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This has been making the rounds lately, but considering the countless times I’m sure we all could have used this it’s most likely worth another post.

Using rotating electrical outlets eliminates this problem and allows you to insert bulky or tall power boxes where you once had no space. Simply rotate the outlets to the angle needed to fit your power cord. Both heads are fully rotational (360 degrees) and move independently.

(Beige / White / Black)

$10.00, Buy it here or for $11.99 here.

(also, remodelista posted a triplex outlet that would solve the same sort of problem)

This is a perfect solution for anyone short on space- you simply slide the top panel out when you need more work surface.

What looks like a 30″ cabinet converts to a 55″ full-size desk, making it a clever solution for studio apartments and multipurpose rooms. A quick slide of its top panel reveals hard-working amenities. When open, the top of the cabinet reveals generous storage space for a laptop, plus cubbies with removable dividers to stow paper clips, rubber bands and other smalls. Cord cutouts in back let you charge iPods, laptop and cell phones. Below are a storage drawer and one letter- and legal-size file.

30″Wx21.75″Dx30″H closed (55.25″ open)

$499.00, Buy it here.

The perforations of this felt placemat add the tiniest bit of decoration, allowing for you to set off your place setting without any major clashes of pattern.

Beautiful and useful, These colorful placemats are the perfect accessory for your dinner table, whether you are dining “in” or entertaining guests. Designed by DHS Studio, they are made of perforated polyester felt, making them perfect for repeated washings. Machine wash warm. Line dry.

Black, Graphite, Red, Olive Green
13.8″ x 19.7″

$7.00,
Buy it here.

I’m not sure what type of Swedish fortune shall befall you if you should happen to purchase this chair, but if you buy 6 of them, you can save 15%, and if you order by September 16 you’ll also get free shipping, so that’s a sort of fortune, isn’t it?

The Fratelli Tominaga, designers of our Coco Chair, discovered the 40-year-old prototype for the Svedese Chair (pronounced svee-day-see) in the kitchen of a home in Udine, Italy. Still in fine condition, the chair appeared to be Swedish in origin but was constructed in Italy, although the brothers were never able to find a record of the designer. The Tominagas have brought the Svedese Chair back into production, maintaining the solid hardwood frame, the seat back’s distilled folk form and updating the upholstery in elegant, hardworking Danish wool. The result is a mid-century design reimagined for the 21st-century. Assembly required.

H 31.5″ W 18″ D 19″ Seat H 18″

$250.00 – $330.00, Buy it here.

Man, at first glance it looked like it was $150 per chair (which would be way too good to be true); it takes around 5 slices to make a full-sized seat, so that makes it around $750 per chair. Darn it.

This innovative line of furniture allows you to endlessly mix and match towards a design of any color and size. Each “slice” clicks into one another and can support up to 300 pounds of weight. The material, Arpro, is lightweight and weatherproof.

Made of Arpro (expanded polypropylene)
Height ( 33″), Width ( 7″), Depth ( 32″)
$150.00 per slice,
Buy it here.

Whoa. This silver color option would certainly be something different for your living room.

Classic English button-back design upholstered in shiny silver-coloured synthetic. Frame in pine and plywood. Legs crafted from wenge-stained pine, satin-finish polyurethane varnish. Frame padding: polyether foam. Seat cushions filled with high resilience polyurethane foam. Elastic webbing suspension.

Dimensions: W 79.5″ H 29.9″ D 36.2″

$2,295.00,
Buy it here.

Contemporary photography seems to catch the eye everywhere nowadays; I think I’ll be adding this monograph to my list of books to check out.

The work of Martin Parr (b. 1952) bridges the divide between art and documentary photography. His studies of the idiosyncrasies of mass culture and consumerism around the world, his innovative imagery and his prolific output have placed him firmly at the forefront of contemporary art.

$24.95, Buy it here
or $18.21 here.

Right in the middle of San Francisco’s thriving Japantown, you’ll find Hotel Tomo which has been recently renovated and inspired by Japanese pop-culture. And yes, you read that right- it is apart of Best Western Hotel chain…somehow makes the future seem more promising, doesn’t it?

From the wall of televisions in our lobby to anime murals and glow-in-the-dark desk blotters in each guest room, this is a San Francisco experience like no other. The Best Western Hotel Tomo has 125 guestrooms in an eight-story building. Guestrooms at the Best Western Hotel Tomo are not only roomy, cheerful and comfortable; they are J-pop works of art. Each room has its own identity through anime-style wall paintings and views of the city.

anime murals by Heisuke Kitazawa

[via Been-Seen.com]

Now’s your chance to own some of Wallpaper’s original photography. These special editions will add that über cool vibe to any room.

