Furniture

March 30, 2017

25+ Creative Bookcases That Add a Modern Twist to Interior Design

Who said bookcases had to be boring? In the past, pieces of such furniture were predominantly characterized by their vertical orientation and rectangular design. Today, however, many designers have opted instead for a more avant-garde aesthetic. In this collection of creative bookshelves, we present imaginative, one-of-a-kind examples of the timeless furnishing. Some boast both an original design and a multi-functional purpose, putting a stylish spin on storage space.

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March 8, 2017

IKEA Designs New Furniture that Snaps Together in Minutes, No Tools Required

If you’ve ever tried to assemble IKEA furniture, you know that there’s no shortage of screws, Allen wrenches, and other little fasteners that inevitably get misplaced during your build. For those that aren’t savvy in furniture construction, it’s a frustrating experience. Well, not anymore; IKEA has recently introduced a series of snap together furniture akin to a jigsaw puzzle. To make this tool-less design a reality, IKEA developed a new type of joint.

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February 23, 2017

Discarded Scraps Transformed into Functional Wood and Resin Stools

South Korean design studio Hattern has come up with a clever upcycled furniture idea that ensures no waste is left behind. Zero Per Stool is a gorgeous piece of resin and wood furniture that answers the question of how furniture can be fabricated without waste. The stool consists of white oak legs and a seat fabricated with the offcuts of the legs set in resin.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.