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Illuminated Faucet from Ndwelt – Spot

Kitchen Faucets | Jan-05-09

Reflecting the Swiss passion for precision and perfection, the latest innovation in water is Spot – the modern illuminated faucet from Ndwelt. The sleek design is minimalism at its best. Slim and simple, Spot makes a cool addition to any contemporary space. But function doesn’t take a back seat to fashion. This tech-savvy, touch-triggered Spot faucet boasts completely intuitive controls that let you turn the water on or off, and regulate its temperature all by gliding your finger across the top. From beneath, the faucet’s illuminated underside creates an uber-modern effect that’ll tempt you and your guests linger at the kitchen or bathroom sink a little longer. For more information on the Spot illuminated faucet, visit Ndwelt.

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Modern Carpet Designs from Pachamama - leather rugs

Rugs & Carpets | Jan-05-09

Inspired by the circle – a perfect form representative of heavenly bodies, the universe and eternity – the new Eclipse collection of leather rugs features 15 modern designs, all centered on the circle motif. Designed by Cell DSGN for Pachamama, the Eclipse carpet collection includes the Cosmic and the Sunshine line, created to transform the ordinary into something quite extraordinary. No longer is a carpet just a carpet; the modern Eclipse designs delight even the most discerning tastes; modern art for the floor. The Eclipse carpet collection is described as a “post minimal pop” interpretation of colors from the ‘50s and ‘60s era, “when man was striving more than ever to explore the boundaries of the universe,” and are available in leather finished in Violet, Optical and Wineberry, which feature various combinations of trendy dark reds, smoke grays and rich violets. Pachamama.

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Animal Print Decor - latest patterns and trends

Design Trends 2008 | Jan-02-09

It’s easy to go completely wild with the Animal Print Decor all over the home. With the great selection of Animal Patterns now available you can add a touch of outgoing style anywhere. Pick your favourite from cow, crocodile, snake, zebra, leopard, tiger and giraffe prints to celebrate the diversity of the natural world with fun, funky prints. Whether you want to create the atmosphere of an up-market jungle getaway, remember the safari trip, or simply spice up your neutral decor theme, Animal Print Decor is a versatile and eye-catching option. See below for ideas in 16 different product categories hand-picked by Trendir for Animal Print / Pattern decor lovers!

Animal Print on Wall Coverings

Tile
Tiles are a practical and decorative way to add animal prints anywhere. The Animalier tiles from Settecento combine great looks and a fun tactile element. Leo, Zebra and Cobra patterns can be combined or used individually on walls or around key features in the bathroom for emphasis. Wild Thing Daktari also favours a surrealistic twist for high impact. These animal printed tiles are a playful option – the patterns appear abstract – copied from an animated jungle inhabitant rather than a real one! A timeless, sophisticated interpretation of the animal print trend, the Leopardo is from the 2008 Mosaic Tiles collection by Bisazza. Formed by an intricate pattern of tiny mosaic tiles, the Leopardo is truly precious. Mosaic tiles, by nature of their small size, are fantastically versatile too.

Animal Print Bathroom Decor

Countertop
Incredibly, animal decor in your bathroom can incorporate details you’d never even dreamed of – like the fabulous, contrasting flora and fauna prints. The exotic Zanzibar designs feature a countertop in animal print and a sink full of flowers. Brought to you by Kohler, the Artist Editions countertops and basins are a mix and match collection that makes it easy to express your own style.

Vessels
With the exciting Ethnic collection of animal print vessels from Vitruvit you can choose your favourite pattern from a wide range including snake, leopard, giraffe, and crocodile. Not only that, you can also choose from a range of distinctively shaped sinks. Focusing on the great prints and forms of the sinks, Vitruvit designers Manuela Busetti and Andrea Garuti have chosen the most minimal of slits for the water to escape, keeping your focus firmly on the shape and print of each vessel.

