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Incredibly Simple and Cool: the BlueLounge CableBox

We must admit that when we first heard “cable management system” and “style” in the same sentence we raised an eyebrow, to say the least; and that's because cable management systems are pure euphemisms that try to ease up the harsh reality in most offices and homes: unruly cables, tangles...

13 April 2009
11:31 GMT

Lounge Fire, the Super-Hot Decorative Fireplace

When it comes to fireplaces, almost everyone agrees that they are a very cool decorative element; unfortunately, simply adding a fireplace in your living room is not one thing you can do at any moment. Or at least it wasn't until special-design fire-oriented furniture started to be available on a wider scale &nd...

18 February 2009
10:29 GMT

SoundBulb, a Solution for Hearing and Sight

Wireless technologies are expanding their borders further and further away and this leaves a lot of room for new and sometimes spectacular things to be created. Wireless speakers are one concept that was once thought to be a SciFi contraption never to be seen in real life... yet these days a pair of Bluetooth speaker...

20 January 2009
09:11 GMT

The iLamp, iPods and Light in One Single Gadget

We've already seen retro dial phones turned into docks for iPods, but iHome's latest contraption has taken things even further in the realm of home décor: the iLamp is one neat lighting gadget that comes in a plethora of colors and which is also usable as an iPod dock/speaker system. Those who are de...

19 January 2009
06:36 GMT

The Repisa N5 Modular Bookshelf, by Sebastian Errazuriz

They say that simplicity is one of the attributes of God, and can be the origin of the most stunning and intricate designs the human mind can conceive, no matter whether we're talking about human beings, animals, plants, or engineering artifacts. And it is simplicity that has driven designer Sebastian Errazuriz ...

6 January 2009
16:51 GMT

Concept Speakers by David Granath/Designit

Employing “flexibility” and “mobility” as key words, designer David Granath and Danish Designit team have managed to bring another breath of fresh air in the world of loudspeakers that combine sound with interior design capabilities. The new gadget is a wonderful a fresh concept and comes with...

5 January 2009
09:41 GMT

The Fan-tastic Chandel Air From Meyda Lighting

Not everyone is into large lighting devices, but for those who like them, here's Meyda Lighting's latest creation, the Fan-tastic Chandel Air. If you are a fan of fans, then this lighting device should do the trick, as it will not only chase the darkness away from your room, but also make air travel up and ...

28 December 2008
19:21 GMT

The Absolutely Cool Rubik Cube Lamp

If you're looking for a lamp that can change colors as you like to enrich your home décor, then you should search no further than the Rubik Cube Lamp. This amazing and cozy device has been created by designer Eric Pautz and comes with virtually unlimited lighting patterns, depending on your creativity and...

28 December 2008
08:56 GMT

Coolheure Magic Mirror, a Unique Clock with a Colorful Attitude

Designer B. Bouchet has come up with a very nifty time-keeping machine, which will add a neat and most colorful dimension to what you were used to call “looking and seeing what time it is.” The very name of this gadget is Coolheure Magic Mirror, a mixture between English and French, which sounds pretty mu...

22 December 2008
19:51 GMT

Transformer Shelf, the Ultimate Furniture Solution

The Transformer Shelves from designer Martin Sammer represent one of the best ideas when it comes to utilizing the available space in a residence at its full potential. Among multiple somewhat similar solutions, Martin Sammer's Transformers boast a very important strong card which makes them proudly stand from t...

20 December 2008
05:47 GMT

Zikmu, a Minimalist Sound System from Philippe Starck

Coming from the workshop of worldwide-famous designer Philippe Starck, the Zikmu loudspeaker system has been created for wireless gadget company Parrot and boasts a surprisingly alluring profile, despite its sheer simplicity and minimalist look. Famed for the stunning perspective upon the most common of everyday thi...

18 December 2008
16:01 GMT

The iLuv i9200 Wall-Mounted Hi-Fi System

Here's one new contraption announced by iLuv, the renowned “made for iPod/iPhone” accessories manufacturer, in the body of the iLuv i9200, a nifty Hi-Fi system that's ready to rock your home or office. One of the first things to mention about the iLuv i9200 is its vertical design, created to occ...

18 December 2008
03:56 GMT

Weird Socket Deer Outlet Covers

Among thousands of weird and even silly gadgets and accessories, here's one that is pretty unique: the Socket Deer Outlet Covers, a thingie that is supposed to add to your residence's “cool factor,” and provide you with some functionality as well. Now, one cannot tell for sure whether these rubb...

17 December 2008
04:22 GMT

Softmachines Pillows, the Perfect Gift for a Musician

The Softmachines Pillows are some of the neatest gift ideas for your guitar or music enthusiast friends, as they boast the best of both worlds. First of all, they're a cool home décor item, which will add instant fun to any house, and on the other hand, they're delightful symbols of the rock industry...

16 December 2008
03:51 GMT

The LED Hourglass Lantern

Many cool gadgets we see these days and long for are in fact based on older ideas and concepts but with a new side added: the side of the modern technology that makes possible things which used to remain inaccessible in the past. It's the case of the Hourglass Lantern, a piece of lighting gadgetry that brings ba...

15 December 2008
17:01 GMT

Relaxation and Music with the Painted Dot iChair

Functional and funny furniture is one thing most people will look at with happy faces. Some are searching for such items because they feel like adding colorful and “happy” elements to their home decors, while others are drawn by simple functionality and are trying to live in as much comfort as possible. T...

15 December 2008
10:19 GMT

The Apollo Tabletop Fireplace, a Hot Desktop Gadget

Fire has always exerted a strong and strange attraction upon men, especially after they've learned how to keep it under control. Now fire is more than industrial or cooking aid, it has become art; and we're not thinking about fireworks but about the Apollo Tabletop Fireplace from Wolf Udo Wagner, one of the...

11 December 2008
16:41 GMT

Razorblade Mirror, a Different Meaning for "You Look Sharp"

Design is design, they say. And some might like a thing while others will hate it or simply ignore it. But when it comes to the Razorblade Mirror, it's sure that nobody will remain indifferent. It just takes a little bit more nerve than usual to wake up every morning and smile at the razorblade. Designer Phil Si...

2 December 2008
06:06 GMT

A Most Peculiar-looking Wall Lamp Made from Felt

Here's a piece of lighting gadgetry that doesn't come in cheap at all, but which will definitely have your every friend gazing at it in awe: the Felt Lamp, from designers Matthew Radune and Susanna Hohmann. Now, there is more than one strange thing about this lamp, from shapes to its very construction; and ...

24 November 2008
09:00 GMT

Artcoustic Superstar, Sound and Visual Arts

Technology and art are things that can go really good together, despite their seemingly perfect antagonism; and if you don't believe this, take a look at the latest speakers from Artcoustic and you'll see that it's true. Designed for those who are looking for the most artsy way to bring sound into a ro...

14 November 2008
04:32 GMT

Autumn Brings Color for JBL Spot 2.1. Exquisite Covers for the Stereo PnP Audio System

When the JBL Spot system first came out, people were quite amazed by the looks of this very uncanny 2.1 sound machine: it looked like almost nothing else before it even though it breathed retro styling and serious audio quality. And so it was: the Spot from legendary manufacturer JBL was a combination of most serious...

3 September 2007
11:24 GMT

Decor-Friendly Loudspeakers: Paradigm Millenia Series

Most of those who like a good sound in the familiar perimeter of their homes think that bigger is better; now, sometimes this assertion is true and in some cases you could really benefit from a larger sound system.But what happens when you just wake up one day and simply notice that your actual living room has dimini...

20 April 2007
03:48 GMT


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