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HOI Magazine Chair

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HOI Magazine Chair

via Better Living Through Design by Simon on 1/2/10

It seems like there's a recent trend in furniture designs where you can literally surround youself in books. The Bibliochase and the Bookinist were the first examples I've seen, and we mentioned the Cave shelving on the blog before, and now we have this, except this one specifically caters to magazines (not that you can't put books on it if you wanted to).

Materials: Glass and MDF
Size: 116 cm wide x 86 cm deep x 73 cm high

 

 

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Top-Drawer Coffee Table

In case we needed another reminder on how storage and furniture are coming together, observe:

 

 

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Top-Drawer Coffee Table

via Better Living Through Design by kris on 1/7/10

If I didn't already have a coffee table I would snap this up in a second.

-Two concealed drawers hide away living room clutter
-Drawers open on smooth metal glides
-Airy wood construction base with oak veneer
-Dimensions: 46"w x 20"d x 16"h

 

 

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Concrete Furniture From Creo Concrete Studio

I like the shair here and think it could be done similarly with recycled plastic or aluminum for the frame

 

 

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Concrete Furniture From Creo Concrete Studio

via CONTEMPORIST by Dave on 12/15/09

California based Creo Concrete Studio have sent us photos of their contemporary concrete furniture. Many of their pieces are inlayed with either ammonite or cut glass.

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Work at Home Furniture : Combination Coffee and Laptop Table

 

 

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Work at Home Furniture : Combination Coffee and Laptop Table

via Furniture Fashion by John on 12/14/09

For work at home professionals or workaholics that are always working, this combination coffee and laptop table is a cool piece of furniture. I like the fact that it can be "put away" and not make the living room look like a home office. The simple mechanism that brings the table closer to the person sitting can make a big difference in potential back discomfort that can be caused by leaning forward to use a laptop on a coffee table. More information: here.

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Designer Spotlight: Movisi

Modularity at work

 

 

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Designer Spotlight: Movisi

via PadStyle | Interior Design Blog | Modern Furniture | Home Decor by Lauren on 12/25/09

Modular, lightweight furniture is the name of the game – at least the one that Movisi is playing. This design company has created a line of furniture that is fun, playful, functional and modern. All of their pieces have the same carefree appeal: they can be reshaped, moved, tossed, and interacted with in a variety of ways. The above pictured MakeShift storage solution is a wedge shaped design that can fit into even the most awkward of spaces, and can expand or contract based on your needs. And the Q-Couch is a single-to-infinite seating arrangement that is cute, quirky, and supremely flexible to fit any situation, and any space.

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The Cubed Convertible Sofa Sleeper from Innovation

 

 

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The Cubed Convertible Sofa Sleeper from Innovation

via Furniture Fashion by Will on 12/27/09

The Innovation collection of modern sofa sleepers with a futon like operation, are at home in a spare bedroom, living room, or game room. Designer Per Weiss used a angular chrome frame to give the "Cubed" a classically modern and sophisticated look that offers a sofa by day and a generous sleeping surface by night. The Cubed is the latest in a a long line of convertible and multifunctional furniture that looks much more expensive than it is. If you are ever in Houston see the Innovation collection at Danish Inspirations or visit Innovation-USA.com.

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The Lacey Act Impact for Furniture: SFC, World Market Center to host ECOngress

The Lacey Act began implementation in 2009. The law makes it illegal to import, transport, sell or purchase any furniture using illegally harvested wood.

 

 

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UPDATE: SFC, World Market Center to host ECOngress

via Furniture Today SOHO News on 12/29/09

LAS VEGAS — The Sustainable Furnishings Council and World Market Center will host an event the...

 

 

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Cavali The Modern Platform Bed Storage from Modani

 

 

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Cavali The Modern Platform Bed Storage from Modani

via Furniture Fashion by Will on 1/2/10

If you want a modern platform bed and want to maintain your right to stuff things under it as many of us do, the Cavali Bed by Modani may be the perfect solution. The Cavali features a clean modern look with a built in hydraulic power assisted lift that easily raises the slat system and mattress to reveal a generous under bed storage space. Other features include a solid wood foundation that is carefully lined with genuine Italian leather, and a tufted plush headboard for ultimate comfort and appeal. So if getting organized and creating a fresh new look for you bedroom are your new years resolutions the Cavali Bed by Modani will help achieve both. $1,290 Get it here!

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Observatory: Design Observer

Observatory: Design Observer

A great picture of how a wall was turned into all outlets because there is never enough room for all the plugs and powerstrips get in the way... What if the furniture had a powerstrip inside (DUH!)?

