This wonderful and simple strap stool designed by Diane Steverlynck is not in production yet, but I thought it was too good of a design not to share. Made of four simple parts this stool would be even easier than an ikea chair to put together. The colored strap holds the legs in place, along with the classic mortise and tenon style joint. The simple design would make it simple to put together and take apart as needed, and you could even switch up the strap color if you wanted too. I guess the only question that remains is how sturdy would it actually be?
Via Bloesem
As we are getting ready to redo a downstairs bedroom, I have been looking into the possibility of doing some clean flush mount doors. Luckily there are some pretty good resources online to help figure it all out. The doors shown above are from Modern Doors Direct, and besides having some nice looking doors (at around $700 a door plus installation) they also have some great architectural drawings of how the magic all happens. One of the key things to getting it done are a pair of invisible SOSS hinges. Since the hinges are readily available, I figure I pick up some up and do it myself.
SOSS has a handy chart to determine how many hinges you need based on your door width and weight as well as router guides to help get your hinges set just right. I figure I'll be in it around $100 with hinges and a guide, and another $150 or so for a good solid wood door. With a little luck it will turn out as nice as the Direct Modern Doors ones at a fraction of the price. I admit the real hard part is going to be the jam detail, and I'm still trying to decide the best way to do that. My current plan is just to install a good paint grade jam over the rough opening and have the drywall return into the jam. The drywall edge will be finished off with a L bead to keep the line between the two clean.
Any other advice or thoughts?
Resources:
Discussion on flush mount doors on Livemodern.
Modern Doors Direct drawings
SOSS
I wrote about the Bodum BISTRO Toaster before, when they released the little chrome beauty exclusively for Crate & Barrel. Now you can get it in nearly every color imaginable, which may be particularly enticing for those with an adventurous side or a strict kitchen color scheme! I couldn't spot a price for this new version, but if the chrome variety is any indication, chances are it will be affordable to most consumers. Check out it at Bodum.com.
I just found Paul Thurlby's work [via Drawn!] and I am in love! His alphabet series is phenomenal with its vintage children's book feel. These illustrations are not available as prints yet, but Paul is planning to release this series as a set of prints in the near future, which is sure to be a huge success! To know when that happens, keep an eye on his blog for announcements. Be sure to check out the rest of his portfolio as well for more great illustrations!
More about Paul:
Orignally from Nottingham, UK-based Paul has been a full-time illustrator since September 2006 after graduating from University in Buckinghamshire. Paul holds his pen in a funny way, but it works just fine for him. He has built up an impressive list of commissions including regular contributions to The Guardian since May 2007.
Vintage telephones, singing and dancing and a home full of vintage 50's furniture, could it get any better. Actually the intereiors start out pretty lousy but get much better as she starts to "wish" for new things. I'm loving the living room at 8:25.
If you are not a fan of Ikea's $10 SOLIG lamps, it looks like there is another solar powered outdoor lantern on the block. The Soji Solar lantern is equipped with two high powered amber LED lights (I wonder if white would have looked better) and a solar panel that recharges the AAA batteries. When the light levels fall, this little light automatically turns on, or it can be controlled by a manual switch. It measure aprox 10" which is just about the right size. While it may be better looking than Ikea's, you pay for those looks, $39 to be exact. So is it worth it, or would you rather have 4 SOLIG outdoor lanterns?
Available from Sprout home for $39.
With the first day of spring only 3 days away, and temperatures slowly climbing, outdoor picnics are just around the corner. To help get you prepared for your outdoor feasting, the MoMA Store has a great new modern napkin holder in their spring catalogue. Made of polished stainless steel it has a adjustable weighted bar that keeps things in place when the winds start to blow. I love the simple design and the price isn't too bad either.
Available from the MoMA Store for $25.
It seems like there are so many great sales these days that it is only really worth mentioning the really great ones. If you've had your eye on any Offi products, now may be the time to get them. Design Public is having a sale and selected Offi items are 40% to 60% off. This translates to some amazing deals. They have everything from chairs and stools for sale to beds and cribs. Prices on sale items range from $19 - $980.
Offi Sale at Design Public 40% - 60% off selected items.
I am really digging the work of Tilman Faelker, an illustrator from Stuttgart, Germany. There is a certain humor in his illustrations that I find greatly appealing, not to mention the simple beauty of his line drawings. Check out Tilman's portfolio for his latest work and news. If you like what you see, you can snag a print (or several) for the small price of $24 each.
