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Sprout Table for Bookworms

Sule Koc offers a wired-frame bodies sofa called the Softist. While it does offer the same comfort one would expect from traditional sofas, its framework is something that was made to provide just mere support.

Seemingly, the sofa frame offers storage options in any which way you may imagine it. The cushions can be placed in any way that a person would want, thanks to the flexibility that the Sofist can deliver. On one side the wire framework supports an anchored flat surface for resting objects & on the other a unique way of filing away your magazines or books

The Sofist is something that can easily blend in the modern home design while simultaneously rendering the comfort that one expects.

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The Sofist Sofa from Sule Koc

In something odd and slanting, here is a coffee table that should get you thinking. This is the Nook Coffee Table designed by David Picket, carrying an asymmetric design with its slanting position and design style.

The Nook Coffee Table seems to be sturdy enough despite the awkward stature and even comes with a slot that looks like a shelf on the side, where you can stack up some books or magazines. Different as it may seem, this is one coffee table that can easily squeeze itself in contemporary and modern living spaces.

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The Nook Coffee Table

They look like overgrown sandwiches which are actually seats (although they seem to serve well as small tables as well). The Klap Seats is a chair and a magazine holder rolled into one and has two piece which sandwich your magazines or papers in a jiffy.

They were designed by Malafor and come complete with secure belts while rendering a sporty look that should fit in well in your living space. The Klap Seats are made of laminated MDF and are priced at around 90 EUROS.

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The Klap Seats

It seems that February has been a month full of concept chairs with emphasis on flexible storage options and now we have another one from designer Maclovia. Simply called the “Concept Chair”, this sitting solution provides the expected comfort together with some storage solutions underneath it.

It borrows the familiar functions of a common coffee table, comes with a storage shelf below for books and magazines and a comfortable low backrest. While only a concept, this is one chair that will surely take you the future of modernly designed and functional furnishings.

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Concept Chair Design from Maclovia

Yesterday we showed you the OFO Chair, something that came with a built-in library to make sure you don’t get bored or stiff from simply sitting and waiting. Today, we have the FOR2 Multifunctional Seats, also coming with storage underneath but this time meant for wine bottles and wine glasses.

Designed by Sia Zianjani, the FOR2 can store up to 15 wine bottles and 8 wine glasses. It also comes with additional space in the center for books and magazines which makes it a perfect fit for the modern living space.

The seats were made with birch plywood and 100% wool felt. If you want this one, be ready to shell out CAD $3,500.

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FOR2 Multifunctional Seats

Dave Pickett offers a modern way for you to enjoy your cup of coffee with the Nook Coffee Table. This is an ingeniously designed geometric coffee table that comes with nooks for books. The integrated bookshelf makes sure to accommodate and balance your heavier volumes while the overall look provides a floating impression when you see it.

All four sides of the Nook offer enough foot room, and the nook is spacious enough to keep your books, magazines, laptops or extra pillows. The table is made of soft maple hardwood and is finished with natural tung oil.

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The Nook Coffee Table

Here are some sensible designed furniture pieces from Remy van Oers. Focusing on the need of people to have ample and accessible storage for their books and magazines, the Reading philosophy furniture aims to provide just that.

The collection features a chair that combines book storage, reading lamp that can fit right over your shoulder for uninterrupted reading and a reading table. The furniture is crafted in natural wood with bright light wood tones, gray upholstery and ecru stitching to convey a soft look.

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The Reading Philosophy Furniture

Surface Tension has made some modifications to the Arcane Arcade table, integrating a Sonos wireless ZonePlayer which should help jack it up to be compatible with the Zonos network. With the Zonos ZP90, owners can now listen to music through a PC or straight from the Zonos network.

The table comes with a choice between a 19″ and 26″ LCD screen. It comes in a black finish although you can opt for a high gloss finish.

It also has the new storage space for your Sonos, keyboard and magazines. All the Arcane and Double7 systems are now shipping with Windows 7.

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Surface Tension Updates Arcane Arcade Table

For the people who love Bonsais and plants in their home, here is a modular wooden table for you. This is actually a unique concept table where the surface is made up of three removable pieces/lids/covers that reveal pot size depressions to allow you to plant your bonsai.

The modular table also has a storage space below for newspapers and magazines.

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Bonsai Modular Wooden Table

A book than transforms into a seat. Neat! Here is a deceiving looking little piece that initially takes the shape of a book and later on becomes a seat. Designed by Darris Hamroun, the book sits perfectly well up there with the rest of your novels and Star Wars chapterbooks and Teen Beat magazines, then when you want to take a sit, you literally take a book to take a sit. And you sit.

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Take a Seat Design

Phillipe Starck unveils a new kind of chair design with the Magic Hole Chair Collection. This collection consists of an arm chair, a two-seater sofa and a smaller table-front armchair that can hold objects like newspapers, magazines and probably your bills.

They are made from shock resistant and weather-proof materials highlighted by a bright orange “Magic Hole” which should be cool to have for your home interior needs.

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The Magic Hole Chair Collection

Putting your stuff and clutter in its place may be easier said than done and normally you would have problems due to limited storage options. But with this functional rotating shelf, you may just finally get your place organized.

It is actually a no-brainer concept. With a swiveling piece in hand, now you don’t have any more excuse on where to place your books or magazines when you want to put your pad in order!

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The Rotate It Shelf

As far as costs, be ready for anything. The cost variant include materials and of course new kitchen apparatuses which you may want and of course the redesigning materials needed as well as the interior designer just in case you hire one. But if you are resourceful enough, you may even save a little.

