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Tag archives for Furniture

10 Best Console Tables
This week my Wednesday Web Wanderings took me through site after site looking for great console tables (inspired by Alex's question - thanks!)  I've found a variety of sizes, styles and prices - and who knew there were so many cool options.  Some of these are through my affiliates, so if you're in the market,check them out.  Thanks. 1.  As a designer ...more»
Funky Furniture Finds
Even though there is no redeeming instructional value in these posts, I enjoy them because they make me smile.  Some of the things designers come up with are just SO weird........... Knit one, purl one....     A foam chair appropriate for where again???  The Miss Rio ottoman made from recycled flip flops - certainly a unique way to reuse / recyle. I've seen rugs used ...more»
Design Innovations – or are they??
It's been awhile since I've shown the oddities and what passes for innovative design.  I guess somebody needs to think outside the proverbial box.  Check these oddball things out. These are definitely not your mom's high heels. (via flock.com) And from the plumbing world, here's an innovative pedestal sink with complementary urinals.  A most uncomfortable looking chair.  Designed by Rianne Makkink & Jurgen ...more»
Design Innovations
Design doesn't have to be stuffy and staid and expected and ordinary.  Interior designers, architects, furniture & lighting designers all revel in letting their creativity loose.  Here's what happens.  At first glance some of these ideas may not seem to have any redeeming value.  Take a moment to look a little closer.  Do you find some small element you can adapt ...more»
Fun With Stripes
Stripes show up everywhere from our country's flag to fashion, from walls to floors, from food to mother nature.  Every design style can benefit from the use of stripes because they pair so well with florals, big graphics, small ginghams and geometrics.  The easy to remember rule of thumb when using stripes as discussed in an earlier post is to ...more»
Funky Furniture Finds
I enjoy sharing what is great about design and finding innovations to help you update your home.  But sometimes you just have to wonder, "What were they THINKING?"  Today's post will undoubtedly bring a chuckle and shake of the head as I take you on a tour of the ridiculous......   Had enough for today?  Isn't it great to see designers don't ...more»
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