Upgrade your backyard and courtyard visuals with stylish planter boxes from Deep Stream Designs. The "Solid Wood" Zephyr collection is available in 24" Square and 36" standard planters which also are perfect for balconies and green roof installations, as well as pool decks, lobbies, restaurants and yachts. Built from 3/4" planking, wood options include plantation-grown Lyptus, as well as Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry), Cumaru (Brazilian Teak), and Ipe. Planter ships flat, and can be assembled or disassembled for flat storage.
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Here is a product that could have made our recent article called, Sofas: 15 of the Most Amazing Modern Designs. At times I like to imagine my living room being transformed from a place of design to one of comfort. When it comes down to it as humans we need to relax and have restorative time away from our jobs and other stresses in life. Loft is a reclining sectional sofa from Arketipo furniture that has concealed its secret - that it can be comfortable as well. The low profile creates a wonderful visual in a living room. In no way does it appear to be "overstuffed" or "oversized". Thus, you have the cool look and then have the flexibility to recline and relax for your restorative time. There are numerous fabric and leather options available. The Arketipo website can be found here.
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The holiday gift ideas keep coming, especially the economical and good looking ones. The Sagaform wine decanter / cognac carafe is a nice and simple piece of sculptural glassware with a cool little solid spherical Oak stopper. Sagaform carafe holds 2 liters Available online from mylivingspace £16.90 See the entire collection of modern home accessories including a wide range of wine glasses, wine racks, and decanters here.
Furniture design has evolved throughout the centuries as different materials became available and as professionals or tradesmen in charge of designing the furniture in that time period changed. Wood is a traditional furnishing material because it is abundantly available, sturdy, easily shaped, and because some of the first furniture makers were also carpenters. Other materials that were used in ancient furnishings are stone and metal.
As mankind began to progress and as more specialized professions came about, eventually architects and popular artists who specialized in furnishings set the trend for the time periods décor. The onset of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th and 19th century began a turning point in human society, especially as it made furnishings once only available to the wealthy available to a broader range of society.
The 20th century brought with it the most rapid and revolutionary period of furniture design in history, producing what can be considered classic furniture pieces from new materials like plywood, chrome plated steel, new fabrics, and specialty materials like acrylic and fiberglass. True visionaries designed these classic pieces whose beauty and modern appearance are still popular today.
Charles and Ray Eames
Above is a late picture of the husband and wife team of Charles and Ray Eames, who are almost always pictured together. Charles was an architect with a passion for modern design and furnishings. Ray was an artist, designer, and filmmaker who shared her husbands passions. Together they created some of the most iconic mid-century modern furniture pieces of the 20th century.
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Having just had company over I realize that I could stand to clean my carpet. Invariably, children, wet weather, and foot traffic in general will put dirt into carpet and slowly change its color. The Bissell ProHeat Cleanshot is a vacuum cleaning system that is designed to tackle carpet cleaning. Now, I am just as skeptical as everyone since there are so many systems out there that all claim to work and are rather expensive. The key feature in this system is the heated water. Hot water greatly improves the ability to loosen up dirt while at the same time kills bacteria, mold, and mildew. The system works by heating the water up and then adding the cleaning solution. The mix is sprayed onto the carpet, gone over by brushes, and then picked back up by vacuum suction. I think a big question for any family is how much to spend on these types of products and whether or not to have carpet professionally cleaned every so often. If you prefer not to have any type of solution on the carpet, than you may want to consider investigating steam cleaners which use only steam as their cleaning agent. Price: $299. Product: here.
