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Small Spaces
May 15, 2009, 11:34 pm
Filed under: Small Spaces

Have a small space? Need it to function for multiple tasks, but not sure how to accomplish this?  Check out these furniture pieces and designed spaces to help you plan out even the most cluttered of rooms for guest areas, office, childrens rooms and more….

lollipop_1This is one of my favorites from www.bonbon.co.uk.  They have all sorts of hide-a-way beds that look so sleek and stylish.  See these other bed and sofa combos from bonbon below.lollipop_2

lollipop_2_1poppi_ponte_4_press from bonbon

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Many designers plan out small spaces to include privacy and maintain spaciousness. A clever way of dividing space is to use different levels and alcoves.  Check out this design by Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec, creator of the bedroom in a box, designed with New York in mind.

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544010777_fv-photos-publi-valentin-8-528x345News1_5bed saverThis loft space bed designed by http://www.decadrages.com/fra/BEDUP/bedup02-wenge.htm lowers to allow for dual use of an office, living room or secondary space.  This functional design gives unexpected guests a place to stay, yet conceals away at the ceiling.mtx400blc4

Small Kitchen?  Don’t worry, this compact kitchen island from Boffi comes with everything you need storage, trash, chopping block, fridge, and stove….basically, everything but the kitchen sink.

Boffi-Minikitchen-Boffi-MinikitchenFor supreme function of your sleeping space check out these all-in-one loft units for kids, teens and adults.  They take the stress out of storage….

tumedaiTumidei spa has the best solutions for division of dorms and loft spaces, check out these options from their line.

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Living Wall Systems
May 15, 2009, 9:21 pm
Filed under: Green Forecast | Tags: , ,

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ELT Living Walls is proving green can happen anywhere.  Their Living Wall Systems were developed to grow on any vertical surface.  The companies intent is to “bring nature back into our urban living environment” and “make these spaces much healthier and livable.”  Even McDonald’s has caught on with their new salad billboards.  For more info go to www.eltlivingwalls.com