Articles tagged with: Designer

Kobalt 53-inch Tool Chest Integrates Sound System And Fridge
Posted in Designer, Furniture, Gadgets, Shopping on 3 August 2008

Tool Chest

It’s time to shun all your random and conventional tool chests into your attic. And offering you a worthy replacement stands here the “Kobalt 53-inch Stainless Steel Tool Chest” that sports power-driven LED lights, a high-quality 3-way outstanding sound system, a 1.6 cubic foot refrigerator housing enough cold drinks and snacks, an integrated four-plug powerstrip, flush accumulated lynching hooks, and heavy-duty casters that can hold up to 4000 pounds. Considering these high levels of functionality involved, I am sure you would never leave your garage another time. Ooops…did I tell you this 4.5 feet tall Kobalt tool chest demands $1,600.

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‘@-space’ From BeeB: A Tough Media Chair For Nerds
Posted in Designer, Furniture on 3 August 2008

Media Chair

If that elegant and feature-packed surf chair workstation or stand alone i-desk fail to catch your interest then here is a digital chair-cum-workstation from BeeB. Christened as ‘@-space,’ the sophisticated appeal of the media chair is developed to the owner’s requirements. The chair would surely befit your living room as it sports a 19” flat screen, 2.1 speaker system, incorporated cables for PC and an ergonomic wireless keyboard and mouse that allows you to play games, check e-mails, enjoy a movie all while contentedly lounging on the ergonomic chair.

It’s knee-top board and a grain-filled cushion foot takes the shape of your knee, hence offering it an appeal of no less than a masterpiece.

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Media Chair
Media Chair
Media Chair

Elite Scan: Top 11 Digital Beds
Posted in Designer, Elite Scan: Top 11, Furniture on 2 August 2008

And taking the ritual of Elite Scan: Top 11 into your bedroom, today I feel fortunate to pick more-than-bed figures vouching a meaningful presence into your routine schedule. They aren’t only distinctive but devilish. Revolving around the iconic digitalized models, today’s assemblage of hi-tech beds details from spa bed, massage bed, ceiling bed, tanning bed, computer bed and much more. Whilst in 2006, Jen the weird hunter of gearlog had a chance to feature top 10 bedroom belongings with an open room to accommodate upcoming revolutionary offerings.

11) Starry Bed with Built-in Technology at CES 2008

The unveiling of Starry Night Bed at CES 2008 created a buzz across blogosphere with its anticipated availability in 2009. Designed by Leggett & Platt, the bed features a pulsation antenna, load cell expertise that can keep a count of turns and moves you happen you take during night over this bed. If nothing else, it can be seen as a weapon in the hands of victimized wives who are in mental stability to bear the snoring of their ‘dear’ hubby. After identifying weird snores, it guides with ways to overcome it. The Starry Bed is flexible to be adapted to your body temperature, on either side from 68 to 117 degrees Fahrenheit and helps you maintain a record of your sleep time reflected well on your bedside monitor.

Further, it sports a surround sound system equipped with four subwoofers measuring eight-inch, a suspended 10-foot screen on the wall, a PC with wireless keyboard and internet connectivity. Expected to demand a price tag of $20,000 to $50,000, the bed is competent to store up to 1.5 terabytes, hence holding a database of 400,000 songs or up to 2,000 hours of video.

10) The Sphere Bed by Karim Rashid

Three cheers to Karim Rashid (designer & artist) for putting his thoughts into actions and unveiling the Sphere bed. Perfect to be installed in your pragmatic bedroom living, Karim developed this bed for Hollandia International in Moscow with a focus upon meeting all the levels of opulence and comfort. The bed features 32-inch colored TV, an optional 5.1 surround sound theater system outfitted with LED Florescent canopy-top lights in synergy with outside back vanity mirror plus a champagne container. Karim ensures the customization of the bed in terms of its color and fabric.

