Let’s all be thankful that after eating far more turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes than anyone ever really should, most of us don’t have to climb a never-ending series of steps to crawl into bed for a midwinter’s nap. In homage to the act of burning calories, though — something we’ll all get to… oh, perhaps tomorrow or the next day — we present six amazing modern staircases, each a work of art on its
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Baby, it’s cold outside; as winter approaches, our nesting instincts kick in and few things sound better than relaxing back into the couch with a great movie and a steaming cup of hot chocolate. These eight decorative accent pillows lend a little punch and personality to a living room with pithy sayings, line art, eco-friendly materials, 3-D textures and even sequins. Perhaps with the exception of the last in that series, these extra touches provide
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This end-of-the-week roundup is meant to rouse the senses, with a collection of six eye-popping, bright and bold modern furniture designs encompassing every color of the ROYGBIV spectrum. Perfect for children’s rooms but equally at home in the living room of any space appointed with contemporary touches, these chairs, sofas, rugs and dining sets add a bold pop of excitement to any design palette. It’s been said that the color red can literally set hearts
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On a basic level, the position in which you relax can play an important role in your overall well-being. By providing perfect balance to the point of helping you feel almost weightless, the modern zero-gravity recliner reduces pressure on the spine, relieves tension in the muscles, promotes circulation and ultimately reduces stress on the heart. Modern society places quite a bit of emphasis on balance, but rarely does anyone ever achieve it; these sublime recliners,
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Plumen made a point of staying as urban-chic as possible when designing their eco-friendly, energy efficient bulbs that easily screw into any standard bulb fitting. Left exposed without a shade, they look as if they’re in motion, giving off an almost fluid semblance of an optical illusion. Plumen’s bulbs last 8 times longer and use 80 percent less energy than their contemporaries, and they look pretty fantastic doing it. They’re available directly from Plumen at
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