demode is a forward thinking Italian designer of kitchens. This year in Milan, they launched Meccanica, a system that, aside from being very good-looking, is also eco-conscious thanks to its "dematerialization" (a concept of design that reduces the amount of material used). More

I've seen revolving flat panel TV sets as wall dividers before, but this might be the first revolving 6 shelf unit. Nearly the whole wall can be switched around, bringing a whole library to the other side, the bedroom (and easily a small flat panel TV if mounted)... More

Oh, IKEA Expedit. I wish I knew how to quit you. I spotted this corner bench plus storage piece, proving once again the Expedit, in all its iterations, is a great piece for children's spaces (and beyond). More

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One practical and eye-catching way to make use of a small space is to cover an entire wall, from floor to ceiling, in shelving. Whether you load it up with books, knick knacks or a combination of the two, wall shelving can have great impact while also giving you a place to stow your stuff. After the jump, we've rounded up resources, tips and tricks to pull off this look… More

USM has been creating this line of modern furniture in Switzerland since 1963 – long enough to be considered classic modern now. The colorful powder coated steel furniture can be customized to the user's needs. From storage towers and cabinets to credenzas and tables, the pieces are perfect for homes and offices – and of course the growing segment of those who live in their offices. More

I came across this image from the home of Kin Ting Lee of Madewell and Dan Perna of J. Crew in a recent issue of Lucky and fell in love with their DIY shelving solution. More

IKEA hackers have come up with ingenious ways to transform and redesign the Swedish mega-store's products. But for those of us without the time, energy, skills or resourcefulness needed for an involved DIY project there are a few other ways to customize your favorite IKEA pieces. More

Add a little va va voom to your bedroom by incorporating a few red pieces. The ones shown here increase the bedroom's function as well as add mood. Don't be afraid to spice it up! Red is as handsome as is it beautiful and neither overly feminine or masculine. More

Lately we've been seeing a lot of shelving designs that give the look of (or are!) multiple tables split apart, painted and repurposed into shelves and desks. We love the quirky look of these brightly-colored shelving units. More