This new fixture from Belgian architectural lighting company Modular Lighting Instruments feels equally at home in an energy-efficient, ergonomic office environment as in a sleekly designed home office. Its characteristic honeycomb structure in combination with a wafer-thin diffuser reduces glare to a minimum while Vaeder’s groundbreaking LED lighting results in an energy-efficient and high-performing office … Read more
London-based Luum Studio launched in the recent Euroluce lighting exhibition, part of Milan International Design Week 2015 new collection of lighting. New British lighting design studio and manufacturer Luum are delighted to announce their launch following their unveiling of three installation designs at Euroluce, the prestigious world lighting Biennale held at Salone del Mobile from … Read more
An light objects with industrially aesthetic made of black steel and the timber – conceptual design by Noddy Boffin. Equal parts industrially aesthetic and also visually warm, through its blend of cold ‘black steel’ and the warm timber spindle (American Oak). The ‘Morse’ pendant light would suit a range of interior contexts both commercial and … Read more
The PIN Collection for VIBIA, a design by Ichiro Iwasaki, is conceived as a new interpretation on the ambient and task lighting lamp, perfectly compatible with both traditional and contemporary interior spaces. “Despite the ongoing diversification of values among people living in the present age, a lot of people still cherish comfort of life as … Read more
Architect Mariam Ayvazyan and her studio – Made in love, presented a project Fragrance. The slightly curved wooden frame of this ceiling light is enclosing white flowers, made of felted wool creating a beautiful structure that represents minimalist and clean aesthetics from nature. The LED lights, enclosed in crystal and hung on thick red wires, … Read more
Quality oak veneer lamp in various colours designed by Martin Hirth for Schönbuch. Thanks to its characteristic shape the lamp made of one-piece has a high recognition value. It’s magical: the LITTLE P table lamp. A friendly, well-distributed source of light, just as pleasant in the entrance area as in a living room or bedroom. … Read more
Choosing the right material for patio flooring can be tricky. From decking, bricks, paving or gravel – which is the best option for your garden? TERRIFIC TIMBER GETTY Decking is great for many situations such as uneven surfaces, slightly sloping sites and sunny areas. But in a shady spot the porous nature of wood means that rainwater may make the deck slippery. And … Read more
Pax & Parker is a new boutique fashion retailer. This is their first store located in Fort Worth, Texas; designed and decorated by Bart Shaw Architect. The design approach to the 1,340 SF space was to keep the majority of space minimal and focus on one signature element that influences the entire area. The existing … Read more
Bees are key pollinators and their numbers are in decline. Without a healthy population there are serious implications for many garden plants and food crops. Sharon Jervis, the founder of giftware retailer Beefayre, offers advice on how to attract bees to your garden. Plant lots of flowers of different colours and shapes. Blue, white, violet, … Read more
Estiluz has received the Red Dot 2016 Product Design Award for the Button suspension lamp. This practical, sustainable and futuristic product is created by Francesc Rifé. Button was already awarded with the #MetropolisLikes during ICFF 2015 in New York. The primary hallmark of this leading-edge lighting system is its possibility to adapt to users’ needs … Read more