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Other Industry Insights from High Point Market

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Home Interior Design Trends - Libby Langdon interior designer and expert commentator on HGTV’s hit show “Small Space, Big Style,”

Interesting insights to home interiors - Corey

http://www.highpointmarket.org/columns/20080319.aspx?IIC=yes

In looking at trends I find it just as helpful to see what's on its way out from the last season as what is on its way in for this next. The exciting thing about the High Point Market is the opportunity to see what trends will be impacting the consumer in the next year and a half. I'll be there this April to get the inside scoop, but here are the trends I see reaching the consumer, as well as retail outlets, right now:

Design Trends on the way out:

Painting Your Trim (baseboard/crown molding) A Color Darker Than Your Walls: This was a trend when people wanted to get creative with color, but were scared of it. They figured a little extra pop on the trim was only a small area to cover so how risky could it be? In actuality, it just grayed-down the room and made the space look a little more tired and older than it really was.  Crisp, clean white trim is back (for some, it never left). White freshens up the look of the oldest, beat-up molding. And now, with fewer people buying new homes, more consumers will want to update what they already have. Tell them white trim is a good place to start!

Formal Living Rooms:  It's still all about the family room and lots of existing "formal" living rooms are being converted into game rooms, family spaces or home offices. With kids having jam-packed schedules and parents working later and longer than ever, people want to connect with family. They are willing to forgo the formal space for a "hangout" space. And some parents realize if they create an area their kids want to spend time in, their kids will have friends over and they can eek out some more quality time, as well as keep tabs
on them.  

Big Bold Patterned Wallpaper: Wallpaper is still hot; it's just not big, bold and bright. Opt for more subtle color ways that are softer, or tone on tone. People are also using wallpaper in more controlled ways, such as an accent on just one wall, or inside door panels.

Aqua and Chocolate Brown: I'm not sure this combo will ever go away completely, once it started to hit college campuses across the country you knew it had played itself out. Chocolate paired with orange is hot, as is gray mixed with cream.  

Collections or Collecting (Anything!): Whether moving to a smaller dwelling or just clearing out old junk, people have discovered that living with less stuff is the ultimate luxury. Unclutter!

Current Design Trends (or trends that will be sticking around)

The Eclectic Mix: Consumers are getting more confident about surrounding themselves with the things they love and by gosh, if they bought that enormous Southwestern dining table while they were on their honeymoon, but now like a 1960's mod dining chair, they are going to mix them together and love it! Designers have done it for years. Now, thanks to all those design shows, everybody else is figuring it out. Expect your customers to trust their own taste a little more

Color is Back: And bright yellow is leading the way. Yellow looks new and modern when it's paired with a soft gray or white or black, and yellow as an accent traditionally looks great when it's paired with rich navy or a soft lime green. It can also be incorporated in accessories for those low commitment color-types. Either way, it's definitely unexpected and will most likely only be around for one season!

Multi-functional Rooms: Whether people are downsizing or wanting to spend more time with each other, most rooms these days are called upon to serve more than one purpose (think kitchen/ office, living room/office and so on…). This is making people get creative about how they lay out their spaces. For some it's a necessity since smaller spaces demand double-duty rooms, while others just find they enjoy the simplicity and ease. The furniture industry has taken notice and I predict you'll see even more small-scale designs and multi-functional pieces at Market.

Sheer Textiles: Gone are the days where you hung a simple polyester sheer panel on your windows. Sheers now are chic and fabulous in colors, laser-cut mod patterns, or soft, see-through linen. Sheer fabrics let the outdoors in, in a stylish way. There are expensive imports, as well as less expensive knock-offs, so these days you can find a fabulous sheer fabric for whatever space or price range you're in. 

The "Green" Movement: Green, as in eco-friendly, was the buzzword in every industry last year and the home furnishings business was no exception. Expect your customers to be more environmentally conscious from here on out, no if's, and's or but's. This is more than a trend, it's a new lifestyle movement! There are so many new products that are being created by people who are passionate about the planet and whether it's bamboo cabinetry, cork flooring, or a countertop surface made from recycled beer and wine bottles, the consumer is learning that a "green" interior can be just as beautiful and stylish as any other.

About Libby Langdon:
Libby Langdon (www.libbylangdon.com) is an interior designer and expert commentator on HGTV's hit show "Small Space, Big Style," where she offers insights, techniques and tips to help viewers make the most of their own small space. Previously, she hosted and was the lead designer on the FOX makeover TV show, "Design Invasion." Langdon founded "Libby Interiors" in 2003 and has completed numerous commercial and residential design projects across the country. Her designs have been featured in numerous national shelter magazines and on the covers of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens and Decorating Spaces. She is a small space expert for Decorating with Style and Budget Decorating, as well as several other design magazines, and a regular contributor to the nation's top daily papers with design, food and entertaining ideas. Langdon is currently writing her first book, Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions, to be published by Globe Pequot Press next year. Hear more from Libby Langdon on April 11th at 8 a.m. in the IHFC High Point Room, Green Wing, 11th floor. Reservations not required.