A collaboration between Wallpaper* and contemporary art publishers Eyestorm, Wallpaper* Selects offers you the opportunity to start collecting some of the most compelling contemporary photography, produced in editions of 10, 20 or 30 and signed and numbered by the artists. All of the works have appeared in Wallpaper*, having been commissioned especially for the magazine, but have never before been available to buy.

shown left to right, top to bottom:
Benedict Redgrove, Carabo, 2005: £ 285.11,
Buy it here.

Stefan Ruiz Billboard, Pan Americana Highway, 2006:
£ 719.15, Buy it here.

Jonathan Frantini, Cintia I, 2005: £ 400, Buy it here.

Jonathan Frantini, Cintia II, 2005: £ 285.11, Buy it here.

This new series by Harry Allen certainly is intriguing.

blockade by harry allen is a multi-functional line of furniture that includes a table and wall-hung shelves made of laminated wooden blocks arranged within a grid-like structure. hand glued from 1.5″ cubes, the table and shelves form a dense pattern, reminiscent of urban landscape like mr. allen’s residence in New York City.

blockade table: 45″ x 15″ x 32″, $1,500.00
blockade shelf: 36″ x 7″ x 6″, $200.00
blockade shelf: 54″ x 7″ x 11″, $400.00

Buy it here.

I’d be afraid of forgetting and chomping down out of habit like real ice, but I guess you’d only do that once.

Nordic Rock is mined from ancient Swedish pollution-free base rock. It is the purest way of cooling your drink – literally ‘on the rocks’. Stone does not melt, which means no unclean water in your glass. They are also reusable making them very eco-friendly.
To use, simply place the stone ice cubes in the freezer for approximately one hour before use. For a normal glass, two or three Nordic Rocks will be fine. They give off their cold gradually and equally.
For maintenance, rinse your stones under clean water and store them in the leather pouch provided. They are then ready to serve you again any time to your fullest satisfaction.

Comes as a set of ten complete with leather storage pouch.
£15.99,
Buy it here.

As you can see from the pictures above, one of these lamps can be used outdoors while the other is most certainly indoor only. They’re both very simple globe designs upgraded into fantastic lighting choices simply by adding color filters and metal accents.

Globo Base Lamp (on left, with or without color filter): Buy it here.
Small – 11.8″ dia., $219.00
Medium – 15.7″dia., $329.00
Large – 19.7″dia., $389.00
Extra Large – 25.6″dia., $599.00

Bolio Base Lamp (right): Buy it here.
Small – 11.8″dia. x 11.3″ H, $420.00
Medium – 15.7″dia. x 15.1″ H, $489.00
Large – 19.6″dia. x 19.2″ H, $590.00

The emphasized spool legs of this dining table could read more modern than traditional depending on the chairs placed with it. Also, sometimes mixing styles can make your space look a lot more interesting, so keep your mind open to items outside your normal comfort zone.

distressed birch with black lacquer finish
76″W x 44″D x 31″H
$2,195.00, Buy it here.

Hmm…correct me if I’m wrong, but this looks awfully comfortable for a portable chair.

Designed using the human body as a model, the Rebound Bungee Folding Chair responds to your ever-changing support needs by varying pressure over your back, legs, and buttocks. With features that are so crucial to an ergonomically well-designed chair, the Rebound Bungee Folding Chair offers superior comfort and aesthetics. Light weight design makes the chair easy to carry and fits into the trunk of your car. Excellent chair for a day at the park, relaxing at the patio, or enjoying fishing.

35″ H x 24.2″ W x 37″ D
Available in Black or Gray
$129.00,
Buy it here.

There’s also the Bungee Reception Chair available as a set of 4 for $306.00, but it might be a little too techy? Up to you of course…

These would be great for odds and ends (or, as suggested, gift boxes).

Simplicity drives the design of these nesting containers, with near-invisible lids and self-hinges. Made from MDF and laminated in prints of various wood species, these boxes elevate gift packaging to a different level. Each set includes 3 boxes, one of each size: 9 x 9 x 3 1/4″, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 2 1/2″, 6 x 6 x 1 3/4″.

Designer: Publique Living, San Francisco
Ebony or Walnut
$52.00