The Malm bedroom furniture collection from Ikea is based on design concepts that "simpler is better". The collection consists of 8 different pieces of furniture so you can mix and match a suite that is right for your bedroom. There are four veneer finishes to choose from. One of the most attractive features of the Malm collection is its affordability. Beds start at $129 while the largest dressers are no more than $179. For an affordable solution a dresser, bed frame, and two beside tables could be put together for right over $400. Malm products: here.
Want to give a "holiday gift" you'll probably get to use in the future and be economical at the same time? Crate&Barrel has some excellent holiday gift ideas like the Kenzie Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler that is hand-blown and molded glass with stylish metal handles on the tapered glass walls. Features scissor cut rim to resist against chips. Accommodates large bottles of Champagne. Made in Europe $29.95 and $49.95 Get it Here!
Arclinea released "Lignum et Lapis" their newest modern kitchen creation from architect Antonio Citterio at Eurocucina 2008 which will be available in the United States this Fall. According to Citterio "The kitchen is increasingly a series of design solutions that become architectural solutions" and the Lignum et Lapis is definitely not short on design or solutions.
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The "less is more" concept may apply to the clean lines of IZM's solid wood dining room furniture and how great it looks with the simplest of features. The "ay2bn" solid wood rectangular dining table sports a generous top that floats on four legs that are nicely tucked into the edge of the top. I especially like the fact the table is apron free which gives more room to move and allows the thinness of the top to be fully realized. (coming soon) The Profile buffet sideboard is a perfect match, and also features a hardware free front and high-rise leg structure that keeps it light looking. Once again we see the beauty of the solid wood construction that add real class the IZM collection of prairie modern minimalist furniture that was "designed and built to be collected and passed down". The Profile sideboard is available in two or three doors with two large drawers.
3 door 74w x 16d x 29h 2 door 60w x 16d x 29h
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The Woodway home was a project by Bohlin Cwinski Jackson that took a 1950s suburban home and brought it up to date. The home is located in Seattle, Washington, a city that features beautiful scenery. The architects were able to take nature and incorporate it into the theme of the residence. The Woodway home looks like a beautiful wilderness home with its wood design and natural landscape. These pictures are simply inspiring about the possibilities of combining modern design and nature. Via.
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