Interior Design

Wrap it up and bring it here. No wrap me up and deliver me there. Whatever! But just make sure that I'm cooking up a storm in the kitchen of this Silver Lake house by Bestor Architecture. California cool. Green with envy? You betcha. The only thing better would be ... ... another green kitchen by Barbara Bestor and her design team. Now I can't make up my mind. Sometimes you just got to have colour!

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Each tab on this credit card-sized pack by American designers Bolt Group can be torn off and used as a USB stick. (more...)

A lovely still life of peonies to start your Monday beautifully. Have a good one.(photo by christopher broadbent via pinterest)

I can't think of a better way to start off the week than with a tour of the stunning home of designer Lucas Jimeno. Gorgeous.(photography by the ortitz for wish casa magazine. via 79 ideas)

We’re in New York City for the next couple of days, taking in the sights and sounds at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). Follow 2Modern on Instagram for real-time updates on what we see, what makes our jaws drop, and what we’d like to take home immediately. In the meantime, feast your eyes on some personal standouts from the the last two days. Mandarina pendant light by Tango. Artek Aalto stool special edition design by Mads Norgaard. Red delicious sofa and Mima pillow at Blu Dot. Parabola chair by Carlo Aiello Design. Wendy Morrison’s incredible Aster carpet. Dazzling Tom Dixon pendant lights. Jaime Hayon’s Ro chair for Fritz Hansen, in gorgeous purple. Foam Brillo Box Poufs at Fab. Magical Moooi booth. Philippe Starck Broom chair by Emeco.

An Elizabethan gilded pocket sundial by Augustine Ryther dated 1585. Made for Sir George St Paul, a Lincolnshire squire. via I can't think of anything I'd rather own at the moment even though there is no sun on this rainy Sunday.

Entry #2434, May 19, 2013 Do you get stressed easily when working in your home office? It must have something to do with the ambiance surrounding your home office. There are a number of studies that indicate the effects of having a conducive work place in your working attitude. That’s why you have to seriously consider how favorable your workstation is. Your home office should be able to encourage you to work at your best. It must provide opportunities to work effectively and efficiently. If you think this would be hard to achieve, well, think again. Home office ideas Image via: Brandon Barre  There are simple yet effective ways to turn your home office into a retreat. Check out these steps to a conducive work zone: Wrap it up If you think folders are just for labeling, you’re definitely wrong. Cover your folders and other paper organizers with art papers to match your interior theme. This should enhance the looks of your home office by adding colors and styles to your interior. With added beauty, you sure to have an inspiring work zone. Keep everything in order Organization is a vital key to achieve a conducive work area. An organized home office allows you to work effectively and efficiently. You can easily access the resources you need in style. A well-organized home office creates a great ambiance for you to stay focused with work. There will be no distractions like cluttered office supplies and messy table. Home office ideas to inspire Image via: DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers  Isolate your cords and cables More often than not, cords and cables are overlooked and taken for granted. This isn’t intended only for neat home office looks but also for safety purposes. Cluttered cords and cables may cause short circuit electrical connections or even accidents. You can use a cord box to conceal your wirings and feel safe. This will also improve the neatness of your interior. Make your move now and consider these simple yet effective ways to turn your home office into a retreat. Be productive and have fun working in your home office. For more home office ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

A door and deep-framed window are set into the glass house-shaped facade of this cupcake shop in Taiwan by J.C. Architecture. (more...)

London-based designer Stephanie Hornig has created the Camp Daybed. From the designer The excessive upholstery and therefore required hard shells of a sofa make it a very bulky piece of furniture. The camp daybed is a sleeping bag with legs, on which we can relax during the day and sleep at night. It has a very deep seat to provide ample space for sleeping. A padded fabric is hung over the low backrest and tightened with rubber bands. Like in a tent there are attached back pockets to store unused pillows or magazines. Of course the duvet cover can be easily removed and washed. The use of a 3d-fabric made of polyester, which is also used as an outer membrane for mattresses allows a welded seam. The frame is dismountable and thus very easy to transport. Materials: Steel and Vinyl Straps for the Frame, 3d-knitted fabric and cotton for the sleeping bag Dimensions: 200 x 90 x 70 cm Designer: Stephanie Hornig