I just LOVE mirrors, no wonder I have several of them in every room. Let’s take living room, for instance: Rococo-ish mirror above the council, screen divider with aged-mirror inserts, mirrored top side tables, eglomise mirrored coffee table…and 3 convex mirrors I bought for the bedroom but still keep them as display on the shelf in the living room.
Wow, I’ve never though I’m THAT crazy about mirrors. They bring chick and sparkle with the morning sun. So when I found the Addiction Collection, my long life dream came true. Mirrors as art give another excuse to put the mirrors in the space.
But all of us addicted in US have to wait till they open the shop online section, as all the distributors are only in France so far.
<images via www.addictioncollection.com>
Great find! I always so happy to find a new vendor that has exiting products, vast variety and based of California. A match made in heaven.
So let me present you B&N Industries, an innovative designer and manufacturer of products and systems for the retail, architectural, and consumer industries. I’ve hardly ever seen before such a unique approach to the retail display configurations. Their systems can make up the store design on their own.
But what literally took my breath away is their Iconic Panels Series. Sleek and simple they would bring the right decorative punch of a modern space. Iconic Panels are created using an innovative process
of formed laminate over a carved wood core. Incredibly durable, they can be sawn, nailed, screwed, glued, or simply mounted on walls with B&N’s special Panel Cleats.
You would think what could be better than these and here I come and say – these panel but in reclaimed wood. 
I actually used one of these for my concept restaurant project. I though it would be neat to cut through some of the pattern and lit it from behind. Came out pretty cool. What do you think?
<images via www.bnind.com>
The ’systemX’ fluorescent lighting system was created by Ross Lovegrove for yamagiwa Lighting Design and is really a unique and interesting twist on standard fluorescent tubes. The system is composed of modular ‘X’ pieces made of plastic and aluminum that each contain 2 T4 21W fluorescent bulbs. These ‘X’ pieces can be combined in different geometric layouts including large planes for lighting up an entire office space or smaller circles for illuminating a more intimate dining room table.
Nice design move which might revamp the fluorescent industry with the whole world of LED stepping on its heels. Unfortunately, this product is only available in Europe for now.
<images via www.yamagiwa.co.jp>
Most of us here, in design blogosphere, know and love Brooke Giannetti from Velvet & Linen blog where she shares her daily design aspirations, travels and home projects in such a lively and personal way that it seems you ‘ve known her for ages. She and her multi-talented husband-architect Steve manage a successful architecture and interior design firm here in LA. She runs The Giannetti Home, an absolutely beautiful furniture and accessories store in the heart of Brentwood. And they have 3 kids!
But this is not the end. Browsing through their lovely portfolio I stumbled upon another creation of the Almighty family.
Detaliano is a website – online pattern book and visual reference library of Classic architectural elements and images, organized by architectural style and backed up by details on how to build or where to buy the element.
Here you can find all you architectural and design needs answered. Whether you browse numerous photo gallery on exterior and interior architecture (taking in the 20 years of experience!), decor, sketches, reference to basic dimensions and codes, Detaliano is a priceless resource for both designers and home owners with “what to start from” headaches.
Hey and the vendor lists are amazing! It’s like sneaking into the firm’s design library but with all the links a click away.
Thanks Brooke and Steve for being such a great inspiration for the design community.
P.S. Honestly guys how do you do all that?!
I first met extremely nice ladies from Astek at CABoom Show last year. I was attracted by large variety of the product and endless possibilities for custom projects. (the ability to print on a wide range of materials for walls, ceilings, and floors which range from basic papers, vinyls, mylars, and canvas, to plywood, glass, fabric, cork, grasscloth, plex, window film, and many others.) The best part is that you can upload you design on their website and get an instant quote.
And now when I’m in search for that perfect wallcovering for the accent wall in the dining, a visit to their showroom is on my To-Do List. In the meanwhile here are a few of my favorites from their website.
Luscious Velvets 
Moda by Living Style 
You can also find Astek through www.DesignYourWall.com
<images via www.AstekWallcovering.com and www.wallpaperstogo.com>
