Alphabet letters for unusual home decor

When it comes to furnishing your home, it is not just about putting in things. In fact, it is about putting in the right things, the things that are the prefect mix of quality and fun. A dash of quality and perfect quantity of fun put in the shape of alphabets. OK, sorry to keep you guessing, I am talking about the home furnishings that take inspiration from alphabets.

Milan Design Week 2010!

Milan Design Week has always been a major event of the year for talented designers around the globe get a chance to gather under the same roof and show off their creative designs. This years’ Milan design week too witnessed some really attention-grabbing designs worth being applauded, some of them actually deserve standing ovation. How about checking out some artistically creative designs that promise in your home improvement? Today, I planned to jot down some jaw-dropping home product designs that you can call the HOT FINDS. Check em’ out!

Top 12 Awesome Wooden Creations

We’ve already come to know that wood is the next big thing for gadgets. Wooden gadgets are catching every geek’s fancy. Over the last few weeks, I have seen an array of wooden creations hitting the shelves and somehow thought of doing a round-up for our readers. Here, I have compiled a list of Top 12 Wooden Creations you would love to spend your money on.

Spectacular Apple Store in Paris

Apple has decided to expand its popularity in the world over by opening a store in the romantic city of Paris. The Apple store is built over the ground of an old opera house and in bowels of Le Louvre museum.

 

 

 

 

 

Swarovski studded Mercedes Benz Keys

To all the auto enthusiasts who love to add bling factor to their autos, Mercedes precisely, have a bright chance to own one of the Swarovski encrusted Mercedes keys. Idea to add a little bling factor came from the company’s Business Innovation Community and in order to create 800 sets of Swarovski encrusted Mercedes keys, Daimler and Swarovski have entered a partnership. Each of the Swarovski studded Mercedes keys features 200 fine elements which surround the carmaker’s trademark star.

Airbus A380: A high tech luxury house

The mark of opulence in the air – Airbus A380 super-jumbo operated by Emirates finally landed on the Manchester Airport, UK. Heralding a new paradigm for luxury aviation, A380 super-jumbo is a sheer luxury bonanza with champagne bar on the upper level to rid those boring long haul hours, first class capsules brim with gizmos, and the fine dining and silver service.

Europe's First Rotating Hotel In Croatia

The sea views from each hotel room, even from the ones that do not directly face the sea (at the given moment in time)? This will be possible in a rotating hotel that is to emerge on Šolta Island, near Split, Croatia. This beautiful Mediterranean island surrounded by turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea will soon become a splendid resort. The complex will comprise a new modern marina, villas, and guest pavilions.

Christmas gifts for the outdoors

Hitting the outdoors during Xmas for an impromptu gig with family and friends would be a great way to catch up on the past year. We’ve compiled an extensive list that will help you transform your backyard into a cozy party place. Here we go!

 

 

 

 

 

Finca Bellavista: First energy-efficient tree house community in Costa Rica

American forest-lovers Erica and Matt Hogan have created a unique tree house community called Finca Bellavista  in secondary growth rainforest in the mountainous Southern Zone of Costa Rica. The solar powered community, which is also billed as the world’s first modern, planned and sustainable tree house community, consists of about two dozen sky-high structures. In near future, you could see it overpowering (greening rather) 40 other properties in its vicinity.

Teaching green lifestyle at eco-friendly classrooms and schools

Conservation and preservation of natural resources and the environment is a lesson that not only adults but kids too need to learn fast. In order to answer the rising concerns about sustainability of architecture, designers have unveiled several green residential and commercial complexes and have now escalated efforts to design eco-friendly classrooms and schools that can help teach students some green lessons in a green environment.

