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July 3, 2009

Contemporary Room Dividers - Lightfacet divider by Bloomming

Lightfacet Contemporary Room Dividers by Bloomming

These smart, contemporary room dividers are the Lightfacet dividers from Bloomming. The geometrical diamond shapes interlock, yet can rotate separately. The resulting pattern of the divider produces an intriguing effect, playing with light and shadow in the room. In today’s contemporary homes room dividers are an ideal way to break up an open space with an artistic accent. They also retain the natural light of the home, whilst offering an element of privacy. Lightfacet is simple to add to your home – it’s available in any size or shape due to the modular construction. Dutch designed, the Lightfacet room divider is available in stores. Contact Bloomming to make it yours.
Photo credits: Bart Roos

Another creative way to divide your room is with an indoor waterfall…

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October 3, 2008

Sound Absorbing Screen - Airflake Wall Coverings by Abstracta also store magazines

Decorative and functional – what could be more fitting for the upcoming winter season than these pretty sound absorbing screens by Abstracta? Dividing space to add a more intimate feel, or simply fixed to the wall as an artistic touch, the Airflake Wall Coverings are moulded fibre felt panels. They come in four distinctive patterns, all in a lovely hexagonal snowflake shape. The design is by Stefan Borselius, but you can get involved in the fun of designing too! Just visit the Abstracta site and use their Airflake configurator tool to build your own perfect Airflake screen arrangement. Choose from snowflakes in red, green, brown, black or white. Airflake News also can store magazines and newspapers – a convenient detail that can be combined with the ordinary Airflake module. A great idea from Abstracta!

September 22, 2008

Cable Railing System by Keuka Studios, NY

Thanks to the nearly invisible nature of the stainless steel cables, this curvaceous cable railing system from Keuka Studios Inc, will provide a clear view of the landscape. These cable railings are very popular with vacation home owners, and city dwellers alike, for interiors stairs or outdoor patios and decks. Standard railing posts are available, as well as custom railing posts, to allow you complete control over the finished product. This company is all about giving you the exact railing system you need, and their unique web based 3D design collaboration process ensures a successful project implementation. The classic laminated wood handrail is available in nearly every color and texture imaginable. Prices start at USD $120 per foot. Contact Keuka Studios in New York to find out how you can fit these gorgeous railings into your home.

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July 11, 2008

Amazing Acoustic Wall Covering from Altera - Acustica wallcovering for cinema or home theater

Altera Design Studio acoustic wall covering

Daring design with practical purpose - acoustic wall covering from Altera - the Acustica. Enhancing the acoustics of home movie or theatre rooms is the priority of the gorgeous Acustica. However, its futuristic and colorful looks are bound to attract attention. Made from layers of corian, the wall covering comes in a vibrant range of colors. Cavities for lighting bulbs allow light to shine through the outer, translucent layer. That means that the soft light will complement the color scheme of the wall and add a soft, warm glow to your room. The aim is to enhance your enjoyment of home entertainment by ‘elevation of human senses’ whether the lights are on or off. Contact Altera Design Studio about this stunning acoustic wall covering.

Altera Design Studio acoustic wall covering - colors

July 3, 2008

Modern Staircase from Cast for a Breath-taking Weightless Look!

Cast spiral staircase Kristall

These airy staircase designs will add a feeling of spaciousness and modernity anywhere they are installed. Naturally slim and compact, this modern staircase appears minimal in a winning combination of stainless steel and tempered laminated crystal glass. Letting light filter through the glass stairs (available in a rainbow of enticing colors) is a sure-fire way to open up the atmosphere of any room. The Swing and Kristall staircase designs can incorporate linear railings with parallel rods for an interesting and safety-conscious element… or, for a more pared-down feel these railings can be made of fewer rods, or eliminated entirely. Wall-side fixings can be particularly dramatic. And, you may like to consider a spiral staircase for steeper climbs – a stunning and space-saving solution. Modern Staircases from Cast are a wonderful addition to your home.

