A bathroom towel warmer can come in handy during colder months. Towel Spa can warm a towel, robe, or blanket in minutes so that you can immediately warm yourself when stepping out of a shower on a cold morning. Unlike towel racks, Towel Spa can be stored away during warmer months when it is not needed. The design purpose behind this product is for you to enjoy a heated towel much like you would if you were visiting a spa. Price: $79.99. Product: here.

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Woodia La Piccolo combines a piece of classy patio furniture and a stylish bench in the ultimate in porch swings handcrafted from reclaimed teak, stainless steel and stainless steel rope. This unique indoor/outdoor floating bench may be hung from a ceiling, overhead plank or branch of any height. The "Modern Porch Swing" is artist designed and made from eco-friendly materials. $4,950 Available in stained or unstained teak from. H 14.0" W 19.5" L 55.0"

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Here are some clever book ends with the decorating influence for the wine drinker. Each book end is crafted with metal grape leaves. The metal leaves are subtle enough against the stain of the wood to blend in well. Each book end wine rack holds up to three bottles of wine. These would work nice in a home bar where there may be bartender books or books about wine. Price: $19.99 each. Product: here.

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Can you ever have to much shelf space, and "Rakks" shelving system easily allows any wall or cubby space to become well organized and attractive area. The Rakks L-Bracket systems design flexibility and strength offers both floor-to-ceiling and wall supported configurations with infinite shelf adjustments from one hidden screw. For additional storage, cabinets can be easily attached to the poles to create attractive wall storage units and room dividers/ partitions. As you can see the glass and steel components offer a nice compliment to any new or existing modern or contemporary interior design scheme. See all of the Rakks shelving systems, storage cabinets, and room dividers for residential and commercial offices here.

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Hopen are bedside tables from Ikea Bedroom designed for small space living residents of apartments, lofts, and dormitories. The first indication are the castor wheels which provide flexibility and allow you to move the furniture out of the way when you need to free up space in the bedroom. Further, the shelf at the bottom of these models can fit underneath a bed depending on what type of bed frame you have. Hopen comes in three colors oak, black, and brown and features frosted glass for its drawers. Hopen retails for $70 and can be found here: product. Measurements: 16 7/8" x 39 3/8" x 19 5/8".

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Fire places are often as appealing visually as they are utilitarian but many times retro-fitting older homes can be impossible or very expensive. Napoleon has a solution with their collection of vent-less and electric fire places that will work in almost any existing home of apartment. If gas, wood burning, or free standing is more to your liking, Napoleon has a wide selection of fire places that range from modern to traditional and all the fire place accessories to complete the project. Here a re a few of their releases from the Tureen, Crystallo, and The Tourch modern collections. See the entire collection of Napoleon fire places, fire place accessories, and barbque grills here.

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If you get tired of staring at a blank wall then it may be time to put some sort of décor on it. Wall shelves can fill in space of a wall and at the same time, give you a chance to store a few items. Other decorators use wall shelves to highlight a few accent pieces that can bring color to a room or highlight an individual's unique tastes. Ikea is such a large store that there is so much to take in! That is why I put together 5 wall shelf ideas that can be found from Ikea.

Lack Wall Shelf - $29

Jarpen/Robert Wall Shelf - $24.99

Valter/Tryggve Wall Shelf - $15

Kirp Wall Shelf - $9.99

Liatorp Wall Bridging Shelf - $140

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The Malm bedroom furniture collection from Ikea is based on design concepts that "simpler is better". The collection consists of 8 different pieces of furniture so you can mix and match a suite that is right for your bedroom. There are four veneer finishes to choose from. One of the most attractive features of the Malm collection is its affordability. Beds start at $129 while the largest dressers are no more than $179. For an affordable solution a dresser, bed frame, and two beside tables could be put together for right over $400. Malm products: here.

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Want to give a "holiday gift" you'll probably get to use in the future and be economical at the same time? Crate&Barrel has some excellent holiday gift ideas like the Kenzie Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler that is hand-blown and molded glass with stylish metal handles on the tapered glass walls. Features scissor cut rim to resist against chips. Accommodates large bottles of Champagne. Made in Europe $29.95 and $49.95 Get it Here!

