So many of us now have virtual office space in our homes, lofts, or apartments where we perform our jobs. One challenge that occurs when the traditional work setting is combined into a virtual home office setting is the amount of books, papers, supplies, and tools of the trade that come into the house. It is important to have a healthy balance between the house and work setting. Often times people struggle with creating the proper space that can accommodate all the needed items for their virtual home office. Bookshelves seem to be increasingly harder to find as the world moves into more of an information age where more documents are stored electronically. The modular bookshelf from Kartell offers an innovative solution for improved organization in the home office. You will see from the picture that there are many cubes that make up the bookshelf. Each cube is a stand alone piece constructed of heavy plastic that has locking mechanisms allowing for it to be easily put together. The modular aspect is that you can create whatever design you might desire. This is a great benefit since each virtual office space is different based on the size and limitations of the room. The modular components can also be placed on castor wheels should mobility be required. More information at: Kartell.
I personally love two things, coffee and convenience. The AvantGarde built-in coffee maker will integrate perfectly with your kitchen, without taking up a single square inch of counter space. The Siemens AvantGarde coffee maker is a single, self-contained, intelligent unit requiring no plumbing which will allow you to brew, steam and froth like a professional barista. Beans are ground to the perfect consistency and the grounds and filtered water are then swirled in a pressurized chamber, to extract maximum flavor from the coffee. Grind, brew, dispense and clean residual water from the pipes for perfect taste each time, all with the push of a single button. In addition, a fully programmable automatic timer requires you to simply pour the beans in the night before, and you will awake to the wonderful smell of fresh coffee, now that beats an alarm clock!!
Here are some cool outdoor pendant lamps by Foscarini. Your outdoor lighting setup is sure to be enhanced with these great flowing pendant lamps. These fixtures make a bold statement if that is what you are looking for in your outdoor patio design. I like the long tapered fixtures that hang vertically. The vertical flow is appealing for me as it appears as a light sculpture as opposed to traditional light fixtures attached horizontally to a roof or awning. The Foscarini pendant lamps can create many looks depending on how you choose to arrange them. Havana pendant lamps were created by designer, Jozeph Forakis. Available at: Ylighting. Price: $515.
Nicole Miller is literally an icon in the world of fashion that exploded on the scene with her "little black dress" more than two decades ago. Miller's design aesthetics and contemporary flair has inspires her exquisite collection of home furnishings perfect for a classically decorated home interior. At first glance it is apparent that this stunning collection produced in Italy by expert craftsmen will defy the test of time with its graceful silhouette. The Park Avenue four poster bed and Madison panel beds are my idea of a great looking combination of form and function with a serious focus on style. In addition Nicole Miller's contemporary furniture line includes living and dining room furniture each with a distinct flair that exudes class.
In any home or rental, the closet winds up being a very important room in the organization of our possessions. Typically, I am not stricken by closets and am drawn to the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. I think this is perfectly normal behavior. There is a difference, however, when you live in that property. This is where closets weigh heavily into the overall experience of the home interior. Good closet organization starts with proper accessibility to your clothes, shoes, and accessories. Sliding closet doors are a solution in providing great access to your clothes thereby allowing for proper closet organization. Pictured here are three ideas from Raumplus. There are over 2,000 different types of panels to choose from Raumplus. Panel choices include options from mirrors, melamine, veneer, laminates, metal, and other painted surfaces.
