Design Picks of the week Design June 17, 2014 Picks of the week Gorgeous styling, an architectural installation made from nylon threads, a limited-edition Smeg fridge, toast art and pastel modern classic chairs are just a few of the things that are inspiring the team through this four-day deadline week. Full Article
Decor Fresh Talent: Modern Gesture Decor June 13, 2014 Fresh Talent: Modern Gesture A new furniture, lighting and homeware design company, Modern Gesture is the brainchild of Candice Lawrence, a vivacious and multi-talented young designer or — in her own words — “a creative and spontaneous, wild piece of work”. Full Article
Decor Home hot spots: Kids room Decor June 12, 2014 Home hot spots: Kids room Keep things both fun and functional in your tiny tot’s bedroom with Swedish-inspired furniture, strings of playful lighting, pastel paint patterns on the wall and an easy to clean carpet. Full Article
Decor Smart Idea: In full swing Decor June 11, 2014 Smart Idea: In full swing Too attached to an old wooden table to give up on it? Annemarie Meintjes demonstrates how a rotting relic can be given new purpose as an eye-catching swinging day bed. Full Article
Decor Smart Idea: Feed the Birds Decor June 11, 2014 Smart Idea: Feed the Birds Soak the labels off empty household cleaner bottles and create a lunch-time pit stop for birds on the move. Full Article
Decor Smart Idea: Contained Light Decor June 11, 2014 Smart Idea: Contained Light Use six salvaged plastic crates to light up and add an interesting focal point to any area in a few easy steps. Full Article
Decor Smart Idea: Missing puzzle peace Decor June 11, 2014 Smart Idea: Missing puzzle peace Don’t discard a puzzle with missing pieces. Rather use it as a colourful trim to cheer-up dull picture frames, or even to give scatter cushions a funky edge. Full Article
Architecture SEED libraries for the win Architecture June 10, 2014 SEED libraries for the win Professing a kind of “Band-Aid architecture”, the innovative Architects of Justice have devised the SEED library, a low-cost literacy and community-building solution that can be completely flatpacked. Full Article