Online store, Brind pays tribute to one of history’s most famous typefaces with their Helvetica wall panels. Part of the Iconic collection, the panels come in a variety of styles and textures. Panels are an easy way for tenants to transform a room in their apartment temporarily. Something every landlord appreciates!
We also really like these panels in the Iconic Collection. Full Story »
This rug designed by the NEL group is shaped like the country of IRAQ. The group’s website talks about the detachment to the images we see everyday on the news, comparing it to a board game. Representing the conflict happening in that country are the tiny felt soldiers scattered in various stages of battle across the rug. It reminds one of a model village with it’s miniature figures however int his case it is quite clear the mission Full Story »
Hamilton Designs gives us their interpretation of the Seven Deadly Sins using wine glasses. We think some of them would be down right impossible to drink out of but very entertaining to have on hand for your next cocktail party. And don’t you think they would go nicely with Etienne’s Strange Decanters? Our favorite is Wrath shown below. Featured here are Greed (above) and Wrath (below) to see the rest of the sinful goblets go to Hamilton Design’s website.
Who knew birds were religious? The Holy Homes designed by Fredrik Roijé for Tuttobene, are tranquil birdhouses made of fine porcelain that resemble quiet houses of worship. You can choose between a christian church or a Muslim mosque to provide respite for your fine feathered friends. We bet these Holy Homes have one hell of a choir.
There is no mistaking these deranged trolls for a boring old Chia pet! The Rocker Trolls from online store Perpetual Kid sport grassy Mohawks and bad atitudes. Each are named for their offensive behavior but in case you forget, their names are tattooed on their little behinds! They even come with a hat or acorn leaf to cover their heads between growth spurts.
We’re digging this design concept by Tokyo based designer Ross McBride. His Grooveware, which was submitted to the online store Generate, gives your utensils a cozy resting place. We really like the ashtray with it’s matchbox placeholder. The Pipeline encourages designers to submit their concepts for new product designs and if chosen Generate will produce and sell them. A fantastic opportunity for young designers. Have a product idea you would like to submit? Click here to register and submit your design.
After our post on this chandelier, we hesitated posting this doorknob by British artist James R Ford. People might begin to think we are the go-to blog for “member” products.However, we pride ourselves on not being prudish here at MUL and we try to post what we find interesting regardless if some might find it offensive. So we decided the Door Appendage X gets it’s 15 minutes of MUL fame! Again we have to wonder who would have the cojones (no pun intended) to actually own one of these handles? The description on the Kith Kin website where this product can be found gives a long spiel on the loss of innocence and nostalgic pubs-blah, blah,blah but c’mon guys…it’s a wiener!
Whether or not decanters can improve the taste of wine is controversial amongst wine experts however none can debate the aesthetic value of presenting wine in an elegantly designed vessel. Most carafes have a bulbous bottom and a slender top but French artist Etienne Menueau’s Strange Decanters challenge that notion taking inspiration from the roots of the grape vine. Some of the decanters look as if they just sprouted legs and are about to run away, while other’s resemble a model of the circulatory system.
Designed by Hans Bleken Rud for Norwegian company Northern Lighting, this large pendant lamp looks like an exploding incandescent bulb but it’s not. Rather, the Scheisse pendant lamp is a tribute to the one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. Environmental concerns have made the old stand by ineffective and quite soon unprocurable. Full Story »
Remember the paint-by-number kits you used to do as a kid? A little watercolor and the ability to stay within the lines and you were miraculously transformed into a pre-teen Pablo Picasso. Designer Jenny Wilkinson applies the same concept to her Wallpaper-By-Numbers. The interactive wallpaper can be colored or painted to reflect the owners personal taste. Color in as little or as much as you want. The paper is hung like ordinary wallpaper and comes with it’s own set of coloring suggestions. However, we think you should toss those out straight away and let creativity be your guide! Full Story »
If The King weren’t munchin’ on fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches up on that big stage in the sky, he’d probably be holding court on this bad boy. The Throne melds classic furniture design with urban street art to create a hard edged chair fit for rock-n-roll royalty. The rolled steel piece features customizable graffiti by NYC street artist BLKINK and hand-tooled leather pads. We’re sure The King would have rather been sitting on this throne rather than the one he was reportedly on when he made his final exit. Thank you, thank you very much.
While perusing greenUPGRADER today we found this super colorful ottoman by DWR. It’s unique, fun and would you believe made out of recycled flip-flops?! The Miss Rio Ottoman designed by Karin Wittman uses industrial leftovers from flip-flop factories (try saying that 10 times) to make this fanciful footrest. The design is manufactured by social organizations that provide work for unemployed craftspeople from local communities. Keeping production local instead of using cheap foreign labor. It’s as durable as the flip flops you may be wearing, making it waterproof, perfect for use outdoors on the deck. We think it looks more like a flip-flop bean bag than an ottoman though. Full Story »
Modern Urban Living’s editor Tracy Fay is featured as a guest blogger this week on Green Air. Check out her helpful hints for making composting in the city simple and rewarding. Read all about it here.
Our work warrior friends over at Office Blog turned us onto these fabulous Nishi hand painted keyboards. We love the delicate little flowers and butterflies. It’s colorfully fun and dare we say tranquil? However, if you’re kind of a half-ass typer, you might want to brush up on your typing skills cuz there’s a lot going on here. But we’re sure it would be well worth the effort to be the only one in the office with this beautiful board.
In Sweden gnomes are known as Tomten and they are notorious for their immense strength, mischievous behavior and retributions towards unappreciative farmers. In general gnomes or tomten are known to be easily offended and reluctant to change, so it’s refreshing to see the Urban Gnome by designer Vitamin for Generate looking so modern and bad ass. His pointy hat and long beard have been replaced with sleek bone china, graphic designs and skull tattoos. While this gnome may not be good at performing chores, we still think he would fit quite nicely in a small flower bed or herb garden. But fair warning, if you do choose to let your Urban Gnome live in your garden keep a close eye on him. The Gnome Liberation Party, an organization dedicated to liberating gnomes everywhere from oppressive gardening, just might help him make his escape!