9) Spa-Jet Hydro Therapy Massage Bed

If that whole day at work, populating your blog with postings has infused the never-ending levels of success within you then its time to undergo spa with a difference. Featured here is a spa bed shaped like a capsule that calms down your stress levels and makes you feel positive. Popularly known as a spa-Jet hydro therapy massage bed, it maintains a holistic system of stability and restoration via a revolutionary medium of spa and skin care management called Hydrofusion.

Blending all the effects of aromatherapy, chromotherapy, hydrotherapy, Vibromassage, Oligotherapy and Musico-therapy, the capsule assures body cleansing, moisturizing, and the permeation of nutrients and hence glowing skin. Other advantages attached involve weight loss, cellulite lessening, anti-aging and many others. To keep you engaged, it features LCD display, allowing your psychotherapist to decide from an array of agenda and preferences.

8) James Bond’s Bed by Nicolas Melan

Popularly known as From Bed with Love (aka James Bond Bed), the designer bed by Nicolas Melan sports luminotherapic radiance integrated on the apex of the bed, hence substituting your alarm clock. It comes outfitted with a DVD, a plasma screen, the 5.1 surround THX system, thereby making you feel relaxed after listening to your favorite track.

7) Digital SOQI Spa Bed For Nerds!

Some may love to spend weekends partying and others like me cherish the thought of visiting gymnasium or undertaking relaxing therapy. For healthy mind and to do away with nay ailment, I would propose you to reside over SOQI Spa Bed (SO means Solar, QI means Life Force Energy). The model sports three orangery domes, an electro reflex energizer and a far infrared heating pad that is accessible on the principle of Far Infrared cellular therapeutic, thereby soothing your physique and invigorating you. The SOQI Spa Bed sports a storage shelf and an integrated CD player with two speakers on either side of your head. Priced at $4,096, it is a prospective thingamajig to be installed in one’s message parlor or beauty salon.

6) BedUP: Compact Ceiling Bed by Decadrages

Coming from the house of Decadrages, the designer BedUP model offers you a perfect comfort level without occupying much space. Suspended from the ceiling, this novel furniture piece can be accommodated in 4 sq mt space of your apartment and descends likewise an elevator to a selected elevation, thus sustains the stay of fittings formerly placed underneath it. Unlike all random models gathering attention here, this one is known more for its refined design and arrangement than functionality.

5) Rejuvasun Spa Bed is World’s First Indoor Tanning Bed

Agreed, there are ample spa bed options to be considered but the ETS Rejuvasun spa bed, revolutionary furniture outproduct of alliance between Indianapolis-based ETS Tan and Carlsbad is the first ever indoor tanning bed. The feature-packed bed features FDA-cleared, clinically verified light therapy technology aimed at lessening lines, crumples and invigorate skin in the expression and neckline spots. The pulsating LED unit provides low-energy light pulsation in detailed frequencies and light shades that supply a juvenile appeal to your skin. A mere 20-minute of your stay here is no less than a visit to heaven.

4) The Elite Bed Or a Compact Bedroom, Courtesy Hollandia!

In synergy with countless hi-tech beds, here comes another model to widen your option. Called the Elite bed from Hollandia, it sports a DVD/CD changer, iPod docking station, a 32-inch flat panel TV and a surround-sound system. It also offers 12 massage programs, telescoping head sustaining, a mechanical head and foot tuning system that elevates every half of the mattress to take power off the trivial back. Designed offering the needful ergonomics, the tailored bed is priced between $30,000 and $35,000 and is available in individual king and queen size.

3) High-Tech Cosmovoide Bed Costs $61,415

Designed by craftsmen from North of France, the Cosmovoïde Bed is an ultra hi-tech bed
sporting particular spirals suspended following the principle available for hammocks. Derived from the egg-shape offshoot, the ‘Cosmovoïde’ features two-electric leisure bed casings, 7 LED lamps, an incorporated TV, DVD player, quality home cinema, six-power sockets, and a telephone. Priced at $61,415 (39 000 Euros), the bed targets the tailored needs of non-geeky and geeky divas.

