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String – Iconic Shelving by Nils Strinning With Endless Possibilities

Posted: 17 May 2016 12:32 PM PDT

String is a great thing! Who even invented it? It's ubiquitous, useful, simple and elegant in design, which is presumably why the iconic string® shelving system was given its name. Though the name of its originator may also have had something to do with it. So how long is a piece of string? Or more intriguingly - how long can the popularity of 'string' shelving last? When Nils Strinning developed his string® interior design concept in 1949, in collaboration with his wife Kajsa, he was really onto something. Read more…

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Book Lover’s Dream: Hammock Reading Nook in Home Library

Posted: 16 May 2016 01:22 PM PDT

As if a floor-to-ceiling wall of books isn't enough to coax a wistful sigh from any bibliophile, this renovated 1950s home in Madrid tacks on a cozy, elevated hammock as a reading nook, accessible via library ladder. Spanish design firm Eque y Seta wanted to freshen up the formerly dated home for a modern-day family, making it lighter and brighter and adding a few fun features for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Read more…