Modern Outdoors

Invisible Street Light - subtle and beautiful urban design

Now you can light up trees with the subtle and beautiful Invisible Street Light, without the hassle of decorative Christmas lights. The modern and chic design of the light blends into the tree creating an “invisible” element. The light conserves energy from the sunlight during the day to produce light in the evening. Since the Invisible Streetlight does not need support, it is wrapper around tree branches adding to the “invisible” factor. Streets can be lined with these lights adding a romantic lighting to the surroundings. Whether you’re looking for lighting for residential (light up the path on your secluded driveway), commercial or industrial (add some lighting around the entranceway to your business) – the lights are non-obtrusive and will create an added touch of panache to the outdoors. Learn more about the Invisible Streetlight at Coroflot.

5 Sep 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Dustbin Box System - conceal your garbage bin

Now you can conceal your garbage bin and keep your garden tidy with the Dustbin box system. The larch wood and anodized aluminum structure rolls on a guided track to enclose 120- or 240-litre dustbins. The natural-looking storage box does not suddenly eliminate garbage and the placement of it, but it does keep animals and smells at bay, while providing an attractive alternative to piling up trash next to the back door. There are no heavy or difficult lids to pry open. When you slide over the one side of the shell, it exposes a bin, allowing you to easily dump contents into the bin. Both sides of the shell can be moved to allow access to either side of the box. You can place a number of bins in the dustbin system, like a recycling bin, a garbage bin and a compost or outdoor grass cuttings bin. These bins are an innovative way to keep your garbage concealed while storing it in a place where animals wouldn’t get their paws on it. The dustbin box system is available from nebengebaeude.de.

2 Sep 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

VertiTex Vertical Awning from Weinor - award-winning awning

Weinor offers the award-winning VertiTex Vertical Awning. The high-quality fabric shades from the Soltis collection provide protection from the sun and wind elements, without blocking out the view of the surroundings. With over 47 standard colors, eight WiGa trend colors and 150 RAL colors, you’re sure to find a color to suit your style and the ambiance you’re after, as well as to match other awnings that may already exist. The awnings come up to six metres wide and 2.4 metres high, in robust, durable fabric with a stainless steel rope guide. The awnings are safely fitted almost anywhere with sturdy awning brackets that can be bolted into a ceiling or wall. They can be equipped with electronic systems that can be controlled remotely. The VertiTex Vertical Awning was a 2008 winner of the Red Dot Design Awards.

2 Sep 2008 | Architectural Elements | Comments (0)

Modern Bird Bath - Eva Solo ceramic bath

If you’re looking for a delicate and modern piece of art for your landscape, you’ll want to add an Eva Solo ceramic bird bath. The clean lines and ripples in the bath add a splash of modern decor to the outdoors. The bird bath not only provides a refreshing bath, but is also a decorative water supply. It’s a great piece of “floating” art, that the birds will appreciate and let’s you get some bird-watching in. The ceramic dish is placed on a tall metal spike that sticks wherever you want – in the garden, beside the deck, anywhere really – and is stabilized by rubber topping on the metal pole. The high-quality glazed ceramic is durable to the weather all year and is frost-resistant, and because of the height of the skinny pole it’s placed on, birds can enjoy their bath knowing that predators cannot reach them. Available at Eva, this bird bath will add much more than just that to your surroundings.

2 Sep 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Fiber Cement Outdoor Chair from Eternit - Sponeck

Eternit Fiber Cement chair Sponeck

This Sponeck fiber cement chair, outdoor seating from Eternit, would be a wonderful addition to your backyard, as a splash of contemporary art, while proving seating functionality too. This ultra modern and chic chair comes in a deep gray, rustic red or lemon grass color, adding pizzazz to your outdoor living space. The low seats allow for a more intimate ambiance, but at the same time keeping the mood cool and comfortable. Fiber cement makes these chairs durable, while providing long-lasting comfort. Ottomans are available to match, that can double as a side table. These chairs look stunning grouped together in a circle, straight line, or even standing alone. It’s easy to add the “x” factor to your backyard with these streamline chairs from Eternit.

