I always look forward to design news on contemporary beds. Of course Karim Rashid is a household name in the design world so these models should not come as a shock to any design fans. Bright colors are a theme in these contemporary beds along with technology such as iPod docking stations. The product names are Shell, Combi, and Glow. The designs were made for Hollandia International and their website can be found here. My favorite Karim Rashid design still is "Sofa One" that an be found here: Karim Rashid White Sofa.
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When was the last time you saw a good looking medicine cabinet, probably never. Lasertron Direct specializes in stainless steel doors, cabinets, handles, and drawers as well as this really stylish medicine cabinet with LED light to help put the finishing touches on any modern bathroom environment. The circular cut outs allow any of the various interior lights colors to shine through. If your storage needs lie elsewhere, this little gem makes a perfect storage solution in you bar etc... See the entire collection of stainless steel doors and cabinets from Lasertron Direct HERE.
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"Mir" is a round hanging light available in many sizes from MASSIERO Per Amor Di Stile of Italy. Mir comes in two options with chrome plated metal or a blown glass sphere. The detail that catches my attention is the transparent crystal balls underneath the sphere. The craftsmanship of the crystal balls is impeccable making for a wonderful light experience as it is projected through the transparent crystal. Price: $2,073. More information: here.
Designer Renata Kalarus conspired with NOTI to give us this striking "Comma Chair" that apparently impressed the judged at the Red Dot Design Awards where it received Honorable Mention this year. I really like the profile of this modern chair that is available in leather or fabric over optional varnished steel or chrome legs from NOTI, a Polish design firm introduced by Ryszard Balcerkiewicz in 2005. Their collection including the Comma Chair is available from IQMatics of Chicago. $799
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Here is a submission of lamps and lighting by Leucos. These pieces just debuted at the Milan Furniture Fair. The most striking for me is the "MOAI floor light" featuring a unique shape that combines lamp and sculpture. MOAI was created by a young Turkish designer named Defne Koz. The other lighting examples feature wonderful hanging lights that stir the imagination. Source: Leucos. For more Milan Furniture Fair stories check out: Milan Fair 1 and Milan Fair 2.
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