Michael Aram Home Accessories

Michael Aram designs a line of affordable home accessories that are unique and of good quality. His work takes two forms, one highly organic and the other highly structural. Visit Steelz for more of his work.

String Ball Lights

Great holiday gift for under $27.

JBL Spyro

The JBL Spyro is a stylish design in home audio satellite speakers. While it looks like shrinking violets it pounds out clear and deep sound while adding a sculptural element to any space. It's easy to use one touch volume control is one of it's many cool design functions.

Urban Pooch

This is pretty cool. It took me a bit to get it because it's not explained on the site, but Lisa Thomas has designed a multi-functional item for the Urban Pooch. It seems to have a lower and upper storage container and to elevated (better ergonomics) bowls for eating and drinking. Then there is a handle and it lifts from the lower storage space for easy travel. Interesting huh. Scroll through the web site and you can see the design process as well. And if that little Lab puppy isn't the most adorable thing you've seen today, well I just don't know what.

It's Clean Up Time

As I'm getting ready to sell my home I find myself constantly cleaning. It brings to mind the everyday cleaning items and their lack of design. This doesn't have to be the case. There are lots of everyday items out there that are anything but ordinary and today we look at cleaning supplies available at Unica.

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.

Seeing Clearly

One of my dearest friend had this folding tray table in her living room and it looked like a vintage modern piece from the 60's. She then told me it was from Umbra, and I was so pleased to see that they are still selling them. Thanks Ev.

Brazilian Craftmanship

The Julian Chair by Brazilian designer Aristeu Pires is a wonderful combination between modern design and traditional hand craftsmanship. Gorgeous wood and leather and natural, elegant curves make for an amazing piece of furniture.

Mag Rack

If your anything like me you wait for the next issues of your favorite magazines with baited breath. For me that's Dwell and Metropolitan Home. The question is do you have a stylish magazine rack for your stylish magazines. Umbra offers these options.

Smart Fire

EcoSmart is a company that produces flue less fireplaces that burn a gel that is so clean it needs no ventilation. These units are freestanding, so once you order and receive one all you need do is put it in place and light. What could be simpler or more stylish.

Playing Around In Water

I have loved this Chiocciola Shower from afar for years. The price is steep but the look is stunning.

Billow Pillow

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

Tabletop Fireplace

So elegant and industrial at the same time. Designer Carl Mertens has created this oil burning lamp that sits atop natural slate. Available at Generate.

Cool Glass

These sculptural glass vases are made in France and available at Caban.

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.

Quick Change

The El Ultimo Grito modern ceiling light shade is the way to change the lighting in a room from blah to ahhhhh! This ceiling light cover slips over any light bulb to change the look of a room to a modern expression of art.

Ghost Tree

Erich Ginder's poetic Ghost Tree Coat Rack is a sculptural piece of art. A wonderful example of form and function. and

A New Kind Of Floor

If your looking for vinyl flooring and frustrated with the same old options every where you go, I've got a different kind of floor for you. Tarkett offers some truly unique flooring in their Trendy Line. They are one of the few companies to think outside the box in residential vinyl flooring.

Shaker Modernism

I just love these coffee tables from 2bmod. They draw on a minimalist tradition as well as Shaker furniture assembly techniques. They are the best of both worlds, and even though they are modern the gorgeous wood adds an organic element.

What's Your Budget

Without a doubt, great modern classics can cost an arm and a leg. If you love the Vitra Miniature Chairs but can't afford them ReacJapan offer a smaller less expensive option. You can also find them on Ebay. Top 5 photos from Vitra, Bottom photos from ReacJapan.