Gorgeous fiber optic chandelier casts

Swept off your feet? So was I by the sublime magic of this hypnotic creation that weaves a spell around you. Imaginatively stimulating, the fiber optic chandelier has been designed as an organic creation that grows and transforms with time like a familial unit. Dubbed as Bacterioptica, the chandelier has a branching family of hundreds of metal rods, coupling caps, canisters, glass petri-dishes and 15,000 feet of fiber optic cable. 

most luxurious carbon fiber creations

 Carbon fiber products seem to be getting all the attention these days. Though the major carbon fiber application is being touted to be auto accessories, we have seen its use in a wide range of products. Carbon fiber is being used more than often these days in the creation of luxurious and designer gadgets. It is turning out to be the USP for most of the products. Here is a treat for all the carbon fiber fanatics. Check out our picks for the top 20 luxurious carbon fiber creations after the jump…

Top concept cars to drive us in the future

We’ve scoured our data and highlighted the cars that offer the best mix of value, performance, and appeal. This special issue provides an overview of the most fabulous car concepts and makes a first stab at integrating the best 10 automobiles. These aren’t necessarily the cheapest cars, but each one offers something special, right from design, performance, eco-friendliness, we have it all!

Mutsumi Hashi Chopsticks and Tableware

The Japanese design brand O-E-Y have produced a new set of chopsticks and dining accessories in bright, living color.  The Mutsumi Hashi Chopsticks are a range of chopsticks wrapped in colored Japanese paper twine and silk.  The are bound on their non-business end with a stylish loop, ensuring your pair does not get separated.  Along with these chopsticks are a set of napkin holders, wine markers and more that enjoy the same styling sensibility, with bright loops of color adding a nice accent to your next meal.  Bon appétit!  [o-e-y via coolhunting]

Domesticated sukkah created from salvaged joists

Designed for the Sukkah City competition, 2010, Domesticated is a temporary structure erected for providing a sitting room for two to six people, where they can convene, reside or share their allotted spaces with others. The sort of hybrid house-animal is both a house and furniture. Inhabitants could enjoy its informal seating arrangement including mats on the ground, the laminated wood frame as a bench and a low dining table.

Exotic gadgets crafted in crystal

The crystal charm never fails to lure the onlookers. It can glamorize just about any darn dull looking object. Since here we primarily talk about gadgets, so let’s see how crystal melds with technology. You can imagine the elegance it could bring about and make your gadgets real décor-friendly. I’ve picked some of the most dazzling crystal gadgets, which are sure to mesmerize you.

Batumi Aquarium

In the beautiful Georgian port city Batumi will be built brilliant "Batumi Aquarium". This fairytale building will be entirely devoted to the underwater world. Aquarium is designed in the form of pebbles, which cover the beaches in Batumi. There will be four pebble-shaped structures, each housing an exhibition space representing an unique marine biotype – the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, the Indian ocean, the Black and Red seas and an interactive exhibition. All pebbles will be connected by a central space, which will contain cafe, auditorium and retail areas. This stunning concept was developed by Danish architect studio Henning Larsen Architects. And studio have won the first prize of Architects University Kolding.

best from the Milan Furniture Fair 2010

Milan Design Week 2010 has ended and it’s time to wrap up some of the best home furnishings that turned heads at the show. Home furnishing manufacturers and designers from around the globe showcased a range of innovative products during the furniture fair. Here are 20 best of best from the Milan Furniture Fair 2010.

 

10 most exotic iPod docks

A conventional, passionless iPod docking station might look like a hideous spot in your sophisticated décor. Your classy-self would only be satiated with something sexy, exclusive and elite, which also happen to describe these exotic iPod docks listed below. 

Crazy Hello Kitty obsessed vehicles

 It’s amazing to see how this cute pink kitty can drive its fanbois so mad about her. There seems no limit to the unbelievable Hello Kitty-inspired stuff, from Hello Kitty contact lenses to entire Hello Kitty mansions, the Japanese doll is a big rage. But… Hello Kitty vehicles? Isn’t that totally insane, but nonetheless, it exists. Check out the pictures below, may be the effect adds you too to the Princess Kitty fans’ list.