Up and Coming Kitchen Trends

An accomplished combination of natural materials that are guaranteed to stand the test of time. The trendy color and material mix, comprising natural rough-cut oak veneer and the finest ceramic surfaces, positively invites you to reach out and touch.

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A Perfect Arrangement for Warmth and Entertainment

Beyond the amiable incorporation of a 37" LCD TV, Scenario features all the perks of MCZ's other fire units. You can choose between the wood burning or gas, and the piece incorporates MCZ's patented comfort air ducting system. This thermal innovation effectively turns these showpiece fireboxes into bonafide heating systems, as it ducts hot air throughout the house (up to 8 meters from the fireplace location).

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MINE Furniture by Marinemine Makes a Bang

Reuse has been taken to a whole new level by Estonian sculptor Mati Karmin, the creator of MINE-Furniture Design. Instead of scavenging through post-industrial waste or unwanted furniture and buildings, Karmin is tapping into an un-mined resource, a literal field of old sea mines found off the shores of Naissaar. His designs reuse exhausted mine casings for everything from fireplaces to baby cribs.

http://3rings.designerpages.com/2011/03/30/mine-furniture-by-marinemine-makes-a-bang/

Electronic Lavatory Faucet by Iqua

Fittings manufacturer Aqua relies on the comforts of hands-free faucets in designing their Iqua line of faucets. These infrared sensor-operated electronic faucets are equipped with "a special solenoid valve that is the heart of these high tech products." But Iqua goes beyond convenience. Their electronic lavatory faucet includes a display showing the water temperature and water consumption. By giving users a reminder of how much water they are using, the Iqua faucet may reduce water consumption.

Markus Johansson’s Cirrata Lamp

The large lamp's name refers to a suborder of octopi characterized by an internal skeleton and a set of two fins - unusual qualities in an octopus and ones which actually make it more vulnerable to predators. Perhaps designer Markus Johansson chose the name for this reason, because Cirrata's increased vulnerability prompts it to favor deep, dark spaces.

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New York City's First Bike Powered Music Festival!

Using stationary bicycles and volunteers looking to put their legs to some use, Pedal Power NYC is able to power up some awesome concerts that are completely off the grid with The Natural Ass Session, a fantastic idea that merges natural, renewable energy (just add some food and water) with awesome music. They are currently seeking volunteers to help power the city's first bike-powered concert series happening on June 26th.

http://inhabitat.com/nyc/new-york-citys-first-bike-powered-music-festival-coming-to-union-square/

Bathe in Comfort and Save Water with the Sozo Tub

Diamond Spas has constructed this particular tub with an inclined back, giving it a profile very like an outdoor chaise. Not only does this intriguing approach deed the piece a unique aesthetic - it resembles the hull of a boat momentarily kicked up out of the water by gently lapping waves - it conserves water too at an average of 60 gallons per bath consumption per user.

http://3rings.designerpages.com/2011/05/26/the-sozo-tub-by-diamond-spa/