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Clever ‘birdhouse’ side table is storage, lamp, bookmark all in one

by Jenny Xie

Today in rad things you didn’t know you needed: a birdhouse side table perfect for the booklover’s living room, bedroom, or study.

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New exhibit highlights connection between Shaker and Scandinavian design

by Lauren Ro

Mjölk has curated a selection of original Shaker products and commissioned a group of Canadian and Scandinavian designers to craft their own interpretations.

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These concrete vases are a Brutalism fan’s dream come true

by Lauren Ro

Known for his concrete and modular sculptures, the Montreal-based designer recently turned his efforts toward "trying to find that sweet spot between sculpture and architecture."

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A look at online furniture store Hem’s sleek new collection

by Jenny Xie

Stockholm Design Week, the annual celebration of Scandinavian design, returns next week, and Hem, one of our go-to brands for mid-range furniture, is showing up in a big way.

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This abstract, 3D-printed loop is actually a fruit bowl

by Lauren Ro

This fruit bowl by design collective OTHR is not a bowl, exactly, but an abstract take on one. Called Loup, it is, in fact, an elongated loop of 3D-printed porcelain designed by Bangalore, India-based designer Saif Faisal.

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Super Bowl party ideas: decor tips for the last-minute host

by Asad Syrkett and Lauren Ro

With Super Bowl 51—and, thus, the time-honored American tradition of Super Bowl parties—a mere five days away, you don't have much time to get your act together if you're planning to host enthusiastic Patriots or Falcons fans for a rollicking good...

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New Ikea collection highlights transforming designs, recycled materials

by Jenny Xie

Launching in February, Ikea's latest P.S.collection is a series of experimental designs targeted at young urban dwellers. Here's a closer look.

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Portable solar panel and battery brings clean energy on the go

by Barbara Eldredge

Setting up most compact solar panel systems entail connecting a number of complicated components. But a new product line from SolPad promises a fully integrated system that generates, stores, and feeds out energy, all in the same device.

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Footwear company Birkenstock jumps into bed business

by Asad Syrkett

Birkenstock, the German shoemaker whose wares—once associated mostly closely with hippies—have come back into style with the fashion set, launched a line of beds at this week’s furniture and interiors fair IMM Cologne.

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Ikea’s new kitchen system is made from plastic bottles

by Lauren Ro

Ikea worked closely with Swedish studio Form Us With Love to develop a method of sustainable production that was not too costly.

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Furniture startup Greycork now sells pegboard storage, desk accessories

by Jenny Xie

Remember Greycork, the startup offering design-minded, easy-to-assemble modern furniture for the post-Ikea set? Well, for the new year, the Providence, RI-based company is venturing into minimalist home accessories.

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Gorgeous midcentury home becomes new design store in LA

by Lauren Ro

Turns out, a midcentury modern home also makes a beautiful showroom of covetable furniture and decor objects—in addition to being a desirable place to live.

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7 beautiful humidifiers for the design-minded

by Jenny Xie

Need a humidifier but don't want one that screams "humidifier"? Take a look at our picks for ones that will look great in your home.

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These sculptural hanging ‘nests’ are for the child in all of us 

by Jenny Xie

Porky Hefer’s latest creations include six "hermit shells" and one jungle-gym-like "leopard branch." And they’re every bit intended to be inhabited.

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Ikea’s sleek new bike is now available for $500

by Jenny Xie

First announced last spring, Ikea’s SLADDA bike is now ready for purchase online and soon in stores as well. The grey, aluminum-frame bike features automatic gears, a rust- and oil-free belt drive, and is perfectly low-key.

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Furniture brand Blu Dot now sells a minimalist bike

by Barbara Eldredge

Blu Dot is known for making great-looking modern pieces at competitive prices. Now, their origami-like metal chairs and low-slung sofas will be joined by a two-wheeled contraption.

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Shop 'hygge': Curbed's guide to cozy home decor

by Megan Barber

Winter’s long nights and freezing temperatures can have you dreaming of a beach getaway. But instead of fighting cabin fever, do as the Danish do and embrace the concept of "hygge." How? We have some ideas.

Dwell and Target’s line of affordable modern furniture is now available

by Jenny Xie

The 123-piece collection has prices ranging from $49.99 to $399.99 for furniture and $16.99 to $99.99 for decor and accessories. Take a closer look.

The best architecture and design books of 2016

by Selina Cheah, Jessica Dailey, and Asad Syrkett

We’ve rounded up 17 of the year’s best books about architecture and design—from the engaging textbook-style tome to the heavy-on-the-pictures monograph and many other genres in between.

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New bike rack offers small-space storage solution

by Megan Barber

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by Megan Barber and Alissa Walker

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by Amy Plitt

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Shiny ‘self-balancing egg’ is the decor piece you didn’t know you needed

by Jenny Xie

These mirror-clear eggs that wobble but never fall are oddly satisfying. And they also have a (tiny) bit of function!

How to spot quality furniture at Ikea

by Barbara Eldredge

Here are a handful of expert tips and tricks for buying high-quality pieces at Ikea. Spoiler: You have to look beyond the particle board.

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Where to buy gifts made in Los Angeles

by Danielle Directo Meston

If you're looking to buy local and from small businesses, this list of LA’s coolest festive shopping events is for you. We've got details on street fairs and artisanal marketplaces, plus an art bazaar at one of our favorite architectural landmarks.

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by AJ LaTrace

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14 mattress companies that are in bed with the internet

by Asad Syrkett and Lauren Ro

Mattress-slinging upstarts are cashing in on a couple of things: Millennials’ love for the internet and for all things "artisanal"; a parallel distaste for Big Box stores; and the lack of real competition across the industry.

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‘Smart intercom’ Nucleus updates an outdated form of home tech

by Jenny Xie

Nucleus takes a drastically Ordinary Joe and Jane approach to smart homes with the kind of technology even grandparents will understand: an intercom system for modern era.

This transforming foam couch is truly ‘no assembly required’

by Jenny Xie

Born of a successful Kickstarter campaign last year, Nugget was conceived as the "easiest couch ever." And with pieces held together by friction alone—rather than screws, bolts, or glue—it may very well be.

Donald Trump’s White House: 7 ideas for subdued gold decor

by Jenny Xie

While we can’t know for sure yet what a Trump presidency will mean for everything from infrastructure to the environment, we do know that come January, the President-elect, along with future First Lady Melania, will be moving into the White House...

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