A sofa table is designed for one primary purpose and that is to stand behind a sofa in a large interior space. They are frequently found in fashionable living rooms and provide an area for decorative items such as floral arrangements, sculptures and picture frames to be situated. If you’re looking for a contemporary table of this type which is not made from the standard wood designs then cast your eyes over this stunning glass-top Clayton sofa table with beautifully curving chrome legs.
It’s rather futuristic in style and can certainly be called ultra-modern. The reflective quality of the rounded chrome legs spills out into the rest of the room and the glass top brings a much desired lightness, in both senses of the word. The table top surface is relatively small compared to traditional designs but there is enough area to place contemporary statues, a collection of books, some glassware and other bits and pieces you may need close to hand. The Clayton Sofa Table is sturdy and secure and will look great with a variety of sofa styles.
Sofa tables of all kinds have actually been in existence for quite a few centuries and it’s believed it was during the 17th Century when they began to become widely popular. As was the case in the past, the table situated behind the sofa was an ideal location on which to prepare drinks for family, friends and guests. Nowadays, they also double as places on which to leave television remote controls, movie magazines and an assortment of other reading material. However, which such a stylish appearance as seen with this sofa table with curving chrome legs, the placement of decorative items and attractive objects of sentimental value are probably more appropriate. It’s going to be very much an accent furniture piece as well as a functional one.
You can buy it from here: Wildon Home Clayton Sofa Table in Chrome.
Dimensions: 28.875″ H x 64.75″ W x 45″ D.
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As a cat lover, a creation like this scrap metal cat sculpture is irresistible. However, it becomes doubly so when you find out the sculpture is in fact also a functioning cat food and water bowl holder. The wonderfully whimsical piece is made by renowned American sculptor Richard Kolb who has become well-known for his Yardbirds sculptures portraying cats, dogs, birds and a wide variety of other unusual characters. This cat sculpture is perfect for art-appreciating cat owners.
Kolb collects the metal he uses in his sculptures from locations including landfill sites. Such items as garden tools, car parts, farm implements, bicycle parts, and mufflers are turned into charming animal forms and each is unique due to the parts used. What’s more, each one has been individually hand created with loving attention making them delightful items to showcase in the home whether in a functional or purely decorative capacity, or in most cases, both. This scrap metal cat sculpture will definitely serve as an aesthetically pleasing talking point in wherever interior space you feed your cats.
The sculpture features two bowls, one for water and one for food. Four strong feet, rather like a miniature table, provide a solid foundation so nothing is spilt or slips out. The height at which the two bowls rest on the back of the metal cat are at a perfect height for comfortable eating for most types of cat. The sturdiness of the metal means it will survive even the most excited and ravenous cat’s attention come meal time. If placed outside, perhaps as a flower pot holder, the metal will gently rust thereby creating another form of beauty in amongst the shrubs and flowers.
You can buy it here: Scrap Metal Cat Sculpture with Food Bowls.
Measures 21″ x 7″ x9″.
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in Kids
Alice in Wonderland is one of the all-time most popular children’s stories ever written. This rotating Alice in Wonderland themed alarm clock for children and adults is a delightful accessory for fans of the original Lewis Carroll book and the more recent movie adaptation. Featuring a clock face that literally moves and an array of decorative features, the red alarm clock will make a lovely addition to a child’s bedroom and will help them to get up early on school mornings with happy thoughts.
Much of this clock’s decorative theme is based around that of playing cards which are central to the story of Alice and her adventures in a fantasy world filled with all sorts of anthropomorphic creatures. One of the most well-known characters Alice comes across is the Queen of Hearts who is a decidedly foul-tempered monarch and is the wife of the King of Hearts. In the story, playing cards are seen marching in procession in the Queen’s croquet ground and are themes seen elsewhere in the story.
This beautiful alarm features a classic artistic representation of Alice as seen in the original books. Surrounding the adventurous little girl are a series of rotating playing cards of all varieties which fly over the clock’s numerals. These add a dynamic twist to the clock and bring a touch of magic to the scene. The alarm clock has a snooze alarm which can make waking up a little less dramatic … or for many of us sleepyheads, less traumatic. A light makes it easy to see in the dark. The decorative nature of the clock makes it ideal for a child’s bedside table or alternatively as a nostalgic time piece for adults who were brought up on the story of Alice and her adventures when children themselves.
