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Multi-functional Furniture for Kids

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Your little boys want a changing table to showcase their Transformers, his cute girls ask for enough drawers for storing their skirts, while her naughty baby needs a crib… Yups, different people need different things, but the Multi-functional Furniture by Adensen Furniture is rightly something every parent has dreamed of. Especially designed for kids up to 10 years old, the smart furniture could be changed into a crib, a table, storage drawers, shelves, and a bigger bed, etc. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Hanging Book Cases

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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...]

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Saucer by Eric Degenhardt

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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...]

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Bookwave Hanging Storage

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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...]

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Build A Book Nest

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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.

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Short Circuit Shelf

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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...]

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Modular Shelf Unit

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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...]

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Which state is the book from?

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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.

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‘Imeüble’ by Bjørn Jørund Blikstad

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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...]

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‘Dominus’ Shelf

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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...]

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Book Sconce

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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...]

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Shelving Units from Lago

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Presenting here is an amazing collection of shelving units from Lago, which were invented, claimed by the designer, to “offer everyone the greatest freedom of expression”. From these showcases, we could find neither gorgeous material nor delicate decorations, but only color and creativity. Weird ones, classy ones, all these showcases are ready to change your dull room personalized, then which is your favorite?

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Single Line Furniture

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In general, a giant single-line drawing calls for an overall composition capability, and so does furniture design. The Single Line Furniture, an aesthetic architecture station, is obviously a successful example. Designed with just one single line, the new furniture combines desk, shelf, computer desk and others all together, so as to make your room more fashionable.

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Altavoz Modular Shelf System

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The world won’t be so fabulous if we haven’t come up with numerous creative ideas, and we do need plenty of imagination to explore the essential part of every product. On seeing the ‘altavoz modular shelf system’ from Spain, we may imagine it an expanding box that extends continually to an end. Angled interior sides, slight shadow and the classical blue, all these have come to create a stereoscopic visual effect.

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“Fold Out” Shelves

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With much more emphasis laid on a combination of practicality and aesthetics, furniture designers have been facing some difficulty. But recently, a Chicagoan designer Mark Kinsley has come up with an exciting work, named as “Fold Out”. As shown in the graph, it’s an innovative mounted shelf that makes a full use of the mural painting and turns to be more attracting. Clever idea!

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