range of activities. The cinema houses different activities, beside showing films it is a venue for seminars, theater, musical performances, installations, opera shows and other cultural events. The furniture and lighting is adaptable and can be changed into single tables with light over each table, or you can make it in to one large seating group with all the lamps in a cluster. Tables and light are specially designed for this space. Check out Rio`s event program here.

Found via Creativejournal Photography by Erik Wåhlström

Svenska station – Craft by hand and heart

Ann Kristin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:24:09 +0000

Svenska station is a webshop selling local and international handcrafted products. They have a wide selection in Kelim cushions in different pattern, beautiful handmade quilts; and their very own furniture designer Fredrik Borghardt Pettersson creates locally produced furniture. It is all about traditional handcraft seen in an modern aspect, using traditional techniques and local handcraft.

Heavenly soft – Retail design

Ann Kristin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:36:59 +0000

This store design feels like walking on a cloud. I imagine walking on a cloud gives a bouncing feeling, just like the shape of the fabric that covers most of this store. It is just a temporary design, going from November 2011 to February 2012, so if you are in Budapest you can still visit Nanushka store and have a look at the beautiful design. Daniel Balo, Zsofi Dobos, Dora Medveczky, Judit Emese Konopas and Noemi Varga are the creative souls behind the idea. They were picked out by the fashion designer and put together in a team; they had never worked together before, they were given a short deadline, low budget and most important they had to leave the interior unharmed. Their inspiration comes from classical wedding tents and barn weddings, and aims to emphasis the brand’s core values and contrast the sometimes overwhelming racket of the urban experience. It´s used 250 sqm of fabric to cover up the walls and ceiling, and for the floor they have sliced firewood. In some areas they have used logs, as they are sprouted up from the floor, to display accessories. The design is harmonic and delicate.

Found via daniel balo Photography is by Tamas Bujnovszky.

From shed to modern family house

Ann Kristin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:26:31 +0000

From a run-down shed to a modern family home. Kitchen, dining area and living room share the same space, and feels like a social spot in the house. By keeping the original roof structure the expression maintains its simplicity and industrial look. The furnishing is kept simple and at a functional level, but looks very consciously planned and someone well aware of good design. The design is in cooperation with Richard Peters Associates.

Source Dornob and Archdaily Photos by Justin Alexander

Wooden Machook

Ann Kristin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:15:02 +0000

Are you a Macoholic, this should be something for you. A nice little accessory for your workstation. Helps you organise your stuff, and most important of all, it looks cool and trendy with its wooden finish. Workerman sells it for 15 usd.

Cabin Fever

Melissa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:03:56 +0000

The pleasure is always great when I discover websites dedicated to one specific subject, like this site FreeCabinPorn. A site where you can find cabins in all sizes and shapes. Often surrounded by beautiful nature, and some in very urban settings. If you have a nice one yourself you can even submit it to this site. Digg in and enjoy!

Some LOVE to your home

Melissa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:12:24 +0000

Yes its Valentine, and I hope you have received some extra love from your special one today. We think your home also deserve some LOVE, so here are some pillows for you home.

Pillows from: 1: Etsy – 2- 3- 4: Desiged by Alexandra Ferguson 5: From Bolina.no 6: Lush Designs 7: Rocket St George

Shoe Laces – as an architectural element

Ann Kristin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:31:06 +0000

What a store. Dear Design have created this store for Munich footwear shoe store in Ireland. I admire the creative use of shoelaces as main material in this store. They have covered the ceiling with hanging shoelaces and used it as a background surface to the walls. To recall the Irish green hills and mountains they have worked in green padded fabric for the cash desk, shelves, sofa and walls. Great looking concept store.

Source Archdaily, photoes by David Murphy Photography

Hotel Daniel – Contemporary and stylish

Ann Kristin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:21:35 +0000

Hotel Daniel in Vienna, Austria is fronted as smart luxury and urban stay. From the picture to judge, it looks like a lovely relaxing and trendy hotel. Open and inviting spaces with a green approach. You can chose from four different room types, so easy to find something to match your wish list as well a your wallet. I would definitely love to go there. Waking up in the hammock with a city life on the front step sounds very tempting.

Found via Chictraveler