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Picnic on the River on Floating Home

Radhika — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:57:16 +0000

It is called 3 Rms, Lk Vu by Michigan-based design firm Jruiter. It is a boat concept that takes your living home to water! Yet, it is not a houseboat one finds in tourist destinations across the world which make up for floating hotels. It is more personalized in nature. You can use it over a day for a picnic on a quite river. You could call it part apartment, or an outdoor living space for its features offer just that.

The pontoon boat houses a kitchen with dining space, a living room with seating, and a basking deck for sun-bathing or just chilling. You can relax and enjoy floating on the water with your family or friends, or move over to the floating kitchen for some quick cooking. All these come with a space heater that is tucked behind a retro style vent.

Its wide open spaces give more freedom to users, as they can mould and use the boat according to their own whims.

The boat has a teak deck to give some open space for sunbathing and swimming. It also allows a view of the sunset and stars in the evening.
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Playstation Coffee Table is for Gaming Geeks

Radhika — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:51:11 +0000

Furniture comes in all kinds of shapes and styles. It comes with whacky material thinking too.

Stephane Perruchon has used such thinking and gone ahead to design a coffee table inspired by a playstation, the base of which is made up of two huge PS3 controllers. The table is complete with two handles made of ABS and also decorated with the buttons. And is sure to remind you of those countless hours you spent with the joystick and indulged in some virtual fantasy.
It is available only in black and white versions, so go ahead and design your room décor around it. The table may be worth the effort for all you know. He sure must have been a gaming enthusiast himself at some point.
Call that a geeky table if you want. But the thoughtfully designed piece can enliven your room with a super cool feel. Or still better, make it look like a dorm room. For, while the table is delicately stylish, it is very sturdy too.
Stephane Perruchon had earlier designed hanging the design cool Babylon fireplaces which were great.

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Table of Sound: Enjoy Sound Music

Radhika — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:07:48 +0000

Innovations in the area of sound amplifying technology can go places. We know majors of the sound industry have been doing their bit in getting the best out and offering world class clarity for you and me to buy. Did you know however that innovations in sound can also mean deceptive simplicity in superbly executed designs?
True.

It is actually possible. A recent entry for the design boom sound innovation competition has shown just that. The Table of Sound, as it is aptly named, has been shortlisted among the 150 lucky and deserving ones alongside 3,500 other participants. If you are the kind who owns an iPod and yet uses some type of audio amplifying to listen to music in your den, you can turn to Table of Sound.

The design is created by a team called Wondering Boys. So go ahead, plug your MP3 player wirelessly.

It is sleek, stylish. Yet, in a surrounding with classic colours or jaded interiors, it can blend away into the walls and floor. It can connect to any device around your living room wirelessly. It has a built-in dock. On the contrary you could also use a regular mini-jack connection.

All you need to do is, pick your colour and play the music. Take note particularly of the slot at one corner of the table where you can rest the iPod.

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20th Anniversary: Swarovski Style

Radhika — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:49:45 +0000

Innovative design, technique and precision have been the hallmark of Swarovski crystals for ages.
Swarovski has been around since 1895. But its innovation in design has touched heights in the last two decades. Daniel Swarovski collection of couture jewellery and accessories celebrates its 20th anniversary, in true Swarovski style. It has brought out 20 new bags and 20 new pieces of jewellery. The collection has oversized rings, necklaces, gorgeous clutches and evening bags.

Swarovski’s latest innovation, is the Pointiage® technique, involves a method of hand-setting, enhances the crystal and illuminates its sparkle. Celebrity, Precious and Star rings by Swarovski are examples of this technique. Besides the anniversary collection, are old stones that you could find on several Swarovski necklaces, and other Swarovski products.

For a brand of crystals in accessories and practically everything around, the fan following is huge across the world. It is established, with even societies being formed in the name of Swarovski.

Swarovski Group is divided into a range of brands CRYSTALLIZED™, STRASS®, and Swarovski Optik deal in fashion accessories, crystal living objects such as chandeliers and high-definition optics.

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U.S. Submarines Make 3D Sub Designs We Wish Would Hit The Waters Soon

Saba — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:10:22 +0000

We like technology being utilised to bring us new pleasures of luxury. U.S Submarines too seems to be a believer of that what with the launch of a whole new range of cool under water vehicles that will impress you with their aesthetics and technical superiority. Marketed under the tag of Personal Luxury Subamarines, these subs have been constructed by using Ashler’s suite of programs like Graphite and Cobalt. Apparently, there was a blatant refusal to use PCs and AutoCAD over Mac.