Cast staircase Kristall - glass stair detail

Cast staircase Swing installed against the wall with no rods

Cast staircase Swing with 90-degree turn

Cast staircase Swing colors

March 11, 2008

Architectural Glass Skylights from CBD Glass Studio

Turn an ordinary skylight into an extraordinary feature with these architectural glass skylights from CBD Glass Studio. Always a wonderful way of letting in natural light, skylights are made into an attention-grabbing focal point with spectacular architectural glass. The autumnal tones of the textured skylight pictured above will add a warm glow - that is particularly useful for brightening up dull hallways or passages. Or, if you are looking for something with a more traditional style, look no further than the glass skylight pictured below. This elegant skylight is embellished with classic motifs to bring an air of refinement to your home. Allow a simple architectural element to really express your taste in decor with the glass skylights from CBD Glass Studio.

January 29, 2008

Shoji Screen & Sliding Door by Shoji Designs - Japanese screens

Traditional Japanese Shoji Screens and Sliding Doors by Shoji Designs are a wonderful way to let light into your home. Suited to a traditional or contemporary interior with Oriental flair, the Shoji Screens are bright, breezy and bold. Shoji Screens actually characterise the essence of style of Japanese interiors. However, their delicate rice paper construction has meant their beautiful simplicity is rarely enjoyed outside of Japan. Now, Shoji Designs, an American company, can make your image of a serene Eastern interior a reality, shipping in the continental United States, Hawaii and Canada. Placed behind wooden or glass sliding doors, the screens function as curtains, and to regulate room temperature. But they have so many other uses in a modern interior – to separate space as floor to ceiling room dividers, as cupboard or entertainment system doors, or as smaller window screens. All screens and doors are made specially to order by Shoji Designs.

December 4, 2007

Ceramic Wall from Naxos - new modern X-wall

Surprising, versatile and ultra-modern, the Ceramic Wall from Naxos redefines the use of ceramics in the home. Ceramic walls can assign purpose to space; they can add interest; they can divide and establish boundaries. Sculptural and smooth, the Naxos X-wall is an ideal addition to a modern, open-plan interior. Living in a loft, yet wanting a way to discern the bathing area from the sleeping quarters? A ceramic wall is the perfect solution, adding an element of privacy without interrupting the space with a solid wall. The touchable, gleaming surfaces of the ceramic pieces imply a work of art that actually functions to enhance the convenience and order of your daily routine. To enjoy a ceramic wall in the context of your home, make contact with Naxos, a Fincibec company.

November 29, 2007

Ornamental LED Panels from Swarovski - Ornamentic LED Wall Crystal Panels

Ornamental and brilliant, Ornamentic LED Crystal Panels from Swarovski emit radiant light from within. Luxurious touches like these make a house a home, whilst showcasing your own exquisite personal taste. The ornamental LED panels are individually designed – thus the only limit to their application is your imagination. Consider which corner of your home would benefit from the glitter of Swarovski crystals in a practical LED lighting installation – a veritable work of art to light up and inspire. Incredible architectural elements, the Ornamentic LED Crystal Panel Wall Elements illuminate your room with unique effects due to the spectral colours which sparkle from deep within. Contact Swarovski to make your most shimmering dreams a reality.

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November 21, 2007

Outdoor Wallpaper by Susan Bradley - whimsical and decorative

Outdoor Wallpaper by Susan Bradley is a genuinely innovative concept to liven up areas for which there was previously no such solution. When faced with a drab expanse of exterior wall it has been hard to know what the solution could be… now, outdoor wallpaper provides a simple answer for those difficult spots. Whimsical and decorative, the gorgeous outdoor wallpaper brings the style you enjoy inside your home to the great outdoors - the re-interpreted wallpaper can be used as a trellis, screening, or purely as a focal point. Available in a superb range of designs, cutting-edge technology allows for outdoor wallpaper in acrylic or stainless steel (mirror polished or powder coated). It also comes in a variety of colours ranging from black to fluorescent transparent red! Outdoor wallpaper can add beauty to your environment from just GBP £75 - £375 or $154 - $772 US. The piece featured here is in the pattern ‘Damask’ (Height 1 metre x Width 57cms), and costs GBP £220 (US $452) in stainless steel – for more details consult Susan Bradley.

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