Owner: The Home Rejuvenation Blog URL:www.homerejuvenation.blogspot.com Join Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:22:21 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: Don't renovate - Rejuvenate your home! Apart from highlighting the latest design trends around the world, the designers at KNQ Associates regularly provide inspiring ideas and thoughts on interior design + RE-design on this blog. Visit our official w Site statistics:Click here
SHORT TAKES 2007-10-21 07:49:00 What a weekend! Since we posted the poll results of the '10 most influential design bloggers' on this blog 2 days back, we've received another tonne of emails from enthusiastic bloggers and readers recommending or directing us to their blogs. That's a lot for our minds to take in right now, so allow us to run through the entire mailbox over the next 2 weeks before we decide what to do with them. And in the meantime, do kindly refrain from emailing us. Thanks a lot. Dezeen profiled this residential project by Romanian architects A.A. Studio not too long ago. The interior design of this three room apartment, as described by the architects, "combines elements from the pop-art age, from the aesthetics of the years ‘60-’70 and from the contemporary minimalism, all under the influence of white, used so predominant as a manifest against the impure context where the habitation takes place." From the many less-than-encouraging comments on the blog, it's very clear - need we be remi
LESSONS FOR CREATIVES 2007-10-25 02:26:00 The creative line, though enjoyable, is also a highly stressful one which requires meticulous time organization (then again, which job doesn't?). Luckily, lessons from Behance help keep us sane:1. Urgent vs. Important2. Measure Meetings With Action3. Advertise Action To Yourself4. Laying Your Energy LineStanTags: design
3 QUESTIONS THAT MATTER: PART 3 2007-10-24 02:43:00 We've come to the last part of our series of interviews with some of the blogosphere's most influential design bloggers. This session's guests are Grace Bonney (GB) from Design*Sponge and Irene Hoofs (IH) from Bloesem.Home Rejuvenation: What made you decide to write a design blog back then?GB: I was pretty lost when it came to my career in 2004. I had just graduated from college, left an unstable job with a record label and was trying to figure out what to do next. I knew I loved design and fine arts but wasn't quite sure what to do with the skill set I had. Nothing I wanted to do seemed to fit into a traditional job category so over brunch one day my boyfriend suggested I start a blog to warm up to the idea of writing about design, rather than creating my own. I started by posting some of my favorite iconic pieces (Eames chairs, Van der Rohe sofas and Bouroullec designs) and just sort of talked about designers I liked and my local design scene in Brooklyn. At the time, th
FOTO LAMP 2007-10-24 02:32:00 Make no mistake: you didn't just land onto a photographer's blog. Bernstrand & Co's FOTO lamp, with clear echoes from the spot lamps used in photography and filming, is an elegantly styled object for use in both homes and public areas.Ah... those juicy tones.KUSTags: lighting
ZAHA HADID'S DUNE FORMATIONS 2007-10-24 02:15:00 Famed for her high concepts, Zaha Hadid's latest collection of works, Dune Formations looks set to wow the world again. Recently unveiled at the Venice Biennale and now showing at London’s David Gill Galleries, the sculptural furniture "merely serve to cement the high regard in which we hold her as a product designer in her own right".KUSTags: zaha hadid, design, venice biennale
SHORT TAKES 2007-10-31 09:35:00 Ever wonder how your home compares to one in China? Or Afghanistan? Mexico? Italy? Normal Room allows you to peek into homes from all over the world, and decide for yourself if your abode measures up.We've arrived at an era when living in freight containers is a totally acceptable - and comfortable - idea. LinkLook at this curvaceous loveseat Huit Sofa by French designer Emmanuel Laffon!Conventional is not a term you can use to describe this apartment. This massive wood-finished structure snaking around the Shanghai home of designers Koon and Eunice is a concealed storage cabinet, room divider and sculpture all rolled into one.Stan
BRAIN TEST 2007-10-29 10:53:00 Strange. I only see the girl spinning clockwise. Isn't that right? LinkStan
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF KNOWLEDGE 2007-10-28 10:50:00 What better ways to show that you're a brainiac than to publicly show off your extensive collection of literature? And what other stylish ways to do this than to display your books with these clever shelving and storage ideas?Via FreshomeVia Interior Design RoomVia Design TrackerHotel Le AVia FlickrKUS