29 Aug 2008 | Outdoor Furniture | Comments (0)

Human Shaped Planter from Eternit - Relax!

There’s a new way to be human – the human-shaped planter from Eternit has arrived. This is the most interesting planter I’ve seen in my life. Apparently, us humans have shaped the world in more ways than one. Now we’re shaping the way flowers and plants grow. This unique planter will be a hit wherever it ends up, whether residential or commercial, you’re sure to get some comments. It invites all who see it to relax, take a deep breath and stop to smell the flowers. How great would it look from a high-rise building window, in a sea of concrete, this green man-shaped creation? If you truly want to ‘wow’ people, add a human aspect to your landscaping with the human-shaped planter. It is made with fibre-concrete, built to last, durable and the natural color helps to blend in with Mother Nature. You can’t help but smile when this planter catches your eye – enjoy the view with the help of Eternit.

28 Aug 2008 | Planters | Comments (0)

Modern Birdy Nest Box from Eternit

This modern birdy box from Eternit is a stunning place for a feathered friend to make a nest. Birds will love the cool features that come from the fibre concrete make-up – the breathable materials keep the bird box cool throughout the hot days of summer. Natural materials that make up the bird box keep the eco-smart patio-lovers at peace, knowing they are creating eco-friendly habitats for feathered ones. The small peep-hole allows small birds to nest and rest, while larger birds or squirrels cannot reach them. The earth-toned bird box will fit into your landscape whether you want it to stand out or to blend in. If you place in a tree it can be camouflaged, or it can hang from a lone branch to create art while functioning as a nesting place. Available through Eternit.

28 Aug 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Eco-Smart Contemporary Plant Container from Eternit - D’Art

The natural D’Art pot from Eternit is contemporary art as well as a plant container. These spectacular planters are created from natural materials, cement, limestone, fibre, air and water producing a durable and long-lasting piece of art. Weighing in at 27 kg, there’s no need of worrying about someone running off with this precious item. Whether you place this natural and modern plant container indoors or outdoors, the Swiss hand-made planter will be a wonderful home to plants, large and small. The containers either have holes in the bottom for drainage, or a water-spill feature that allows excess water to drain without drowning the plants. Because of the porous cement body, whatever plants you have growing in the container are able to breathe and the moisture is regulated, resulting in healthy plants. This eco-smart planter is functional, fashionable and fun, and since the materials are natural, the colors are natural, all throughout – meaning, the color you get, is the color that is going to last. If you’re looking to add a contemporary art work that can be used as a planter, than Eternit has the planters you’re looking for.

27 Aug 2008 | Planters | Comments (0)

Outdoor Lit Decorative Panel - Concentric and Expansion XL panels

Live life large with an Expansion XL outdoor lit decorative panel or a smaller Concentric lit panel. These five-panel art deco pieces could be used as a hanging piece of art on a deck, or placed in the grass of your backyard to add a delicious amount of modern art. Rob Zinn designed these satin-white powder coated aluminum, steel and brass sheets that are transformed into sharp vivid colors. There are patterns printed on the reverse side of the panel, and when lit on, the magic happens – the “hidden” colors are reflected back to illuminate each preceding panel. The panels are available in warm, cool, yellow or aqua color palettes, and can be purchased at Generate for $2499 for XL and $1,999 for Concentric.

26 Aug 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Outdoor Lit Furniture by Designer Giuseppe Colonna Romano

Designer Giuseppe Colonna Romano has created a product line of lit outdoor furniture to light up your landscaping. The Gio Piatto Light Pot is ideal for putting plants on display while adding a soft luminescent glow. The double-walled pot separates the water and soil from the lighting system.

The Gio Monster Light uses the same double-wall lit system to create a different ambiance depending on which color light that is placed inside. These monstrous buckets can hold plants or can be used as tables (with placing a glass plate on top) or do just about anything you like. Both pots can be used indoors or out, and are available for $1399 (light pot) and $999 (monster light) at Generate.

