The Smart Beds from Flying Beds really live up to their name as a truly ingenious selection of space saving and innovative designs. Previously Furniture Fashion reported on the Twirly Bed that allows a desk/bookcase by day and a fold out Murphy style bed by night all in a wall hugging 22" profile. The Castello is an equally cool Smart Bed and offers a double fold out bunk bed with ladder in a slim 10" depth. In addition a single top bunk can be left closed leaving the lower bunk working as a sofa with help from some back pillows. The Castello is available in white, cherry, maple, white oak, wenge, or walnut melamine and costs $4050USD complete with ladder, safety rail, and two 6" thick foam mattresses. Open Dimensions 89" height, 84" wide, 39" deep
Here is a really cool indoor fireplace that definitely takes a modern approach to an otherwise traditional fixture. The Sueno, winner of the Platinum ADEX Award for innovative design takes up very little space but offers a lot of beauty. This Danish braedeoven (fireplace) is the perfect combination of modern styling and state-of-the-art-technology. The Sueno is available in a floor or wall mounted model to fit your plan of the perfect fireplace. Wittus specializes in importing Danish and European fireplaces and fireplace accessories in a variety of concepts from gas to wood burning with a unique and minimal design.
In a previous article John reported on the ultimate in residential and commercial saunas, the Far Infrared Sauna that is without a doubt the Cadillac of saunas. The benefit of really sweating out toxins is so valuable, not to mention weight loss and the therapeutic feeling of stress relief. For most of us we not only lack space for the full blown version, but the cost may be prohibitive as well. Hence the Solo portable sauna from Sunlight Saunas that can be used anywhere form the floor to a sturdy table and be put away after use. The Solo features far infrared heaters, Carbon Surround Technology, and a two part multi-dome design that can be taken anywhere you go.
I know a lot of you think of daybeds as a more mainstream piece with a far less modern look, so here is a chance to expand the old thought process. The Curl day bed from Darin Designs is the beautiful creation of designer Aziz Sariyer who knows nothing about ordinary. Using the finest Danish materials and solid wood frame the Curl is not only eye catching, but quality made. measures 84.25" length x 27.5" deep x 23" height; seat height is 15" Available from Retromodern for $2990.
Of course Furniture Fashion is dedicated to reporting on the latest in design and interior innovation, but you also need a place to put these cool ideas. The Loftcube from designer Werner Aisslinger is a modern dwelling with a lot of living space for its size with plenty of windows. The 2007 tour of the Loftcube will be in two locations, Berlin and Milan with more locations in the future. The prefabricated concept allows for a more cost effective housing through the mass production. I like the modern lines and how well it uses all of the structure, wasting nothing. Studio Aisslinger is also well known for some really great contemporary furniture designs.
