Jun 16th 2010 12:00PM
It sounds sci-fi, but, you could have a living, breathing lamp in your apartment. Latro, which is Latin for "thief," is a bionic lamp (left) designed by Netherlands-based designer Mike Thompson. It was inspired by a photosynthesis experiment sponsored by Stanford University and Yonsei University in Japan, and, operates... Continue Reading »
Apr 15th 2010 4:45PM
Got milk glass? It might remind you of your grandmother's house, but don't let that fool you. The decorative glass is still a popular decor element. It's used for it's design qualities, its functionally (as a place to hold keys and change, for example), or both. And older pieces can be quite collectible. But did you know... Continue Reading »
Mar 15th 2010 3:11PM
What's the one thing - on or off - that immediately telegraphs your design tastes to every visitor in your apartment? Why, lamps and light fixtures, of course. Whether you crave the unusual or the more mundane, lighting is one of the easiest ways to personalize your rental to your taste. So, consider one of these two... Continue Reading »
Dec 1st 2009 11:30AM
A study published yesterday by Osram, a German Lighting company, proves once and for all that LED bulbs and lamps require less energy to manufacture than incandescent bulbs. And the differences don't stop there: While incandescent bulbs last 1000-2000 hours, LEDs have a lifespan of 25,000 hours, and can reduce energy bills... Continue Reading »
