We love the global cool design sensibility of Casamidy products. It is firm that combines that design sensibility with a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. All products are designed by the founders, husband-and-wife team Anne-Marie Midy and Jorge Almada, and manufactured by more than 40 artisans, artists and craftspeople in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico.

The materials – iron, leather, tin, blown glass, wood – are turned into timeless and distinctive furniture and furnishi

White Animal Life (WAL) tableware, a collection created by Amsterdam-based interior designer Emilie Kröner, attracted attention, for example, at this year’s New York and Milan Design Weeks.
The collection includes a rhino and hippo oil-and-vinegar set, elephants as salt and pepper shakers, a flamingo carafe, leopard napkin holders, and a crocodile serving dish perfect for candy, olives or asparagus.


In all, White Animal Life is a decidedly ill-functioning set curiosities for the t

These minimalist, slightly retro — and dare-we-say cute – lamps come from New Zealand. They are the result of cooperation between veteran craftsman Douglas Snelling and his artist daughter Rebecca Snelling.

They established their company, Workroom, in 2008 and its collection currently includes tables, stools and lamps. In 2010, Rebecca and her partner Paul Dowie opened a physical retail store Douglas + Bec on St. Mary’s Road in Ponsonby, Auckland. It sells not just Workroom

These 3D area rugs bring a new dimension to floor coverings. The Terra carpet by Stepevi has a luxurious, thick pile, which allows it to be shaped with grooves and valleys. "Valleys" is a deliberate term, shaped so deep that you can appreciate it from across the room. As the company says, "the world is not flat, why should a rug be!" The color choices range from light to dark grey, purple and ocean-inspired azure - each earthy, and true to the Terra concept. These 3D rugs are made of 75 perce

The new Numi Toilet from Kohler embraces simplicity and style, but manages to sneak in a few ultra-modern extras too. This innovative toilet design has a motion-activated lid with a front sensor that raises the top when you enter the room. Now, that's service! And at floor-level, a second sensor raises the seat, offering totally hands-free, hygienic user experience. A magnetic docking station with touch-screen panel lets you control every function - and there are lots. This tech toilet is sou

Satisfy your appetite for style with this modern round glass dining table. Designed by Foster + Partners for Italian furniture firm Molteni, the Ac dining table is inspired by contemporary architecture and art, and is actually a piece of art in itself. The sculptural base is made of a mixture of cement and organic fiber, and is available in white or grey. The round or oval-shaped tabletop of tempered glass gives you a clear view of the stand-out base. The tabletop measures 130, 140 or 150 cm

Neutral, yes, but far from boring, this versatile kitchen design by Salvarini Kitchen is a great way of expressing your individual style. The Highteak kitchen features a rich medley of materials including characteristically grainy teak, ebony, steel, Corian, and lacquered surfaces available in a rainbow of colors. Customize the composition of your cabinets, appliances and countertops, and finish it with just the right lighting for your own gourmet space. A kitchen is as individual as its owne

Give your home a bit of sparkle with this chic Swarovski crystal tile mosaic by tile guru Bisazza. The aptly named Crystal Collection is made of glass tile and white-gold mosaic, accented with glittering Swarovski crystals for a hint of sparkle. The "Coral & Seahorses" motif makes a classic yet contemporary addition to the bathroom or powder room with its deep blue background and shimmering ocean life. If it's an edgy look you're after, Bisazza has got you covered - check out the "Sculls & Cr

How about adding some shockingly bright neon color to a vase made of the iconic Limoges porcelain and shaped in the classic tapered vase form? That is what French company La Tête Au Cube has done in accordance with their mission to be “slightly offbeat and completely off the wall.”

The clay comes from the Limoges area where the famous hard-paste porcelain has been manufactured since 1771. The “fluo vases” are also made in Limoges, hand-crafted and therefore each

Sometimes it's our "imperfections" that make us worth knowing, and by the same token, these contemporary "cracked" tiles from Refin are worth a closer look. The Terraviva tile collection is an earthy yet contemporary design that adds a worthy focal point to any modern home. In bathrooms, living areas, office or in your front foyer, this unusual, large-scale tile is an instant attention-grabber. Designer Massimiliamo Adami plays with ceramic and its inherently smooth, contemporary aesthetic. T

Complete your bathroom with a little modern luxury - the T.B.T. tube radiators by Tubes will do just the trick. These tube radiators designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba offer a contemporary aesthetic, coated in chrome or painted in a range of colors for some funky flair. Sure, these bathroom radiators look hot but they also crank up the temperature for a relaxing, warm environment to unwind in. Available in water or electric versions, or a combination of both, your T.B.T. radiators can b

Wire hangers were really my first tool and resource to build all sorts of things when I was kid so it's no surprise someone thought to turn a bunch of them into a chandelier called Light MI. You basically have a series of fixed hangers around a bulb. The shape becomes abstract but familiar in a whimsical way. Cool thing about this product? It's real if you want it. Info a

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Only a decade into 21st century and we've already witnessed homeless millions getting affected by some of the worst catastrophes. Given that design for disaster relief shelters is all over our minds. German designer Adrian Lippmann, founder of interior design firm form-al has constructed a ‘fold flat shelter' for the purpose. The tent like structure designed u

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This is the "Wash Lamp," as designed by Alex Kovatchev. Can you guess by just peeking at the first image here what it's made out of? That's right! it's the drum from a washing machine! That part, you know, where you put all the clothing in? That's a big barrel with holes in it. And where the water goes in and out when there's washing, now light moves to and fro in the f

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City of Utrecht in the Netherlands has developed a large complex, Cultuurcampus Vleuterweide, where half of the floor plan is taken up by a school and a sports facility, and the other half includes 55 residences, a church, cultural center, theater, and a library.

It is the internet "café" of the info centre/library that sparked our imagination with its bulky, woody mass and col

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Modern bathroom brand MAAX has designed this innovative new wood bathtub that really gets back to the roots, so to speak. The bathtub was originally constructed out of acrylic, but this particular Viaggi tub - a limited edition - is made entirely of wood. This organically inspired freestanding tub is curved and coated to a smooth, sleek shine. The look is luxurious, yet simple and easily suited to marble, stone, glass, chrome - the versatility is amazing. This sculptural centerpiece is charac

The Clipper CS-1 is a workstation that though dates back to early '90s is still way to ahead of its time. Developed by Canadian designer Douglas Ball and Jeff Sokalski, this cocoon like office shed was designed for the CAD workers. Resembling an airplane cockpit, the CS1 is constructed using plywood and plastic on a Lexan powder-coated steel

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