Modern Bathrooms, Kitchens & Homes

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm accident-prone. As a result of my klutzy nature I seem to always be in need of / searching around the house for misplaced first aid supplies. While my run-of-the-mill medicine cabinet is big enough for housing my toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash and so on, I can barely find room in it to fit a box of Band-Aids. And I need that on the ready. So rather than overstuffing said cabinet or taking up precious shelf space in my vanity or kitchen cupboards, I'm thinking my medical miscellany needs a place all their own. A can't-miss spot that screams contents inside will save your life, or make the boo boo better. Well, with the lacquered metal Cross Medicine Cabinet designed by Thomas Ericksson for Cappellini , you can kiss the guesswork out of where your first aid items are goodbye. And with five colors to choose from (red, white, green, blue and orange), this is a fun and funky piece that will work with any decor, whet...

Wall Mounted Fireplace from Dimensione Disegno – G. Flame Enhance your outdoor living space with a fabulous, modern wall-mounted fireplace. The G. Flame fireplace , designed by Giulio Gianturco for Italian company Dimensione Disegno, will help heat things up at your next al fresco fete. Mount a single G. Flame for a fine focal point, or mount three or four fireplaces to your wall for a stunning showpiece in the garden, on your patio, surrounding the deck – virtually anywhere with a wall to mount it to. This cool, contemporary design features an easily installed, anodized aluminum tray that mounts to your wall, raising the flame to the desired height. A stainless steel fire mechanism and glass ceramic enclosure finish this elegant outdoor essential with style. Check out this modern wall mounted fireplace at Dimensione Disegno .

If you are looking for tub that has a cool design then the WAVE Diamond model is undoubtedly the tub that you are looking for. This freestanding tub features a base of mahogany wood that’s available in a range of colors to reflect your personal style, and is enclosed in walls of glass. If you’re into the warm and sophisticated look of wood, the Wave Skipper is a unique tub made of wood and inspired by the design of a luxury yacht. You can find more informations about this beautiful tub by visiting Swiss company Bagnosasso website .

For a splash of style in your kitchen check out these new contemporary faucets by Grohe. The Veris kitchen faucet features sharp angles combined with softly curved edges and totally cool finishes for a truly unique, transitional edge to your modern culinary space. If you want something futuristic without going over the edge, these minimalist Grohe kitchen faucets bring it! With a focus on the “joystick-style” operating lever, the design incorporates ergonomics and elegance to a fully functional kitchen essential. For the more-traditional chefs, a polished chrome finish will appeal, but if you’re feeling a little more adventurous in the style department, the Frosted Titanium, Velvet Black or Moon White finish deliver sharp contrasts for an unusual yet inviting look. Visit Grohe for more information.

I'm not a big fan of felines. Sure, they're cute and fluffy (except those hairless ones), but they're rather sneaky and they make me feel uncomfortable. But since I wrote about a sleeping spot for dogs back in June, I thought it was only fair that I give a shout-out to cats and suggest a place for them to nap, too.

These days, there’s no excuse for shabby outdoor furniture – especially with stylish patio furniture options like these, by Italian company Varaschin. The Rollover sofa, designed by Nigel Coates, lets you create a fabulous and comfortable living room outdoors. Complement these pieces with the Altea bench and chairs and a Tulip trolley cart, and your outdoors are ready to entertain a group of guests or a peaceful pool party for two. This collection of designer pool furniture is UV-resistant, salt-resistant, and weather-resistant to keep it looking beautiful through any conditions. Quick-dry cushions and waterproof materials mean you can jump out of the pool and kick back without worries of water damage. These stylish patio furniture pieces feature a wicker body and are available in a range of cool colors. For more information on this designer pool furniture collection, visit Varaschin . Sponsored Links

Complete your contemporary kitchen with this futuristic ceiling fan from Fanimation. The Cumulos ceiling fan will put you on cloud nine, with its cool look and essential kitchen functions. Cumulos features a white frosted base, complemented by a pewter-finish cage and accents. Six 25-watt bulbs illuminate your workspace, while the three-speed fan sweeps away cooking odors, leaving your culinary center smelling fresh. It measures 30 inches in diameter, and the down-rod comes in a variety of lengths so you can customize this kitchen must-have to your own space. This contemporary fan comes with a remote control, and an optional wall control is sold separately, making your kitchen ventilation as easy as the flick of a switch. Check out the Cumulos fan at Fanimation .

