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July 19, 2014

Kangaroo Clock by David Raffoul Doubles as a Storage Pouch

Say goodbye to that ugly key holder and boring mail basket. The aptly-named Kangaroo clock by David Raffoul conveniently doubles as a storage pouch that can function as the perfect entryway catchall, while letting you know if you're running late. The clock would also look nice with dried flowers or sparkly jewelry peeking out of its pouch. Really, the possibilities are endless!
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July 18, 2014

Another Studio’s Convert Vase Collection is Inspired by Architectural Geometry

As architecture buffs, we can't help but love that the Convert Vase Collection was inspired by architectural geometry, but even putting that influence aside, Another Studio's design is simply stunning. The trio of multi-faceted vases is made from a flat sheet of steel, folded and converted into shape by hand in the firm's London studio. The steel has a semi-matte finish and geometric patterns etched onto its surface, which creates an appealing aesthetic, a mix of hard and soft.
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July 16, 2014

Quirky QLOCKTWO Clock Tells Time with the Written Word

Forget numbers, this quirky clock is using a far more innovative method to tell time. Instead of numerals, the QLOCKTWO employs common phrases — such as "It's half-past twelve" — to keep you up to speed with the hour.
Details on the unique timepiece here

July 15, 2014

DIY Smashing: Dragos Motica Wants You to Break Their Slash Lamp

That's right— this lamp comes in one piece but is expected to be broken upon purchase. This probably seems a little backwards for most of us, but the designer Dragos Motica wants to give customers the choice, and have them question what is broken and what is new while at it.
Learn more about this out-of-the-ordinary light fixture

July 14, 2014

Danish Studio FEM’s Koruku Tea Set Enhances One of Life’s Simplest Pleasures

Enjoying a good cup of tea is one of life's most simple pleasures, but the whole experience gets even more exquisite if we prepare it with something as beautiful as FEM's Koruku tea set. The design beautifully blends the Japanese tea culture with Scandinavian design traditions, made from a combination of milky white porcelain and renewable cork.
Tea for two?

July 10, 2014

Formafantasma’s Delicately Engraved Glass and Copper ‘Still’ Vases Purify Water Using Activated Charcoal

Italian designer duo Formafantasma created a charming collection of objects that purifies "the most humble and fundamental of all drinks". They called it "Still" and it consists of a series of carefully engraved crystal and copper vessels paired with activated charcoal designed to purify and improve the taste of tap water. Created for Viennese company J. & L. Lobmeyr, these unique handcrafted objects clean water in a simple yet very sophisticated way.
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July 7, 2014

Studio FEM’s Playful Wave Shelving Changes Shape According to the Objects it Holds

This ingenious piece of furniture actually comes from the other side of the Atlantic, more precisely, from the Nordic city of Århus, in Denmark. An idea by Studio FEM, its undulating design playfully involves the user while adapting to changing storage needs.
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July 3, 2014

Add Some Desert Flair to Your Garden with Spacio Terreno’s Brooklyn-Made Faceted Concrete Planters

The sandy deserts of the southwest are a long way from New York, but that doesn't mean we can't add a little of that earthy style to our lives. And the Faceted Concrete Planters by Spacio Terreno are the perfect way to start — their distressed concrete bodies and dusty colors remind us of sandy deserts, while the geometric design maintains an urban aesthetic. Plus, they're made in Brooklyn.
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July 1, 2014

Moorehead & Moorehead’s Chipboard Pendant Will Light Up Any Room With Its Sinuous Form

The Seattle-based lighting manufacturer Standard Socket teamed up with Robert and Granger Moorehead of Moorehead & Moorehead to create an uncomplicated, organic pendant light that takes on a shape much more complex than its basic construction. The result is the Chipboard Light — an elegant, sculptural fixture that complements both traditional and modern design esthetics.
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June 30, 2014

These Ballpark Blueprints are a Homerun for Baseball Fans

There's only so many miniature bats and steeply priced game tickets you can buy for the baseball-loving family member or friend in your life, so Uncommon Goods' Ballpark Blueprints are the perfect gift for aficionados of America's pastime. The framed illustrations "evoke the nostalgia of midcentury architectural plans" through an aged finish that gives the look of a vintage document. Each print comes complete with the stadium's design specs and notes particularly interesting game stats. The Portland-made drawings are printed on museum-grade archival paper and framed in black poplar wood using acid-free archival board.
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June 26, 2014

Dan Hisel’s Ingenious Z-Box Instantly Creates an Extra Bedroom

It's a dilemma that every owner and renter of a cramped New York City studio has encountered — how do we configure the room to fit a bed and some privacy? If you're on the hunt for a room divider that'll do just that, look no further than architect Dan Hisel's ingenious Z-Box.
See how Z-Box instantly changes a room

June 26, 2014

Fly Me to the Moon: Check Out Space 1a Design’s Cool Solar-Inspired Chair

Here's a seat that will take you to the moon and back — almost. While it may not really boast the power to send its occupants to space, this Full Moon Stool crafted by Space 1a Design is still pretty spectacular.
Details on the special seat right this way

June 23, 2014

BOUNCE Collection by Véronique Baer Will Make Your Foam Matress Jealous

Comfy foam is not just for mattresses and your grandma's slippers anymore. The BOUNCE Collection by Véronique Baer is made up of sculptural foam seating that can be adapted as chairs, stools, ottomans, and even chaise lounges. The quilted pieces transform to the body that sits on them, and when that person gets up they bounce back to their original form. Véronique Baer had three goals when creating the BOUNCE collection: to create an adaptable seat that would offer maximum comfort; keep production simple and the product affordable; and bring joy to the user.
More about the joyful collection this way

