Dramatic Kitchen Islands

Cutting-edge kitchen island designs demand creativity - fittingly, and so do your clients. As a contemporary designer, you want to make a dramatic impression while creating innovative solutions to your kitchen design dilemmas. As an architect, kitchen islands become aesthetic centerpieces for the space. Modern innovations in kitchen appliances and materials mean your only limit these days is your own imagination. Here are our top picks of the latest, most innovative, tech-savvy, unusual and amazing island designs that are sure to inspire you. Enjoy the pictures and ideas!

Corian and Missoni

“Corian loves Missoni”. Corian, by DuPont, offers the kind of versatility that lends itself perfectly to enhancing the unique Missoni sense of style. The solid surfaces of Corian are used to create a vision that ranges from the most delicate, elegant cut-out patterns to the boldest, most beautiful of stripes, to items of absolute simplicity in the purest of whites. Together, Corian and Missoni present collections running with breathless exuberance through kitchen, bath, living and dining areas... Corian’s special qualities lend it to applications that only imagination limits: the hardwearing, bright and flexible material expresses an ethos of modern living that is perfectly partnered with Missoni. Simple, rational designs for living show off the stunning colour combinations and distinctive flair of Missoni - now so perfectly captured in Corian!




Images are courtesy of DuPont.

Redefined Luxury

The refined luxury of Robern cabinets, mirrors and lights brings cultivated beauty and intrinsic technology to the bathroom-with night lights, concealed outlets and more, as shown in the new uplift cabinets.

Beautiful designs with Luxury, Style and Sophistication.

Sasso Basin

Pragmatically speaking—and perhaps with the exception of cost—there’s nothing to stop you from installing Ammonit in your very own bathroom. The piece is bound to transform your morning wash from a mundane experience into a fascinating encounter with natural forms. My only inquiry (relying on the long-standing notion that, in the Southern Hemisphere, water rotates down the drain in the opposite direction)

The piece shines for the way it embraces the asynchrony of organic forms, a bold move that’s somewhat unprecedented in a washbasin (with the possible exception of the politically-laden Erosion Sink). The choice also makes Ammonit quite a commitment since the swirling design claims large pieces of real estate, perhaps leaving less counter space than one is accustomed to. But this is really a small caveat: the basin requires a width of 25 inches and the vanity ranges in length from three to nine feet.

Designer Closets

Spazzi has outdone itself yet again with these stunning decorative closet doors. Spice up the style in your bedroom with these decorative wall closets featuring replaceable panels, which can be switched up to suit your mood. Available in a blooming range of flower and leaf motifs executed in vibrant colors, these cool closet doors will bring life to an otherwise bland bedroom. These European home essentials are created by Spanish company Spazzi, which has just made its celebrated products available in the US, specifically distributed by DCS. These stylish wall closets are a must for the lover of fashion – for the runway and for the home – offering the versatility and style of Europe, and bringing a bit of the high-end closer to home. For more info visit Spazzi.

Unusual/Custom Lamps

With a look that’s tailored by man and inspired by nature, the contemporary Tulip table lamp by Quasar adds an unusual focal point to any space. There’s no doubt this quirky lamp design will “illuminate” you to the world of the whimsical. Modern stainless steel bases don “flower-bud” shades. When closed, each lampshade appears as an illuminated sphere with a soft glow. Five “petals” forming the shade open with zippers, which are prominently displayed on the exterior of the lamps in a playful twist. These lamps work especially well in lounge spaces, living rooms and libraries where they’ll be a certain conversation piece, and come in coordinating table lamp and floor lamp designs. Check out these unusual lamps at Quasar.

Custom Made


... CAN IT BE MORE NARROW?...CAN IT BE WIDER?...CAN IT BE BIGGER?...CAN IT BE SMALLER?...IS THERE A POSSIBILITY TO GET IT IN SILVER?...GOLD?...ALSO STAINLESS STEEL?...BRONZE?...BRASS?...CAN YOU HANG IT ON A WIRE?...CAN YOU DELIVER IT?...AND PICK IT UP?...IS IT AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS COLOURS?...RED?...ARE YOU DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME NOW?...DO YOU INVENT IT ALL YOURSELF?...CAN YOU SWITCH IT ON?...CAN YOU WITCH IT OFF?...

Yes!
contact QUASAR to customize your product

Draperies

When looking at modern houses lately, you may not notice that curtains or draperies are no longer a point of interest. Their place was taken by the contemporary blinds, which are a lot easier to take care of and manage. If fabric is used it is for accent/color/ or privacy only with smaller amounts of material. However, you have to agree draperies give a special feel to certain rooms and in those homes they do exist, they bring wonders in matters of overall interior design. I love blending window treatments with coordinated fabrics for pillows and other accessories, which completely changes the feel, for that total custom look of elegance.

I hope you were inspired and remember the old days when curtains and draperies ruled the world of indoor arrangements.via fresh home

Tapestries For Your Floors

Tapestries for your floors with many styles to choose from, Oriental, Contemporary, Trasitional, Shag and Flokati, Children's Rugs, Southwestern, Animal Prints, Solid, Novelty, Striped, Check and Plaid, Country and Floral, Holiday, Lodge, Natural Fiber, Sports and Colleges + More Options

TV Tub

Whether you are a guy, live with one or are designing for one, chances are that deep down, they care much more about the appearance of their bathroom than the dirt-factor might let on. Know a guy in need of an upgrade? This week we've fallen for OMC Design's uber-compact "manity", Karim Rashid's TV Tub combo for Saturn and Fap Ceramiche's Futura Collection tiles.


