Delicate Balance: Minimalist Bamboo Bathroom Scale Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT  Bamboo is a remarkably versatile material; it can be used in everything from building homes to making drawing paper. In the case of designers Lei Shi and Yujie Hong, it is also useful as a measuring tool. The design duo’s conceptual project Bamboo Scale replaces the traditional mechanical or electronic bathroom scale with a device […]  |
Insect-Inspired Armoire Brings the Beauty of Nature Indoors Posted: 25 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT  There aren’t many of us who would welcome an enormous bug into our homes, but the BUG armoire from Latvian designer Janis Straupe is a definite exception. The beautiful wooden cabinet takes the shape of a huge beetle that opens into a plethora of cubbies, drawers, and storage spaces. The magnificent scarab-shaped closet is a […]  |