Designer Sergey Makhno describes it as a sort of deconstructed style – all the odd angles, slants and lines in the space, from the furniture to the walls, do help give it that deconstructed feel. But they make for such a dynamic, visually stimulating interior. The tree-like structure over the fireplace is striking, the bathroom has this sort of fun house feel to it. The lighting scheme is interesting with all those hanging clusters of Crosslight fixtures (common throughout the space) and funky chandelier wall fixtures in the bathroom.

The Apartment is a creative agency that specializes in design for all facets of life, from branding, marketing, architecture, interior, product and graphic design. Looking at this interior transformation, you can see that the ideas put in motion come from somewhere deep, somewhere where the grand scheme is equally important as the details. It is therefore no surprise that a multi-disciplinary creative agency was behind this conversion. It’s nice to see the conservation of some of the original elements, like the brick wall, in contrast with brand new modern components, like that fireplace. There’s this modern, mid-century, vintage, industrial, oriental, classical mix going on, that you would think hard to pull off without looking confusing but the feeling in this loft is still very unified. The Apartment was able to capture the harmony and let it colorfully shine throughout.

Reminiscent of American minimalist artist Dan Flavin’s fluorescent light sculptures, this unique chair literally lights up the room. Manfred Kielnhofer plays with fluorescent light and transparent tubes that change color creating an illuminate decor. The chair is a composition of unique long neon lighting contained in transparent tubes placed horizontally; a surprise of what one can do with commercially available fluorescent light fixtures. Also available in environmentally friendly paper tubes.

A series of ‘how to’ videos have been released by Ikea Malaysia to show users how to make use of every inch of their small living space. The Ikea team demonstrates that small spaces can be beautiful and can still be packed with useful functions and facilities. The rooms they look at are a 40-square-meter (430 sq. ft.) share apartment; an 11-square-meter (118 sq. ft) bedroom and living room for a couple and a tiny 2.7-square-meter (29 sq. ft.) bathroom.

Although these videos promote products from Ikea, the tips given don’t necessarily limit to only Ikea products. Some useful information include to purchase objects that have double-functions; use items that are only useful and utlize space upwards, such as installing shelves and cabinets.

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Maison Martin Margiela will kick off couture week with a July 4 presentation at La Maison Champs Elysées, the Paris hotel that has just received a makeover by the fashion house. Designed in 1864 by architect Jules Pellechet for the Duchess of Rivoli, Princess D’Essling (grand mistress of fashion maven Empress Eugenie‘s household), the Haussmannian house was completed in 1866.

Nearly 150 years (and a few owners and a modern addition) later, Maison Martin Margiela won a competition to redesign the historical part of the 57-room hotel. Team Margiela worked with landscape painters and lighting engineers to deploy materials ranging from wool and paper to Ductal concrete and “gypsum from the Urals” in a new restaurant, smoking room, bar, and reception area, along with 17 jaw-dropping hotel suites. One is papered in black-and-white photographs of the sumptuous salon below, while another drapes everything in Margiela’s signature white cotton covers. Museum fanatics can book the “Closet of Rarities” suite, where the coal black walls and black-stained oak parquet floors are offset by a cabinet of curiosities. “Maison Martin Margiela has created a dramatic world where reality and make-believe seem to blend,” noted the house in a statement. “The decor is like a succession of stage sets where references are mixed so as to create an unusual atmosphere where past and present jostle harmoniously.”

Made and imported from Italy, the X-1′s core is made from honeycomb Nomex material, which when combined with the carbon fiber, creates extreme stiffness, a sleek look and a light weight. The padded portion of the chair is made from high quality leather and is available in a variety of colors. With so many choices in color, you can make the chair work in any room. The head pillow has a system of regulation in three positions for maximum comfort. The X-1 offers a full-length lounge with a shape your body will form to.

Studio Printworks: hand-screened wallpaper that always stands out from the crowd.

Wallpaper has undergone a revolution of late, but Studio Printworks may just be the epicenter. Founded by Temo Callaghan, a veteran of Clarence House and Dennis Shah, a legendary hand-screen printer, they began making waves in 2004.

