Clean, Organized, Functional and Full of Design…

NEW LOGICA SYSTEM - BY VALCUCINE

A true definition where ‘function meets form’. This innovative spin on our daily neccesity is brilliantly and creatively executed by Italian designer Gabriele Centazzo.

This system has everything you need, and alternatively can be cleaned up in an instant. Sliding panels and doors ingeniously hide the range hood, modular shelving units, and electrical outlets. The work area is scratch resistant using nanotechnology. And to top this all off, the system is 100% recyclable and reusable!  No glue only mechanical fittings, zero formaldehyde emissions, and fully resistant to water and heat.

Result? Our favorite type of design – beautiful, stylish, practical and where Design and Technology are seamlessly integrated.

Click this link to view full site: http://www.valcucine.com/en/

WELCOME TO MARCH!

Even when the weather is not what we hope for….as designers we are inspired by nature and the clues it brings of contrast and texture. White snow juxtaposed by dark textured bark tones create a great contrast….an inspiring mix ….Whites and dark browns/charcoal tones will create dramatic interiors!

If you’re more into the spring or summer tones you can always jazz up your interior with colourful art & accessories!

Life is complicated enough…why should your Kitchen be?

Blum has been around since the 1950’s and has been consistently producing new and innovative ideas.

Hands full…don’t worry SERVO DRIVE UNO is here. Just a touch on the drawer front with your hip, knee or foot is enough to activate the waste pullout.

With the ORGA-LINE system, Blum offers a high-quality inner dividing system for drawers and high fronted pullouts. Thanks to adjustable containers, cross and longside dividers, ORGA-LINE brings organization and overview to every kitchen.

ORGA-LINE kitchen accessories make many kitchen tasks easier and provide practical organization you won’t want to be without.

Worried about tight spaces or need more storage solutions…Blum has that covered.

To find out more, visit Blum at: http://www.blum.com/ca/en/index.php

Why Change your laundry sink?

It may look like an ordinary laundry basin, but it is far more advanced.

This award-winning ‘Aquatic Delicair’ basin cleans delicate fabrics with gentle bubbles, similar to an air bathtub system.

It lifts away dirt from fabrics with a gentle and effective bubble action.

It is ideal for stained clothing, knits and other delicates that normally require washing by hand.

The Delicair laundry basin is quickly becoming the latest must have appliance for new homes.

For more information, please check out: http://www.aquaticbath.com/Products/Hydrotherapy/Delicair-I-and-II.aspx

“INFINITY Drain” - Featured at IDS 2012

An INGENIUS concept. 

Apart from all the great booths and featured displays, the Infinity Drain stood out to us for its simplicity, practicality and inventiveness.  A truly advantageous and creative solution to the typical shower floor tile and centre drain dilemma.

Infinity Drain linear drain systems eliminate the traditional centre drain, by allowing you to slope your surface in any direction.  It is available in multiple lengths and styles, as well as the only site sizeable linear drain.  This results in limitless design possibilities due to endless tile size or slab material!

However, when you do have a centrally placed, four-way sloped shower drain, you can use the Tile Drain system.  By incorporating tile or solid surface material, it makes for an effectively continuous installation. 

For more benefits and details regarding this system, please check out: 

http://infinitydrain.com/products.html

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW 2012 – This Weekend!!!

The Interior Design Show (IDS) is one of Canada’s largest contemporary Design Fairs, catering to both design professionals and consumers… much is always to be seen.  Each year IDS creates inspiring exhibits, has keynote speakers from the design/architectural world, and receives a lot of media attention.  It can be said that ‘The IDS show has helped put Toronto on the design map’.   A true design experience!

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Thurs and Friday: Trade Day

Saturday and Sunday: General Admission (open to the public)

For more show information, visit: http://www.interiordesignshow.com/show-info

Hope to see you there!

New OLED Flat Screen TV - ‘Best of Show’ at CES

What could be better than a Best in Class Plasma or LCD Flat Screen TV?

The New OLED Flat Screen TV - ‘Best of Show’ at the CES Electronics Show in Vegas……LG and Samsung have both featured the upcoming  55” OLED TVs which are the thinnest Flat Screen TVs yet…..Just millimeters thin, the LG beat out Samsung for the ‘Best of Show’ Award…but both TVs are incredible!

Not only are they a designer’s dream because they are ultra thin….but they also PRODUCE BETTER COLOUR and DEEPER BLACKS than any other TV on the market. 

Previously the OLED TVs were only available in very small screen sizes so the introduction of a 55” is a huge step forward….they should be available for purchase later this year.

Check out this clip from the LG booth at the CES Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzuqCb4LhPo&feature=player_detailpage#t=3s

Not sure what do you with old newspapers?

 Besides the recycling bin or childhood crafts – not much soul is left in a day old journal.  Unless you work at Weitzner Ltd where you reinvent the wheel and use it to dress your walls!

From wall finishes made of recycled article print to paintable plaster paper, and even magnetic backed fabrics – the unique works produced by this studio are both innovative and stylish.  They’re talent of turning the everyday material into works of wallpaper art, is admirable.

Even if you’re not a wallpaper fan, this is worth checking out:  http://www.weitznerlimited.com/

Perfect Coffee Table – Does it even exist?

The Grid Coffee Table from Hudson Furniture comes in very close.

Its rich walnut wood is cleverly juxtaposed with polished stainless steel or bronze. The impeccable design, quality and detail of this piece, is truly worthy!

http://www.hudsonfurnitureinc.com/2007/

HAPPY NEW YEAR & ALL THE BEST FOR 2012!

Stylish design is even better when harmoniously integrated with technology. 

NATUZZI’S Surround Sectional is a perfect combination of high style & home entertainment. Built in speakers and a docking station for your ipod or mp3 it offers a great solution with a cool vibe!

Check it out:

http://us.natuzzi.com/10/16/collection/18168/new-products/18194/surround-2571-quicktime/65/en-us/