At 2008 Milan furniture fair, top designers trade flash for class

Franco Forci / For The Times Konstantin Grcic’s design for the Myto cantilevered chair is made of a new synthetic material called Ultradur, which is good for indoor or outdoor use and is recyclable. The piece was made for Plank. Email Picture In tune with economic woes in the U.S. and beyond, the gilded looks that ruled Salone Internazionale del

Design notes from the 2008 Milan furniture show

Cool colors: Orange and red aren't quite dead, but the trendiest hues -- purple, green, silver, even pale magenta -- have a blue streak. The color of the season falls somewhere between turquoise and cobalt, as shown on the Fly chair by Arco.Spring awakening: Antlers and wintry forest creatures have been replaced by trees, butterflies, mushrooms and daisies, often rendered with "Brady Bunch"

Gorgeously Green Furniture

On Tuesday, April 22, I attended the press preview for the second annual edition of DreamRooms, Luxury Living Spaces, held at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. (The exhibition will be open to the public April 25-July 12.) Before arriving, I noticed that the sitting room, designed by Susan Fredman Design Group using Kravet products, was a green-designed living space. I was immediately intrigued

Kitchen/Bath Industry Show gets into the comfort zone

Bamboo takes new shapes in Rio Grande Imports’ Feng Shui bathtub and sink on a pedestal. Email Picture Bling is out, individuality and function are in at the expo. CHICAGO -- ABOUT 930 exhibitors crowded the annual Kitchen/Bath Industry Show here last weekend, but Tristan

How To Choose Your Garden Furniture And Make It Last

Before you buy any garden furniture it is strongly recommended that you do some research. Doing so will greatly increase your chances of buying garden furniture that is right for you and will last you a long time. Following are some important tips you need to consider before you buy. Firstly decide whether you want stackable or foldaway furniture that will be put away in the shed or garage in

Interest in green furniture continuing to grow

I’ve always been a bit of an environmentalist, even before it became fashionable. When my friends were driving gas-guzzling muscle cars in the 1970s, I was getting from point A to point B in a fuel-efficient Datsun. I continued to request paper grocery bags when plastic bags became the norm. (I now keep reusable bags in my car.) And I’ve always tried to find new homes for gently used clothing and