Moisture is the worst enemy for this kind of furniture. If you live in a very humid area, you’d better do something and keep it around 50% (that’s the perfect level). If the air in your house is too dry, you’d better buy a humidifier and if it is too wet, then buy some of those bags that attract moisture and make the air drier. Another good idea is to use coasts or mats before placing very hot or very ( read more … )

Contemporary in look and casual in feel, the Foscarini Diesel Fork floor lamp is a great addition to your modern home. The industrial-chic style of the Fork lamp makes it a great addition to the studio or home office, library, sitting room or den. Its informal, playful aesthetic includes a fork-type base that cradles the shade. Chunky stitching along the edges of the lampshade reminds us of the casual look of jeans, and the canvas material overlaps to reveal a ( read more … )

Practical yet unique gifts always make a good choice – especially around the busy holiday season – which is why we love this fat tray, serving tray and container combo by Alessi. Designer Koskinen Harri created this bamboo wood box, which boasts a lid that doubles as a serving tray. Inside you’ll find an organized storage space for plates, cutlery, napkins, or whatever you’re serving your guests. The interior divider can be moved to accommodate larger plates, or to make ( read more … )

We love these big comfort sofas for their casual-contemporary look and their comfy feel. Forget “less is more”; the Corbeille big sofa from Edra, by designer Francesco Binfare, features fluffy pillows you want to sink into, giving the couch its characteristic look of oversized and luxurious abundance. The frame is made from a weave of metal tubing, which cradles the cushions and you. The frame and cushions are finished in the same color, with the choice of fabric and leather ( read more … )