A hammock or a bath tub?

Certainly a bathtub, but exactly like a hammok is the new Vessel by Splinter Works:

The hammock bathtub is made from carbon fibre 

Like a suspended sculpture Vessel is one of the most unusual means for an artful relaxation. But how is how is it hanged?

It is fixed to the walls with stainless steel brackets. source 

Bathroom design is definitely one of the fastest developing areas of interior design. And a great field for applying designers' imagination and skills. Have a look at some more inspiring bathroom designs.

Virtuoso - perfect craftsmanship and great design!

The art of the tile applied to modern luxury furniture in a most creative way! That is the  Virtuoso Cabinet by Malabar.  Each tile is masterfully carved and matte finished. Through the openings in the tiles is seen the beautuful polished ironwood,  from which are also made the legs of the cupboard. Two standout tiles, finished in a trendy color, match the unique tiled handle in the interior.


The silky satinwood walls of the interior contrast the ironwood drawers. Perfect craftsmanship and great design!

Color of the Year for 2014: PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid

  I am pleased to tell you that the Color of the Year for 2014 just revieled by Panton is PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid:


“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”
“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”

What can be done with cork

Cork is one of my favorite materials, along with copper, glass and wood. I like its warm touch and flexibility. We have seen quite a lot of applications, but here below are a few more, presented at 

METAMORPHOSIS :

Cork shoes designed by Jasper Morrison for Camper 
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Naoto Fukasawa - benches of different heights, which take advantage of the cool smoothness of cork in its contact with the human body. 
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Álvaro Siza - a nest of two cylindrical stools,
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Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura's doorknobs
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More applications and design ideas with cork on my blog.