You can buy it from here: Rotating Alice In Wonderland Alarm Clock.
Measures 4″ in diameter with 2.25″ face. Stands 2.5″ tall.
Singular wine bottle holders come in all shapes, sizes and styles. Some of my favourite are whimsical in appearance and an example of one of these is this humorous drinking chef wine bottle holder that sits on a table-top. Dining and kitchen table surfaces are frequently decorative and aesthetically pleasing but rarely are they injected with a touch of humour and merriment. This cannot be said for a table with this very funny drunken chef accessory which is both eye-catching and functional.
Made from resin and painted with astonishing detail, the figurative bottle holder features a chef’s head together with an outstretched arm, which together form the basis of the framework for holding a regular wine bottle. The holder is secure and has a wide base so it’s near to impossible for the bottle to tip over and smash. The detailing of the chef character includes the traditional garments one has become accustomed to when one things of gourmet chefs plus some nice decorative extras such as the red scarf and fabulous facial features.
The drinking chef wine bottle holder also comes with its own cork which is decorated with a miniature chef figurine handle. This can be placed into the mouth of an opened bottle so as to keep the flavour and aroma of the wine inside before consumption. By the way, it’s not just a wine bottle that can take advantage of this wonderfully comical and functional chef sculpture. Table flower arrangements can also be placed inside the chef’s mouth and held upright in the hand, to provide an extra eye-catching feature to a dining table or kitchen counter surface. Guests are sure to love it and the family table will not be quite the same again without the funny chef.
You can buy it from here: Drinking Chef Wine Bottle Holder.
Comes with the option of being gift wrapped.
Passover Seder plates and bowls are usually simple plain designs that allow the focus to remain entirely on the ceremonial food contained within. However, decoration need not be rendered invisible as this beautiful Passover Seder plate and bowl set shows. Made from wood and hand-painted with scenes from the holy city of Jerusalem, the plate and bowl set are ideal tableware additions for observant Jewish families come the beginning of the important Passover festival.
The decorative Seder plate is designed by Israeli artist Yair Emanuel who lives and works in Jerusalem. Brought up in a Jewish Orthodox family and later moving towards a more pluralistic approach to Judaism, Emanuel has a sound grasp on the importance of Jewish festivals and their significance. Unlike many other Jewish holidays which are marked primarily in the local synagogue, Passover Seder is a very family-orientated event and is celebrated around the dinner table.
The one large plate comes with six smaller bowls. These are for the six traditional items that form part of the Passover Seder ceremony marking the freedom from slavery of the Children of Israel from ancient Egypt. These six foodstuffs include: Maror and chazeret, Charoset, Karpas, Z’roa, and Beitzah. Sometimes salt water is used in place of chazeret. The beautiful hand-painted scenes of Jerusalem are highly recognisable to anyone who has an affinity with the ancient city. The plate and six bowls are covered with three layers of lacquer making them long-lasting and perfectly water-proof. The set will make an excellent gift for a new young family who can make use of it for many decades to come.
You can buy it from here: Wooden Passover Seder Plate and Bowl Set.
Comes in a beautiful gift box.
What would you do if you saw a dilapidated classic 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville about to be sent to the scrapyard? If you’re anything like Californian furniture designer Tom Conci, you would turn the back half of the car into a sofa and place it in your living room. That’s indeed precisely what the motor-loving designer did a few years ago and so beginning a passion for transforming old cars into items of furniture for his family home.
It was actually Tom’s wife who first gave him the idea for converting old classic cars into furniture pieces. He has since created a variety of items for the home which include a television from a Porsche 911 and a toy chest from a 1980s Mercedes 380SL coupe. Another old Porsche forms the basis for an entertainment centre which boasts 40-inch TV electronically emerging from the back of the car at the flick of a button while the brake lights flash.
Conci has recently gone into business with San Francisco businessman Ron Orozco and have together set up the company ‘Vroom Dicor’. Instead of purely personal car furniture pieces, the duo will sell their creations to buyers worldwide. This comes at a good time for Conci and his wife as they have plans to downsize their home and any more converted furniture items will be too large for their new living requirements. However, selling his products to others means he can continue with his passion.
See more pictures here: Daily Mail.
