Backlit Kitchen Cabinet Lighting by Jean Nouvel

Called "Corian Nouvel Lumieres", this kitchen design was created by Jean Nouvel for DuPont and Ernestmeda. The cornerstone of the design is the backlit cabinet lighting and the visual effect it has on the entire kitchen. The backlit cabinet lighting was created by using transparent Corian panels and then installing lighting in the back of the cabinets. I applaud this concept as it presents other possibilities than the more common practice of installing lighting underneath cabinets. Via.

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Date: March 11th, 2010
Cate: Bar Accessories, Bar Supplies, Drink Accessories, Home Accessories
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Tipsy Toes Glam Reusable Ice Cubes from CB2

Here is one for the ladies. The set of six Tipsy Toes Glam Ice Cubes keep your favorite drink cold without the diluted watery effect ice has. Add punch to your shot or kick to your punch! Food safe and filled with distilled water. Set of Six 2.75"Wx1.75"H ea. $5.95 From CB2.com

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Date: March 11th, 2010
Cate: Cog Tea Lights, Eco Friendly, Eco Home Accessories, Recycled Bike Parts
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Cog Tea Lights for Wee Wallet Wednesday

Whether you’re a biking enthusiast or just looking for a unique indoor/outdoor candles, these Cog Tea Light Holders are a great find. They’re made from actual recycled bicycle parts, like freewheels and cogs, and hold a tea light candle in the center. They’re elegant, interesting and will add ambiance to any room. Enjoy one alone [...]
Date: March 11th, 2010
Cate: SixDW: A New Beginning
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The Garden Party Table

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It’s time to start thinking outdoor parties, and I’ve got just what you need.  The Garden Party Table, designed by Alain Gilles, has both a cool look and a smart functional design.  Its center has a built-in cooler perfect for whatever it is you’re celebrating with.  What more do you need?!

The stools in the image are pretty cool too right?  Notice the hook under the seat, yup it’s for your purse! These come from Cedric Ragot

Recycling Electronics: Putting Outdated Equipment to Good Use

“Reuse and recycle” is one of the oldest green maxims around and any half-witted individual knows old electronics certainly apply to such an adage. With hazardous chemicals such as lead, mercury, and many others, most electronics are comprised of a toxic synthetic cocktail that can seep into the environment when thrown out. While there are recycling [...]

Decorative Wall Mounted Shelves and Accessories from CB2

CB2 continues to be a great source for all the final home decorating touches you will need from ceiling to floor and wall to wall. These cool wall mounted shelf options add a nice look a d break up the boring spots just about anywhere. Cube Shelf $19.95 Wedge Shelf $34.95 Wall Magazine Rack $39.95 Tealight Holder $1.95 See more from CB2.com

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Date: March 10th, 2010
Cate: Amazing, Architecture, Australia, Bizzare, Cottage, Design, Homes, House, Leaf House, Most, Odd, Plans, Sydney, Unusual, World
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The Most Amazing Cottage in the World

We have covered a lot of architecture projects and this one, called "Leaf House", may well be the most amazing cottage in the world. The cottage is located on an escarpment overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Sydney, Australia. It belongs as part of a larger private residence. The shape of the project has been fastened from the images of leaves making this very unique indeed. The roof is constructed of copper which has been woven into a pattern much like how a plant in nature would appear. The inside construction is anchored by supports that have been shaped to mirror that of plant stems; growing wild and in all directions. The end result is a panoramic view from the cottage that also contains a unique look from inside as well. Leaf House was designed by Undercurrent Architects.

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Date: March 10th, 2010
Cate: Canine, Dog Accessories, Dog Houses, Dogs, General, K-9, Kennel, Pet Accessories, Pet Products, Pets
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The Modern Begonia Dog House from Magis

Looking for a designer dog house has its challenges I know, there just aren't very many choices. Magis is well known for their stylish home furniture for the humans but what about man's best friend. The Begonia Dog House is a super modern, colorful, and stylish dog house that's both functional and fashionable. In addition the rotational-molded polyethylene and stainless steel rod frame are both durable and cleanable. $999.00 From Bobby Berk Home

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Futuristic Home Furnishings by Sony

Thinking about the future makes you wonder about what we have not seen at this point in our lives. Take for example futuristic home furnishings like the Fusion Table by Sony. Here a computer has been grafted into a coffee table creating a high-tech piece of furniture that is eye-catching and dual purpose. Fusion is set to retail for around $3,000. It will be interesting to see how well it is received. Via - Bornrich.

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Vitra Haus : The Ultimate Modern Furniture Showroom Weil am Rhein, Germany

If any of the furniture in the Vitra Haus looks familiar it should, these are some of the most iconic designs of the current and past generation. The entire collection of Vitra classics are now housed in the new addition to the Vitra campus which was commissioned by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and recently finalized. The construction situated in Weil am Rhein on the border of Switzerland and Germany is a series of twelve houses positioned to make the best of the landscape attributes and features special areas for specific designers and room settings. Visit Vitra for a look at their entire collection of modern furniture here. Via designboom

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