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Posts tagged “shelving & storage”

Ellipse Bookcase by La Maison Francaise
Washington DC

We came across this Ellipse Bookcase by La Maison Francaise in our ongoing search for unusual but practical room dividers. This one appeals to us because of its curved shape and solid wood frame......

Shift Media Console/Bookcase from Crate & Barrel
Washington DC

The Shift Media Console/Bookcase from Crate & Barrel can be used as a console, bookcase and room divider. It's a versatile piece because you can place it horizontally or vertically, and stack sever...

Itso Easy! Modular Storage from Target
Boston

DIY, modular storage isn't a new concept—its a great answer to storage problems in spaces where a traditional piece of furniture just won't work. Move over Ikea, Target is getting into the modular ...

Good Questions: Who Makes This Shelf?

"Hi, I found this bookcase featured in Domino Magazine's tour of Ashley Whittaker's apartment. I would really love to know where I can get one just like it! Many thanks, Martin" (Note: Include a pic ...

Bar & Coffee Table by Isay Weinfeld

This reminds us of the Kitchen Organizer, but built for a lounge. Brazilian designer Isay Weinfeld has designed an amazingly compact piece of storage furniture — a low bar for entertaining whi...

Mobile Kitchen Organizer by Jan Hoekstra

While this is one of the more expensive mobile kitchen worktop and storage spaces we have seen, it is without a doubt one of the most attractive as well. This chic Kitchen Organizer is included in t...

IKEA 2009 Catalog: SOLAR Beech Kitchen Cabinets

One of our favorite items from the IKEA Catalog Press Preview Party was the new line of beech cabinet fronts in the SOLAR collection. The warm-toned beech cabinets featured integrated handles and wh...

Good Questions: Similar and Cheaper Display Case?

Dear AT, I recently saw this great white display case with three, large circles cut out of the doors from Pottery Barn. I could do without the pink interior, but a bit paint could change this. Th...

Good Questions: How Can We Hang Shelves on these Delicate Walls?

Dear AT, We love the amount of space we have, but even with that there isn't enough floor space for everything we own. Our apartment is very old and you can't put anything on the walls. Either the...

Conceptual Furniture Designs
Boston

Who says furniture has to be all about function? Every once in a while it's nice to throw practicality to the wind and indulge in some sheer creative inspiration......

Preview: IKEA Catalog 2009

It's coming! The new IKEA Catalog 2009 made its debut yesterday at a special press preview in Red Hook, Brooklyn. IKEA showed off new product lines and colors (lots of black, white and pale pink) an...

Bookshelf Console from West Elm

At only 13" deep, this narrow bookshelf console provides a great way to sneak in both display and hidden storage. With two drawers and two large shelves, this is a practical piece for use as a landi...

Fontana Arte's She Shelf and Lamp

A little bedside table with an integrated reading lamp - now that sounds nice. The She shelf, by Fontana Arte, is exactly this: a wall-mounted shelf and lamp all in one......

Nest of Drawers by BatchDesign

Better than nesting tables, this Nest of Drawers from British design studio and furniture workshop BatchDesign functions as nesting tables (or even a stool, table and desk!) with storage when apart,...

Weck Jars at Heath Ceramics

We've seen Weck jars over at The Kitchn, but we can see using them elsewhere in the home, too. These slightly tapered Weck jars from Heath Ceramics are beautiful, inexpensive, and practical for smal...

Good Questions: Cool Free-Standing Wardrobe Closet?

Dear AT, The wardrobe is the forgotten area of design sice many have built-ins. But some of us need or want a free-standing robe. What are the cool choices? The best I've seen is Shell from Roeth...

West Elm Storage Cube
Boston

We're helping a family member furnish their empty living room and, with a 5-year-old and a 6-month-old, these storage cubes from West Elm make the perfect ottoman/coffee table/toy catch-all......

Plano Home Office System
Washington DC

We're on a desk/home office kick this week - probably because we're tired of balancing our laptop on the couch! We love the clean lines of the Plano system from Vastu in DC. Made to order in Brazi...

CB2's Hancock Bookcase

First, we have to say we love the lobster red color CB2 is showing off in the photo up top. And center stage is taken by the new Hancock Bookcase, named for the sky scraper in Chicago......

NY Good Questions: Which Dresser Do You Prefer?

Dear AT, I'm looking for a nice dresser. Now the candidates are down to two: The 8-drawer Poliform or the 6-drawer Boconcept, in black. I'm getting a Wenge/black stained oak finish. The Poliform...

Armoire with 2 Doors at Furniturea

The design of this armiore from Furniturea is great enough in the simple white shown above. Its slender frame and clean, straight lines make it at once classic and modern. It's just icing on the cak...

Concealed Cabinet by Iinnovators

Yes, these are framed photos hanging on a wall. But the frame is something special. Check it out after the jump......

Apothecary-Style Containers at Blunda Aromatics

The wood jar after the jump is what caught hold of us at Blunda Aromatics, an LA incense shop. It's made of layers of hardwood polished into a beautiful, shiny container. ...

Floating Drawers from West Elm

Have you ever needed just one more drawer? West Elm wants you to consider their new floating media drawer — a stackable, single drawer that complements their various media stands and end tables. D...

Vaso Credenza Console by Art Drauglis
Washington DC

Though the clean lines of this credenza call to mind a bygone era, it is in fact a new piece handcrafted by DC furniture maker Art Drauglis. Shown here in dyed cherry, this piece may be ordered in ...

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