Prints by Tilman Faelker for $24, Canvases for $32.
I love a simple clean couch, especially one that doesn't have an over inflated price tag on it. These chairs and sofa's from Innovation look like they might just fit the bill on both accounts. Designed by Per Weiss they offer a stark stripped down design and are even available without armrests. You can choose a chair, love-seat, or full sofa with prices ranging from $598 - $978 depending on how you configure it. It's available in 5 different colors, 3 of which are leatherette which I'm not a huge fan of. The basic chocolate has a nice texture to it though, and looks like it might be a winner. Of course I am always wary to buy a couch over the internet without hearing real life experiences.
Has anyone ever seen a couch by Innovation?
Available from 2modern from $598 - $978.
Left to right: Hand-tufted Metro Fuscia Rug (5'3x7'7) $190, Hand-tufted Abella Rug (7'9 Round) $290, Hand-tufted Zoom Rug (8'x10'6) $315
I was browsing Overstock the other day to see what they had in the way of modern/contemporary area rugs, and I have to admit, I was surprised at the selection. Although I think I'm still holding out (and saving up) for an Angela Adams rug, there were definitely a few that caught my eye. As always, Overstock's prices are quite affordable - an 8x10 foot, hand tufted wool rug for $300?? Yes, please. If you're in the market for a rug, or in need of a quick, budget-friendly room makeover, definitely check out the area rugs at Overstock.
Contemporary Rugs from Overstock.com - $10 - $1800 depending on size and material
Some of you may already know about Lushpad, an online market place to buy and sell Mid-Century furniture. There are some pretty great finds to be had in this classifieds of modern home furnishings. Users can place ads to sell their goods or post items their looking to buy. If there's a particular piece that's eluded you thus far, it might be worth a glance around!
Lushpad is currently hosting a giveaway! Fill out an entry form for your chance to win a Harri Koskinen Block Lamp - and be sure to tell them Grassroots Modern sent you!
I'm loving these new mid-century modern pillows that I found over at Modern Materials Design. Sometimes you just need a nice simple pillow with a good texture. To get them just right the folks over at MMD actually sent a piece of the fabric from an original time period chair and had the factory reproduce the nubby texture we all love and remember. The polyester/wool blend is soft, but not too itchy.
The pillows are available in 9 colors and 2 sizes to encourage mixing and layering. They are available in the authentic red-orange, chartruse, gold, brown, black, retro blue, red, cream, and orange. Sizes are 20" x 20" and 12" x 20".
Available from Modern Materials Design $27 - $39.
Lumens.com is currently offering an additional 15% off on all FLOS products, which are already priced at 20% off. If you do the math, that's 35% 32% off...combined with their perennial free shipping offer, it's a pretty smoking deal. So if you've been saving up for a true Arco Lamp, a Glo-Ball, or some Fuscia Pendants, now's the time to go for it!
Also check out the Lumens Annex for deals on floor samples and open-box returns, etc. Items are priced up to 70% off!
Sale ends March 20th - Use coupon code FLOS15 at checkout.
Besides all the new summer products that Ikea has come out with, they also have introduced some other great new stuff. While the products run the gamut from baking goods to sandbox toys I was most impressed by all the new textiles like the CECILIA fabric shown above. Other textile favorites include the MYSKMALVA twin duvet cover set that sells for an amazing $7.99. The KAJSA TRAD cushion cover is also pretty sweet with it's bold black and white scandinavian abstract patterns.
Check out the rest of the highlights after the jump. What's your favorite?
More CECILIA designs $2.99/yd
SARALISA fabric $8.99/yd
BESTA in white and walnut, is that new?
LUSY BLOM rug for $39. Not quite doing it for me.
LUSY duvet cover, really not doing it for me.
Loving the new melamine and silicon kitchen goods!
I love tile backsplashes and one day, when I get around to even thinking about starting a kitchen remodel, I would love to do a backsplash with tile from Modwalls. They have so many options when it comes to color and material - cork, ceramic, stainless steel, glass, you name it. Has anyone ordered from Modwalls in the past? I'd love to see any projects you've done with this tile!
Modern tile from Modwalls - pricing varies widely by material and shape.
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