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The CD rack takes a good advantage of dinosaurs’ skeleton, enabling the users to place more pieces of CD on it. Those who love dinosaurs now have a new option.

Nothing would suit you better to exhibit your favorite books than the Slim Book Case. These transparent book cases are available in two versions: the Slim Version (8 slots) could hold 10-12books and the Demi Slim (4 slots) enables you to place 4-6 books. So next time decorating your office or living room, you can have a try with these Slim Book Cases and books. I bet you’ll find great pleasure with them. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Creative Factor: The ergonomics of the furniture and the stability.

You know those movable chairs, tables and stools that are lying about on the floor make your living room look messy? Well, no more, if you’re to use the ‘Shelf Made’ designed by Lies Van Kerckhove. It is a modular rack that hides 2 chairs, 2 stools and a table, which could be easily taken out of the shelf without affecting its stability.

Made from block hdf leicht stab plate, ‘Shelf Made’ is only available in black color and measures 1890 mm X 2110 mm X 400 mm (H x W x D). [Read the rest of this entry...]

Creative Factor: A simple but multifunctional gadget.

How do you like those pieces of furniture we’ve introduced these days? Most of them were showcased at imm Cologne 2010 and apparently they benefit a lot to the promotion of household products. If you love them, you’ll also be interested in the ‘Saucer’ designed by Eric Degenhardt for German manufacturer Schönbuch. Also launched at the imm Cologne 2010, the gadget is a coat hook that integrates a tray on its top for smaller items. Coated with matte powder, the metal hook is available in various colors. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Now this would look good in any office or living rooms. Made from fabric and stainless steel, the Bookwave Hanging Storage is a modular unit that could be adjusted to any sizes to meet your different needs. Apart from the function of a bookcase you’ve seen from the pictures, the gadget could also be used as a curtain or a room divider. [Read the rest of this entry...]

It is a wall-mounted bookcase, not only a stylish shelf for your favorite books, but an attractive decoration on the wall. It looks just like a bird nest! Apart from that, because of the flat surface on its top, the innovative design also allows you a continuous reading without using the bookmarks.

We have to admit, that the designer Alexandra DiCairano has successfully helped us to notice the artistic quality of the ‘ugly’ circuits with the elegant Short Circuit Shelf. It seems these shelves have become natural parts of the wall without trying to remind you of their existence. And obviously it’s the best choice for those who work as computer engineers. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Want to build your own shelving unit? Right here is a new kind of modular shelf unit that could be freely assembled. Compared to usual modular shelves, this unit ensures you to arrange it into different shapes due to the holes on its sides and the fence form design. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Some people love to arrange their books by the first letters of their names, while someone prefer to classify books into different categories. As for me, I’d love to put those books to the matching states they belong to. So I need a shelving system like this, which is shaped like an American map with every state acts as an individual shelf. Therefore, if you’re looking for certain books, you could quickly find them out if you know clearly which states they’re from.

Wall storage shelves haven’t change much for years, except for their different shapes and patterns. But the ‘Imeüble’ by Bjørn Jørund Blikstad will blow all those away, thanks to its bright colors and the stereoscopic pattern. Yes, it looks quite attractive on the wall. [Read the rest of this entry...]

KFC has a children’s playground for fitness and amusement, but what does our library have? Rows of books and desks, and that’s all. Couldn’t we have an official playground, for adults only? We really want one. So get the library an Official Playground now. Constructed of several levels, each one comes as a book shelf, and in the same time separates the interior from the outer space. If you’d like more exercises, you may also climb up the playground and do some reading on the top table. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Build these colorful wooden modules as you like! For both kids and adults. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Inspired by the classical game Dominoes, Knot Design has come up with the ‘Dominus’ Shelf, presenting a flowing composition. [Read the rest of this entry...]

A good design always makes for a good life, just like the Rotary Commodity Shelf that is based on a rotary plate. As a result, the new shelf makes it convenient for us get those articles perched on a high shelf, and takes a full advantage of the upper space as well. [Read the rest of this entry...]

I really appreciate the awesome idea as it highlights my favorite book. Made from powder-coated steel, the peeling back on the side not only creates an attractive shape, but also makes it easier for you to put in a book. Each measures 7″x 6″x 6″. [Read the rest of this entry...]