A fireplace and the unique design provide a lot of functionality and style

The firm of Modfire specializes in fireplaces and the design a lot of interesting and unique ones that provide a lot of functionality and style. Their latest creation is one for the outdoors and it was named Astrofire.The Astrofire is related to one of their previous popular models, namely the Urbanfire line which focused on the exterior. It has a circular design to permit the homogenous distribution of heat and look good from all angles. The material it is made from is steel and it uses propane or natural gas for burning with a 125000 BTU stainless star burner. The shape is hand rolled into a cone and its diameter is 34 inches with a height of 17 inches.

The model is available in several colors, namely Tangerine, Maraschino, Azure Avocado, Ultra-Lounge White, Charcoal and Aqualuxe, thus proving to be a fitting addition on every terrace. 

Big Foot stool by Alper Gündüz for Formabilio

Alper Gündüz, the Turkish designer, born in Ankara, is one of the two winners of HIM, the international competition launched in August by Formabilio, the Italian Design brand of eco-friendly furniture and home accessories. The projects submitted are conceived by designers from all over the world through online contests, chosen by a community of design lovers, manufactured by small companies of the Made in Italy and available online on the e-commerce platform formabilio.com.

The contest aim was to design furniture inspired by male universe! This is the character of Big Foot, the project designed by Alper Gündüz. Big Foot is a masculine stool with big feet. Other than being a stool, as “Seat” is not the only function of this stool, Big Foot will spice up everybody life with humor. It conceived for cheerful and playful people.

A project that fully reflects the philosophy of Alper Gündüz, that took a degree in the Department of Architecture, Gazi University. His designs are featured in many national and international design competitions. He was awarded the prestigious “Emerging Product Designer of The Year” in 2010 and the “Product Designer of the Year” in 2013 by the International Design Awards. The motto “without romanticism, rationalism would not exist” from Ziya Tanalı, is what Alper Gündüz most identifies with. “For me, design isn’t different to music, poetry or architecture. It influences you. It contains intelligence and sensibility”, said Gündüz – “Formabilio is an association that has been designed intelligently. This togetherness may enrich our life and may become an opportunity for us to make it even more beautiful”.

Big Foot, winner of the contest together with Fudo, a chair designed by Raffaele Bonadies from Italy, has been chosen among 205 projects submitted to the contest. Voted by a community of design lovers, it has been selected by a technical commission composed by the representatives of the partner companies of Formabilio: Ivo Fontana mobili, Euroline Furniture, Live in, Artelight, Effediemme and Fratelli Poli.

TRESTLE collection by John Pawson for Viccarbe

TRESTLE is a collection of bench seating modules and matching table designed by the renowned British architect John Pawson, which reflects the search for elegance and simplicity that has defined his work over the course of his entire career. TRESTLE features a minimalist almost laconic approach to form, the inverted v shaped supporting legs (or trestles) which are made from solid oak with a thick cross section are the dominating feature, while the seat is available in two finishes: quilted and smooth.

Eye-catching Italian furniture from Rossella Ramanzini

Created as a fantastic blend of art, creativity and Italian design style, these eye-catching furniture designs are known as inspiring works of Rossella Ramanzini, who is an "artiere".
In Italian, this word means an artist, a designer and an artisan at the same time. She is interested in creating art-furniture. The crafthand and one-piece creations are truly individual and unique, made with a specific research on shapes and colors, assembling paintings with wood and iron.

Rossella is also involved in printing her designs on fabric to upholtster armchairs, chairs and sofas. Are all one-piece furniture done exclusively by hand with attention to detail.

[Photos and information provided via e-mail by Rossella Ramanzini]

A modern house with beautiful interior design and modern furniture

After a long day, we often come back home with hopes that home will be the peace place for us relaxing and entertaining. It is awesome if we own a modern house with beautiful design and modern furniture.

In fact, modern design is trending like crazy these days, and people whose focus is the functionality of their home go crazy for houses like this one designed by Yo Dezeen. The ultra-clean looks of modern-interiors make cleaning and entertaining a breeze; stress free, clutter free. What more could you ask for with a living room which provides amazing calming and relaxing features, as you sit on your couch soaking in the fresh breeze from your elegant French-door patio? The earthy overtones blended by harmonious green foliage can make anyone feel like they are living in Eden.

The beautiful wood-finished floors combined with wide-open floor plans will leave you begging your boss to send you home. Who wouldn’t t want to rush home to take a soothing bubble bath in your luxurious master bath, complete with polished marble flooring fit for a king and queen? Perfect for any minimalist, the light-colored walls add depth to just about every room in this house.

Awesome rugs that can highlight the floors

Rugs are furniture that make your home more complete and it also is the furniture that can decorate your home.
As soon as you add this piece everything changes – it gets cozier, the décor becomes complete and harmonious. There is a bunch of really unusual and cool rugs on the market to choose from if you want to change the mood in your home or if you think a room could use a cheerful and unusual accent detail. Some play with shapes and proportions, others use colors in really interesting ways and others are so intriguing you can’t even decide what’s their best feature. We’ve prepared a whole pile of rugs that can really excite you, so get inspired and find one for your own space!

 Most of rugs in this post are colors rugs. That will make your home brighter, cleaner and more attractive. Rugs also make you feel warmer in the winter.

•