Furniture

September 27, 2017

Designer Creates Rising Furniture Inspired by Transformations in Nature

When you hear the words “flat pack furniture” you might automatically think of IKEA furniture, but Dutch contemporary designer Robert van Embricqs has created a collection of furnishings—known as Rising Furniture—that will make you think again. To create his innovative designs, Embricqs asked himself, “To what degree is the object you're creating capable of dictating its own design?” Exploring this premise to the fullest, he sought inspiration in nature, observing the intricate transformations found in the natural world around him.

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September 18, 2017

Interview: People Are “Hacking” IKEA Products into One-Of-A-Kind Decor

IKEA furniture is sometimes criticized for being plain looking, or that it’s so inexpensive that everyone has the same thing. (Have you ever owned one of their BILLY bookcases?) But, its affordability does more good than just keep your wallet happy. IKEA (perhaps unintentionally) offers a blank slate and starting point for DIY projects. IKEA hacks, as they’re known, transform ordinary bookshelves, lighting, tables, and more into one-of-a-kind pieces that express your personality.

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August 9, 2017

Creative Dad’s DIY Submarine Crib Turns Naptime into an Under-the-Sea Adventure

Video game artist Rob Adams might design in the virtual world, but he fashions his offline life in a similarly fantastical way. Adams first wowed the internet last year by building an incredible fairy tree reading nook for his daughter’s bedroom. After seeing his handiwork, the website Fatherly asked him to construct an imaginative baby bed that captures that same charming spirit. Modeled after a submarine, Adam’s colorful DIY crib design takes a newborn “under the sea.

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June 30, 2017

‘Bookchair’ Doubles as Shelving and Seating with Chair That Blends into Bookcase

As a master of modern architecture, designer Sou Fujimoto is known for his minimalist creations. In the past, we've admired his large-scale designs, including a transparent house and a tree-inspired tower. Now, Fujimoto has shifted gears to create Bookchair, a stunning piece of contemporary furniture. With its compact structure and 2-in-1 design, Bookchair combines ample storage with convenient seating. Stylistically, the unit is reminiscent of a standard square bookshelf.

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