This is a well known secret – grandmas have the best things. The best cures, the best tricks, the best pies, the best of everything. That’s exactly the reason why the Mormor Series, from Normann Copenhagen, represents the best of times.

The Mormor (Danish for grandmother) series is made for both the modern and traditional kitchen. Crafted from ceramics, this beautiful tableware set is inspired by textiles and patterns which remind us of familiar kitchen items, such as dishcloths – Items from a bygone era, when simplicity ruled and everything seemed so much easier. The good old times. Continue reading →

Well, having fish as a pet is something most parents could live with… Heck, let’s admit it – there is something extra cool in having a fish tank at home. And the BiOrb Life Aquarium is one of the prettiest there is. Continue reading →

I have to admit that when I first saw this bed two words immediately came to mind: bent paperclips and waterbeds (!) that being said, I have to point out that I also find the Float Bed a beautifully designed, extravagant and very calming bed that will gently rock you to sleep. Continue reading →

I think that “Spaceless” is a most fitting name for this unique hidden furniture concept, as Spaceless is exactly the word I use to describe a lot of the new apartments I see. Maybe it’s the new building standards or maybe the fact that most of us have so many possessions or a combination of both, the fact is that I come across more and more design solutions for small spaces. Continue reading →

The idea behind design is to serve a useful item in the most tasteful way, literally. Meaning, to create the desire for more of the same. This beautiful Rocking Glass set, from Normann Copenhagen, does exactly that – you want more of it and you want more of what it does.

This is a simple drinking glass with a twist – a curved bottom that prevents the glass from falling over, allowing it to rock but not to spill. Perfect for cocktail parties, this is indeed a refreshing take on the so called “simple” item that is the drinking glass. Use it to serve drinks or simply as a decorative item, completed with a tea light or a little flower. Continue reading →

Trust Bulthaup to radically rethink the kitchen and cooking, and come up with the concept of dividing it into three main areas: work, storage and appliances.

Based on their vast experience and research, Bulthuap has redefined the kitchen to suit the lifestyle and needs of the modern household. Taking into account that modern homes are usually constrained for space, that a family can mean one or two adults with or without any number of children and that the needs of a household changes over time, the most important feature required of a kitchen is flexibility and adaptability. Continue reading →

Many times we find that colors can express our moods in the most accurate way. We don’t have the color blue for nothing, right? Lune is a color-changing, mood lamp, from Cielux – the ultimate light fixture that allows you to express your mood through lightning. Apart from its stylish design, Lune is also smart – controlled by a simple, user-friendly touch pad.

This patent pending single touch point control interface transforms the user’s interactions with light and color – Simply tap the touch pad to turn the unit on, tap again to change colors, press the touch pad to dim each color. Now, not only can you express yourself through light, you can also create the right ambiance you want. Simply color your mood and the atmosphere will follow. Continue reading →

Any nice weather is always a good reason for a tasty barbeque. Urban living is usually done in small apartments, however, this doesn’t mean you need to give up on your BBQ. The Hot-Pot BBQ, from Black+Blum, is the best solution for any small space terrace – It’s a BBQ and herb-garden in one!

It looks like a terracotta pot, but conceals a BBQ grill underneath. Grow your herbs on the top to season the food you cook on the grill. Made from stainless steel with carry box made from unbleached recycled cardboard, it is the ideal BBQ set for city style rooftops and terraces. Things are not always as they seem, this one is no different – under cover. Continue reading →

How cool is this concept: hooks that look like pieces of sticky-tape that was turned into a hook and stuck to the wall. These hooks are really easy to install and are great for organizing small accessories, jewelry, keys, sunglasses and other odds and ends, in short – all my stuff that I always keep in cluttered heaps in boxes and drawers. Continue reading →

Both the Magic Forest and the Niagara chandeliers are part of a new line of light fixtures designed by Bodo Sperlin for Lladro, the heritage porcelain company.

As part of their RE-Cyclos project, Bodo Sperlein was commissioned to design a new and dynamic range of lighting. The goal was to use existing Lladro pieces from their extensive catalog and create from them something new. This concept was inspired by the Natures’ cycle, where nothing is destroyed and everything is regenerated and given another life. The result is both a striking and stylish collection of lighting. Continue reading →