Are you a fan of crossword puzzles? If so, take a peek at this crossword puzzle wall clock designed in a crossword puzzle layout. The contemporary wall clock is square in shape and features white squares upon a black background just like one would find in a typical newspaper puzzle. What’s more, instead of numerical figures for each of the 12 hours, the numbers are spelt out in word form as though previously discovered clues. This makes telling the time a lot more fun.
Crossword puzzles are believed to have first been created in England back in the 19th Century. A journalist by the name of Arthur Wynne from the port city of Liverpool created the first brain teaser for wide public enjoyment and this appeared in a newspaper on December 21, 1913. At first the puzzles contained no black squares and looked unfamiliar to today’s versions but soon designs changed and so did the popularity of the crossword puzzle. By the 1930s, puzzles were appearing nationwide and indeed, in publications across the world.
This square word puzzle wall clock will make an excellent decorative and functional addition for a crossword lover. It will be a reminder of a much loved pastime hobby and will bring some humor into the home when visiting friends and family come visiting. It can be placed on a kitchen wall to make sure the kids are on time for school or alternatively in a home library, study or bedroom. If you like solving puzzles whilst in the bathroom, then it will look great in that particular interior as well.
You can buy this unique clock from here: Crossword Puzzle Wall Clock.
Made from powder coated metal.
Want to scare the neighbors? Wish to send chills down the spine of people walking past your home? Hoping to terrify any potential burglars from testing your locks? If so, menacing Mummy translucent window decoration might be just what you are looking for. Placed in one of your windows, the scary figure will catch people’s attention and either make them laugh with merriment or run for the hills as fast as their legs will carry them, if they have not already fainted.
Designed especially for double windows, the decoration is basically a plastic film substrate printed with water-based inks portraying a Mummy figure with arms outstretched. Removable corner stick adhesive squares make it extremely easy to fit in place and equally as easy to remove and use again at a later date or different location. It even comes with its own poly-bag storage to keep it in good condition when not in use. What’s more, you can trim the decoration to fit your particular window pane dimensions.
The best bit about this scary Mummy window decoration is that when the interior room lights are lit, the light illuminates the Mummy and makes it clear to see from miles around. Anyone stumbling around a hedgerow, fence or wall late at night that suddenly comes face to face with your window will be in for a big shock. The decoration is perfect for Halloween and other ghostly festivals and celebrations. Birthdays and special parties will also make fantastic moments to add a little décor to your house and garden.
Some previous buyers note that the Mummy becomes a favourite among friends, family and the neighborhood with drivers and walkers stopping to admire the eye-catching spectacle. Just be careful not to put it next to a busy road or it might cause some traffic accidents.
You can buy this spooky decoration from here: Menacing Mummy Translucent Window Decoration
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Suitable for window sizes from 24″ x 36″ to 36″ x 60″.
A baker’s rack is a multifunctional kitchen furniture piece that was traditionally used to cool baked foods such as pies where free air circulation was needed. Nowadays however, the rack is used more widely in the home and is commonly seen as a storage and counter-top apparatus for everyday requirements in the cooking arena of the household. This chrome baker’s rack is no different and comes with a wooden cutting board surface for direct use in food preparation.
In the olden days, baker’s racks would be used for cooling baked foods and as a place to store warms pots and pans, jars and containers, as well as a place to roll out dough. They were usually highly ornamental in appearance and made from iron. That said, chrome, of which this particular baker’s rack is made, is a highly contemporary looking material which brings the rack into 21st Century style. It’s strong, long-lasting and very easy to keep clean.
The baker’s rack comes with three shelves, one of which is composed of a wooden cutting board. This can be used to cut meat, bread and vegetables. The two lower shelves are ideal for the storage of food storage canisters, jars, tins, bowls, cooking equipment and various utensils. Above the cutting board is a much smaller shelf together with hooks for hanging pots, pans and oven gloves. The rack can be used in the kitchen or alternatively in another space such as a utility room, dining room, hallway or guest room. In the latter room it can be used for holding bath towels, soaps and toiletries for visiting relatives and friends.
You can buy it from here: Chrome Baker’s Rack with Wooden Cutting Board
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Very easy to assemble.
by interior designer
in Kids
Children love to imitate adults and the things they see around them. When it comes to the kitchen environment, a lot of things are too dangerous for little kids to play with but that needn’t mean the fun of the kitchen cannot come to them in another format. The contemporary kid’s play kitchen, as seen below, is a replica of a modern and stylish kitchen that will focus your children’s attention and provide them with hours of fun, happiness and creative endeavours.
