Dornob | Design Ideas Daily

Dornob | Design Ideas Daily

Jenga-Style Steps: Giant Spiral Stairs Made of Wood Blocks

Posted: 26 Nov 2013 08:00 AM PST

wood block staircase

These weighty industrial-looking steps span between two stories of a split-level flat and are clearly designed to stand out – a rough-hewn centerpiece to a minimalist modern apartment.

wood stairs entry mirror

QC created them for a small Polish residence of a young couple seeking peace, quiet and simplicity but punctuated lively accents as well. A mirror on the main floor extends the sense of space and reflects the staircase.

wood spiral

The layout is divided into two discrete zones – upstairs for nighttime uses and downstairs for daytime functions. Thus, the stairwell makes for a prominent and almost processional experience – a kind of monumental connector joining these two separate areas of occupation.

wood stairs

The steps themselves are held together by hidden metal anchors running up through their center and attaching them to the walls for further support and stabilization.


    

Stick-Lets: Flexible Fasteners Made for Kids Building Forts

Posted: 25 Nov 2013 08:00 PM PST

sticklet join

Stretchable silicone designed to be child-safe encourages children to assemble anything from small fantasy structures to full-sized play spaces out of natural materials in their environments.

sticklet toy

sticklet childs play

sticklet forest fort

Designed and created by Christina Kazakia, Stick-lets are a simple but powerful and versatile toy made to stimulate the imagination.

sticklet plastic toy

sticklet toy connectors

The colorful Fort Kit contains various sizes and shapes made for joining two or more sticks or branches. Strong, durable and weatherproof, they can be left outside as part of temporary construction projects.

sticklet wood join

sticklet branch bamboo

sticklet fence fastener

And, of course, the connectors can be saved and the wood is naturally recyclable, reducing environmental impact and encouraging outdoor play. They can also be attached to bamboo branches, fences or other found objects.


    

Woodsman Axe Coffee Table Inspired by the Big Bad Wolf

Posted: 25 Nov 2013 02:00 PM PST

ax table

The tale of Red Riding Hood conjures images of a helpless lass and a great beast luring her in, but the story (at least in some variants) has a hero as well with a trusty wood-cutting weapon.

ax table leg

ax wood table

Duffy London (images by Tom Oxley Photography) has produced a console table that combines woodworking with weaponry as well, made of solid hickory axes from the United States with polished heads.

ax table detail

ax table corner

At over four thousand dollars the piece does not come cheap – for that price, one might hope the axes could be removed and wielded when the need arises to defend one’s home or at least chop a tree in the backyard.


    

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