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- 04.Jan
DIY Wall Hook
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Like the rest of you, I’m always on the lookout for something interesting (especially when I want to kill some time) online and while I don’t always find what I’m looking for, this time I got lucky.
While browsing the Internet earlier, I came across one of the more interesting DIY projects I’ve seen in a while, and relevant to interior decorating and home improvement. Specifically, it’s a DIY concrete wall hook… made from LIGHT BULBS! Well, the light bulb acts as the mould, and it actually turned out pretty damn nice!
Take a few minutes to check it out if you’re in the mood for a simple DIY project or need a wall hook to hang your winter coat on. This could be just the thing to add a little pop-culture/industrial touch to your interior and help you kill some time if you’ve got nothing better to do!
- 25.Dec
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy new year… :)
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy holiday season, good health and enjoying the company of good friends and family.
Enjoy yourselves and I hope to see you back in the new year!
- 19.Dec
The hole house in Vals
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This amazing house is the brain child of architects Christian Muller and Bjarne Mastenbroek. A great example of modern architecture set into the Swiss hillside
The idea for this house came about in 2004, the house was finished in 2009. It was worth the wait. The house, while essentially a hole in the hillside, is flooded with natural light, has incredible views and is actually quite luxurious… not exactly what you would expect from a “hole house”. Did I mention the 22m (that’s about 70ft) underground tunnel that links the house to a nearby barn? (alternative entrance)
The architects are based in Amsterdam (although Muller is Swiss) and the hole house is a holiday home.
The interior space is just as experimental and modern as the rest of the design, and of course, features a lot of Dutch designed furniture. “This house is not about perfection. It’s an experimental space” says Muller… but I think that they hit the nail on the head with this project.
- 18.Dec
iRobot one day sale!
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Dear readers, in case I don’t post anything else until Christmas, I’d like to at least leave you with a chance to SAVE MONEY and finish your last minute Christmas shopping!
iRobot (those fantastic cleaning robots) is having a ONE DAY SALE, on Monday December 21st, 2009. If you have ever wanted to buy one, now’s your chance to do so and save some cash in the process.
- 18.Dec
Juicy Salif
Oh yes, the name sounds naughty and you might even be embarrassed to say it in public; but don’t be, it’s a design icon of the 1990s… and makes a delicious glass of orange juice!
Yes! The Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck for Alessi is a design icon of the 1990s and is often purchased and [...]- 12.Dec
SHOP-MODERN
I’m pleased to announce an addition to the Modernflat.com website: SHOP-MODERN
This is more of a sub-site rather than just a new area of the regular Modernflat.com website. In the SHOP-MODERN section you can find (and search for) a huge array of products, all from the best online retailers, and of course, all very stylish.
Although it’s [...]- 02.Dec
T1 Lamp by Flos
Designed by sculptor Sebastian Wrong for Flos, the Spun lamp is a sleek and sexy expression of modern minimalism that works. Made of aluminum and finished in high gloss, the spun lamp is certainly an attention grabber.
This is one of the sexiest pieces of furniture available… very simple, high style and extremely elegant. This lamp [...]
DIY (fun)
- 04.Jan
- DIY Wall Hook
Like the rest of you, I’m always on the lookout for something interesting (especially when I want to kill some time) online and while I don’t always find what I’m looking for, this time I got lucky.
- 18.Dec
- Juicy Salif
Oh yes, the name sounds naughty and you might even be embarrassed to say it in public; but don’t be, it’s a design icon of the 1990s… and makes a delicious glass of orange juice!
Yes! The Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck for Alessi is a design icon of the 1990s and is often purchased and [...]
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Featured
Jerry Lamp
I love this type of piece, it’s functional, virtually indestructible and safe.
Made from recyclable silicone makes it able to be dropped, knocked or tipped over with little concern. Jerry Lamp is soft and durable and because of its pliable hook shape, the Jerry Lamp can be used almost anywhere.
When lit, the Jerry Lamp will get warm to the touch but not hot. The silicone is nontoxic and hypoallergenic. Perfect as a utility light around the house or workspace (or kid’s room).
Miss Rio Ottoman
Alright, this piece is really interesting, for many reasons.
First off, look at it! It’s a big shaggy ball. Both adults and children alike are sure to love it (just be careful your kids don’t choke on any of those shaggy bits). Secondly, it’s made of recycled flip-flops, so it’s a green product, recycled goods are always cool.
And if that fact alone wasn’t enough to win you over, the soft rubber from flip-flops is used without further manufacturing and it’s made by social organizations that provide work for otherwise unemployed craftspeople from the local community. So this ottoman makes a positive social impact as well.
It’s comfortable, firm seating and is suitable for outdoor use. Made in Brazil.
Panton chair
The Panton chair has won several design awards worldwide and graces numerous museum collections. It offers great seating comfort thanks to the cantilever base and it’s truly shaped to do justice to the human body. The Panton Chair has undergone several production phases and not until resently was it possible to produce it in line with Panton’s original idea – namely from consistently dyed, tough plastic with a matte surface.
The Panton chair can be purchased in several different colors to suit your indoor or outdoor settings. An icon of modern design, with a price low enough to fit just about anyone’s budget!
Fortuny Lamp – really old school modern
The Fortuny lamp is a true classic, and one of the most old school and authentic modernist lamps you can find! It’s the perfect way to light up your (large) space.
It goes way back to 1907, before mid-century modern, before Eames, Nelson and even the Bauhaus… it’s an oldie but a goody for sure. This is more than a lamp, it’s a work of art, more than capable enough to be viewed as a sculpture… yet powerful enough (about 500W) to do the job it was built for.
It doesn’t come cheap though (too bad) but on the bright side, it can be a good DIY project (think photographic equipment).
Eames Management Chair
Yesterday at work it occurred to me that my chair was an old piece of crap… Granted, this wasn’t my regular workstation which is only somewhat more ergonomic, but since I was working there I’ll call it mine. Now armed with this knowledge my mind began to wonder… If I could choose any chair, which one would I choose?
Barcelona Chair
This is without a doubt my favorite chair of all time for one simple reason, elegance. An original Barcelona chair is so well proportioned, so refined, such high quality that there simply is no other piece of furniture out there to rival it.
The only down side is that owning one is becoming a cliché. It seems that anyone who would like to have a modern looking interior and has some cash will default to the Barcelona chair, even if that’s the only bit of modern kit in the whole place. Not to say that they’re making a poor choice, they’re not…
