Furniture

July 15, 2020

Beetle-Inspired Coffee Table Features Fold-Out “Wings”

Nature is an endless source of inspiration for many artists and designers, many of whom reimagine natural forms and colors as part of their own work. Radhika Dhumal, a furniture and interior design student at India's National Institute of Design, found inspiration from the insect world. Dhumal designed a coffee table–titled Elytra—that’s based on the form and movement of a beetle.

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May 14, 2020

People Are Turning IKEA’s Toy Furniture Into Adorable Pet Beds

IKEA shoppers are savvy at recognizing when one of the store’s products could be purrfect for their furry friends. Officially, the DUKTIG is intended as a doll bed, but pet owners are finding that it’s ideal for a small cat, dog, or even a bunny. The miniature wood furniture comes complete with a linen set making it not only the right size but also a cozy experience for the creature trying to get some shut-eye.

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March 13, 2020

Handcrafted Cabinet Opens to Reveal a Pawsome Paradise for Your Favorite Feline

As discerning pet parents know, it can be a challenge to find stylish furniture that will benefit your furry friend, too. The Cat Flat is a solution to this problem; it's a contemporary cabinet that's both beautifully designed and geared towards the 10 necessities that felines need to be happy: scratching, cleaning, surveying territory, playing, sleeping, hunting, spying, discovery, and social connection.

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