Bookcases shouldn’t just be efficient storage solutions for your favorite books, especially with all the smart designs available out there. Such is the case with the Hive, a great bookcase ready to shelter most of your books. The Hive Bookcase is “inspired by both the natural shelter build by bees and traditional forms of Arab Andalusian architecture” and it will certainly awake your reading passion. The Hive is not only a... 

Some say caskets, others say coffins, but if death is the ultimate equalizer it may not matter to you once you are at the funeral home or lying six feet under – though before you go, it may be worth considering how stylish your (permanent) exist strategy is. Contemporary German architect Gregor Darius Haiduk is the latest in a long line of countrymen (the Brother’s Grim come to mind) to have addressed topics deemed too morbid for... 

Living in a houseboat is not for everyone but when you have modern houseboat while the one in the images below, you’re going to realize there’s only one thing to do. That’s fall in love with water and embrace your new-found life aboard this modern houseboat. The outer design doesn’t do justice to what you will find inside, and once you step through its doors you’ll forget you left the main land. The dominant color... 

Those who enjoy efficiency in furniture design may find they have a love/hate relationship with the (in)famous IKEA, which prides itself on cheap, flat-pack, easy-to-ship but still-stylish home products … with some assembly required. These humorously artistic advertisements show off a lighter side of this international furnishings company, and remind people that they do have installation services available. Grabaz und Partner created this... 

Designed by Jason Phillips Design the Corocotta Table is a concept that employs solid wood end cuts from furniture production and links them together in a twisting configuration that accepts a glass top and can be used as a cocktail table. Measuring 54×30x17”h, the piece is supported by a steel armature that is threaded through the cubes, providing a structurally sound form that defies gravity. The piece was influenced by the story of... 

No, the other kind of plumbing fixtures – you know: lights, coat racks and the like. Faucets, sinks, toilets and showers are usually all we see of our household plumbing – end caps to an incredible network of hidden tubes and joints that supply us with water every day (and then drain it away again). Made to bend, twist and yet stand the test of time, plumbing pipes and fittings are just begging to be made into other kinds of furnishings... 

British architect Alison Smithson designed the Cornell Boxes in 1988. She was inspired by Joseph Cornell, the American artist who collected and carefully juxtaposed found objects in simple, usually glass-fronted boxes. Only recently German based furniture manufacturer, Tecta, has started production of these storage boxes. The display boxes have quite unusual and very creative design and come in three variations: a single tabletop version, a... 

In architecture, the new is build around the old – and often respectfully so. Why not do the same with furniture? This set of recycled dressers uses antique drawers as the starting point and crafts useful a new storage furniture system around each collections of unique drawer boxes. With each discarded drawer carefully measured by Entwurf-Direkt . Then, the frame is assembled to comfortably fit the various shapes and sizes – from... 

From Italian company Busnelli , the Bohemian Sofa is a display of elegance and classic design reinvented. With an aristocratic appearance, the product looks very inviting and fits well in a minimalist design meant to impress. The interesting aspect of this item and the one that makes the Bohemian sofa stand out is its upholstery. Even though the backrest comes in a traditional model with buttons, the rest of the couch is different, as the material... 

Soon to be revealed at the London Design Festival this September, these unusual but stylish chairs were created by designer Jaime Hayon for the English company Sé . Described as “delicately proportioned but with a wit and presence that sets them apart from any other”, these catchy designs will certainly be one of the main attractions of the upcoming event. The exquisite frame of these seating items has a particular charm while in... 

Claesson Koivisto Rune ‘s Haven sofa comes with a very interesting approach. Its semi-transparent nature gives this couch a unique feel while at the same time improving the whole aspect of its design micro climate. We really like this sofa’s ethereal feel and we think its overall lightness is an innovation and also the strongest feature of this item. The designers say that the texture of the material lets air flow freely, which is... 

You have seen many homes on Freshome that feature stone and brick walls. You probably not imagined that this idea would be taken further and be applied to a furniture set. This highly original collection called “Bricks&Mortar” includes a chair, a love seat and a sofa, all featuring a very interesting upholstering material. After all, who says bricks can only be used as building materials? We don’t know about you guys,... 

A table from Dust Furniture is a great way to show your guests that you have good taste and aren’t afraid to display it proudly. This one is a bit more toned down than what is usually released from the company making it a perfect entry level piece. To see more please visit their site .  Read More →

Materials: Lack coffee table Description: I had read guides on how to do this on a few websites, but the laminate surface of the Lack table made a mess of their recommendations. Fortunately my brother is a tile and granite mason. Here’s what you’ll need: 1. Lack coffee table 2. 1000 Scrabble tiles 3. Tile adhesive (bucket) 4. Notched trowel 5. Urethane 6. Paint brush (minimum 4″) 7. Paint thinner 8. Sandpaper (rough grit) 9.... 

Robert Therrien is a creative American artist with an impressive and unusual design portfolio. But it wasn’t until Robert created these truly unique overgrown household items that he became famous and was overwhelmed with media attention. And we can definitely understand why this occurred. Inspired by childhood fairy-tales, the “Larger than life” collection includes giant versions of common furniture elements such as chairs...