Vanities
Vanities can be used as a showcase for animal prints too… the AdattoCasa Couture vanities show their true stripes in the best possible way! Topped with a modern basin, the body of the vanity is wrapped in a terrific animal print, adding a new dimension of interest to a functional piece. Whether finished with a glossy black snakeskin or an impressive tiled zebra or giraffe print, these simple Couture vanities are totally contemporary.

Entire bathroom suite
Can’t get enough of animal prints in your bathroom? It’s a great place to experiment and Ceramica Cielo makes it easy with the Jungle Collection complete bathroom suite! These classy, rich-looking pieces are actually made from precious hide! Through a careful process of blending the natural hides with ceramic, a finish that retains the feel of the skins is produced. In this way, the real look and feel of gorgeous python and crocodile can accessorise your bathroom. Toilets, bidets, sinks and shower bases, all are matching to complete this sumptuous style from Ceramica Cielo.

Bathroom Furniture
If you adore the high-end look of co-ordinated bathroom furniture, how about the Junco bathroom from Gruppo Atma? Mock crocodile skin covers the linear, geometric vanity and standing drawers, adding glamour to a practical storage system. This subtle interpretation of the animal print trend comes in one solid colour, with the exotic tactile dimension of the raised print. The Sauvage bathroom range from the Elegance collection of Branchetti gives bright crocodile and zebra effect furniture a new edge by combining them with natural wenge wood. Strong, vivid contemporary colours combine with the feel of the surfaces to make a modern classic.

Hardware
If you fancy adding a discreet touch of the jungle to your existing bathroom units, the Crocodile style designer hardware from MNG is ideal. Designed by former jewellery designer Melissa Nathan, these precious knobs, pulls and handles will add a finishing touch to your bathroom furniture. Mix and match from a wide range of animal prints and colours with a fascinating texture and meticulous detailing.

Animal Print Fireplaces

An essential ingredient in replicating safari nights – fire! If you dare to be different you’ll love the larger-than life fireplace Eva from Bordelet. This ceiling-suspended fireplace is truly dramatic, and like a campfire, it is accessible from any angle. Designed to encourage a sense of togetherness and community as you gather around the fire, the wide gap between the base and hanging top of the fireplace makes the Eva really special. But the most outstanding part of the fireplace has simply got to be its stunning animal print pattern. The huge, bold print really makes the fire come to life!

Animal Print on Floor Coverings

Rugs
A rug adds a cosy warmth to any room. Karastan Exotics rugs are made from pure New Zealand wool but carry with them the allure of the jungle! Made from a sustainable resource and totally eco-friendly, the hard-wearing rugs are stylish and comfortable under the feet. Patterns such as Majestic Leopard and Mystical Zebra will add a touch of the wild to any decor from transitional to modern.

Cowhide Tile
Something rather unexpected – these clever cowhide floor tiles are from Artistic Tile. Far from the cold, hard surface we think of when we think of tiles, these natural hide tiles are warm and soft! It’s so easy to add a high-end designer touch to any room with these tiles from the Pampa Leather Collection. You simply lay a ‘rubber steel’ flooring and the tiles adhere magnetically, with no need for grouting or adhesives. This gives you the flexibility to re-arrange the tiles, which come in six individual cowhide prints. Whatever next?

Animal Print on Furniture

Chairs
If you are looking for an iconic designer chair to liven up your room, look no further than the Mademoiselle Chair design by Kartell. Designed by none other than Philippe Starck - the chair is then given a stunning animal print finish - by Dolce and Gabbana! The rich, sumptuous pattern coordinates wonderfully with the defined elegance of the gently tapering black legs. With a wide and inviting seat, the Mademoiselle Chair is a strong, yet feminine, look to accentuate your home.

Entertainment Center
Those with a practical inclination will love the Luxury Entertainment Center from Vismara. You can certainly justify this stylish purchase which will keep your CDs and DVDs out of sight, yet close to hand for when you have friends over to entertain. Tidied away behind crocodile, zebra and ostrich inspired leather doors, you’ll achieve the minimal, modern look you’ve been dreaming of - without sacrificing your most treasured possessions. Available in a range of beautiful tones, the entertainment centre units have a contrasting trim that shows off their quality.