26 Aug 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Modern Planter Delta from Lechuza

Plant-holders can be just as unique as the flowers they hold and should complement the settings they are placed in – The Lechuza-Delta planter is sophisticated contemporary, perfect for a chic and modern surrounding. This planter is a piece of decor on its own, and if left empty would still demand attention. The round cubical body engulfs plants like Snake Plants, Bamboo shoots or decorative twigs, and creates a column in a space. There is a liner inside the planter base, which allows the contents of the planter to be transferred with ease and little mess, if any at all. The sturdy lining is strong enough to hold the planter contents on its own, keeping the plants safe and wont’ fall over if placed down. Anything that can be used for more than one purpose is ideal, multi-purpose is what people are looking for. Planters, pots, vases and storage containers are now being created as functional and fashionable pieces. Next time you look at a planter or vase, think outside the [storage] box to see if you can use it for more than one purpose. Designed by Lechuza.

25 Aug 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Moon Jar - Solar Powered Lamp

If you’ve ever wanted a piece of the moon, the Moon Jar, a solar powered lamp, is the closest thing you can find without traveling into outer space. Tobias Wong created this elegant and brilliant design – a mason jar with a solar panel inside. When placed on a windowsill, it soaks up the rays from the sun, and will provide a calming blue-toned light for the evening. It’s an interesting piece of decor for your patio – it’s eco-smart and is cordless – ideal for large and small spaces, lining up a garden or path, or simply as a centerpiece on an outdoor table. Because the jar is frosted, it disguises the three LED lights that are inside, thus making the jar during the day, just as nice of a decor piece and not an eyesore. Available at PerpetualKid and Target for $39.99
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25 Aug 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Solar Mate - portable solar lighting kit for garden or shed

Solar Mate is a great portable, cordless lighting solution for a garden or shed. It can be placed wherever you want and will provide light for up to seven hours per 24 hour period. It’s got an energy-saving 12-volt bulb, which will illuminate an area of 16 sq. meters. No special tools are needed to assemble the lighting kit, all you need to buy (or find) is any standard car or caravan battery, new or old. The kit includes mountings for a roof or wall, 5 meters of cabling and connectors, 1 bulb holder and one wall switch. Solar Mate comes with a 10-year warranty. Next time you’re digging around the shed looking for a tool, or looking for a pool noodle in the dark pool house, think about Solar Mate, and how simple it could be to get ‘shed some light’ in an eco-friendly sort of way. Available at Ecotopia for £79.99 (US $148).

23 Aug 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Bloom Light Pot by Designer Rob Slewe

Possibilities abound with Rob Slewe’s Bloom Light Pot. These colorful outdoor pots are an intriguing addition to your landscape. Thy can be used in so many different ways. For elegant lighting around a pool or hot tub, you place the empty Light Pots wherever there’s room. Gardeners will love these draining pots – add flowers of your choice and enjoy the florals all day – the lit pots will add another element to your arrangements. If you place a plate of glass on top of the pot, you get a romantic, lit table with all the electrical elements enclosed so no cords to trip on, or get in the way. I can’t imagine a more beautiful and unique addition to an outdoor wedding, then these lit pots. You can cover the ground in white pots and have flowers or favors to be enjoyed by all. Available in red, orange, purple, pink, mint and lime colors, to mix or match any outdoor (or indoor) decor. Buy it at Generate for $239.

22 Aug 2008 | Garden Accessories | Comments (0)

Firewinder wind-powered outdoor light - see the wind!

I know they say you can’t see the wind, only what it touches, but with the Firewinder outdoor light, every time the wind blows, it begins to glow. Firewinder or the Original Windlight, a 100 percent wind-powered light, harnesses its power of the wind – a breeze makes it glow slightly and a strong wind allows it to shine brightly – to create a magical effect. It’s a brilliant addition for a porch or patio that adds light and a unique focal point. The spiral helix is what makes the wind transform into the memorizing light. Available in October, for £98.95 (US $185) at Ecotopia.

21 Aug 2008 | Modern Gardens | Comments (0)

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