The LifeStyle Dream Kitchen features all the devices, appliances and fittings you would expect to see in a real kitchen interior. There’s an oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, sink, cupboards, overhead light and phone. A 37 piece accessory set which includes bowls, cups and cutlery are also present and together with the steel, wood and granite décor effects, the kid’s play kitchen is a highly realistic toy for your little child. However, that’s not all, for what distinguishes this play set from others are the cool sound effects.
When a toy pan or pot is placed on one of the stove burners, a sound effect is heard, imitating the sound of either boiling water or that of a frying pan, depending on which burner it is placed. The microwave and phone also have distinct sounds which will delight children and make the overall kitchen very realistic and familiar. An overhead light switches on and off whilst various knobs and taps can be turned and pulled.
The play kitchen is extremely sturdy and faces up to rigorous play. It is large enough to keep a child entertained but small enough to be placed in just about any interior environment without become a burden. This means it can be situated in a living room, bedroom or playroom depending where the child’s activities are most often enjoyed. The product has received many positive reviews and these can be seen together with previous buyer’s pictures via the link below.
See more here: Step 2 LifeStyle Dream Kitchen
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Measures approximately 35.5″ x 15.25″ x 44.75″.
The beauty of nature becomes powerfully obvious to us all during a thunderstorm when the clouds in the night sky are briefly illuminated with electricity. Artists and painters throughout the centuries have tried to portray the visual brilliance of a lightning cloud whilst modern technology has allowed us to capture the lightning forks on film. Now, there is also a sculptural representation of an electrical storm in the form of a ceiling lamp shaped like a cloud.
The Le Nuage pendant lamp is made from polyester wadding and each light is unique in shape and size. Appearance-wise they are identical to the look of clouds floating in the sky. In the evening, when lit, the lamps will appear as if they are part of a magnificent silent thunderstorm illuminating the room in a peaceful, calm and very beautiful manner. Rooms in the home which might benefit from such unique lighting include the main living room, the master bedroom or indeed any home library or studio where it will definitely provide a outstanding focal and talking point.
As well as the illusion of a storm cloud, the Le Nuage pendant lamp for the ceiling also hints at the beauty of sunshine battling its way through an overcast day. The lamp is the creation of Dutch designer Wout Wessemius. His Groningen-based studio is where he creates his masterpieces which include sculptures and objects for both the interior of a home and the exterior. He works with a variety of different materials including rubber, copper and lead to create such items as chairs, lanterns, sculptures and tables. Environmental factors are also considered in the making of this cloud-shaped pendant lamp by the fact the bulbs used are energy-efficient.
You can see more of his work here: Wout Wessemius Design.
Figurative bookends are a popular decorative item for bookshelves that need an interesting aesthetic enhancement. These mirrored statue bookends which show a human figure kneeling before their own reflection is a great example of how book props can really begin to define a décor scheme. In this case, the mirrored bookends are reminiscent of the story of Narcissus from Ancient Greek mythology and later Roman literature.
In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a handsome young hunter known for his outstanding good looks. He was also very arrogant and proud, and disdained the people who loved him the most. Surprisingly, Narcissus had never seen his own reflection and knew only of his fine features from those around him. One day, Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, led the youth to a pool whereupon he saw his reflection for the first time. He fell in love with his reflection and was unable to leave, thereby dying beside the waters.
Countless artists, writers and poets have portrayed the story of Narcissus which was brought to life in the epic Latin narrative poems ‘Metamorphoses’ by the Roman poet Ovid. This pair of Narcissus-like statue bookends will make a great addition to a bookshelf where classical literature is stored and appreciated. People familiar with the story will know immediately the connection between the books on the shelves and the statues gazing into the mirrors.
Regardless of what books you have however, the mirrored bookends provide a functional and attractive feature to book displays. Both have been given antiqued appearances which will match well with a wide variety of different décor schemes. The meaning behind the figures looking into the mirrors can also be described as that of humanity looking upon itself through the words that writers have passed on to us for many hundreds, and indeed thousands, of years.
You can buy the pair from here: Antiqued Mirror Bookend Statues.