3 QUESTIONS THAT MATTER: HOLLY BECKER (DECOR8) 2007-10-28 09:23:00 This is an interview we thought will never see the light of day. We are so very happy it did.Our good blogger friend Holly Becker from Decor8 has been so busy the past few weeks, and finally came back yesterday with her replies to our interview questions. Thanks for taking the time out to do this, Holly!Home Rejuvenation: What made you decide to write a design blog back then?Holly: When I started decor8, it was long before the bevy of design blogs that exist today, before advertising, before "top 10" contests such as this one, before all the hype I guess you could say! :) Back then being a blog held NO clout. Not that it does now, but at least when I tell store owners or magazines that I'm a blogger, they don't ask me "What's a blog?" or "Oh, that's nice" and walk away discrediting my work.So I have to say that what drove me to start decor8 was that I only knew of two other female bloggers and felt like, though I liked them both very much, neither were thirtysomethings like me wit
SHORT TAKES 2007-10-28 07:38:00 How far can one go to make the neighbors stand up and take notice? Probably this.It's blooming season as and when you like it! LinkAccording to The Gazette, "Ordinary just doesn't cut it anymore". Design has truly hit mass-market.I'm no book critic, but I sure know an interesting book when I read one. The book Apartment Interiors celebrates some of the world’s finest contemporary interiors - every one of them being a spectacular source of inspiration. These diverse living spaces share many similar qualities that we find most appealing in the home: the creative yet restrained use of materials, colour and texture, the clever use of space, and superb attention to detail.(Above images lifted from the book Apartment Interiors by Carles Broto)Stan
HOME REJUVENATED! 2007-11-10 10:30:00 How does one define opulence?Living/ Dining areas - BeforeLiving/ Dining areas - AfterMaster bedroom - BeforeMaster bedroom - AfterStan
THE CUBE'S BACK 2007-11-07 07:56:00 Geek's best friend the Rubik’s Cube is back. In a big way, that is. LinkKUS
WAVE SHELVES 2007-11-24 09:08:00 Clean-cut design always get my votes. Freshome points us to this good-looking shelving unit, designed by Tim Wigmore from New Zealand, for the modern bathroom.KUS
UNCONVENTIONAL LIVING 2007-11-23 10:21:00 Hongkong designer Setmund Leung Kam Biu has designed an apartment that moves – literally. LinkKUS
HOT! FINDS 2007-11-19 12:26:00 KNQ Associates scours the net for beautiful objects for the home!1. The beautiful Around the Roses tables from Moroso depict posies on digitally printed fabric embedded in acrylic. The table tops range in hues from white and pink to violet and blue, and the varnished steel bases come in three heights with black or white lacquer finish.2. The top cover of this fireplace/ table slides from side to side, exposing either a flue-less EcoSmart burner, or a recessed ice bucket fit for a bottle or two. We think this piece is set to be an instant ice-breaker at cocktail parties - hopefully not because someone’s skirt caught fire. Link3. Instead of stashing away your shoes into the closet, consider giving those shoes a Ferris Wheel ride on the Shoe Wheel by Rakku Designs. This funky little product gently holds in place your flats - 30 pairs to be exact - via elastic bands, and offers the flexibility to adjust the size of the pockets, the tension or change the rotation speed to suit your needs.
SHORT TAKES 2007-11-30 09:56:00 Located in central London, Olivomare is a new seafood restaurant that features an eye-catching mosaic wall of laminated plastic fish. I know we're not about to see anything fishy like this going on in your own home, but it sure looks interesting enough to share with you people here.These candle holders scare me - it's amazing what people can think of these days. LinkWe usually shake our heads in disappointment when those shelves bend under the strain from our book collection after some time. Flexi is an unique case where bending is celebrated.On an ending note, we are currently working on our new company website, and are about to roll out the new look soon. We apologise for the reduced number of posts during the past few weeks (and over the next one or two).Stan
CORNER BIN 2007-11-28 11:00:00 When one doesn't have that much space living in a small home, every inch begins to matter. LinkKUS
POSTER AS DESK LAMP? 2007-12-08 08:16:00 I like this.Royal College of Art student Finn Magee’s Flat Life lamp keeps your working area less cluttered - we know it can never be uncluttered - and shining bright. Hang the poster on the wall, plug in the attached cord and see the two-dimensional desk lamp lit up.Of course, you can hang it anywhere you like too.KUS
WALLPAPER* LAUNCHES THE GRADUATE DIRECTORY ON WALLPAPER.COM 2007-12-07 04:23:00 This piece of news just came in.Wallpaper*, the iconic international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine, is unveiling this year’s 110 best young designers in a new online directory on www.wallpaper.com.The Graduate Directory features Wallpaper’s finest new talent from around the world in fields such as design, fashion, photography, art and graphics. Also included in the Directory are photographs of their best work. LinkStan
