Had a blast at this years Sacramento Mid Century Modern home tour put on by SacMod. Here are some photos (in no particular order) from the tour. Special thanks to Gretchen for all the hard work she put in to [...]

DESIGN: CHANDELIER THAT PROJECTS TREE SHADOWS
Chandeliers have long been more than just candle holders. Since they’re inception, they have served to stimulate the aesthetic atmosphere of a room, adding elegance and luxury. Hilden & Diaz take that idea and add a streak of primitive originality. [...]

DESIGN: JO NAGASAKA’S “COLORING” FURNITURE
Jo Nagasaka’s “ColoRing” furniture line reveals wood in its most natural state. Using Udukuri, a traditional Japanese wood crafting method, the furniture surface ispolished with a sew grass brush, allowing the rough natural texture of the wood grain hidden beneath [...]

DESIGN: MOLECULAR CHAIR
Antonio Pio Saracino’s “Molecular Chair” stands at the crossroads of science and design. Inspired by the view seen beneath a microscope, the seating piece replicates what is invisible to the human eye. Produced by Italian manufacturer Polimodel, the baroque styled [...]

DESIGN: CHOI+SHINE’S HUMAN POWER POLES
American architecture and design firm Choi + Shine have taken power lines to a new level through their project titled “The Land of Giants.” True to their commitment to aesthetically-pleasing, optimistic designs, head architects Jin Choi and Thomas Shine created [...]
DESIGN: MID CENTURY MODERN DOORS
The front door for any home serves as a focal point, especially in the case of mid-century modern homes. You’ll find that a vibrant color palette is often utilized when it comes to doors on a lot of modern homes. [...]

DIY: RAINBOW FAN
With sweltering summer temperatures on their way, fans are sure to once again become a staple in every household room. For those who want their fans to provide more than cool air, a simple DIY transformation can turn an ordinary [...]

DESIGN: BALLOON COFFEE TABLE
Designer Christopher Duffy’s UP Balloon Coffee Table combines playful wonder and functionality. The glass table gives the illusion that it is being raised by golden balloons. The trompe l’oeil table is a limited edition piece–each of the twenty tables are [...]

DESIGN: LEVITATING MOUSE
Russian designer Vadin Kimbardin fights Carpal Tunnel syndrome with the creation of “Bat,” the levitating, wireless computer mouse. The design incorporates a magnetic base ring and a floating navigator, allowing for the wrist to rest comfortably and eliminating the numbness [...]
