It’s important to us that we contribute to our time to help homeowners in need. We had a great experience last year volunteering with Habitat for Humanity , so when we received the invitation from Sears to participate in Fifty for Five we were ecstatic. Fifty for Five (50 for 5) was...

In this age of increased concern for how our building choices affect environment , the German concept of a passivhaus becomes incredibly relevant. But what in the world is a passivhaus, you ask? Literally translating to mean “passive house,” this German design includes a comfortable home...

Designer bookshelves without the exorbitant prices is what the company TEEbook aspires for and looks like they are right on track. Their Domino Shelves Series defies stereotypes but doesn’t skim on either form or function. Like most TEEbook designs, Domino also veers towards elegance, sophistication...

The inimitable Karim Rashid with his ALLOY Metal Tiles Collection has done what he does best, creating Quixotical designs that border on the revolutionary. The patterned rich collection ups the ante with its almost 3D surface that may repeat in a predictable manner but at the same time contradicts the...

Seth Meyer and John Wells give new life to damaged or discarded trees With warmth and personality that other materials just can’t match, wood has found a place in our homes for centuries. So when Seth Meyer and John Wells decided to craft damaged trees into custom furniture , they had quite a...

Warm, organic textures and materials are what people love around them in their homes.  Wood is the perfect natural material that brings nature into your home and commands respect at the same time.  Regardless of your decorating style, there is a wood that meets your comfort level and will symbolize...

Designed by Jason Phillips Design the Corocotta Table is a concept that employs solid wood end cuts from furniture production and links them together in a twisting configuration that accepts a glass top and can be used as a cocktail table. Measuring 54x30x17”h, the piece is supported by a steel armature...

“Design with a conscious” is one of those 21st century A&D trends that have really caught on and are no longer associated with tjhe idealists or the eco-police. Every inch of our urban existence is dependent on some form of energy so it makes sense to design products that actually track...

C&H readers, we’re getting to be good friends. And if you haven’t already noticed, I have a thing for shelves. Especially bookshelves. Maybe it’s because I’m still lacking in storage space throughout my loft, or maybe it’s because I’ve been a bookworm since the...

Living on water is so exotic and so unusual that more and more people are willing to give it a try. This mind-blowing residence comes from Rost Niderehe Architects and combines the comfort of a modern home with the shape and eccentricity of living on a boat. We think the most fascinating aspect of this...