Furniture

September 27, 2016

New Kinetic Art Tables Draw Hypnotic Designs in Sand

Twenty-five years ago Bruce Shapiro abandoned his medical practice to embark on a journey that would marry technology with the meditative practice of sand art. He ingeniously used CNC machines, which at the time were primarily used in industrial settings, to develop his kinetic art project known as Sisyphus.

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February 8, 2016

DIY Grass Bed Offers a Cozy Green Oasis

Many people love to relax by lying on the grass and taking in the warm sunshine. But what if your yard is made of concrete? With this obstacle in mind, Jason Hodges, a landscape gardener on the Australian TV show Better Homes & Gardens, has come up with a clever solution. He demonstrates how to bring some green onto the pavement by building a grass day bed.

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October 26, 2015

Fun Tetris-Like Furniture Pieces Let You Build Your Own Cat Tower

If you have a pet cat, you already know that these creatures love to explore, climb, and scratch most objects they come across. Of course, using the couch as a scratching post isn't ideal. Luckily, innovative designing firm Papercut Lab designed Katris–modular, human-friendly furnishings that doubles as a functional piece of decor for cats to enjoy. This unique product can be assembled just like a game of Tetris.

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