Karim Rashid’s tub is, of course, a handsome number. Made of Liquid Acrylic Resin in starkest white, it boasts a high-sided profile with a subtly sloping prow, giving it a distinctly nautical feel. The waterproof screen is artfully incorporated into the foot end, providing the perfect punctuation mark to your ritual of cleansing and relaxation.




Time will tell if the TV Tub gains entry into the residential market. I suspect this will have much to do with the price tag—and the state of our state, since such high luxury items tend to fall by the wayside during financial slowdowns. For the present, however, I predict the Saturn TV Tub will appear in high-end hotels and condos of every stripe. And you know what they say… as the Ritz goes, so goes the U.S.A…via 3 Rings

High Street Style

HighStreet was created for people who are wild about design. Co-founded by Matt Knotts and Leah Spurrier, the eight-thousand square foot downtown Cincinnati facility offers an award-winning Design studio and Urban Lifestyle Store.

Based on the boundary-free blending principles of modern London style, HighStreet exists to encourage American consumers and lifestyle enthusiasts to think for themselves when it comes to buying and collecting ... to hunt for fierce objects they can relate to ... and expect intelligent design to follow.

Other than the products of their own design, products at HighStreet come from literally everywhere, offering what they refer to as the greatest shopping of the world, abridged.

HighStreet offers enduring design products that mix well into any lifestyle - items that can be placed into any context (modern or otherwise) and elevate the outcome.
If you are on a mission of well-articulated personal expression, about collecting enduring living objects, and about not taking it all so seriously, HighStreet offers a design-conscious lifestyle that is personal and meaningful.
The Design Studio at HighStreet offers design services in many forms: Art Direction, Interior Design, Trend Forecasting, Consulting on Design Culture, Philosophy and Consumer Goods, Exterior Planning, Product Design, Corporate/Commercial Space Planning and Design, Restaurant, Hospitality, Total Brand Consideration, and Design of Outdoor and Public Space.

Whatever your visual intelligence, HighStreet is a vehicle to learn and to push yourself forward… a hotbed of activity, information, and the source of great inspiration.

Portable Kitchens of the Future

The Gorenie Ora-Ito kitchen by Morabito blends advanced technology with simple functionality and allows you to put your kitchen wherever you want it. This freestanding, transportable kitchen can be placed inside or outside, upstairs or downstairs, and if you move, you can bring it with you. Made from a single block of composite material, the four-ton prototype offers a sturdy yet elegantly designed haven for cooking, dining, or relaxing. And, the material is resistant to the various weather conditions, so cooking outdoors is a daily option. It also comes fully loaded with appliances that make your kitchen experience convenient and pleasurable. The collection includes ovens, refrigerators, extractor hoods, ceramic hobs, microwaves and dishwashers. The kitchen has a unique, iPod-white structure and exquisite appliances made of black glass, brushed aluminum surfaces and aluminum handles; truly a beauty to behold. This is the kitchen of the 21st century. Via Apartment Therapy.

Embedded Alarm

The Melted Clock in bed sheet alarm clock by Florian Schaerfer offers a new and innovative way to wake up on time. Etched into the fabric of the bed sheet, the touch-sensitive alarm clock allows you to set or shut off the alarm without ever opening your eyes. Built-in speakers project the sound of music from the embedded radio so you can wake up to the news report or your favorite music station. Three control icons are embroidered on the sheet, enabling you to use each function as desired. The whole idea is to move your hand across the sheet’s surface to adjust the functions or feel the time. The clock components are made of silicone and impressed onto the sheet through a slat of EPS (electroactive polymer), which is activated by electricity. Once activated, the slat stretches and raises the silicone component, providing the imprinted numbers that can be felt on the clock. Now you can feel the time and decide whether or not to sleep longer. And, the silicone segment can be removed when you need to wash the sheets. Designer: Florian Schaerfer. via Yanko Design

Futuristic Kitchen

The futuristic stainless steel kitchen by Bautek brand offers a dynamic blend of aesthetic charm with long-lasting durability. From the sink to the stove, and everything in between, the kitchen is fully made out of 100% stainless steel. Not only will you receive the highest of quality, you’ll also benefit from the sophistication that these appliances come packaged with. Now, when you’re slicing and dicing vegetables over the kitchen counter, don’t fret if your knife accidentally slips off the cutting board and chops the countertop, stainless steel can withstand the harshest conditions. This exquisite kitchen keeps a fresh, clean look without much maintenance. It also carry’s a natural sheen that exudes aesthetic excellence. Flip your eggs or pancakes over a stainless steel stove that won’t get dirty easily. And, if dirt builds up in any spot, the clean up requires very little effort. It’s almost self-preserving. Plus, you will thoroughly enjoy the functionality enhancements that this kitchen has to offer. Visit Grupfrecan.

Electric Tubs

The Tub-E electronic bathtub by Wild Terrain Designs presents comfort, style and luxury in the place you need it most – your bathroom. Offered in stainless steel or copper, this charming bathtub boasts a futuristic bucket design with comfortable seating and various adjustment options. A sturdy staircase, covered in perforated stainless steel, swivels around the electronic tub, allowing you to enter and exit your bathtub in fine style. The Tub-E also has a built-in heater placed under the seat, which enables you to set tub water to the perfect temperature. Pinhole LED lights are inserted into the outer edges of the bathtub, providing light at nighttime so that your bathing experience is always enjoyable. This multifunctional system includes an auto fill, auto empty and auto clean option, allowing you to do other things while you prepare for the bath of your dreams. You can also add a number of exquisite oils to the tub during its fill cycle. The Tub-E software provides one touch programming, making it easy for you to have the bath you desire on a daily basis. The tub is also eco-friendly, as it conserves water and reduces labor costs. Check it out via Wild Terrain Designs.