Interior Design Sense

This cozy stove Dot by Bullerjan is the perfect stylish companion to savor those cozy moods and special moments at home. The stove has an industrial charm about it. It comes in different colors and is available in various heights to suit your interior scheme. Its gestaltist character, superior quality and exceptional materials make it a unique, modern piece to enjoy for a long time. The technology behind the stove results in very low fine particle and CO2 emissions. Looks good and not bad for the environment equals practical perfection. Find out more at Bullerjan.

Like its namesake, the Icarus smart faucet by Gattoni soars to new heights – of style and technology! The Italian company explores a new tap-construction technique – two parts, consisting of the body and a mounted handle, each with a different look yet complementing each other with their gently undulating curves accented by the high-polish chrome finish. In addition to its sophisticated aesthetic attributes, this bathroom beauty has brains too! The smart faucet design optimizes water flow (which is 12 liters per minute) and can cut your water consumption by up to 30 percent, doing its part for the environment and your wallet. The faucet comes in the washbasin, bath and shower models, offering a coordinated look for all your bathroom needs. Check it out by visiting Gattoni.

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The digital media and design section of Ravensbourne College in London can now take pride in their new college building. The project below was completed by Foreign Office Architects in order to meet the shifting demands of 21st century learners. Here is more from the project developers: “The architecture of the building has been designed to express the culture of contemporary production, by using a non-periodic tiling system which symbolises a more diverse and contemporary approach to technology. Gothic rose windows and flower patterns have also been a rich field of inspiration for the project, but in this building they will not be produced as an imitation of nature but as an abstract construction. To achieve this we have resorted to the use of a non-periodic tiling pattern on the façade, which allowed us to build seven different types of windows out of only three different tiles.” Freshome readers, what is your choice-’  traditional or contemporary university building designs?

Axor added a new modern and elegant collection to their Citterio M repertoire – the star handle bathroom mixer line. The unusual form of the handle really does it for me! These mixers, either wall or deck mounted are sure to make a stylish statement in the bathroom. The spouts have nice sleek lines and great angles. The star shaped handles boast a timeless ergonomic design creating a seamless harmony between soft curves and flat surfaces. Axor designs are about functionality, aesthetics and technology and their Citterio M line is no exception. To learn more about this collection and other great products, visit the Axor website.

The new Hansgrohe Metris line has these 5 eco-friendly faucet designs that are definitely worth a test drive, if not for their looks than for their luxury. The Metris faucet line is all about “finding your personal comfort zone” which is easy when you have five different heights to choose from. The Metris 260, 230, 200, 110 and 100 models range in height from the high-spout design that lets you fill a tall vase or jug with ease, to the small-but-sweet classic ideal for hand-washing. Whatever your daily primp and prep routine, from brushing your teeth to shaving and even washing your hair in the sink, the height allows for plenty of space to maneuver. In the kitchen and in the bathroom, this faucet is ultra-functional. To top it off, this versatile faucet is also eco-friendly! The EcoSmart technology automatically regulates water consumption to a maximum 5 liters per minute and reduces energy consumption by 60%. More info is available by visiting Hansgrohe.

Just recently we’ve shown you a bunch of kitchen design ideas meant to improve your whole kitchen experience and today we’re ready to bring some tech into it. After all, smartphones, smart TVs and all sorts of touchscreen-based devices that make our life easier surround us. Why shouldn’t we bring some of that technology into the kitchen and thus send that room of the house into the 21st century? SieMatic Grid S2 is a multimedia cabinet that will let you access the Internet from the kitchen although it can also be transformed into an iPod dock, TV and DVD player. Your dull cooking days are over and you won’t have to bring extra gadgets to your kitchen anymore, as the SieMatic Grid S2 will do everything for you. As a bonus the multimedia cabinet can also connect to your smart appliances such as oven or washing machine, so better start modernizing that part of your kitchen too! Via SieMatic

Whoever said “never judge a book from its cover” was a wise man and in this case never judge a table from its exterior facade. It is not unusual to mistake John Kestner’s ‘Tableau’ as an antique piece of furniture though thats so far from the truth. In fact ‘Tableau’ is all about technology since it is a photo scanner disguised as a table. Closing in the gap between physical and digital media, the table scans and posts photographs that have been placed inside the drawer to social networking sites like twitter! Made foam reclaimed materials and discarded electronics, ‘Tableau’ is seeking to revolutionize our approach towards technology and consumer electronics.

Tableau: physical email from John Kestner on Vimeo.

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When it comes to designing modish and rather quirky home appliances no one does a better job than Italian company Smeg. Known for brainstorming with leading architects to create domestic appliances that usually border on the retro, Smeg’s appliances embody post war american design. Marc Newson’s FP 610 Series Pyrolitic Ovens for Smeg also plays with the past but stays rooted in the present. The oven is available in vibrant colors like yellow, green etc but those who prefer something subdued can opt for the rather staid steel, black and white. However what truly makes the oven special is it Pyrolitic technology which uses e pyrolytic decomposition (extreme heat) to oxidize dirt and its ultra chic touch sensitive buttons.

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“Tighe Architecture is committed to creating an authentic, contemporary Architecture informed by technology, sustainability and building innovation. The work is not of style but of process – a process driven by influences such as site, environment, budget, society, and culture.” Hell yeah it may be driven by process but it sure is stylish! Venice Beach house anyone? Or the cutest little black box?

When looking at the images below you’ll think I’m showing you a concept kitchen that’s light years away from becoming an actual product but a Living Kitchen might be closer than you think. The Living Kitchen in the images below is supposedly uses a technology called claytronics. The material contains millions of small robots that are able to stick and communicate with each other. That means the owner of such a Living Kitchen would be able to play with the material as she or he sees fit. Create shapes out of such a wall and then transform them into sinks, cutting boards, strange cutting devices, and even plates, which can be cut out and taken with you around the house. Would you get yourself such a Living Kitchen? Via Michael Harboun

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