The Diagofocus design barbecues from Focus have an interesting asymmetrical stance you’re bound to fall for. The modern, artistic design of the barbecue means that it will be appreciated even when it isn’t in use. It’s sculptural shape ‘looks like a big pipe with splay top’ and is not only aesthetic. The shape is also functional - protecting fire from the wind and your guests from smoke. Choose a barbecue you can be proud of all year round (not one that clutters up your patio!). Go for the Diagofocus design barbecues from Focus – you won’t regret your creative choice!

You've probably heard of aromatherapy, the ancient practice of using various smells to positively affect one's mood, health and emotional well-being. (Works for me. Everytime I walk into Sally's Apizza on Wooster Street in New Haven, and smell those coal-fired fresh-tomato pies, I get hungry and happy.) But have you ever heard of chromotherapy? (Neither had I.) That's the use of colored light to enhance someone's outlook, temperament or frame of mind. Avant-garde Italian designer, Antonio Lupi , employs chromotherapy in a most creative and unusual way: LED shower doors . Lupi's Cromobox line of shower enclosures are fitted with tiny, but extremely bright LED lights that radiate through the glass, highlighting the modern mosaic design etched onto the doors. But the best part is that you can change the light colors to suit--or alter--your mood from cool blue and heart-warming red, to vivid violet and invigorating green. As of this writing, Cromobox LED ...

Even after you browse through the site, it is still undeniable that this house is truly an impressive piece of art. To be found in Cuneo, Italy, the Horizontal Space was built by those creative minds of Italian based architect firm of Damilano Studio . Assembled to impress by its unique contrast height and its own vast private garden, this house comes with simple geometric shapes organized horizontally in such a way that it creates a spacious form effect. Both the dining and the living room are all bordered by large bedrooms (gorgeous colors) and feature huge windows to invite natural sunlight in. Looks awesome, don’t you think?

(USD 1.44) Morelos, 60 kilometers South of Mexico City, is a warm place with an adequate amount of green vegetation. But don’t expect a conventional looking family abode from the Los Amates House, because this light, milky, and concrete frame really has what it takes to be an urban innovation amidst the green foliage surrounding it. An attempt to warm up the ambiance by inserting some natural approach is finely done by placing a wooden lattice which connects the guests’ bedroom to the entire house section. The second floor is functioned to hold all privacy of the resident, without leaving luminosity needs behind. There is this light folding glass integrated all over the house, which at night will light up a magnificent lighting effect.

The accumulation of reminder notes from months ago and shopping lists from March (not to mention the tacky magnets that hold them all in place) can overwhelm your fridge. But Joseph & Joseph, a British duo whose crafty kitchenware has already been featured on the Hardware Aisle , recently introduced a new twist on the standard fridge accessory. Their Magnetic Measuring Spoons , available in 6 vibrant colors, prove that magnets can be both useful and aesthetically pleasing. One side of the dishwasher-safe plastic apparatus is a tablespoon and the other is a teaspoon, each with a 1/2-measure fill line. The spoon's middle ridge acts as a handy finger grip, ensuring you won't accidentally slip a bit too much salt in your sweets. And if you can't live without your to-do lists, these magnetic spoons also serve as memo-holders. At $5 each, they're a bargain that will spruce up your fridge décor!

You’re usually trying to scrub the fingerprints off glass and surfaces, but modern designer Philip Watts has finally made fingerprints cool with these contemporary door handles . The Fingerprint door handle is a sleek, stylish complement to any old door, taking the ordinary to extraordinary with a modern lever-handle design of die-cast stainless steel and dotted with fingerprints for a totally unique and unusual look. The modern, satin brushed finish eliminates those unsightly “real” fingerprints from marring the look of this contemporary must-have door hardware. Also available is a matching key-lock rose, for those doors you don’t always want opened. The Fingerprint lever handle retails for £117.30. Check out this cool door handle design at Philip Watts Design . Sponsored Links