Animal Print Accessories

Lamps
Whether you are looking for an accent for a neutral decor, or seeking to pick up your chosen animal print themes, accessories are the perfect solution. The Vivarini Giraffe and Zebra collections of Murano glass lamps from Formia are bold yet refined. Their abstract animal print patterns allow the light to shine out from within, to emphasise their pretty, delicate glass forms. The lamps come in a variety of different shapes, appropriate for wall, ceiling, table or floor.

Mirrors
For an eye-catching detail the Gaucho Mirror pony-skin mirror is ideal. The funky design is seriously stylish – designs by APF Munn are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, The Smithsonian Institute and The White House Collection! If that’s not enough to convince you, take a look at the fine metal flourishes on each corner. A real talking point: the Gaucho Mirror in pony skin is a handcrafted original from APF Munn.

Tabletop Decor
Crocodile mats and linen napkins by Dransfield & Ross are available in red and black and are a great way to add a modern safari feel without getting carried away! If you just want to pick up the trend in an easy and versatile way, these charming placemat are for you.

Animal Print Architecture

Modern Homes
Demonstrating the pervasive influence of animal prints – there is now even a stunning luxury home with a nature inspired camouflage exterior! Even modern homes can get in on the animal print trend – as shown by the eco-friendly Orchid House designed by Featherstone Associates. The outer shell of the fascinating UK home is of laminated veneer lumber and covered in timber shingles, sporting a pattern they will help it to fit into its 450-acre nature reserve habitat!

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Modular LED Radiator Daisy from Hellos - customizable home radiator with chromotherapy

Home Radiators | Dec-30-08

Wow ... a modular LED-lit home radiator that is customizable in terms of shape and colors, enhanced with Chromotherapy and uses low voltage. Must be one of the most aesthetically pleasing and useful home radiator designs currently commercially available. Hellos Daisy flower-like radiator is an object of art and warmth - what could be more satisfying for a modern home decor product. Made from die-cast aluminum, it can be configured to myriads of shapes and colors. The scattered LED lights are cleverly hidden behind the flower arrangement creating indirect light suitable for Chromotherapy effect. Available in pastel and other colors, mat, rough or polished aluminium, to get a desirable visual impact. Choose from electric or hydraulic installation. The valves are hidden and the flowers are on the wall ;-). Hellos

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Outdoor Recessed Bathtub from Teuco - new Hydrospa Seaside 640

Bathtubs | Dec-29-08

Teuco’s latest bath innovation brings the experience outdoors with the new Teuco Hydrospa Seaside 640 outdoor recessed bathtub. The Seaside 640 built-in bathtub is designed with two objectives in mind – a pleasing aesthetic, and a satisfying bathing experience. It delivers on both fronts. The minimal, recessed design blends into any surroundings. The bath incorporates a lower-body massage via 16 integrated jets, while relaxing in a comfortable seated position. Movable polyamide-covered headrests let you kick back in true carefree comfort. At the foot of the outdoor tub design, cushions covered in the same polyamide fabric create a comfortable spot to stretch out under an open sky. Ambient lighting surrounds the tub perimeter, while two underwater lights and a lit waterfall complete the illuminated water experience. For more information on this new recessed bathtub visit Italian company Teuco.

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Folding Faucet Snake from Nobili - adjustable kitchen faucet

Kitchen Faucets | Dec-28-08

Where space is at a premium, or the simplicity of a minimal style is desired, the clean, contemporary look of the new Nobili Folding Faucet Snake is just what your cool culinary space calls for. The sleek “snake” design of this adjustable kitchen faucet takes what was once a utilitarian tool, and transforms it into functional fashion at its best. The adjustable design of this folding faucet bends back to reduce bulk when not in use, but when the chef hat is on, the Snake faucet does what you want it to by literally bending over backwards to meet your culinary needs. “Trasformist for shape and functionality, it amazes for its simplicity and for its expressive complexity,” describes Nobili.

