One moment you are watching television on your cushion chair. The next moment you feel a little sleepy and decide to take a short afternoon nap. You simply re-arrange the blocks from a chair shape into a mattress arrangement. Add a blanket and you are all set for a comfortable and most agreeable nap on your living room, home office, or even patio floor. When you awake, you remember that a friend or loved one is coming around later. You need two small furniture pieces on which to sit whilst chatting together and sipping wine. Simple, you form two cushioned seats on which to relax and enjoy the evening.

As you can see, the soft block cushions are versatile and easy to use. With the right number, you could fill a room with furniture composed solely of the cushion blocks, although the décor might be missing a touch of contrast and colour. Typically Japanese in many ways, the design will not suit everyone but the concept is exciting and original. Urethane foam together with felt and lycra make up the materials of the bricks whilst the pillow theme that inspired the project will contribute to a comfortable furniture piece whatever is created.

You can read more about it here: Soft Block.

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However, this takes the concept one step further and turns those paper lamps into a gigantic interior structure which acts much like a sanctuary, reading room, or meditation space. The inspiration for the design came from Seung-Yong Song’s childhood when he would seek secret places to hide when things got a little too scary or busy. The small space provided a deeper sense of protection from imaginary enemies rather than the less secretive wider spaces of a standard room in the home. I believe this is a concept we can all find understanding of.

The large paper globe can be pulled up and down on a special sliding mechanism. A light is also attached to the standard-looking chair thus providing a wonderfully peaceful place to sit and read, write, or just think. Its size means it would look out of place in smaller rooms but in large open-plan interiors, the Object-O chair would fit nicely. It’s a room within a room and can be labelled with a multitude of philosophical and psychological meanings. Incidentally, the shade is made from Korean paper and looks pretty stunning when illuminated by the lamp. When all over lights in the house are turned off, the lit globe will look very beautiful in the darkness.

You can find more details about it here: Seung-Yong Song Design.

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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.

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John Adams was one of the 7 Founding Fathers of the United States and would become the second President. The New England lawyer, statesman, diplomat and political theorist represented Enlightenment values promoting republicanism. Many teachers, students and Americans interested in the nation’s birth and development see John Adams as one of the great figures of American history. It’s therefore should come as no surprise that he is represented in sculpture and art in museums and the domestic home interior.

The John Adams bust is 6 inches in height and is made from Polystone. This is a manufacturing medium used for cast sculptures which has a porcelain or “stone-like” feel. The material is highly durable and has an extremely clean finish. It’s also easy to keep clean as well and requires just a quick dust every now and then. The politically themed bust will suit a wide variety of interiors but, as mentioned before, will look particularly good in a living room, dining room or home study/library/studio/work space. Perched on a shelf or placed proudly on a table or desk, the sculptural portrait of John Adams will be a reminder of the nation’s past as well as the possibilities for its present and future with the guiding principles handed down by the Founding Fathers.

You can buy the bust from here: John Adams Bust – Founding Father.

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Santa Claus is an unmistakable character that is an essential part of the modern Christmas. Children adore him and adults have fond memories of his visits to their homes when they were kids themselves. Just the sight of Santa Claus in his distinctive red and white costume brings a smile of happiness and recognition to the majority of people. That’s why this life-size Santa Claus will make a wonderful decorative addition to a home which will be hosting some jolly festivities and family gatherings.

The 6-foot tall Santa comes with a display platform upon which his feet are attached. This allows the tall figure to be placed anywhere on flat ground whether on carpets, wooden floors, tiles or concrete. You can position the Santa in a standing position next to a doorway, table, Christmas tree, staircase or in the center of a room. Alternatively, he can be seated on a sofa, armchair, bed, bench or even at a piano. The possibilities are limitless. He will become a magnet for fun festive photo opportunities that will be remembered forever.

You can buy this Santa Claus figure here: Six Foot Life Sized Santa Claus.

It is intended primarily for display and as such is not suited as a children’s toy.

