Architect Gary Chang from Hong Kong did an amazing job retrofitting his tiny 334 square foot apartment. Check out this Pecha Kucha presentation he did explaining the evolution of this apartment over time.

… and a special presentation on his space here

1. Pear CC Lamp (MODERNICA)
2. Case Study Alpine Series Bed (MODERNICA)
3 Teak Framed Mirror (…By Design Modern)
4. Byrd chair (EQ3)
5 Canyon nightstand (EQ3)
6 Birch Tree Wall Mural (Urban Outfitters)
7. Seedling in Cornflower pillow & Seedling in Light Cornflower pillow (inhabit)
8. Six Globe floor lamp (EQ3)
9. Twister Clock (urban MODe)
10. Persika Vase (IKEA)
11. Modern stretched wall arts Seedling in Pale Green & Seedling in Olive (inhabit)

1.Chab table (twentytwenyone)
2.Polaroid – frames (Zone)
3. Lulu Chair – Tweed (Urban Outfitters)
4. Papermaster newspaper rack (twentytwenyone)
5. Tufted Headboard- Queen Blue Mist (Urban Outfitters)
6. Pick Pocket ball table /stool (Zuo)
7. rolly desk  (Umbra)
8. Hut Ab, Clothes rack t (twentytwenyone)
9. Solid Velvet Floor Cushion (Urban Outfitters)
10. Four Eyes Pillowcase Set (Urban Outfitters)

source: Inhabit | MODERNICA | EQ3 | … By Design Modern | urban MODe | IKEA | domestic modern | twentytwenyone | Zuo | Zone | Umbra | Urban Outfitters

1. Antler wreath (Oly)
2. Fusion Bed (Suite New York)
3. Driftwood Mirror (Bobo Intriguing Objects)
4. Raven (Oly)
5.Teak Ball (Oly)
6. Birds on branches wallpaper (Fern Living)
7. Death Wish Mirror (Areaware)
8. Jamie Young Co. Twisted Vine Floor Lamp (Candelabra)
9. Unison LARCH Blackberry Square Pillow (Modern Karibou)
10. Amenity Hemp Pillow – Cove Cream + Moss (Modern Karibou)
11. Iannone Green Mod Wood Stripe Long Dresser (Modern Karibou)

1. bird candle sticks (Oly)
2. hi s and lo s (IZM)
3. AMOS trophy (Mikaza Home)
4. Luke cocktail table (Oly)
5. Jasper Cube (Gus Modern)
6. Stacked Wood Side Table (Bobo Intriguing Objects)
7. Gato (Oly)
8. Ari side table (Oly)
9. Lumen Oil Lamp (Adam Frank)
10. Jared side table (Oly)
11. Lovebirds cushions (Fern Living)

Source : Suite New York | Modern Karibou | Bobo Intriguing Objects | Areaware | Candelabra | Oly | Fern Living | Mikaza Home | Adam Frank | Gus Modern | IZM

I like the concept of bringing the inside out. In this concept I created an outdoor living room for a rooftop deck, using comfortable seating, large planters for privacy and natural wood side tables.

When designing a room, you can draw inspiration from pretty much anything. I particularly like the idea of creating a room inspired by fashion. So to answer commenter Dhruv’s request a couple months ago, I decided to create a couple moodboards based on the fashion forecast for the 2010 spring/summer collection.

The French trend agency NellyRodi was commissioned to come up with 2010 fashion trend forecast and they came up with the four following themes:

- Ode to Nature
- Popular Appeal
- Southern Folk
- Light Tech

ODE TO NATURE: Modern ceremonies, half-pagan, half-religious, which evoke the goddesses and vestal virgins of Antiquity, pre-Raphaelite paintings and symbolism. A romantic, spiritual, poetic appeal.

LIGHT TECH: A new beginning showing optimism and progress. Technology becomes playful in a sweet way. A new positive high-tech is restarting with references to the naivity of the 50ies.

Stay tuned for more soon!

source: Cosmoworld | you might like this | Living Etc |

I recently came across this really original artwork on Coffee on Paper by Brasilian designer, Dirceu Veiga who’s a coffee art artist: He makes art with coffee. What a neat concept! I like the idea of creating scenes of people in a coffee shop.

Of course, I think these art pieces would be very nice and appropriate in a little coffee shop, which inspired me to create inspiration boards.

The Hoppy pendant light (from Dark) reminds me of coffee beans, My Cuppa Tea and My Cuppa Coffee cups (from SUCK UK) link the artwork with the product, Pawn Stool, Richmond Chair, Tightback chair, Bishop Chair, Magazine Rack (from Gus Modern) add warmth and a richness to the space, and the floor tiles from the Weathered Concrete collection in Natural Grey (from LSI Floors) provide a nice contrast.

source : Dark | Suck UK | Gus Modern | LSI Floors | Droog | Coffee on Paper | Plushpod | Blomus

PS SÅGA Chair, BÄRBAR Tray, LYCKHEM Dining table (IKEA), Ornament Napkin Ring-Placecard Holders (CB2), Small Fibre Optic Tree LED Light (Mark and Spencer), LJUVLIG plates and bowls items, FLORERA Decorative sand (IKEA), Dalia Tealight (Zara Home)

Lighted Ornaments, Red Ornament Trees (Pier 1), Olalla Candle (Zara Home), 7′ WHITE GLACIER Tree (Target), Felt and Wood Cut Out Christmas Reindeer, Felt snow flake decoration (authentic charms), White Christmas Tree Bauble (Zara Home), Red Ornament Wreath (Pier 1)

source: IKEA | CB2 | Mark and Spenser | Zara Home | Pier 1 | Target | Authentic Charms