Origami seems to be the go-to inspiration for many modern home-oriented products. And this time around, the nifty trend is continued with the Lifo Wall lamp, a strikingly minimalist lighting component from Multi Pod studio to complement your contemporary living room decor. Comprising of two projecting arms of unequal lengths, …
Contemporary pellet stoves have certainly come a long way in terms of technology when compared to their bulky predecessors. This trend of refinement fused with improved modern functionality blazes the way for the utterly elegant Zephyr. Conceived by Polish industrial designer Wo Mierzwa for the well known brand MZ (manufactured …
Old age is indeed taxing on one’s body. Although it is inexorable, some people find it especially difficult to cope with the physical and psychological effects of aging. Gradual loss in bone density and degenerative changes in muscles and joints lead to decline of posture. Consequently, unsteady gait is a …
We have harped about numerous compact house designs in the past, with the QB2 unit deserving special mention because of its unique multi-storied arrangement within a small 130 sq ft floor area. Unfortunately, practicality dictates – in spite of compactness, you have to waste some space for stairs, just to …
Since the commencement of its construction back in 2009, the De Rotterdam project has been consistently making the news. Star architect Rem Koolhaas, of Netherlands-based firm OMA, is the man responsible for the imposing 44-storey building complex that now stands on the Wilhelmina Pier. Towering over 150 m, it is …
We have harped about headsets that allow us to read dog minds, and we have prattled about washing machines that can be operated by dogs. Suffice it to say, we are dog lovers! And, being proud of belonging to this group, we were surely happy to stumble across the curiously …
We here at Home Harmonizing had the fortune of coming across quite a few spatially efficient housing solutions, be it the 130 sq ft QB2 module or the 700 sq ft attic floor apartment. And this time around, the above pictured 753 sq ft (70 sq m) apartment holds our …
What would you expect to find in the house of an accomplished cellist, working with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra? Beautifully crafted staircase and bed fashioned out of antiquated pianos, of course. When UK-based interior designer Tim Vincent-Smith received two upright pianos and a box room design as his guide, he …
We know all about fold-able chairs, tables and even couches. But what about a door that folds into itself? Wait till you are wowed by the new and fascinating Evolution Door, designed by Australian artist Klemens Troggler. This unique 4-panel doorway revolves around two rotating squares that are strategically placed …
In our earlier post for apt flooring choices, we mentioned how resilient floor covers like cork or vinyl are gradually gaining prominence in the construction and renovation fields. This is primarily because of their advantage of flexibility in usage. They are arguably more user friendly than prevalent hard surfaces (like …