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Arclinea released "Lignum et Lapis" their newest modern kitchen creation from architect Antonio Citterio at Eurocucina 2008 which will be available in the United States this Fall. According to Citterio "The kitchen is increasingly a series of design solutions that become architectural solutions" and the Lignum et Lapis is definitely not short on design or solutions.

The beauty of natural plantation-grown sustainable Larch wood is used for benches, and tables, while stone offers tremendous impact and distinction to Lignum et Lapis's innovative islands, bars, and worktops. Other features include under sink units for correct separation of waste to accommodate recycling, electronic integrated mixer faucet with extractable shower and variable lighting indicating water temperature, a tempered glass hood that rises and descends into the island adjacent to the cook top at the push of a button, and ceiling mounted extraction units with adjustable tie rods which may be fitted with a lighting system, indoor miniature greenhouse, and food warmer. For those who also are serious about their food preparation, Arclinea has even included dish warmer drawers, a warming top which heats up to 108°, and the "cuocipasta" pasta-cooking system with inlet and outlet for water and starch. Discover more about the Arclinea collection of quality made modern kitchens here.

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The "less is more" concept may apply to the clean lines of IZM's solid wood dining room furniture and how great it looks with the simplest of features. The "ay2bn" solid wood rectangular dining table sports a generous top that floats on four legs that are nicely tucked into the edge of the top. I especially like the fact the table is apron free which gives more room to move and allows the thinness of the top to be fully realized. (coming soon) The Profile buffet sideboard is a perfect match, and also features a hardware free front and high-rise leg structure that keeps it light looking. Once again we see the beauty of the solid wood construction that add real class the IZM collection of prairie modern minimalist furniture that was "designed and built to be collected and passed down". The Profile sideboard is available in two or three doors with two large drawers.
3 door 74w x 16d x 29h 2 door 60w x 16d x 29h

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The Woodway home was a project by Bohlin Cwinski Jackson that took a 1950s suburban home and brought it up to date. The home is located in Seattle, Washington, a city that features beautiful scenery. The architects were able to take nature and incorporate it into the theme of the residence. The Woodway home looks like a beautiful wilderness home with its wood design and natural landscape. These pictures are simply inspiring about the possibilities of combining modern design and nature. Via.

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Here is an economical holiday gift idea that won't just get tossed aside. Yankee Candle is the leader in candles and candle accessories from shades, plates, and holders and has some striking options for the budget minded shopper. Enjoy the beauty of natural harmony and tropical "Zen" with the Yankee Candle Bamboo Frosted Glass accessory collection. These frosted green glass pieces are a natural complement for many of candles, especially the Green Bamboo fragrance collection. Large jar shade fits large (22 oz.) and medium (14.5 oz.) jar candles. (4" x 6") $14.99

Brighten things up while dressing up any room for the season in refreshing style with the Holiday Jewels candle shades! Designed exclusively for Yankee Candle, this distinctive candle accessory from their exclusive, transitional Gold Glass Mosaic pattern captures the holiday spirit in a whole new light. Large shade fits large (22 oz.) and medium (14.5 oz.) jar candles. (4.75" x 6.25") $14.99

The Porcelain Cutout candle accessory collection adds a touch of timeless class and style with intricate patterns that create an image of delicate beauty. The "Cutout" Tea Light candle holder collection is perfect for all seasons while the glazed white finish assures that this piece will complement a wide range of decors and candles. (9.5" x 5.5") $16.99

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Ruel Geronimo is a Filipino showroom designer working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His new design concept is "B2 LCD Console". The intent is to create a visual of something simple and practical and yet at the same time eye-catching. I really like the design concept and in particular the wood trim coupled with the metal circles on the side.

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"Plateau" is a coffee table in true Zen fashion where the essence is bared for all to see. The small accumulation of rock in its center provides a soothing theme to its design. Lines radiate from the center adding another decorative touch to the black coffee table. Plateau is intended for indoor or outdoor use creating great possibilities in decorating a patio or cabana. Plateau was designed by David Scott for MPS Furniture. Product: here.

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