When it comes to interior wall coverings, room dividers, sliding doors, and architectural panels, 3form is a leader in the field. Their "ecoresin" series lends itself to a variety of design concept from the high resolution of photo-realism to ultra thin slices of natural wood veneers which bring the beauty of nature to your living room. 3forms stance on the environment fuels their desire to make products from 40% recycled content while capturing vibrant colors, textures, and organic elements. The collection of resin wall panels and wall coverings include natural materials such as thinly sliced bamboo and hand-dyed silk fibers just to name a few. Here are some of the ecoresin wall panels that are quite capable of changing the look of you home or commercial environment. See the entire collection of products from 3form.
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When it comes to being truly space conscious, Murphy beds do a great job in conserving precious space. In 10 Cool Murphy Beds for Decorating Smaller Rooms we set out to highlight different models that may work in your particular space. Challenges in space decorating can start with a spare bedroom, a college dormitory, or even a first apartment. Whatever the need, we realize that smaller square footage footprints are becoming more common in housing. Now the good news is that needs drive new technology and innovation which brings forth designs we perhaps have not seen in the past.
"Tama" is a larger version of a desk and bed combination that features a full size mattress. Tama is a great example of a Murphy bed as it combines function and fashion into one package. The fact that is provides a full mattress makes this more suitable for a small apartment or flat as opposed to student housing. There are many applications in decorating where this piece of furniture could work. Price: $5,386.
"Dile" is a sofa bed that offers the most flexibility for decorators of all the models discussed in the article. A sofa provides a seating area that is more likely to be used than a desk. With laptops today a person can work anywhere and therefore, does not need to be tied to a desk. I do like the darker wood stain and think that this would be a sharp model for a living room. Combining seating with bedding may prove more useful than a desk-bed combination depending on how your time is spent each day. I see that a student may need the desk-bed combination whereas a worker may need the sofa-bed combination. Price: $5,710.
"Leo" is a single bunk bed model that combines a hidden bed and a storage shelf. The concealed twin bed is at the bottom of the shelf and appears quite natural upon first glance. This Murphy bed would be great in a one room floor plan where there is less structure and perhaps the living room, kitchen, and bedroom are altogether. Price: $3,037.
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"Less is Mor" is the motto for the TV stands featured in the Colorado line for MOR Audio and Video Furniture. The TV stand has evolved greatly with the advent of plasmas and other wall mounted televisions. Now more than ever the aesthetics of the piece is important in how it fits in the overall design of a room. This product comes in a multitude of colors and satisfies the most basic need of providing a place-holder for a television. Colorado is made of laminated wood (MDF). More information: here.
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Designer Ben K. Mickus of the Mickus Projects based in New York will unveil his "Relief Chair" at the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design, in New York, this Friday, March 6th, as part of the "Fashioning Felt" exhibition. The solid/surface/series collection re-masters the art of sculpting using digital fabrication and solid, rapidly renewable materials. Upholstery, foam products and finishes are all supplanted with thick sheets of natural wool felt, adhered with non-toxic water-based adhesives. The precision-cut contours of each piece of felt are aggregated into sinuous yet comfortable forms with cascading edges. The classic lines of modern Relief Chair will certainly be right at home in any stylish environment. Visit mickusprojects.com for a good look at the rest of Ben's furniture and home furnishing designs.
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Here is a nice George Nelson cabinet from the mid-century furniture era that you may find while bargain hunting in your favorite thrift shops or on Craigslist. A great thing about this piece is its simple design. This type of mid-century furniture could easily be combined with new pieces. The "old and new" look can be cool when cleverly put together. This cabinet is just under 3 feet wide which is a nice size for providing additional storage while at the same time not creating a huge footprint in a room.