The large tree wall decal can act as an artistic feature in itself or can alternatively merge with other decorative objects such as small pictures, coat hooks and even furniture. You can see an example of the latter idea in the image below where one can see a small paper lantern hanging from a hook in the wall where the decal’s branches reach. A piano sits below the overhanging branches and immediately sums up romantic images of music playing beneath canopies of branches outside on a warm summer’s day.

The tree decal is made from self-gloss adhesive removable vinyl which is easy to work with. It can be moved from wall to wall and corrected without destroying the decal itself or the wall on which it is placed. The tree actually comes in four parts which makes it simpler than one would imagine being 72 inches in height and 55 inches in width. Pictured in black, the tree can also be purchased in a variety of other colors which might be more suitable to individual interior design schemes.

You can buy it from here: BIG Tree with Bird Wall Decal Deco Art Sticker Mural

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However, this contemporary dollhouse is more for adults who love and admire the amazing furniture designs of the 20th Century. The architecture of the dollhouse is also decidedly of this particular period and matches seamlessly with the date and style of the furnishings. Featuring three different levels, the modern miniature house is also comprised of 4 separate rooms or spaces. A spiral staircase is to be seen in one of the lower rooms. On the roof is a garden-like scene with outdoor furniture.

The outer walls of the dollhouse are see-through and made to look like glass, as has been a popular architectural design element in many homes over the last few decades. It also allows for easy viewing of the miniature furniture and decorations that come with the house. The dollhouse can be placed on a table in a prominent position in a room dedicated to art, design, culture and learning. Many people work from home these days and thus home offices, libraries and studios are more common. This model house will fit perfectly in such an interior.

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The ceramic and porcelain tea pot is one of a number of designs portraying famous people with largely negative reputations. These figures include the aforementioned Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the mad war-mongering leader of Iran; Charles Manson, leader of a murderous gang; Kim Jong Il, the strange and evil leader of the secretive nuclear armed North Korea; and Aleister Crowley, widely considered the most influential occultist of all time. Strangely enough, the late Amy Winehouse has also been made into a decorative teapot to join this motely bunch.

Quite why anyone would want an Ahmadinejad teapot in their home is impossible to imagine but the fun weirdness of the project is hard to ignore. Krafft and Leavit’s designs are items that will sit well in a bohemian interior décor arrangement where different objects mix and merge with one another in outrageous displays of daring. Whether used to pour tea or not, the teapot will likely become of historical significance within a few years as Iran prepares to reach the nuclear threshold and various nations threaten to relieve it of its deadly ambitions.

Have a look at the entire collection here: Krafft and Leavitt Teapots.

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Furniture designed to look as natural as possible are increasingly popular nowadays and there are a variety of design studios creating tables, beds, shelving and chairs that mimic trees, bushes and roots. This particular chair is made by Dutch designer Floris Wubben and includes part of a tree trunk and branches from a Willow Tree. The lower section was formed by binding and splinting the branches of a willow tree, forcing them to grow into four legs. Therefore, the tree has actually been inverted, hence the name.

Studio Floris Wubben specialises in creating furniture that combines natural forms with traditional designs. Human action in the design process is kept to a minimum and nature is given the primary focus. A natural item, such as a branch or tree trunk is thus formed into a furniture piece or utensil, without losing its natural appeal.

See more work by this particular design team here: Studio Floris Wubben.

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Haillard uses a variety of materials in his work including wood, bronze and silver. The most interesting items he incorporates into his furniture pieces though are wild animal skins such as those from crocodiles and ostriches, together with horns and tusks. The similarity between these natural materials and the shape and appearance of insects is clear to see. A beetle can easily be implied with the use of a rhino horn or elephant tusk. The antennae of many insects lend themselves well to inspired arching curves and chair legs. Haillard has combined these observations with the traditional design of African tribal thrones to create a gentle sense of nostalgia for pomp as well as for irony.

The French designer, who was once a cartoon artist, uses materials in a way that does not detract from their natural splendour whilst at the same time manipulating them to fit his imaginative creations. Placed in a domestic interior, the insect chairs would be impossible to ignore and would demand usage. In this sense, the work of Marcel Duchamp might well have been an inspiration.

You can read more about these chairs and their designer here: Michel Haillard Universe.

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