Feng Shui literally translates to wind and water. It's the art of placement of furniture and objects so as to have good flow of chi or energy, and nowhere is this idea more important than the bedroom. Even if you don't subscribe to the chi theory, Feng Shui is an excellent tool in interior design, especially modern interior design. Visit the link for the main points of Feng Shui and DIY a peaceful bedroom.
Fabulous design, light emitting wallpaper. As long as it is "off" this appears to be ordinary wallpaper. When "on", you have a 2D source of light. Presented as part of Design Scoops, new work by ten creatives from divergent creative fields, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2007 in Amsterdam. Appears to be a prototype.
These are a few of the fabulous items available at the Wright auction house and online store. For more amazing design, in color as well, see their web site.
There are an infinite number of ways to design a modern interior space. Finding ideas from professional designers is a great way to narrow down your options. Decorati is a great place to view hundreds of interiors to draw inspiration from.
Finishing off a living or entertaining space can cost a pretty penny. Garbo Contemporary Furniture offers some very affordable options in accent seating that will compliment just about any design sensibility.
I like to throw a few curve balls in a modern interior. These pieces from Inside Avenue offer great opportunities to do that. Mix it up a bit.
Ferm Living wallpapers have an organic look that draws from nature while at the same time provides a contemporary feel to a room. Check the link for more patterns.
I took yesterday off because it was my birthday so I thought I would pull together some modern birthday ideas to share.
Elegant and very stylish. Basequadra is a combination of Murano blown glass and distressed metal fused together in a signature De Lucchi design. The choice of materials and plain lines used for this lovely piece very much resemble those used in his light designs and make Basequadra a treasured piece. Available in either transparent green or dark grey glass and truly gorgeous in both versions
I've always been a great fan of terrariums. Natural miniature spaces like living dioramas. From Esque Studio comes the 2001 Space Terrarium in hand blown glass. Very mod.
I love the stark white mixed with organic content of these porcelain tiles by Heather Knight at Element Clay Studio.
From the folks that have given us modern wall applications come a new line, Wallter Mobiles. They come in a variety of colors and match some of the wall application designs. They also give you options on how to hang them. By sliding the shapes up and down the mobile string you can create your own look and height for your mobile. Clever.
This is Vision Organizational System which can be arranged in an infinite number of ways foe cool storage. It comes in to many colors to list, but check them out at Suite New York.
Dallas' Neiman Marcus celebrates its 100-year anniversary with a nod to the future in Holiday Windows 2007.
Color on your walls, furniture, textiles and accents can define a room and your style. Better Homes and Garden