The two set out to create their own collection of wallpaper, but not just another collection. They wanted something fresh, bold, smart and unique. A collection that was clearly different from the more staid designs that were then the norm.

Their first group of 10 designs were unlike anything else on the market. In 2005, a major article in House & Garden got them underway and Studio Printworks has been stylishly evolving ever since.

Their designs include a range of papers from twisted toiles and updated classics to patterns that look innocent at first and then reveal a deeper meaning. Some are purely decorative, others are more surprising.

Pineapple plays with scale. Memento Mori plays with perception. Each pattern has a story and a style that makes them stand apart.

“Bead” by Given Campbell is simple and bold with unexpected color combos.

Sgt. Pepper Paisley is a hip(pie) take on a classic, each named after a Beatles tune.

While the rest of the fashion industry is staying to the left with runways show, Jean Paul Gaultier has decided to steer right and leave the runway alone and focus his talents into modern home designs. Gaultier translates his distinctive, daring brand of fashion into furniture form with the help of high-end French furniture maker, Roche Bobois who celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. The curious, contemporary collection of furniture and textiles features the same vibrant colors and patterns, used in exciting and unexpected ways. We love how the designer’s playful but chic aesthetic comes through in mix-and-match upholstery and throw cushions, sensual sculptural tables, and as with his fashion collections, the difference really is in the details.

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The Standard (NY) hotel just launched their collaboration with KAWS for limited edition filament light bulbs. Along with the light bulbs, 2 different types of KAWS pillows in multiple colors and KAWS companion key chains will be exclusively available for sale at New York shop. A Sorayama/KAWS metal sculpture is also on display now at the shop (not for sale). The bulbs are produced in a limited run of 1,000 sets of 3 bulbs each, each set contains red, purple and green filament bulb in KAWS signature XX mark.

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Contemporary Fireplaces by Modus Design

Your home will be comfortable in terms of temperature, but its style will be too hot to handle with these modern contemporary fireplaces by Modus Design. This sophisticated, suspended cylindrical fireplace (top image) features a sleek design with a glass canopy that lets you enjoy the ambiance from any angle. This gas-burning fireplace comes in a choice of materials and colors. Another option (bottom image) in this “flueless” fireplace design for a clean, uncluttered look and its flue built right in. Placed in the center of your living room or den, or tucked into a corner, this chic fireplace will make a bold statement anywhere in your home. This striking fireplace features the signature curved-glass enclosure with an ultra-modern glossy-black finish. Also, with Modus, there is always an opportunity to create something completely custom.

Spiral Staircase by Bonansea

Take a stylish step up with this unique spiral staircase by Bonansea. This steel-framed staircase is a light, contemporary design which winds its way upward, with each triangle-shaped step featuring wood chips and shavings showcased behind clear glass. A slim handrail encircles the stairs, framing your path while providing support as you ascend and descend. This sleek, chic staircase is perfect for open-concept spaces, offering an unobstructed view through. This spiral staircase will take you from industrial-chic to eclectic to ultra-modern, thanks to its unique aesthetic and artistic appeal. Check it out at Bonansea.

Capitone Chair by Nube – Sir armchair by Carlo Colombo

Invite a little classic French flair into your home with this capitone chair by Nube. The Sir armchair by designer Carlo Colombo features a traditional upholstered seat with button detailing and cradled by a modern, curved enclosure. Choose from contemporary finishes like veneered rosewood and a glossy lacquered surface. The cool, clean lines of the frame let the seat do the talking, which is available with buttoning or smooth, in leather or fabric. Make a modern statement in your home with a touch of tradition – the Sir armchair would make a great addition to your home library, den or the living room. Turn any room into a stylish sitting room.