2) TV In Bed Gets A Big Lift

Those blessed with the fortune of extra amount of dough and having developed a craze for weird gadgets and usability stuff, the 50-inch ‘TV in bed’ or TV lift from MK 1 Studios is a prospective deal for them. All you need is to press a button and the plasma panel slides out from under the end of the bed and revolves it into the arrangement.

1) The Tale: The Computer Bed For Programmers

Geeks, kindly lend al your ears here. Called “The computer bed,” the furniture piece is operated from gas-assisted pistons that dampen the probable stroke of mass transfer from bed to desk to bed. Having emerged as a Murphy concept bed in 2002, the bed is all set to go under production and claims to be the one-of-its-kind metal bed frame with wooden slat groundwork. Priced at $3650, these beds are available for sale from Europe.

I am sure the collection of digital beds won’t let you sleep and would surely rejuvenate your energy levels. Free feel to visit out last week’s compilation of top 11realistic simulators.

Elite Find of the Day: Travelmate Portable Fireplace
Posted in Elite Find of the Day, Home Decor on 1 August 2008

Travelmate Portable Fireplace

The weird appeal of this fireplace may invite your criticism in terms of its functionality but I would propose you to shun you void notion and look into its value added feature that claims the portability of the fireplace. Coming handy likewise a briefcase, the Travelmate fireplace is a perfect offering for coming winters allowing you to stay warm irrespective of your alien location. No word on the fuel used by the Travelmate but it is counted that certain alcohol gel used in random smokeless fireplaces is adding life its potable feature. The incorporated magnets are positioned to keep the glass sides in place and hence you are expected to eliminate those prior to lightning it up. Do confirm that glass sides are located back in order to avert any annoying misfortune.

And likewise every elite doodad, the Travelmate fireplace also demands a fat sum of $3,300 a pop. If looking for a stand-alone fireplace then consider trendy suspended fireplace, multimedia fireplaces and if have spare amount of dough then rest your eyes upon Justen Ladda Swarovski crystal fireplace.

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$200,000 Parnian Executive Desk is World’s Most Expensive One
Posted in Designer, Furniture, Worlds Most Expensive on 31 July 2008

Very often I realize that my list of world’s most expensive elite products can never be complete as lately I come across another world’s priciest obsession. And this time the crown goes to Parnian, designer cum retailer behind the creation of world’s most expensive Executive Desk. Priced over $200,000, the desk features clear lines, high luster and striking, mysterious woods as ebony and Carpathian elm mark the trend statement these days, as said by Ali Parnian, owner of Parnian Furniture located in Scottsdale.

It is being told that this priciest desk is developed using six diverse types of exotic woods and a customized piece of glass. Designed explicitly for Parnian’s North Scottsdale, Arizona showroom, the designer spent almost five-months to produce this valuable creation. The firm engaged in the creation of such elite offering is an established name in the industry and is being fabricating ‘Power Desks’ for renowned CEOs, industry moguls and celebrities.

The cost of these valuable and customized furniture piece starts at $6,000 and may touch sky considering the customization and supplies used. The installation of this execustive desk would surely stabilize your interiors but make sure it doesn’t disturb your bank stability.

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Ready to be Killed: Bulletproof Clothing by Miguel Caballero
Posted in Designer, Fashion on 31 July 2008

Bulletproof Clothing

The rising crime rate in the world can be seen as a reason for Miguel Caballero’s having deep pockets. Engaged into designing bulletproof clothing for past 16-years, the Colombian designer maintains its charm in high-security fashion by unveiling various revolutionary offerings. With all efforts invested to have a security shield without missing on style, Miguel lately unveiled his novel collection detailing blazers, slickers and suede jackets, some sated with a reassuring stab-proof coating at his London department store Harrods. The collection aims at offering three levels of ballistic defense to its proud holders.

Few of the apparels include a polo shirt that can endure a whack from a 9-mm handgun valued at $7,500 whilst another version costing $9,800 shields wearers from mechanical weapons, counting mini-Uzis. If figures do make a difference to you then it generated sales of $9 million in 2007. The Caballero-secured clothing is now becoming the choice of high-profile clients i.e. King Abdullah of Jordan, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and actor Stephen Segal. Mind you, the elite clan loves security and style as they have a heart to spill over the hidden cost involved.

