Italian Company Sturm Und Plastic, designers of some pretty snazzy furniture has released an innovative new couch/bench called the “Double Up” that is equally as comfortable as it does cool. The backing of the seats is comprised of a series of colorful slats that fit in the seat slats when pushed down. The user can do anything they want with these slats such as create half bench, half sofa, or fan them out to create a stunning presentation. It is made from soft, self-skinning polyurethane, which gives it a cushy feel. [...]
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Perhaps the coolest, most innovative wallets we have seen yet have made their way to the marketplace. Dosh Wallets of Australia have revealed their ‘09 line of wallets which are a extremely unique in its design, packaging, construction, and appearance. They are made from a blend of flexible and semiflexible polymers, which result in a durable, flexible, and waterproof wallet. And thanks to the very wide array of technicolor options, you can choose exactly which wallet suits your taste. The pictures tell the rest of the story, [...]
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Tired of wiggling around at your work desk in an attempt to rearrange your goods? It is most likely due to that uncomfortable flat seat without natural curves that we need. Alas, a seat has been designed for men that will keep us comfortable all day long. If this isn’t ergonomic, I don’t know what [...]
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Home media centers are the latest rage these days, giving users an opportunity to link up all of their media on one server giving an all in one multimedia experience for the whoel family. High end audio company Bang & Olufsen has responded to this trend with what is perhaps the coolest media center yet. They officially announced the release of the BeoSound 5, a digital music system that combines high-end audio technology, your digitally stored music, and stunning art-inspired looks. The main interface is the BeoSound 5 controller, a wall mounted or table top 10.4″ touchscreen with an aluminum navigational wheel. The package is gorgeously attractive. The BeoControl 5 is the source of storage and power, which includes a 500GB music server which connects to your internet. But enough of the tech spec business. What does the BeoSound 5 do that others don’t? First off and defenently not foremost, it plays all sorts of audio formats, including lossless formats which delivers much better audio. But at the forefront of their new technology is B&O’s new [...]
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And yet another home furnishings post for the day, but these are too cool not to write about. Studio Italia Design are specialists in both glass and metal works, and they combine these skills which result in a beautiful line of products. They manufacturer contemporary lighting fixtures ranging from table, ceiling, suspension, wall, and floor lamps, and they are all eye-catching. Above is 6 collections which we found to be above and beyond the rest as far as the overall aesthetic goes. There are showrooms located throughout the United States as well as international locations, [...]
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Currently only sold in Japan, the Isola S from Toyo Kitchen are kitchen solutions for the cramped apartments we see in cities around the world. Sink, electric range, table/counter space and storage are all included[...]
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I am a man who enjoys a nice martini. Nothing froofy, colorful or adorned with a citrus garnishe; but rather a dirty vodka martini. Now there are a couple things that bother me about martinis, the glass being the main issue. In order to properly address my problems with the Martini glass, I am going to drink one, so be right back.
OK, so on my way back to my desk, the martini spilled three times. Perhaps that is because I’m already three deep, or maybe it’s because the glass is ungodly frustrating. The martini glass’s angle almost encourages liquid spillage - the slightest jolt of the arms will cause a spill. [...]
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There’s nothing like a nice game of backgammon on a rainy day…or maybe that’s just me. At the Monaco Yacht Show in late September, Deuce introduced 5 luxurious game sets called the Magna collection for the individual who wants to spice up their coffee table with sleek game boards instead of books. But these aren’t your ordinary chess and checkers boards. Each one of the game sets is made with the highest end materials and designed to impress. As Deuce states, “this line is the most pure & sophisticated, modern and luxurious by Deuce to date. Details such as silvered finishings, magnetic dice and closing systems, deep black varnished wood and art marquetry elements will make you live the game as a privilege.” [...]
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