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Axor Urquiola Bathroom - new bathroom suite from Hansgrohe

Bathroom Suites | Dec-27-08

Making its debut in Barcelona, the new Axor Urquiola bathroom suite from Hansgrohe is receiving rave reviews for its softly feminine style and eclectic variety. The brainchild of creative designer Patricia Urquiola, this cool, contemporary collection features more than 80 pieces, each unique yet complementing the others with a shared spirit of nature and a seemingly random sense of eclecticism. The fittings have been described as “asymmetrical, original and yet ergonomic and intuitive.” The wide range of modern fixtures in the collection lets each individual customize an ideal retreat – mix and match the pieces to transform your bathroom into your private lap of spa-inspired luxury. The Axor Urquiola bathroom suite will make its first public appearance at ISH in Frankfurt (March 10-14, 2009), and will be available for retail in Italy in April of 2009. For more details visit Hansgrohe.

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Modern Lamp from ALT Lucialternative – a romantic message in the ... lamp

Lighting | Dec-26-08

The modern lamp collection Romantica is the latest and greatest from Italian design firm ALT Lucialternative. Described as “amusing and overwhelming,” this unique take on the pendant lamp and wall lamp balances innovation with art and functional design. The modern lamp collection gets playful with color and shape. Along the bottom of these cylindrical lamps is a romantic Italian message carved into the plexiglas – “And with this light you can do nothing else but kiss me.” The Romantica lamp line is available in color combinations including an exterior/interior of white/orange and black/fuchsia – a certain centerpiece in any contemporary, fun, funky room. The lamps boast a transparent mounting and chrome-plated details, and measure 12 3/8 by 7 1/4 by 3 1/8 inches (wall lamp) and 5 1/2 by 9 7/8 by 78 3/4 inches (pendant lamp). ALT Lucialternative.

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Removable Kitchen Sink by Hughie - capture and reuse water in biodegradable plastic sink!

Kitchen Sinks | Dec-26-08

With Green being the big trend for 2009 and into the future, Hughie of Australia has designed a cool new product to address the current water shortage down under. The award-winning Removable Kitchen Sink by Hughie is a must for today’s modern culture of conservation. Dubbed “Product of the Year 2008” the Hughie Sink works on the principle of waste-water recycling. The Hughie removable sink captures 80 per cent of the grey water that would normally be wasted down the drain, allowing you to put it to good use in the garden, to wash your car, or for countless other applications around the house. The eco-friendly sink is lightweight and features a sturdy handle and a versatile design that fits most any kitchen sink. But beyond the kitchen, the portable Hughie Sink also comes in handy for water conservation when bathing pets, to collect rainwater, or for use in the laundry tub or in the shower. Take it with you on your boating, fishing and camping excursions for an easy, plumbing-free way to reuse your water. The Hughie removable kitchen sink is available in a range of stylish colors, and includes an integrated plug and pourer. Topping it all off, the Hughie Sink is made from environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic. Hughie. The Hughie Sink retails for $25. Hughie.

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Colored Faucet and Shower from iB Rubinetterie - Batlo and Drop

Bathroom Faucets | Dec-25-08

Taking their cue from a lush, plush inspiration, the Batlo colored faucet and the Drop colored shower from iB Rubinetterie are just the opposite of what you might expect from the typical hardware. Straying from the traditional stainless steel finish, the ultra-modern Batlo faucet by designer Giulio Iacchetti is inspired by the quintessential symbol for water – the bottle. The Batlo faucet features a joystick that coordinates with the neck, ensuring cool control when it comes to flow. The faucet collection comes covered in a soft finish in bottle green, red coral and blue. And in keeping with this re-emergence of color, the Drop shower – inspired by a simple droplet of water – is also a thing of beauty, now available in orange, black, white and blue. Visit iB Rubinetterie of Italy for more info.

