They started out as a single store in 1949 in Lower Manhattan, but Pottery Barn has always retained its comfy, rustic-yet-refined style, even after it has branched out with more locations. We love their sets of wood and wicker outdoor pieces below. These are anything but pretentious – they are aware of the environments around them, and have been designed to accommodate their surroundings and the people that use them, while not sacrificing style.


Source: http://www.home-designing.com/2011/08/outdoor-garden-furniture-by-pottery-barn

Outdoor Garden Furniture by Pottery Barn

We found these awesome armchairs at Click for Art, where they have a wide range of pieces from many designers. The three throne designs can be shipped worldwide, so anyone can enjoy them. Made in limited edition, the Whimsical World Throne by designer Caramelaw, the Slipstream Throne by Dan Baldwin and the Maria Throne by Sylvia Ji all have something special. Each chair depicts a different design and style. “We only produce 33 of each design – Each sequentially numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity that is printed on the bottom of the chair” and signed by the artist, so hurry up and get one if you just love them. I would if I had that much money to spend on thrones: £1595. Printed on faux suede, the designs ensure a fascinating focal point in any room. The thrones can also be printed on genuine leather. Hand carved mahogany frames are available in white or black gloss lacquer finishes. The upholstery is also hand crafted using traditional methods. They have a pretty appealing offer in customisation of the armchair.











Source: http://freshome.com/2011/08/12/awesome-limited-edition-urban-thrones-from-click-for-art/

Awesome Limited Edition Urban Thrones From Click for Art

Looking at these Sliced Metal Sculptures makes one wonder about the wonderful technologies we have access to. In order to invent new ways to be creative, artists strive to use the available technologies and information to create interesting exhibition-worthy pieces. Korean sculptor Chan Girl Park‘s works surprise well-known things in an unusual way – layers of thin metal are stacked on top of each other and cut to shape the easily recognisable silhouettes. Describing them as “sliced images”, the designer uses three-dimensional topography charts to plan where the next slice is going to land to form a 3D image. Found on MyModernMet, these sculptures represent a part of the artist’s work. Chan Girl Park had many solo and group exhibitions across Korea and China, so it seems that his works have touched a lot of people and impressed many visitors. We know we’re impressed, how about you?















Source: http://freshome.com/2011/08/12/sliced-metal-sculptures-displaying-recognisable-silhouettes/

Sliced Metal Sculptures Displaying Recognisable Silhouettes

Welcome to a contemporary home that impresses due to its imposing architecture and fabulous location. Allegra House  is a joint design effort by TCL Homes and Think Design Studio. The residence was built by Michael Easton Construction in Sovereign Islands, Australia. According to the architects, “this magnificent full concrete contemporary family home spans 11,151 square foot on a 9,784 square foot block and boasts four generous bedrooms each with its own private ensuite." The focal point of the residence is a generous open plan living room that opens up towards the fantastic neighboring views. All the interiors are decorated in a highly contemporary manner and the overall feel is that of luxury. We invite you to a virtual tour of this modern crib and are curious to see your reactions. Any design details that you find inspiring?[ Photography by: Konstantin Panov, Rix Ryan, Clive Buxton]































Source: http://freshome.com/2011/08/12/spectacular-waterfront-crib-in-australia-allegra-house/

Spectacular Waterfront Crib in Australia: Allegra House