Most of us have lived in an apartment or loft where space is very limited. Creating a small office or a small desk in these types of spaces can be challenging. Further, this situation may not be permanent as you may be saving up for a bigger place. "Trovato" is Office Max's "office in a box" solution designed for people living in small space. An ottoman provides seating for the small desk which can be easily stored underneath. The ottoman is also a file cabinet that can be accessed by removing the cushion. Price: $149. Buy product here.
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For the past century Whiting & Davis has been the major supplier for mesh material supplying interior designers and industrial engineers world wide. These intricate materials look like metal covered fabrics but upon a closer inspection these lustrous materials are an intricate weave of interlocking metal links formed from rings of solid brass, aluminum, or stainless steel, plated or enameled, and polished to a brilliant finish. These mesh materials are the makings of some brilliant accent pillows, window coverings, room dividers, and back drops. See the many other uses for the metal mesh materials and fabrics from Whiting & Davis here.
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If you are looking for wall lamps and into cotemporary home decorating then these pieces from Jens Siekmann may be what you are looking for. Jens has created wall lamps that are part art and part lamp. Each design is very subtle taking lighting to an artistic form. Wall décor is often hard to come by when it comes to finding the right pieces. Having pieces that combine function in providing light and being decorative are even more challenging to find. You can see the entire collection here.
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The Jesse modern furniture collection from Italy has really expanded in the right direction in the past few years and these pictures from the recent Salone del Mobile in Malano show what they are up to. I have had personal dealings with Jesse and have see them progressively become one Italy's top modern furniture manufacturers, and their latest adventure will include some specialty stores identified by their trademark "J". As you would expect from any furniture showroom Jesse really put forth a complete modern home interior design concept with all rooms included. The showroom in Milan is 800 sqm and features elements in dark oak, brushed pine, and walnut veneers accentuated by lacquered surfaces and textured fabrics confirming the collection continuous evolution. Visit jesse.it for a look at the newest releases including the Regolo TV wall unit series, and to locate a dealer in your area.
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Here is the latest furniture release from New York City architect, Mark Albrecht. The teak chairs feature clean lines and gravity towards minimalism. I can see the influence in architecture as I look at the shape of the chair and the perfect flow of the frame, the overall shape, and seating elements and how these components fit together. I also like the flexibility in this style of outdoor chairs as they can fit into so many outdoor decorating themes. Via.
