The Great Ceiling Fan Debate

My husband and I have been discussing the issue of whether to install a hanging light or ceiling fan with a light in our master bedroom, which has extremely high ceilings. I was against a ceiling fan for purely aesthetic reasons. Granted, there are many sleek, modern fan designs on the market these days, but we have a mid-century modern interior design sensibility, and I was having trouble seeing the new, ultra modern fans in that type of interior. Well, I think we've solved the problem. These fans fit my criteria of working well in a mid-century modern interior while providing my husband with the utility of a ceiling fan. Now we just need to find a very tall ladder to install one of these.

Uffizi Bunk Bed

A well designed solution to maximizing the floor space in your child’s room, the Uffizi Convertible Loft Bunk Bed provides a modern resting place that your kids will love. Designed by Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton for Argington, the cantilevers, semi-enclosed bunks and window-like openings created by this bunk bed’s unique, adjustable design, with sophistication of the Uffizi bed’s architecture ensures a smooth transition into your child’s older years. Even better, it's crafted from environmentally-friendly, sustainable and non-toxic materials

ABC, Something For Everyone

ABC of New York. The store that has everything, including a conscience.

Sitting Or Sleeping

I don't know about you, but when I'm sitting around my home reading or watching TV, I like having the option of napping without getting up and going to my bed. That's why I like this sleep friendly furniture from DDC.

Inhabit Sale

Looking for some of the best in modern home accessories at sale prices? Check out Inhabit.

Hey Baby!

A wonderful and useful crib for baby. Take it on the road or use indoors or out at home. At Within 4 Walls.

Adding The Bedroom Light

The new light fixture
A version of this George Nelson dresser but with three drawers and legs in soft yellow
Our new house has a very high ceiling in the bedroom and I have been thinking about what hanging lamp I want to use in the space. I have the above pieces of furniture and we are making a wood headboard that will span the length of one wall and have a cantilevered single drawer, a cantilevered slate shelf below the drawer and an attached reading light on each side of the bed. This is the Norm 69 light I think I might go with for the ceiling.

Nina Rota Bed

The Nina Rota Bed is not a new design for Ron Arad, nor is it one of his iconic designs, but I find is smashing. This round bed is constructed of metal and wood with a shelf headboard and movable writing surface, and it comes in a plethora of colors and fabrics. You could live in this bed.

Presto Chango

The Tati Superbed KL Convertible Crib is so cool. Not only is it bold, bright and beautiful, it changes from a crib/changing table into a child's bed, dresser, desk, and shelving unit. Available at Modernmini.

Design And Comfort

I love the idea of the bedroom as an oasis if simplicity and tranquility. Design And Comfort offers this hands down. These are wonderful environments to end a hectic day in.

Organic Minimalisim

I have a brown and tan summer blanket from Swans Island Blankets in my modern bedroom, and it is a perfect match. It adds an organic feel that softens the room. The texture, color and weave of these blankets is beyond compare. They will become heirlooms and are worth every penny.

The Little Stitch

The Little Stitch is a charming place for hand made home and personal accents. These are only a few of their wonderful designs so please go to Etsy to see more.

Weego Home

If you interested in the softer side of modern Weego Home is a store for you. This is just an introduction, as we will feature specific items in the future, but this gives you the idea.

Quick Change Furniture

Design & Comfort has a section on their web site called Multi Units that features furniture that plays two roles. I find the pieces so smart by design standards because they pair great looks with multi functionality. This wall bed is a great example.

Mirror Image

I've been looking for interesting mirrors for two bathroom redo's, and I found quite a few at Umbra. I prefer to use mirrors you could use in any room for the bathroom.

Off To Bed

I've been looking at a lot of beds these days and I hit gold at Room & Board. They have a great collection of bed frames in a variety of styles. There are many more to see.

Billow Pillow

Oh, this pillow looks so yummy, and I love the design. Who says modern doesn't have a soft side.

Crazy Quilts

It's crazy how beautiful Denyse Schmidt's quilts are. They have this amazing graphic quality to them that takes an old fashioned craft and makes it modern art, for bed or wall.

Fun Stuff At Relish

Relish offer so many fun products it's hard to pick just a few to highlight so I'm going hog wild today. Above: resin necklaces, cool watchs, zebra wood clutch, gold earrings, green banks, serving trays, industrial felt bags....and so much more. Stop by and browse.