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Just how much would you pay to replace that unsightly pet crate or litter box? $400? $500?

ZenHaus, $525.00

TownHaus, $399.00

• Solid wood furniture with a glossy finish.
• Antique brass hardware
• Well-ventilated environment
• Perfect den for dogs or cats to sleep in or to hide a litter box

[posted by katie]

300 square feet seems incredibly small, but the way this tiny studio is arranged it seems three times as big. The kitchen is especially notable, as doors unfold to reveal hidden compartments and storage space, as well as a sliding counter that extends for food preparation. The bright blue on the interior kitchen area is an incredibly smart touch, as it adds to the whole jewelry box concept.

“My studio has been transformed into a flexible living space which allows me to work, sleep, eat, and relax within the confines of 300 square feet…The concept of a jewelry box has been expanded so that the space can be transformed through pushing, pulling, sliding, opening and closing of individual elements of the cabinetry. The rubber floor creates a seamless look that leads one’s gaze through the windows into the garden square below. I have a hidden stairway and secret compartment. I think it rocks. I am now broke. –Mia, the London Urchin via AT ”

architect: Jennifer Beningfield of Open Studio Architects (more photos and project description shown here.)

for more photos and the complete posting go here.
[via AT]

For inexpensive art, take a good look at Areaware’s vinyl wall decals. The 98″ x 18″ wall panels might be the perfect thing for the end of a hallway or a ho-hum room. I’ll post the larger wall vinyls in the remodel section later on this week (since they would work/look more like a wallpaper as far as coverage).

Fountain of Desires, by Coco Tassel, $120.00
Light Mix, by Florence Manlik, $120.00

Verde (not shown), by Florence Manlik, $120.00

Dimensions (all): 98.5 x 18.5 inches

In select stores for a limited time, Target will showcase the bedding, home décor & stationery line of products by NYC-based designer Dror Benshetrit. Some items are available online now, I’m assuming the others will show up soon.

Four Chore Dry Erase Board, $16.99
Plastic Wall Clock – 12″, $24.99
Wood Accent Table – 20.4×16.9×22.1″, $59.99
Present Portfolio Folder, $0.99 each
Toss Pillows, $19.99 each
Expand Accordion File Box, $5.99
Stick Table Lamp – 15″, $19.99
Nesting Bookcase – Walnut (22x11x18.125″), $89.99/set (3 sets shown on right)
Buy it here.

I’ve posted a few things from Iannone Design, but for some reason I missed posting this particular dresser. I like the more delicate hummingbird motif compared to some of their other designs (maybe because it’s predominantly white with smaller touches of the kirei board).

Materials: Kirei, gloss white laminate, FSC maple plywood, stainless steel
Dimensions: W 70″ X D 20.25″ X H 30″

$3,995.00, from Plushpod

To see more pieces: Iannone Design or 2modern.

Today’s the last day of DWR’s One Week Sale* (15% off all sorts of stuff), so you might want to take a look just in case something’s worth snapping up.

shown above:

Bantam Armchair, Was: $1,180.00 – $1,180.00 Now: $1,003.00 – $1,180.00
Flocks Pouf, Was: $800.00-$1,600.00 Now: $680.00-$1,360.00
Giulietta Chair, Was: $135.00 Now: $114.75

Black Table Globe, Was: $200.00 Now: $170.00
Profile Chair, Was: $390.00
Now: $331.50
Studioilse w084t Halogen IRC Lamp, Was: $550.00 Now: $467.50

*not to be confused with their Summer Sale that ends July 7th.

Make sure to have an extra bottle opener on hand for any summer soirées you plan to have, because goodness knows your guests won’t want to wait in line.

Lightwood Fish Corkscrew, $13.00
Tube Corkscrew/Bottle Opener, $13.00

Buy it here.

Do your next sushi meal justice with this lovely bamboo and ceramic set.

The Legnoart KOBE Sushi At All is a beautiful piece, useful and elegant with a touch of the Japanese culture. You can now eat sushi like a real Japanese! better still, a modern stylish Japanese sushi meal is now available at home! It consists of: * Side compressed natural bamboo * Ceramic bowls for Soya Sauce and Wassabi * Bamboo Chopsticks included * Hand made water-based finishing

Designed by Bjørn Blisse

$99.95, Buy it here.

These planters have a great look with a not-so-bad price. You can opt for the stand or not, it’s up to you. Choose from orange, red, yellow, white, sea green, or brown.

Each planter is hand spun from aluminum and powder coated–making them durable for outdoors. The steel stands are fitted with rubber, shock-absorbing pads at both ends to protect the planter and floor surface–making them ideal for indoors. Two planter styles, two stand heights and six color options yield countless configurations to customize a single planter or grouping according to your site.

Planter 16″ dia x 10″ h, Low stand 15″ t, High Stand 22″ t
Made in Los Angeles.

$48.00-$158.00, Buy it here.

Not bad for the price, right?

Start with a recycled plastic shade, add the color filter of your choice, insert a compact fluorescent bulb. Voila, let there be light!

Info: 100% recycled HDPE plastic body. Included color filter comes in amber, black scrim, blue, green, grey/brown, and rose. Fixture for compact fluorescent bulb, controlled by rocker switch.

9.5” w x 15.5” h
Lamp with filter: $45.00
Extra color filter: $10.00
Buy it here.

[via holycool.net]

Oh, the savings to be had!

Buy it here.

In the Cutler Townhouse by Murdock Young Architects there seems to be a rug on the wall. At first, I had a distinct ‘ew’ response, but after looking at it for a little while, it seems to be growing on me. Maybe the green texture has more of a living wall look? Whether you like rug-on-a-wall idea or not, the application of such a distinct texture on a smaller area certainly adds a lot of interest, so it’s something to think about if you want to kick up your space a notch.

See it here.

Just the thing to inspire creativity, this wallpaper encourages you to write, paint, or tape things directly to it, giving you an altogether customized look.

Artists Taylor and Wood, designed Frames — a completely interactive wallpaper. You decide what you want it to be: whether you want to put up your child’s art, paint directly into a frame, or put up family photos. Make your room unique!

Materials: Approx 50% of this wallpaper is sourced from recycled material or from FSC-certified (Forestry Stewardship Council) managed forests.
In Black/white : 20.5 W 396 L

$40.00, Buy it here.

Looks like summer sales are heating up; if you know of any significant savings from certain stores, let me know and I’ll try to keep on top of posting them.

Vivid lobster red, sprout green and mellow yellow progress 1, 2, 3 on warm zen grey. Hand-tufted plush in fine 100% bikaner wool.

5’x8′, $299.00 $249.00
8’x10′, $599.00 $399.00
Buy it here.

Sorry for the UO overload lately, but these cushions are particularly comfortable looking.

Substantial cotton rib brick-shaped cushion with a sophisticated herringbone cover is perfect for additional seating or use as an ottoman! Looks great in just about any room.

Block Cushion (Approx 24″w, 24″d, 20″h) $98.00,
Buy it here.
Brick Cushion (Approx 48″w, 24″d, 20″h ) $198.00,
Buy it here.