Movable Coffee Tables by Schulte Design

Schulte Design offers four new cool coffee tables with movable table tops and / or adjustable height that’s ideal for compact homes and a modern lifestyle. When space is at a premium (which appears to be the case in today’s ever-smaller homes) multi-functional furniture is essential. These tables make a great addition to your existing collections, bringing versatility and contemporary style to your home. Set on a single leg in place of the traditional four, the tabletops move to meet your needs. The Scala, Oregon and Audium tables can be ordered with movable table tops that shift from side to side, while the Scala Quadrat features a shifting table top that is also height-adjustable! These wooden coffee tables feature a natural grain that gives them a down-to-earth aesthetic without compromising their modern style. Check them out at .

Baroness von Neumann Candles

Baroness von Neumann candles are organic, clean-burning candles that enhance the home and your experience of it. Infuse every room with sophisticated aromas of spicy Ceylon cinnamon and Zanzibar clove, layered with peat, sandalwood, orange flowers, rosewood and red amber. This earthy yet complex flavor is inspired by the essence of burning wood, adding instant holiday appeal to your atmosphere. These 12.5-oz. candles offer 70+ hour burn and come in a crested frosted-glass enclosure wrapped in a gold-embossed box.  Key scents are Atlas: sandalwood, Ceylon cinnamon and mahogany,  Fete: clove bud, mandarin and Norwegian pine, Modena: orange blossom and lemon leaf, Savon: jasmine, damask rose and red amber. Baroness von Neumann candles retail for $38.50 at Candle Delirium.

Meg Bathroom Accessories by Galassia

Meg is a line of interesting bathroom accessories by Galassia with a edge. The design is rooted in nature, but finished with contemporary flair. Cool, clean white ceramic stays true to a traditional bathroom favorite, but their motifs are totally innovative and unexpected. Soap dishes take the form of an outstretched hand and toilet-paper holders are modeled after a hand gripping a stick, while hooks and pulls become branches with a modern, whimsical appeal. Whether your bathroom is minimalist white or maximalist in color, materials and texture, these decorative bath accessories are a great complement. More information is available at .

Octo Pendants by Secto Design

These contemporary Scandinavian pendant lights Octo by Finland’s Secto Design are a bit swanky, but still evoke a sense of nature. These pendant lights make a great focal point overhead, and they come in a palette of great colors to not only illuminate interiors, but to really highlight their style. Architect Seppo Koho achieved a Scandinavian chic look using thin strips of Finnish birch plywood, bent and glued to form the characteristic, bulb-shaped diffusers. These large-scale lights make a modern statement in any home.

Scoop Chip and Dip Server by Wei Young

The Scoop Chip and Dip Server by Wei Young is not only a really stylish way to serve your chips and salsa, it’s also a great conversation starter. This cool, modern one-piece chip and dip dish will prompt compliments at any table. Made of Nambe metal alloy, it measures 11″ in diameter by 8″ high. This two-tiered Nambe Scoop Server is a great addition to your kitchen and gatherings at your home, allowing for easy, all-in-one-place dipping. Buy Scoop Chip and Dip Server for a price of $225 at Neiman Marcus.

Labyrinth &  Ramina Shower Heads by Gattoni

Gattoni has released new shower heads that evoke the same style as their Rami. The Ramina shower is a scaled-down version of Rami, both designed by Marcello Cutino / Studio BCF and featuring curved arms connected by two rings. This organic yet contemporary design lends itself to a variety of different bathrooms styles. The next new shower head, the Labyrinth, features a winding geometric maze of chrome with 235 nozzles that wash you in a powerful rain shower. This large-scale fixture isn’t just a great shower, it also is a modern focal point.

Safretti ‘Double Vision’ Fireplaces with built-in LCD TV

Two often-competing but equally essential living room pieces come together with eco features built right in – the Safretti “Double Vision” eco-friendly fireplace with LCD TV brings you the best of both worlds. These ethanol fireplaces designed by Jan Des Bouvrie are a great addition to the modern home, featuring a contemporary mirrored face and also available in black and white finishes that suit every taste. A contemporary, rounded-rectangular window frames the charming and warming eco-friendly ethanol flames beautifully. Above the flickering firebox, enjoy your favorite shows and movies. The Double Vision fireplace comes in two sizes: 155x130x16cm with a 37″ TV, and 166x150x16cm with a 47″ TV.