Designer: Matthew Williams.
Most art college students soon become familiar with the works of Surrealist painter René Magritte. So much so that these bowler hat ceiling lights by British designer Jake Phipps are instantly recognisable as being inspired by the renowned Belgian surrealist artist. The bowler hat, now a much missed feature of English street scenes, has been iconic and is portrayed in various paintings, sketches, sculptures and even comic strips such as Tintin.
The bowler hat ceiling lights are actually made from real felt wool bowler hats one can buy in any reputable hat shop. They have then been lined with a protective layer of anodised aluminium and fitted with a light bulb. When placed in an interior space, the bowler hat lamp brings a decidedly unusual and unique flair to the room and undoubtedly catches the eye of any newcomer. The lamp looks great by itself but when positioned in a gathering, or flock, of similar lamps, the bowler hat light can add a dreamscape feel to a space.
René Magritte was one of my favourite artists when I myself was in Art School. The Surrealist movement appealed to my imagination and artistic style, thus becoming a source of inspiration to much of my art and indeed, creative writing. Magritte, more so than many of his peers, was a witty and thought-provoking artist who used what might seem at first simple scenes to convey great philosophical weight. The bowler hat lamps are influenced in particular by his work called ‘The Son of Man’ which was painted in 1964 and was intended as a self-portrait. In it, a man in a bowler hat and suit stands to military-style attention against a backdrop of a simple wall and sea scene. The man’s face is obscured by a large green apple.
You can see more of Jake Phipps’ work on his website found here: Jake Phipps Design.
You can buy one of his lamps from London’s online Tate Gallery shop: Tate Online Shop.
Via: Zeutch.
Are you so addicted to Facebook that the first thing you do upon waking in the morning is rush to see what’s new in your Facebook wall? Although most people won’t admit to it, more and more people are becoming addicted and indeed dependent on the famous social networking site created by Mark Zuckerberg. If you are one of these people then the Facebook logo-shaped bed and computer desk all-in-one furniture design concept will be something to “Like”.
If and when created, the FBed will provide a furniture treat for social networking addicts. The iconic “F” is known worldwide and is instantly recognisable when seen in the picture above. The main body of the toppled-over “F” is where the person sleeps whilst the upper portion is to be made into a computer desk and seat. When you wake up, you only have to walk a couple of steps and you’re ready to sign-in and begin updating your followers about the strange dreams you had, who you slept with and how comfortable it was sleeping in the FBed. Whether anyone will care, at least concerning the first two points, is another matter.
One symptom of too much computer use is insomnia. Unfortunately, this FBed might contribute further to sleepless nights, migraines and unsocial attitudes the next day. However, it is rather an interesting design and will be a fantastic decorative addition to a young person’s room, regardless of how long they spend on the internet each day. The famous logo and the unique design mean it will be a popular piece of furniture for many of the more modern generation. Put a photo of you sleeping on the FBed on Facebook and you’ll likely get a lot of approving votes of confidence in the form of “Likes”.
Bookmark the website of Croatian designer Tomislav Zvonari? for further updates as to when (if) it will be available for purchase. See here: DevianTom.
Via: The Design Home.
Some of my favourite furniture is created using objects and materials that have previously been used in a different context. For example, using old house bricks to form the columns of a bookshelf or the creation of an armchair made entirely from what was once a Renault car. Then of course there is something like this delightful looking cupboard, as seen in the pictures below, which is composed of old industrial zinc boxes once used for storing mechanical tools and parts.
The ‘Cupboard’ features metal drawers within a wooden shelf framework. The drawers come in a variety of colors, some seemingly painted. The wood differs from one set to another, with some cupboards in dark wood and others in light wood. With so many beautiful colors and attractive wood frames, the cupboards are sure to find a home in most styles of interior décor and room sizes. At the time of writing, the cupboards are in the prototype stage, which actually allows us to more easily imagine the many potential styles the cupboards could be made in.
The minds behind the design are creative Dutch duo Nathan Wierink and Tineke Beunders who together form ‘Ontwerpduo’. Based in Eindhoven, the two designers share an old factory hall studio with ten other designers who each have a partitioned studio in the huge space.
You can see more of their work as well as follow their progress on their website found here: Ontwerpduo Design.
Via: Stilsucht.
