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In the right space, such as over a dining table or in an entryway, this lamp would create a stunning effect. It’s
constructed of a series of parallel disks in multicolored lacquered aluminum.

The new Herzog & de Meuron designed residences for the new Ian Schrager project 40 Bond in NYC are nothing less than you would expect from the H & de M/Schrager design and real estate powerhouses.

The kitchen features high-grade materials and appliances throughout, and to reduce cost, use GE in a hidden microwave and in the garbage disposal. Each kitchen features:

-Wide-plank oak flooring.

-Custom italian imported cabinets with a high gloss lacquer doors by Varenna (est. $20,000-$40,000 depending on configuration).

-Integrated sink with Corain countertop and backsplash. ($445 for sink, ~$2500 for counters depending on linear feet)

–Vola faucet and pullout spray in polished chrome. ($1096.00)

-Custom hand-blown glass pendant light fixture. For a similar effect, you could choose the supernova pendant light. ($1,774.00)

-Up lights and under-cabinet recessed lights.

-Miele 24″ four-burner stainless steel gas cook top. ($1,249.00)

-Miele 24″ stainless steel fully-vented exhaust hood. ($2,749.00)

-Miele 27″ stainless steel electric convection oven. ($3249.00)

-Miele dishwasher with integrated panel to match cabinetry. ($1,249.00)-

-27″ Sub-Zero refrigerator with integrated panel to match cabinetry. (price withheld by manufacturer, but prepare to spend > $4000)

-GE stainless steel microwave, concealed in kitchen cabinetry. ($170)

-GE garbage disposal.

-Also features the Miura Stool by Konstantin Grcic. ($296 each)

Of course you can cut some corners by switching the appliances to less expensive brands, or even sticking with Miele, but downgrading to a more affordable model. To reduce overall cost considerably, you could try the SOLAR cabinets from Ikea with integrated handle, reducing your cost to $2500-$7,000 for cabinets. The construction technique for Ikea cabinetry is pretty similar to the Poliform cabinets, which also features full overlay doors on standard white-box frames. You could also go with the Axor faucet instead of the Vola faucet, saving almost $800.
Lastly, you could choose a different countertop instead of Corian, such as Silestone or another Quartz surface if you don’t mind losing the integrated sink option.

This is not a bad price for such a well designed and proportioned faucet, and is a good alternative to the pricier versions that top out at over $1,000.

These stainless steel pocket maps are perfect for navigating the Tube in London, or the Metro in Paris or the subway in NYC. Also doubles as a mirror.

If you ever stay in hotels or motels or hostels with questionable cleanliness standards, and you fear the results of a black light test, you may sleep better in the hostel sheet, which is essentially a sheet sewn into a sleeping bag shape. It packs neatly into your luggage and weighs 14 ounces.

The Freud Sofa (perhaps named for the incline associated with sofas in psychiatric offices?) can be ordered with a spare cover for decor changes or for ease in cleaning spills for you neurotic types. (See what I did there?)

Famed product designer Karim Rashid has lent his touch to the Dirt Devil Cordless vacuum. Comes in 5 colors.

These substantial house numbers (each measuring over 4″ high) were created by renowned German font maker Erik Spiekermann, based on his own FF Meta® typeface.

The buckle on this toiletry case adds that certain je nais se quoi.

Made in Paris

Interior features zippered pocket and 4 elastic compartments and folds down flat. Water resistant. Zipper closure with silver buckle. Made from a durable and extremely lightweight nylon.
12in X 5.5in 5in

These panels, are light, will withstand a fire for up to 2 hours, paintable and made of natural substances that won’t poison your interiors. Did I mention that the creators of these wall panels won the 2004 Green Product Organic Design Award?

So here’s an idea to change up a space…these Chrome panels can be lined up or used alone or (!) you could even mount them on a ceiling for an extra-special effect. Light weight and easy installment insures that it’ll be quick transformation, and the price tag doesn’t hurt either.

Chromium plated plastic.

one panel; 21” w | 21” h | 2” d

If you were in the mood to liven up a wall, these are something to take a look at…

“Inhabit’s Embossed Wall Flats are designed to expand in any direction. With peel-and-stick adhesive tabs and an automatic pattern repeat these wall tiles are simple, modern, versatile and goof-proof. You can cover an existing wall, help disguise a not-so-smooth wall or add a modern pattern to any room setting.
Customize them by rotating every other tile or row, mix-and-match patterns or paint them to coordinate with your decor.”

Materials: Molded Bamboo Paper Pulp with Peel-&-Stick adhesive tabs
Notes: 10 panels per box. Coverage: 22.5 square feet. Off white paintable surface. Only for use indoors.

Other designs available.

The Cardboard House arrives flat and can be assembled in less than 6 hours and it’s completely recycled and recyclable.

And to answer your next question, they are treated for protection against water. Read more about it at Inhabitat.

“What could a temporary, minimalistic domicile look like, to suit people of a nomadic lifestyle, living for short periods of time in large cities and dense urban areas, offering both sanctuary and social structure, to structure a city to city network for transient living…”

Prefab is not a new word, but these Loftcubes take it to a different level. For urban areas with no blank real estate, these can drop in on the roofs of buildings. Anything that expands choices in the housing market is good news to me; Loftcubes are gearing up to go, and if you’d like to learn more or just sign up for them to send you more info, you can visit loftcube.net.

Lg is an electronics company out of Korea that is producing some aesthetically pleasing products lately. Some of them include the tv with the television in the door, some European-looking front load dishwasers, and this wall mounted ac unit.