HOME REJUVENATED! 2007-12-07 04:12:00 A Bukit Timah condominium apartment to be put up for sale is given a long-overdue rejuvenation in 4 short days. We take you through the transformation.Living area - beforeDining area - beforeMaster bedroom - beforeBedroom 2 - beforeThe original 2-bedroom unit is dim and dated-looking (does it always have to look this way before a revamp?). Creating an essence of calm and spaciousness in this apartment is hence a prerequisite, as is a need for it to be low-maintenance. Mirrors were utilized in certain areas to create the illusion of larger spaces while fabrics and furniture in neutral tones were chosen to create a timeless look with an Asian flair. Accessories such as the patterned sheer curtains and pebble washed wallpaper add texture and colors to the look.The decorative light fittings are a highlight in this home. Especially in the dining area, where the overhanging Arco lamp adds a touch of modernity to the overall design.Living/ Dining areas - afterLiving area - afterDining area -
THE PERFECT GIFT IDEAS? 2007-12-18 01:01:00 Christmas is just around the corner. Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for your loved ones? We've rounded up the most ideal gifts for the occasion.1. Coat racks just seem to look better and better (remember those olden days when coat hangers sit like a tree in the corner?). This impressive Frame hanger, though a tad over-sized, will get the nods from the ladies.2. Which lady could possibly do without a mirror? Especially not when you are talking about the Narcisse mirrors from Domestic. Dress up and party away!3. Ah Mr Wanders, how thoughtful of you to have come up with the Boutique sofa for those fashion-conscious - and maintenance-phobic - ladies. You'll be much loved.4. A design masterpiece as a Christmas gift will most certainly impress (sorry about the big hole burnt in the pocket though). But at its price, the receiver's got to be a very special someone indeed.5. This season, get her to revisit a classic: the baroque table lamp. Link6. How does a chair covered in 24
CLIPPING 2007-12-15 23:02:00 The latest smart design ideas from my digital clipboard...Trends IdeasFlickrSteve LeungThomas PheasantTorafu ArchitectsStan
TOKYO DESIGNER'S WEEK 2007-12-15 22:41:00 The recently concluded Tokyo Designer's Week showcased the latest, cutting-edge works from the design world. Monocle gets behind the scene of this annual event.KUS
WEBSITE REJUVENATED! 2007-12-14 22:23:00 After 2 months of slog, I'm happy to announce that our website finally got a new look! Packed with highlights of numerous home interiors we've rejuvenated over the past 4 years, we hope this newly designed 'book' will offer the public a better insight into our works and design process.Though we're pretty pleased with the look of things on the site right now (yep, we know it won't win us a Webby yet...), that doesn't mean we won't continue to improve upon it. We especially need you folks to kindly offer any feedback on how we can do this thing better. So, do let us know, please!In the meantime, happy reading.Stan
SHORT TAKES 2007-12-13 10:47:00 With conservation the focus of attention everywhere these days, it's hardly surprising to find out that many designers are doing their bit to help. Designers Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgado are the bona-fide salvaged-wood trendsetters, collecting and repurposing scraps of wood to produce benches, dining tables, stools and side tables. LinkEarlier on, we looked at a 'pencil fence'. Now, sit on this.Stan
GLASSPORT TABLES 2007-12-13 09:46:00 Designer Adi Fainer's tables, with those curves, are a joy to look at.KUS
GOING OVER THE TOP 2007-12-23 08:52:00 Hongkong's Pearl Lam's sprawling apartment in Shanghai is truly a visual feast for the eyes. Goes to show going over the top isn't necessarily bad.Stan
SHORT TAKES 2007-12-23 06:36:00 I've always wondered how it really feels like to live in an igloo. Call it a childhood dream, but I'm sure a lot of you folks out there share the same dream. But what's more intriguing about an igloo is the way it's constructed. Granted, we can't exactly term an igloo 'home', but I thought it's kinda fun to know more about it - even if you're not an Eskimo.I personally admire the works of contemporary Japanese designers like Torafu Architects and Takashi Sugimoto of Super Potato. Many Japanese are such creative people, no doubt about it. This foldable seating system is further proof of that. By the way, should you not find the piece of furniture interesting, there's a chance you might still be entertained by the designer's antics. Call it creative antics. The recently concluded Lightouch design competition, held in partnership with Flos, saw many bright ideas coming from designers in Singapore, China, New Zealand and the U.S etc. Do you love vintage stuff? With a twist, I me
LIVING WITH ART 2007-12-20 08:04:00 Forget fanciful feature walls and designer furniture. Nothing beats being surrounded by your favorite art collection every single moment when you're home. LinkKUS
SITSCAPE 2007-12-20 07:29:00 This somehow made me think of my Legos from years back.Hackenbroich architekten recently designed a system for a lounge landscape which is configurable to fit individual needs. Digitally cut laminated wood are connected together via aluminum spacers and metal thread rods to form the whole structure - the prototype is 6 meters long. Even the seat cushions can be connected in various ways to cover those favorite zones.I know it's not going to beat that cushy leather sofa of yours in terms of sheer comfort, but the idea that not many people own a 'sitscape' at home is, well, quite comforting.KUS
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