We are not complaining because the effort definitely was outlandish, in a very positive way. These hi-tech subs seem to be coming straight out of an Austin Powers film. We do not mean the vivacious color themes but dreamy is more like it. There is a lounge, an impressive bedroom that gives you a great view of the surroundings complete with luxurious corridors.

It is indeed a great feeling to realise that the best in technology has been used to prepare this little feat. The 3D creations have been working quite well so far. But we do hope that they finally hit the waters too. Now, that will be a real proud moment.

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Vertu Constellation Ayxta Is Out Of Reach For Most

Saba — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:26:15 +0000

Love it or hate, but you can’t ignore it. We mean brand Vertu that has a great liking for blinging up mobile phones for those seeking luxury and style. It’s agreed that some of the designs are over the top and so are their price tags. But the fact remains that Vertu has a very strong line of loyalists. And it is for them alone that the brand has released the new Constellation Ayxta.

Keeping true to the Vertu tradition as witnessed in the Ascent, Signature and the current Constellation version, the Ayxta too flaunts the finest craftsmanship ever seen. There is a leather trim too with a round the clock access to the company’s concierge service from any place in the world.

The Ayxta phone also packs in a 3 megapixel camera complete with the flash option as well as an 8 gig micro SD slot and 3G wireless connection. The price tag hits the roof cast between $6,500 and $8,500. Most of us would disagree with it but the esteemed Vertu clientele would understand that the cost of a Vertu masterpiece is priceless. Touche!

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Temperly London Design Is A Chic Fashion Accompaniment

Saba — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:12:05 +0000

You will agree that it’s always nice to shop once in a while for an unusual hand bag that isn’t your black or white. Here we have a very structured fashion accompaniment that comes in a very pretty and rather rare shade of blue with subtle intones of black. Called the Temperly London Design this one has fashionable studs on the front flap that will blow you away.

We do realise that it is a wee bit small for a shoulder bag but still it is spacious enough to hold you bare essentials for the day (it’s ok once in a while to step out without carrying your bottle of water and rely on the many vending machines standing out there). Again, the smallness of the bag makes it a good fit for evening hang outs too.

The handbag has been made in 100 per cent leather except for the hardware and te hinges that run along throughout its structure. The popper fastening is an addede attraction. There is an interior zip pocket too. The price tag reads £475.

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Ralph Lauren Designs For Home Interiors Too

Saba — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:09:45 +0000

Ralph Lauren can do more than adding style to your wardrobe. Now the famous has focused its attention to your home and office too. Well, the new sleek Brigham desk that comes from this design house will impress one and all. An exclusive part of the Penthouse furniture collection, this one forms a great combination of the classic impression with contemporary curves.

The desk in question as well as the other items in this range have all been crafted in lacquered wood put together with black leather. This lends each and every piece a unique touch of class and luxury.

We quite like the various options at our disposal to do up our interiors. There is a certain set of Roark Hurricane candle holders that we recommend for some tasteful decoration. Even the leather wrapped table lamp is worth a dekko. A very chic collection, this one will definitely have something that you might want to add to your list of prized possessions!

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Porsche Design Group & Their Spacecraft Inspired Dreamboat

Saba — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:15:47 +0000

It’s a new trend among yacht makers to steer awar from conventional designs that have become just a little over common. Porsche Design Group is one of them for being amng the first one to create a dreamboat that looks like a spacecraft. This little feat was achieved in collaboration with the Singapore-based megayacht builders Royal Falcon Fleet.

The ’spaced’ out new superyacht has been dubbed RFF135 and it comes equipped with nothing but sheer luxury. There is a helipad, suken pool on the deck, a Jacuzzi and what not. You just have to think of the exotic luxury requirements and you will find them all here. And all of this has been done very tastefully so!

Stretching out to 41.2 meters, the yact has a very modern shape with dynamic contours. It has space enough for 10 guests and 10 crew members. A top speed of 35 knots can be achieved. The grand launch of this equally grand yacht will happen only by the end of next year.

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Cowhide Rugs In All Designs & Sizes From Kyle Bunting

Saba — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:37:26 +0000

Autumn is a month, even when the sun is shining bright we do experience the nip in the air. Well, it is indeed a good time to do up your home and office in exquisite rugs. And what more could you ask for if they come in cowhide! Designer Kyle Bunting has a cool new range of creations that will definitely turn up the heat in your home (after upping the decor of course).

What we like about the new rug collection is the aspect that they offer the least you expect from cowhides. There is a splash of colors in various patterns and motifs, geometric designs included. There are several in organic spots and stripes too.

This perhaps is the best part because these custom-made cowhide rugs totally suit our modern day lifestyle. These rugs can be produced in any design, any color and can be easily sized to meet your requirements. So, just fill up your money purse and walk to a Kyle Bunting store. These cowhide beauties are really too good to be true!

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