Convertible Bed Couch: Sweet Transforming Sofa Design
Move over hide-a-bed, pull-out couch-beds: get stuffed. The Doc is a simply named convertible sofa that expands into not one but two beds in one: a pair of bunk beds as simple and elegant as the name would suggest. With a variety of color styles and textures this makes a great couch even without the added bonus of being a brilliant piece of transforming furniture. The transformation process, as these images suggest, is a relatively simple one. The end result looks just as good as a couch in terms of being a potential default configuration – not something one normally sees with convertible furniture in general, let alone fold-out beds in particular. The finished bunk-bed configuration can be mono-tone or duo-tone depending upon the sheets chosen and comes complete with a safety bar and step ladder for the upstairs sleeper.
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Saving Space: Storage-Filled Sofa has Secret Compartments
There is more than one way for furniture to double its functionality – convertible sofa beds are a good start, but more experiments with storage might be a less-glamorous pursuit with even more possibilities. A chair could be tricky, and we take desk doors for granted, but massive and dense couch-sized seats seem ideal candidates for making maximum use of available space. The black-and-white, striped-box style of the SofaSofa might not be for everyone, but both the seating surface and back support elements feature a series of hidden storage areas. If nothing else, though, it will making the retrieval of dropped coins and keys between the cushions a simple exercise. Whether or not it would still be comfortable to sit on (and lean against) is another question. Shipping and moving in general could also be a tad trickier.
Histoire un-Naturelle
Selected works by Ruth Marten In Ruth Marten's remarkable world, Pinnipeds and Quadrupeds must fight off the advances of hirsute Lotharios while foot fetishists with marcelled hair ride side-saddle with birds who collect rare editions of Une semaine de bonté. The statues wonder how long their underarm hair can grow. A nose huffs the upholstery when no one is looking. Hirsute, ink on found print, 2007 (c) Ruth Marten Tress, ink on found print, 2011 (c) Ruth Marten Foot, ink on found print, 2011 (c) Ruth Marten Arm, ink on found print, 2011 (c) Ruth Marten Nose, ink on found print, 2011 (c) Ruth Marten Ladies Goods, ink on found print, 2008 (c) Ruth Marten Les Phoques, ink on found print, 2007 (c) Ruth Marten Native Girl, ink on found print, 2007 (c) Ruth Marten Side-Saddle, ink on found print, 2009 (c) Ruth Marten Vapors, ink on found print, 2008 (c) Ruth Marten Faustina, Moglie de..., ink on found print, 2007 (c) Ruth Marten Propriety, ink on found print, 2009 (c) Ruth Marten The artist's bio
Lost & Found: Comfy Chair Cushioned with Built-In Storage
Lighters, keys, coins … cushioned chairs and couches are notorious for nomming all kinds of things that slip out of our pockets or otherwise get left behind and slide into the cracks. This design simply celebrates that existing phenomena, like a giant-sized pin cushion. It may come as no surprised that this clever-but-boxy furniture piece was developed by architectural designers (of Daisuke Motogi Architecture), who have a knack for exposing and expanding uses for classic furnishing types. Pixel-like pads cover the entire surface of the seat both inside and out, forming slots in which one can accidentally drop a small item or intentionally stick a book, magazine, remote and more. Cleaning this piece would not be trivial, but for those who enjoy the occasional boredom-induced, couch-cushion treasure hunt, who knows what you might find that you or someone else left behind.
Soft as a Rock
Rocks, stones and pebbles have been used as decorative objects since... well... the stone age actually. But, rocks are usually a bit hard to be around. They often look cool, but you wouldn't exactly hug one - until now! Stephanie Marin is the creator of these amazing looking stones, which is actually very soft and comfortable cushions. Made of 100% virgin wool no less - although I have absolutely no idea what makes wool "virgin"... was it never used before? Update: See also Ronal Jordaan's Rock Cushions (much better looking than the ones above) Follow: 42Concepts
DIY: Furniture Makeovers
I'm obsessed with making-over old, worn out furniture. It's amazing how almost any old piece can be totally transformed with new paint, hardware and a little imagination! Here are three examples from Ladies Home Journal...click here to read the entire article. Out-dated side table with stone top transformed into a bright and cheerful accent piece! *First they removed the hardware and stone top, sanded the table all over, and applied a coat of primer. *They cut a length of seagrass wallpaper to fit the inset and topped it with a pane of 1/4-inch glass. Old dresser transformed into a chic sideboard with plenty of storage! *They gave the whole piece a light sanding, a coat of primer, and two coats of semigloss latex paint in a pale blue shade on the outside and a deeper blue inside for contrast. *To dress up the doors, they picked out a pair of modern nickel pulls. *Click here to read the details on how they transformed the inside...
100 Creative Furniture
inShare19 In this roundup you will find some stunning, creative and unique furniture design ideas. Some of them really look awesome. So, re-think before you scrap anything because it could be a good material for making an exclusive furniture. Advertisement 100 Creative Furniture: Reloaded We have already presented to your attention a collection of 100 Creative Furniture.
