Knotty is a floor cushion with a plaited upholstery was designed by Kumeko, a design studio based in Prague, Czech Republic. Available in two sizes, the pouf was inspired by old weaving, knotting and basket-making techniques. Made from soft jersey tubes stuffed with highly resilient foam, and a lining that is filled with polystyrene balls, the cushion adjusts nicely and molds to your body making it extra comfortable.
Talk about a two-for-one. This combination table and lamp is brilliant – it’s super sleek and simple but with the utmost functionality. Illusion, designed by Hareide Design for Northern Lighting, is a wall-mounted lamp (or hanging lamp, see below) that is literally cut in half, making quite a statement. It’s the perfect place to set your keys or mail without taking up tons of space.
Last weekend was the first ever “Design Milk Presents” event, Reinvention; Writing History Through Aluminum, featuring new works by Brad Ascalon and Frederick McSwain (AM) for Neal Feay Studio, an exhibition at Bobby Berk Home (it runs through May 27th so you can still catch it!)
The House on Bassett Road is a Victorian townhouse located in Kensington, West London that recently underwent a modern renovation. The townhouse at one point was divided into four units. Paul+O Architects, a London-based firm, designed this renovation to bring the once divided residence back to a single dwelling home. Due to the home’s historic location, the Victorian facade remained while much of the remodeling took place in the back of the house.
We stopped by the Nervous System booth while at ICFF to check out their brand new lamp. I especially love all the energy and thought that they put into their booth design – that wooden pedestal is amazing.
Pink Moon, 2011, watercolor and gouache on paper
We discovered today’s CMYLK subject, American artist Erin McIntosh, on Pinterest. Her abstract paintings and works on paper explore the current fascination with polyhedrons, with a dash of neon thrown in. The colors are also quite appealing; we love the resulting Colourlovers palettes we put together. The first reminds us of a gloomy but happy day, the second an underwater party, and the third, watermelon. But that’s just us.
Made of chestnut wood, Colour Platters by Scholten & Baijings for Karimoku New Standard function as serving trays in three varying sizes. Each colorful platter features a different geometric line pattern that’s achieved through a high-tech printing method.
Interior designer Trip Haenisch resounded loudly on our radar when his work was featured on the cover of Elle Decor last summer. Yup, the one with Courteney Cox on the cover. Of course, to Haenisch, working with celebs is all part of a day’s work, as he also counts Aaron Sorkin, Christina Aguilera, and Cher (Cher!) among his clients. But don’t get the wrong idea. Haenisch’s work reveals not a trace of bling. His style is understated and clean. His Friday Five feels wonderfully insider-y — in addition to a concept car and very famous fashion designer, Haenisch spotlights his favorite photographer, furniture designer, and yoga retreat.
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For the launch of Samsung’s new interactive Smart TV with Smart Interaction, Smart Content and Smart Evolution, they’ve cooked up a kooky commercial that is full of cheese: a bunch of dorky dudes mistakenly think beautiful woman (in this case me in my pajamas – OK – it’s really it’s a model) is beckoning them, then they race and fight for her affection only to find out she wasn’t flirting with any of them, after all. See if you can spot some famous faces in the commercial:
(click here if you can’t see the video)
Even though we just bought a Samsung Smart TV barely two years ago, the idea of using my hand to turn the volume down or change channels is enticing. Plus, you have to see how thin this thing is…
To see more behind-the-scenes footage and stills from this silly shoot, visit the Samsung Electronics Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/KsGi8w.
We love it when things that might not necessarily go together seem to fit perfectly together. That’s my definition of collage. This week’s Design Milk Dairy picks include images that have been cut out and pieced back together to create some uniquely magnificent montages.
the light pours out of me by Jesse Treece
Also, Society6 is offering free shipping through Sunday (excludes Framed Art Prints and Stretched Canvases).
