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Cool Shade Parasol - 'Stingray' Shade Sculpture by Tuuci

11 Mar 2010 at 12:14am

This cool shade parasol by Tuuci is ?cool? in every sense of the word ? from its contemporary look to the shade it provides. Dubbed the Stingray Shade Sculpture, this sun umbrella features a distinctive shape that makes a modern addition to your yard, patio or poolside space. A polished, wrought aluminum mast curves its way up from the base and is topped by the eye-catching stingray shaped parasol which rotates 360 degrees, delivering cool shade at any time of day. Made of Tuuci?s Tuff-Skins Sunbrella material, the shade is ?tuff? enough to weather the storm, sun, wind ? you name it. Paired with your favorite sun lounger or patio furniture, make a shady spot your hotspot this summer with this shade parasol. For more information visit Tuuci.

Walnut Bed with Maple Pop-out Boxes - Liffey bed with drawers underneath by S...

11 Mar 2010 at 12:05am

Country-chic character and built-in storage make the Liffey bed by Shimna a modern urban must-have for the home. This striking bed boasts a substantial design with a strong, natural-grain finish carved from a single walnut slab and topped by a hand-made headboard featuring two tiny pop-out maple boxes perfect for storing earrings or other personal items overnight. Concealed underneath the bed, four maple pull-out drawers provide hidden storage space that won?t impede your aesthetic ambitions, whether your home is modern-minimalist, contemporary-casual or tradition in look. Choose from a variety of hardwoods including walnut, oak, maple and cherry, each with its own distinctive color, grain and look. The standard queen-sized Liffey bed measures 85 inches long by 69 inches wide by 32 inches high, and also comes in full and king sizes. For more information visit Shimna.

Unusual Toilet and Bidet ? 'Made' compact by NIC Design

9 Mar 2010 at 8:51pm

If you?re looking for an unusual toilet and bidet for your bath, you?ve got it "Made". The new Made toilet and bidet by NIC Design are cool and compact, and totally untraditional ? just the thing to shake up a boring, dated bathroom. These chic, wall-hung fixtures feature spherical bowls and come in a contemporary white or black finish. Measuring just 62 by 38 cm, this pair makes a great addition to compact bathrooms and powder rooms. Complement the Made collection with polished chrome fixtures and the right accessories, and your bathroom will rival any other room in your home, both in looks and in comforts. Check out this unusual toilet and bidet by visiting NIC Design.

Bathtub Shower Combination by NIC Design ? 'Tub'

9 Mar 2010 at 8:45pm

Innovative bathroom design company NIC Design has turned the bathroom on its head once again with this cool square bathtub-shower combination. Simply dubbed Tub, this modern minimalist bathroom essential features a chic, cube-shaped basin complemented by sleek, chrome-finish fixtures for a look that is style to the nines. Fashion meets function ? this bathtub-shower combination makes an ideal addition to small spaces, bringing you the best of both worlds without sacrificing any extra square footage. The tub measures 100 by 100 by 60 cm, and comes with a sliding, adjustable hand-held spray that takes you from bath to shower with ease. Tub is executed in Pietraluce, and comes in the always-elegant black and white finishes. It?s timeless beauty for the bathroom. Check out the Tub combination bathtub-shower, by NIC Design.

Modern Plastic Outdoor Chairs by Domitalia

11 Mar 2010 at 4:52am
Making their anticipated debut at Salone del Mobile 2010, these modern plastic outdoor chairs by Domitalia are indicative of the funky direction for outdoor decor in the coming seasons. The Baba and Phantom chairs are fun in their concepts, featuring modern materials, rounded shapes and cool colors, all with a cartoon feel. The Baba chair is a compact stool style-seat with a backrest and integrated handle, making it easy to pick up and move into the shade, the sun, by the bar or where the action is. The Phantom chairs are loosely modeled after a formal dining chair, complete with back and armrests and dressed in a chair cover, ?fabric folds? and all ? executed in plastic! Available in a range of hot hues these funky plastic chairs offer durability and make a great addition to casual outdoor environments. Check them out at Domitalia.

Oriental Style Sofas - Jalis soft sofas by COR

1 Mar 2010 at 3:18am
Designers Mark Jehs and Jurgen Laub put their heads together and came up with this cool, smart sofa design ? the Jalis soft sofas by COR. ?Jalis,? taken from Arabic, translates to ?relaxed communication,? and a more fitting name there could not be. These Oriental style sofas were made for any space and any situation, from casual lounging to formal entertaining. Designed to encourage social interaction, this soft sofa can be combined for a variety of layouts suited to any-sized space. The fine fabric provides support and style, and when the light hits it in a certain way you?ll appreciate a pattern of three-dimensional fine embroidery. The deep seats, cushy backrests and copious cushions deliver comfort and a contemporary signature style that transforms any room into a social hotspot. For more details on these Oriental style sofas visit COR.

Modern Mirrored Furniture - mirror covered furniture by Porada

20 Feb 2010 at 4:36pm
Mirror, mirror on the wall, the Porada collection of modern mirrored furniture is the fairest of them all! This trendy mirror covered furniture is on the cutting edge of cool, adding that essential glam factor to any room. The Empire cupboard with mirror frame and doors lets you store your knick-knacks in style. The doors boast a touch-and-latch system, so there?s no unsightly hardware to spoil their sleek look. Complement the clean, contemporary design with the Libra mirrored wall-handing bookcases. Alone or as a set, these striking bookcases hide away your fave reading materials behind their chic mirror doors. And while you?re on a roll, accessorize in style with the Megalux oversized floor mirrors. Featuring a mirrored frame, these large-scale mirrors double your decorating fun. For details on this modern furniture, visit Porada.

Modern Occasional Furniture by Porada

20 Feb 2010 at 4:16pm
Italian furniture company Porada is putting some fun into your home decor with this modern occasional furniture. These sculptural, unusual furniture pieces are as eye-catching as they are functional ? a must in the modern home. The Flamingo wooden clothes stands bring some order to your clothing chaos. These playful designs let you hang your hat while doubling as an art piece! To accommodate your storage needs, the Empire cupboard is stylishly clad in a walnut, lacquered black or glossy white finish, outlined in a modern mirror frame. Each front door features a divot, and a touch-and-latch system for easy access. Then, kick back and put your feet up on a luxurious leather pouf, the Alcide will do nicely! These classic black and white poufs will complement any decorating style, whether modern, traditional or somewhere in between. For more on these modern occasional furnishings, visit Porada.