Posted on May - 13 - 2012
For people who want to reduce energy consumption through the course of their daily lives without giving up modern conveniences, Spanish designer Miren Arrieta-Odria has created the Sustainable Toaster for Delft University of Technology. A second runner up at the the 2009 Domestic Appliances Design Award organized by Philip-TUDelft, the toaster is designed to use up to 34 percent less energy than a regular unit thanks to four insulated compartments.
Sustainable toaster
As opposed to regular toasters that are created to toast several slices of bread at a time and use the same amount of power even when you’re toasting a single slice, the Sustainable Toaster allows users to toast single slices which reduces energy consumption immediately. I
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Posted on May - 13 - 2012
Posted on May - 12 - 2012
- Everyone loves window seats.
Who can resist the charm of a window seat? Window seats make relaxing nooks in which to cozy up with a good book, share a secret with friend, or just watch the world go by.
If your home has an existing window seat, perhaps it is time to make it a focal point by replacing faded, worn cushions with new ones.
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Posted on May - 10 - 2012
Duo is an innovative tap mixer with two functional spouts. The downward pour is ideal for hand washing and the upward stream, for brushing teeth. I can even squeeze in washing face and gulping a sip of water to the list but that’s about it. What I really like is the flexibility offered without adding confusion to how the tap operates. Hot, cold, up and down…all done intuitively. De
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Posted on May - 09 - 2012
Summer is fast approaching for many of us and that means pulling out the garden furniture and accessories so that we can set up and enjoy our outdoor spaces. The Foley Collection, made in Brazil and featured here, reminds us that beautiful and versatile seating solutions are important for any outdoor space.
The cube bench is probably the most versatile and accommodating piece of the collection put it anywhere, in any direction, sit on it, rest your drink on it. It’s really a wonderful piece for any garden space. Available in black, white and red, it measures 16 X 16 X 16 inches. <
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