Furnishing My Home!

I visited some of my favourite home design blogs earlier today and was rather frustrated because it took me quite a while to load some of the sites.  I like to open a few tabs and jump from one blog to another but my notebook is just too slow.  It took about 5 minutes before I could see the photos or pictures of some of the sites.  I guess I have to upgrade my notebook memory. Well, after seeing Amana’s Colorful Fridge Line, I forgot about the frustration I felt earlier. 

Amana is a popular refrigerator company which is offering a variety of colorful refrigerators to give your kitchen an updated look.  At a recent International Builders’ Show, Amana offered 10 different concept refrigerators which were a collaboration between Amana brand ambassador Thom Filicia (Interior Design Expert from the popular show – Queer Eye For The Straight Guy) and the Amana design team.  They are still unsure which design to debut first so they are requesting a survey from design enthusiasts to rank their favourite fridge design.  Once you have chosen your favourite, the site will let you know what your choice reveals about you.  Pretty cool huh?  I cannot wait to see this range of refrigerators in the market.  It will be fun to have a funky refrigerator to add some colors to the kitchen.  Check out Amanacolor.com and take the personality quiz.

I just found this great wall mounted bookshelf for my Amazon books. The Flybrary Bookshelf from SmartFurniture.com hangs books in mid-air.  Just turn to the center of your book and slip it over the powder-coated metal strips.  The Flybrary will hold twelve books (up to 20 pounds) in place without any visible support.  What a unique and stylish way to keep your books.  If you are short on floor space, this Flybrary Bookshelf is just the thing you need. 

A great and inexpensive way to make your kitchen come alive is to add some colors to it.  You can start with something small such as colanders.  Your colanders needn’t be boring.  They can be playful, fun and functional.  Check out these gorgeous colorful colanders from Preserve Kitchen (PreserveProducts.com).  They are also durable and dishwasher-safe.  Preserve Kitchen has a line of kitchen gadgets which are made from 100% recycled plastic.  Visit their website today if you want to make a statement in your kitchen.

I am so excited to see these beautiful Paper Votive Cuffs from Publiqueshop.com.  Made from recycled paper with a minimum of 30 postconsumer fiber, these gorgeous paper votive cuffs require the use of glass votives.  It fits a standard 2″ diameter glass votive.  If you love to entertain guests at your home, these paper votive cuffs will look amazing on your dinner table.  Certainly a great conversation piece.  Available in 3 designs – Honeycomb, Butterflies and Leaves.

If you love having plants in your home and are sometimes worried about them not getting enough water when you are away, well, worry no more.  Just get yourself this mini Grobal self-watering pot. This stylish plastic pot, designed by Karim Rashid has a unique watering system.  It draws water and nutrients from the reservoir into the Grobal Soil located at the top chamber.  So the next you forget to water your herbs, flower or  Blackberry plants for a couple of days, do not worry about your plants dying.  Grobal will keep your plants looking lush, green and sharp.

I really like this Umbra Fotofalls 18-Clip Desktop Photo Holder.  What a fun and creative way to display all your favourite photos at home.  Made of sturdy stainless with nickel finish, this photo holder has 18 flexible wires which radiate out from the stand.  Each wire has a tiny, non-damaging photo clip to hold the photo in  a unique tree-like arrangement.  Looks great on your desk, table or dresser.  A cool and modern idea for those who are looking for space saving solution to display your photos.  It stands about 18 inches tall. 

A friend of mine is looking for a house at one of the commercial real estate listing services.  She shortlisted a few houses that she like and went to view one of them yesterday.  My friend told me that the house she saw was very beautiful and tastefully decorated.  What caught her eye was the owner uses many canvas arts on the walls around the house.  Using canvas arts is one of the most impressive and affordable ways to spruce up your home.  If you want to add a natural touch to your humble abode, then this Myah canvas set from Welldressedhome.com is just the right choice.  It is elegant and simple. Check out their website for more details.

How is that for a bedside table? Isn’t this the most amazing nightstand you have ever seen?  I just absolutely adore it eventhough I have the impulse to straighten things up. The Pile Of Books Table was designed by Josefin Hellström-Olsson. It is so creative and unique.  A great bedside table for those who love whimsical items and those who have a clean modern look home. Lots of space to stash your favourite book or magazines in the cubbies, place your glass of water on it, your reading glasses and even your precious Patek Philippe watch before you go to bed.  Functional and beautiful.   Check it out at beckmans.se.

I love furniture pieces that offer multiple purposes such as the Kirstu Storage Chest. Dual-use furniture help to reduce clutter and it is also great for those with limited living space. The Kirstu Storage chest can house a few items, can be stacked and also be used as a stand alone piece of modern furniture.  The lids, made of plastic can be used as a tray.  Made from recycled felt and with lots of storage space, the chest can be used as a low side table where you can keep books or magazines.  Swing by Marimekko.com for more information.