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Portable Fireplace in a Box - Firebo-x and Fireboard from Schulte

Fireplaces | Dec-25-08

There’s no better way to heat things up for a romantic evening than with a modern, portable fireplace from German company Schulte Design. The Schulte Firebo-x portable fireplace is a great piece for spaces of all shapes and sizes, whether “home’ is a small condo or a spacious single. Its compact design lets you easily take it from room to room indoors, or try it outside for a warm ambiance under the stars. The Firebo-x movable fireplace features a beautiful low-board and a matching rack, with a hinged firebox to close when the fire goes out. Also from Schulte, the Fireboard fireplace brings romance to any room. A reflective back panel doubles the fireside fun with the illusion of twice the flames. The Fireboard fireplace features two 70cm wide drawers beside the hinged firebox in the center, creating a stylish storage solution. For more information on the Firebo-x and Fireboard compact portable fireplace, visit Schulte Design.

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Digit Radiator from Caleido

Home Radiators | Dec-23-08

Caleido has put a stylish designer spin on a household essential with its artistic rendition of the home radiator. Adding to its cool designer radiator range and the fashionable Flora and Scuba radiator models, the new Caleido Digit Radiator design makes this not-so-glam part of the home a true showpiece. Designed by James Di Marco, these chic radiators take their inspiration from simple elements – the aptly named Flora and Scuba borrow from nature, while the Digit collection features trendy numbers. The result is an elegant and chic steel plate that fits like perfection, with the brightly colored and softly curving shapes of methacrylate, artfully cut into numbers. A true centerpiece, the designer Digit radiator is available from Caleido.

Scuba

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Indoor Woven Chair Nido from Paola Lenti - beautiful design in vivid purple

Furniture | Dec-21-08

Pretty in purple – this lovely soft design is the Nido indoor woven chair from Paola Lenti. The perfect size and shape to nestle into, the Nido chair will also add a splash of color to any room. You can position it anywhere in the house – perhaps a bright corner where you’d love to read a book? Wherever you decide to put the woven chair, you’ll appreciate the comfort and flexibility of the material. It will adjust to your body shape to make you feel completely at home. Shown here with lots of lovely cushions in contrasting colors, the chair makes a statement without saying a word. For added comfort, why not add a woven footstool too? Nido is from Paola Lenti.

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Outdoor Chaise Lounge Frame from Paola Lenti

Patio Furniture | Dec-20-08

This versatile and modular outdoor chaise lounge collection from Italy's Paola Lenti known as Frame has limitless possibilities. Attention-grabbing in fresh and modern colors, the distinctive shape of this outdoor lounge means you’ll want to enjoy it all year round. Curved to fit the shape of your body, you can combine loungers and armchair options to make the perfect seating combination for your needs. A simple linearity run through the collection, the shape emphasized by quilted lines running the length of each item. Choose contrasting or complementary cushions and padding to complete the look and add to the relaxed sensations of Frame. Now available from Paola Lenti ...

Love the look of Italian casual furniture? You’ll appreciate the great woven look of Ami and Wabi.

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Retro Modern Bathroom Furniture from Eurolegno by designer Marco Poletti – Amarcord

Bathroom Furniture | Dec-19-08

Designer Marco Poletti has artfully combined luxurious materials, fabulous finishes and meticulous details in his stylish Amarcord collection of retro-modern bathroom furniture for Eurolegno. The luxe line is reminiscent of the ‘70s, but with a luxurious and modern twist. The Amarcord bathroom furniture collection has an air of romance about it, characteristic for its high-gloss lacquered finishes and intense colors, available in black, white, rose and iris. The feminine curves of the legs really give these pieces their retro feel, and are available in two heights – 57cm and 36cm. The delicate rose-shaped drawer handles put the finishing touch on this passionate and lavish bathroom collection. The Amarcord retro-modern bathroom pieces are customizable with their modular design and include a sink, rounded bases and rounded columns combined with mirrors and stools, so your bathroom suite really reflects your style and your space. Visit Eurolegno for more information.

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