Do you remember the last Beat Boxed post I did a few weeks back with the Flaming Lips inspired bathroom? Well I was pretty sad when I found out I wouldn’t be seeing The Flaming Lips playing at this year’s Coachella. But I was ecstatic when I was contacted by FitzSimmons Architects, the masterminds and architects behind the renovation of The Flaming Lip’s Oklahoma residence featuring the “real” Flaming Lips inspired bathroom pod. This bathroom is just incredible! As Mr. Wayne Coyne says, “now you are entering into the, drug damaged, artist element of our home.”

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The design of this wash station considers the preservation of water in its design. Plus was designed by Bora Cakilkaya/P-ARCH and recently won 2nd place in the Green Dot Awards. P-ARCH aimed to create a product containing both sink and closet respecting the environment and eco-system. The station stores up the water used in the sink in the reservoir located under the sink, and after a semi-treatment process, is utilized it as drain water in the closet (toilet).

At the first glance, PLUS gives us messages of a different bathroom culture besides its function. The first thing coming to mind when mentioning about bathroom is the couple of sink and closed that we form on the wall surfaces. Due to this vicious cycle, we always see similar designs containing alterations only in their materials. We are in the opinion of that it is needed to lean upon different fictions, by leaving aside these concepts.

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This residence at the Singel, Amsterdam is yet another amazing project by i29 Interior Architects, one of my absolute favorite interior architecture firms. i29 is innovative in their approach, but they are able to keep their designs so simple by combining materials in such an awe inspiring way while maintaining an incredible sense of calmness. This design takes things one step further outside the box, or maybe I should say inside the walls. This space is made up of freestanding objects and interior volumes. Within the space you feel the openness, but the interior of the volumes feel very intimate. The kitchen and wardrobe are contained within one volume near the entrance. The burled walnut is so rich against the white epoxy floors and white walls. This space seriously takes my breath away!

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Since we covered cb2, I figured we could also cover what’s new from West Elm. These two affordable modern favorites have certainly helped my modest wallet and empty rooms over the years! There are definitely a few standouts in their lineup.

1. Bamboo Birdcage 2. Wrap Chair 3. Stripe Sheet Set 4. Organic Diamond-Patterned Jacquard Towels 5. Terra 6-Drawer Dresser 6. Dot Coffee Table

Or, Mermaid Blue, as they’re calling it, but as you know, turquoise is the color of 2010. These marine-inspired limited edition accessories from Vipp will be available in February 2010.

We don’t do gift guides here on Design Milk because, well, everyone does them. We like to be different. So we decided to go in another direction this year. Since our staff is getting larger, we thought it would be fun to ask each person what was on their wishlist this holiday season. So, every day for next 2 weeks we’ll feature a staff wishlist. Here’s what Annie’s list includes:

1. Linea Ice Oro at Gretel
Thinking that an incredibly gorgeous set of flatware will inspire me to cook more incredibly wonderful meals!

2. Bubble Chandelier by Jean Pelle
Just because it’s beautiful, do I really need a better reason?!  Oh and because I’m obsessed with lighting!

3. Mushroom Nos Da Blanket at Gretel
I love a super soft blanket and I love pattern!  Also don’t know if my tiny radiator is going to keep me warm this winter.

4. Nomadic Wonderland by Eunsuk Hur
This will look absolutely gorgeous with my new sofa…wink wink.  The fact that it’s an interchangeable modular system that I can transform is amazing!

5. Joie Refugee Lace Up Boot from Shopbop
I can’t bear to part with my perfectly worn in boots I’ve had for years, but I think it’s time.  These boots may be just what it takes to make me forget about them!  The perfect mix of combat and riding boot…gorgeous!

6. B14 Bathsystem by Boffi
Because a girl can dream, right?!

7. Alaskan Malamute puppy photo by Rigor & Samnooshka
It’s the cutest puppy in the world!  If you’re looking to adopt this holiday be sure to check your local shelters!

8. Faceted Wooden Rock by Kindling Shop
These would make the perfect centerpiece for my dining table.

9. Fuji Instax Instant Camera at Photojojo
So I can simplify just one thing in my life!

10. Sketchbook 2009 Drawing 16 of 32 by Ms. Jaime Derringer
Because it is awesome.  When and if she decides to sell this one…I’ve got first dibs!  So for now it’s just on my wishlist!

11. Boyd Sofa by Pinch Design
Really looking forward to snuggling with my new puppy on this “ultimate curl-up” sofa.  I swear he won’t chew on the legs!

Customizable things like WordPress themes and color settings on TweetDeck are always nice. Grain, a design studio based in Washington, took that idea of customization and applied it the Ty D.I.Y. Edition, a shower curtain set that provides a blank shower curtain as a “canvas” where you can draw your own custom designs on. The shower curtain is durable, recyclable, machine-washable, and more resistant to mildew. Unlike other typical shower curtains, it isn’t made with PVC, a hazardous consumer material that releases poisonous chemicals.

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Dex has a line of custom, lightweight concrete tiles that are beautiful and sculptural. They are made from Dexterity™, a modern concrete containing 38% recycled material by volume.

Simplehumans’s modern accessories make the organization of your kitchen and bathroom a little sleeker.

Vipp is expanding its family of products with a brother and sister to the popular Vipp soap dispenser — the new Vipp soap dish & Vipp toothbrush holder. Both products embody Vipp’s craftsmanship and eye for sleek design. Now you can have a complete bathroom set by Vipp.