THE reclaimed kitchen- helping the environment one timber at a time!  Re-Nest The ZAHA HADID “Shark Desk!”  Beyond your imagination… – Apartment Therapy ‘A la Carte’ Kitchen system, now you see, now you don’t! – Like Cool Wonders of the Sea, Coral…Table? – Pico Cool The home in STONE. – Dezeen

Vancouver for a long time has been the “hub” of both modern architecture & WestCoast design; with tall glass skyscrapers, concrete-clad homes and buildings, metal and glass frame structures, and many times forced to derive innovative solutions for such diverse geography.  One home which definitely stands-out among the rest, and shines above the constraints of [...]

What’s next?  Who’s UP & COMING!?! What are the most innovative designs, technology, and ideas being explored today? Well…it’s only a matter of strolling the aisles under one roof to find out at this year’s (ICFF) Furniture Fair in New York City;  to take place at the Jacob  K. Javits Convention Center from May 15-18. [...]

Hidden storage & secret spaces – Apartment Therapy 8 unexpected ways to use picture frames – Casa Sugar Cool new modern bookshelves and sideboards by Acerbis – Trendir Stunning architecture of the Mont-Saint-Hilaire Residence by Blouin Tardif Architecture – Contemporist 3 great chair makeovers – Design Sponge

One of our furniture suppliers, Sunpan Imports, recently released some new pieces for the coming season.  In their new collection were some really great key pieces with great details such as tufting and studding.  Usually pieces with this kind of detail will cost you as least double but their prices are also very reasonable for the [...]

Don’t you just love this time of year…….the sun is starting to come out more…..the playoffs are on and of course new stock is in the stores for Spring and Summer!  I’ve been seeing some really great new bedding options online and in stores lately.  The bed is where we spend a good part of each day so [...]

SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE As you may or may not already know, the Milano Design Fair recently took place, with plenty…may I repeat… PLENTY of design “Eye Candy!”  Something exciting from the Fair has caught the attention of many, including myself, was the “Foglie” (leaves) lighting collection designed by Matali Crasset for Pallucco.  The series of [...]

SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE Always making me ”WANDER” just which hat he pulls all of his ideas from, Marcel Wanders has yet had another “show-stopping” moment with countless designs he has created for multiple manufacturers- at this years’ Milano Fair.  One specific design which truly created a *sparkle* in my eyes, and a smile on my face, was the SPARKLING Chair [...]

SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE Finding a pattern, form, shape, and TRUE balance- allowed this design team to create a series of interesting tables and lighting fixtures; also made more exciting with the fantastic use of bold colours!  American Designers RICH, BRILLIANT, WILLING are the master-minds behind this collection, and recently showed-off these wonderful and unique pieces at [...]

This Havaianas Welcome Mat is too cute!  What a great idea! – 2Modern Design Blog Really neat looking but not sure how practical this “Living Furniture” is! – Apartment Therapy Wow…..check out this turquoise kitchen…..so pretty but so not practical for resale! – COCOCOZY In love with this Elysium 169 House by BVN Architecture – Contemporist [...]