Ikea Hack: Console Table

Recently, I've been drawn into transforming affordable furniture into personalised pieces. And my very first experiment was with a laptop table that was purchased from IKEA not long ago. I initially wanted a custom console that would fit a certain area in our home, however, I eventually decided against it, mostly because the whole process was going to consume a lot of time, especially since I would have to sketch a design first! And as much as I would have loved to do that, I was running out of patience as that area was desperate to be occupied.

n dot interiors {Home}

We recently moved into a townhouse, and I realised that I never shared images of our previous two bedroom apartment that we lived in for just a year and 2 months. I have to admit that I was rather flustered in the beginning, as I put a lot of energy and effort into the space and was far from ready to let go. Although, the part that did not sit well with me at first was discovering that my favorite wallpaper throughout the apartment has been discontinued! That being said, we were desperate for a much larger space and I am more than happy that we decided to make the move.
My taste is somewhat eclectic, I am fan of mixing and matching different items and materials; at the same time preserving a specific flow. I also realised that I constantly gravitate towards neutral colors. Don't get me wrong, I love color too, but I prefer to have them in smaller doses.

And now..The Tour:

The Master Bed from Berhardt Furniture that was graced by the beautiful textured wallpaper (mentioned above).

The New Chic {November}

Thanks to Harper's Bazaar Interiors for introducing us to this beyond beautiful sofa! The ultimate New Chic of the month are as follows:

1- World's Away Gold Leaf Starburst Mirror
2- Insidherland 'Between Waves' Sofa.

Ideal Vanity

"You're so vain."

Kashida

I am a huge fan of typography and calligraphy, I took a really short course on Graphic Design during my BTEC and I always looked to Carson for inspiration, so when I came across those gorgeous pieces I knew I had to include it in my blog.
Lebanese designers Abou Jamara and Hamdy co-founded Kashida, they both have a passion for Arabic writing and after working on so many conceptual sketches they finally managed to come up with a way on how to combine Arabic calligraphy with fucntional furniture. I love the clean lines and how it produces an aura of modernity with a slight twist.

Rugs by Jan Kath

I was flipping through one of my favorite magazines 'Bazaar Interiors' when I came across those jaw dropping rugs designed by a Mr.Kath, and of course I instantly thought to share!
Jan Kath has various collections and I am particularly crazy about the modern one, where he has bold hot pink lettering that states his philosophy "MAKE RUGS NOT WAR".
I admire designers who create beautiful bespoke pieces that are nothing less than original, Kath is mostly inspired by the classic themes of different cultures and incorporates them within his designs.

Letter Shelves by Ricard Mollon

Check out those funky acrylic letterform shelves by Ricard Mollon that can also be used as bedside tables or even partitions. The translucent colored shelves are my favorite, they definitely add a lively character to the space!

Sponge, The Outdoor Lamp

Designed by Miguel Angel Garcia Belmonte and made out of ceramic, those gorgeous lamps beam from within giving you just the perfect amount of light for a lovely and warm aura. I really like the concept and personally do not believe that you need a yard to have those beauties in your possession, you can simply place it in any corner around your home and it will give you the same effect! I feel so relaxed just looking at them...

A Collage of My Favorite Items From Mac & Mac Interiors

 

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'Equilbrium' Bookcase

Designer Alejandro Gomez has generated an 'equilibrium' bookcase that can carry just over 54kgs for his studio, not only is it tasteful but it's also just as practical! It's hard to believe that with the way it has been designed, but what holds it all together is the steel joint that has been especially made to link the pieces and weather the weight of the books. 
The exterior is a walnut veneer finish and you get to customize the interior as they have various colors to choose from. 


"The cantilevered design forces the load of the weight towards the center, while the tilt of the compartments replaces bookends with the force of gravity, keeping books together."

Jars of Light

This is not something you would find in your kitchen cabinet or fridge!

The marmalade jelly inspired lamp is designed by Semiki Studio. It consists of stained gel with LED lighting absorbed in it. The best thing about it is that it looks like a regular jar of jam up until you turn it upside down, where the colored light in the jar is then dispersed. Also, the bubbles within the gel add more effect to the luminescence, giving it a better radiance in any dark room. 

Even after knowing all that, I'd still make an attempt to dip my finger in and taste it. It just looks too flavorful to be left alone.

Macadamia Nutshells Anyone?

Designer Marc Harrison has formed those incredible, vibrant Husque bowls by using salvaged hulls of Macadamia nuts.

Those wasted macadamia shells are developed with a polymer to create a jam-packed, flexible element that still includes noticeable speckles of macadamia in the end invention. This produces a wood like foundation of the bowls, which draws a rich distinction with their colored coating. 

I sure wouldn't mind using those bowls for my make up and accessories!