As far as where to start, here are some tips that can perhaps point you towards that direction:

1. Do some homework when it comes to finding a reliable remodeler or design firm.
2. Determine the best type of company for you. When it comes to kitchen remodeling there are many different choices in terms of the type of company to work with.
3. Consider your budget range.
4. Determine big picture goals of the project.
5. Begin thinking about the scope of work
6. Narrow down the kitchen style.
7. Consider project timelines
8. Think about contingency kitchen accommodations during construction.
9. Browse through magazines, visit showrooms, browse the internet, and attend seminars for product and design ideas.
10. Make note of your needs, wants and priorities.

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10 Tips to Kitchen Remodeling

Coffee tables are common additives to the home setting and apparently here is a luxuriously made one that can surely hit the spot. The Ciaika Piramid coffee table by Vismara doesn’t boast any high-tech features, such as an iPod dock or integrated LCD screen, but it does come with many hidden functionalities.

Serving perfectly the needs of an urban apartment setting, the Ciaika coffee table can store 800 CDs or 378 DVDs. Moreover, it can accommodate your bar equipment, glasses, remotes, magazines or anything else that you need at hand. The table has four side doors with hidden storage spaces and two doors in the table surface. Available in a range of finishes, the multifunctional Ciaika Piramid coffee table will set you back SEK 33,625 (US $4,295).

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Vismara Ciaika Coffee Table

Not necessarily for the bookworms, people will always come to a point where they need proper storage spaces for books, magazines and journals. Maybe toss in some small pieces of furniture and you will find this Dolce Dark Walnut Folding Bookcase quite handy. Other than storage, the simple design it carries is bound to be a great addition to any home today.

This handsome dark walnut bookcase has 4 shelves to organize books of various sizes in a dorm room or home office. Slats across the back prevent books from slipping out. Folds for easy moving.

Price: $79.99

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Dolce Dark Walnut Folding Bookcase

Leo is a storage ensemble that allows you to have a seat or stool while at the same time serving as storage.

“Stash books, magazines, DVDs and anything you don’t want mom and dad to see when they visit your home away from home.”

Katelyn on the other hand is a full-size sleeper available in different fabrics. You can use it to study and as a sofa when guests happen to arrive.

Katelyn is a full size sleeper loveseat that is available in many fabrics. Use it for reading, studying or when friends need a place to crash.

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Get Leo and Katelyn to Your Dorm!

For best home design and ideas, eco-friendly suggestions and ideas that we see on the web of from the usual home designer magazines are a good place to solicit new concepts you can apply to your home.

You don’t really need the expensive things such as that exotic sofa or classy designed lighting fixtures. You can gain a lot of ideas based on eco-friendly suggestion that people are sharing and discovering over the web. The only thing you really have to do is look for them and determine how they can fit according to your taste and home.

So if you talk about modern, all you have to do is figure out what hippy trends are being discussed about today. At the moment, new home designs come from eco-friendly ideas that are aimed to show people alternatives that are not always heavy on the pocket.

A very prominent contemporary furniture trend is the use of ‘green’ or environmentally friendly products which is a result of the rising awareness of global warming and other such environmental factors. Examples include the use of material that do not emit toxic gases and also do not deplete scare resources. They are also designed to last very long so that they may be conserved for future generations and in addition many are made to be easily recyclable. Many contemporary furniture designers now use reclaimed lumber to craft their products as a result of this trend. Also very versatile furniture is in demand as designers try to get as much use out of a single piece of furniture as they can. One designer has even created a bed that can be instantly converted into a coffee table.

(Source) One India

Modern Furnishings Based on Eco-Friendly Ideas

Tyra Banks dons a fake hairdo and once guys find this out, it may be a turn off. This is what she is avoiding and chances are until she is able to prove to herself that she is accepted for whom she is, she will surely be on the lookout.

(Source) The supermodel is said to be very “insecure” about her hair and refuses to spend the night with men because she doesn’t want to remove her long fake locks in bed, reports gossip website femalefirst.co.uk.

A source said: “Tyra is a confident woman for the most part, but she is really insecure about her hair.

“Tyra feels like guys are with her for the image that they see on TV and in magazines. If one sees her without her glamorous hair, she’s worried he might not call back!”

Tyra Bank’s Wig Problem

True, these are the same people who bank on the latest trends and designs we see today. However, these are just foundations and some points for consideration. Improving on what they see is a never-ending process, providing enhancements as they want which in turn become the apple to the eye of many.

Many people who have the luxury of putting up their own homes are after new ideas and home innovations. While they can rely on the web and magazines on the latest, don’t be surprised if they add something to the mix. That is just how home decorating and visualization is made today.

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A Glimpse on Future Interior Home Designing

A lot of these are based on themes, colors, and available resources which do not usually have to be all that expensive. Magazines are the best way to turn to and such has been the story of some people who have produced wonderfully designed home rooms today.

Erica Thoits has a lot of these to show at the Newhampshire magazine. With a lot of images to choose from, potential home owners planning a makeover should check them out.

Source: New Hampshire Magazine, August

Room Makeover Designs by Inspiration

Possibly the solution to the lack of space of all college students. The Ultimate Super Bed Set, may sound like a bed that came off the first season of Superman, but it’s actually a bed with a huge amount of storage space, located at the back of the headboard. Perfect for those with loads of accessories, books and magazines to store, but slowly running out of space. It’s convenient, pleasing to the eye and will likely quench your thirst for bedroom storage space for quite some time.

Ultimate Super Bed Set.

Storage Bed