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“24K Gold Mirror Lenses” by Zeiss Costs $18,165
Posted in Designer, Gold, Luxury on 30 July 2008

Gold Mirror Lense

Wanting to have Golden eyes? Here you go! The timeless Wayfarer from Italy’s super lately got blessed with a golden touch from Zeiss lenses. Featured above is a limited edition of the handcrafted frames that hold gold mirror lenses.  The “24K Gold Lenses” available in a black and a white frame fail to gather my attention as I would love to go with plain frames and also don’t have enough dough to take pride in holding one. Like I always say, luxury never comes cheap and hence the lenses here also know their worth and therefore demand $18,165. Sure thing, for carrying such glitzy lenses one needs to have bold personality as well!

Gold Mirror Lense
Gold Mirror Lense

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World’s Most Expensive Necktie Costs $220,000
Posted in Designer, Fashion, Luxury, Luxury Brands, Worlds Most Expensive on 30 July 2008

This space pays tribute to all random opulent thingamajigs and taking a customary call on this, today we would like to introduce you with the world’s most expensive necktie that got unveiled in 2003. No, the news is not stale as it has made up to the headlines with the recent update. Designed by Satya Paul and the Suashish Diamond Group, the silk base of the tie carried by Salman Khan comes festooned with 261 diamonds weighing 77 carats and 150 grams of gold and was valued at Rs1 crore in 2003. Lately, a revision in its cost has happened and it is being discovered that the cost of the necktie has now risen to Rs10 million or $220,000. Gawd, I wonder if ordinary folks besides celebrities and industry moguls can afford to buy one or would they find themselves restricted to window shopping? Well, if you ask me then spending this many such creations may seem a routine for people with big pockets but I would like to go with a plain silk tie with a diamond chip layering or gold lining.

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Limited Edition Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11 Concept Eyes Manufacturer!
Posted in Automobile, Car, Concept, Designer on 30 July 2008

Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11

They may look forward to the production of luxury cars for satiating their desire that evolve in every motorist and others may wish to ink this neat deal to flaunt their pricey possessions. Adding to my list of concept cars, here is another roadster i.e. Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11 coupe, still a concept exhibited at the 2008 Geneva motor show. The engaging concept is inviting deluxe car fanatics to convince the prospective manufacturers volunteer for taking this project, hence giving them an excuse to pick them to burn the roads on the crowded streets. The attention-grabbing Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11 coupe also made visibility at a press event scheduled a weekend before the 2008 Meadow Brook Concours D’Elegance.

The car framework was developed during the running gear of the 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. News is counted 25-50 models would be produced with a target market of Russia, China, the Middle East, and North America. Okay, no information on pricing is an indication that it’s going to demand a fat sum.
Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11
Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11
Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11
Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11

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Apartment Features 360-Degrees Elliptical Cabinet From FAK3
Posted in Designer, Eco-friendly, Furniture, Luxury, Shopping on 30 July 2008

Elliptical Cabinet

Don’t dare to consider it as a standard apartment. Located in Hong Kong, what makes it achieve an extraordinary feature is its centrally-installed elliptical cabinet designed by FAK3 that can swivel 360-degrees with a mere shove of a finger. Equipped with stylish compartments across its north-east-south-west face, the rotating feature allows you access to diverse living areas of a singular room. The crazy and exciting functionality of the cabinet enables you face a TV in one go and respecting your mood swings allows you turn back take forward the chat with those seated on couch. The customized cabinet was developed by FAK3 catering the needs of one of their clients wanting to have his central space occupied with array of activities i.e. study, recreation, dining and the list goes on.

Its wide edges accommodate a pair of keyboards and a desk whilst the two shorter surfaces house TV and offer a lot of storage-space. Developed using all possible industrial potency, it can support up to two tones and the moving cabinet offers an elegant appeal to the room’s professed spatial arrangement.
Elliptical Cabinet
Elliptical Cabinet
Elliptical Cabinet
Elliptical Cabinet

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