June 23, 2014

OKUM’s oon Power Outlet Makes the Boring Extension Cord Fun

Next to the desk at which I'm currently sitting is an unattractive, jumbled mess of extension cords. I've always figured this was an inevitable way of life, until I saw the oon power outlet by OKUM. The fun and functional product is a flexible, cloth-covered cable that stretches up to six feet and has painted wooden blocks strung on it. Made of Connecticut hard maple, three cubes are outfitted with sockets that can be rotated to accommodate blocky adapters, while smooth spheres prevent tangling.
Say goodbye to your white extension cord and learn more about oon here

June 20, 2014

Light Up Your Home With These Summer-Ready Beach Ball Lights by Toby Sanders

Looking to bring a bit of sun and surf indoors? These Beach Ball Lights crafted by British designer Toby Sanders are a fun way to give your home an air of summer all year round.
See how the lights look indoors

June 19, 2014

François Azambourg’s Sputnik Lamp is Truly Out of This World

When a tiny satellite named Sputnik was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, it quickly triggered a "Space Race" between the Russian republic and the United States. While François Azambourg's nifty lamp — named after the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth — may not start any international rivalries, it certainly is eye-catching.
Learn more about the French designer's unique style

June 18, 2014

Stick and Stones Won’t Break Pedro Paulo Franco’s Bone-Shaped Skeleton Chair

Designers don't need to look far for inspiration. We've seen a solar charger shaped like a bonsai tree, flower-inspired pendant lights and now, a chair that Brazilian designer Pedro Paulo Franco modeled after the human skeleton.
Details on the bone-shaped design here

June 17, 2014

PENSA’s DIWire Machine Lets You Bend Wires Into Sculptural Decor for the Home

In a day and age when printers give us the ability to create 3D models, we're surprised that it's taken so long for a machine like the DIWire to hit the market. Developed by the creative tinkerers of PENSA, this sleek gadget's seemingly simple job — to bend wires with a click of a button — is an absolute game-changer for DIY enthusiasts.
See how the DIWire works

June 13, 2014

Light Up Your Rooms with David MacMaster’s Blooming Beauties

Fans of floral centerpieces can now decorate their homes with blooms that won't wilt thanks to David MacMaster's flower-inspired pendant lights. They're part of the British designer's Bloom series, a line of elegant, wood-crafted lamps that will easily brighten up any room.
Details on the Bloom lights straight ahead

June 11, 2014

Alicia Bastian’s Circular Nautilus Bookshelf Makes Reading Fun

Getting your kids to put down their smartphones and pick up a book will be a breeze with this brilliant storytime nook. Designed by Alice Bastian, the circle-shaped Nautilus is much more than just a shelf — it's a growing book-lover's reading sanctuary.
Check out more photos of the one-of-a-kind Nautilus

June 10, 2014

Oscar Nunez Injects Minimalist Whimsy Into Kids’ Furniture

There are plenty of reasons for kids to fear monsters under the bed, but a whimsical collection of dressers may change their minds about the imaginary creatures. While most designers of children's furniture look to animal kingdom for inspiration, Oscar Nunez went in a far more playful route, creating a line of shelves modeled after monsters.
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June 9, 2014

Eva Solo’s Portable To Go Grill Makes Barbecuing in Small Spaces a Breeze

Grilling is one of summer's greatest pleasures, but not all New Yorkers have room for a hulking barbecue behemoth. Eva Solo's compact To Go Grill solves that problem — measuring 15-inches tall by 13-inches wide, it's the perfect size for charcoal cooking in small outdoor spaces and to take on the road.
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June 8, 2014

LAST DAY TO ENTER: Win a Juniper THIN LED Task Lamp from the Dwell Store!

To celebrate the launch of 6sqft we’ve teamed up with Dwell to give one lucky reader a beautiful, blazing red THIN LED Task Lamp (worth $395) from the Dwell Store. The lamp, a collaborative design between Seattle’s Peter Bristol and Brooklyn’s Juniper Design, employs 33 dimmable LEDs in an ultra-thin, modern silhouette combined with brass details and a cast iron base for […]

June 5, 2014

Brighten Up Your Floors With AVO’s Bold Graphic Rugs

It's not often a rug becomes the star of a room, but when it's as stunning and unique as the graphic mats from AVO, we guarantee it'll quickly become a a topic of conversation. The gorgeous leather rugs are hand-painted by Brit Kleinman, a Rhode Island School of Design grad now working out of Brooklyn. Kleinman — once a handbag designer at Jack Spade — is founder of The Way We Carry, a website that looks at how we transport our everyday things, and her travels from around the world are also reflected in the designs of her Painted Plains collection.
Take a look at the entire collection

June 3, 2014

Lighting Designer David D’Imperio Captures Mother Nature in His Hanging Lamps

A lighting artist who typically helps spruce up the homes we live in is looking to Mother Nature for inspiration. From his studio in rural Pennsylvania, award-winning designer David D'Imperio creates one-of-a-kind fixtures that pull from natural structures. Among the wild objects you may spot in his works? Moth wings, orchids and bluebirds.
There's a light for every style

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