Tejo Remy brings a hot, new feel to reusable, everyday castaways, turning each one into a unique work of art. The Dutch designer pairs with Droog, an Amsterdam based company to dazzle the international crowd with fresh, green ideas, breaking ground for modern lighting design as you have never known. Whimsical and modern, recyclables are turned into grace and prose, as only artist Remy can do.

The noted Milk Bottle Chandelier, by Remy, is a symbol of a nostalgic time and at the same time, casts useful, subtle glows throughout a room, something you could never find in the 50s. Twelve individual bottles group together to form an inspirational lighted space to hallways, dining areas and kitchens as well as in museums and in commercial buildings. Plastics form a unique configuration of art when used by designers with an insight and direction for beauty, a welcomed trait of Remy.

A must for worldwide designers, this year’s “A Touch of Green”, held in Milan; found Remy’s functional and contemporary designs one of the most popular in lighting designs. Founded in 1993, Droog’s has offered many innovative green design ideas, bringing displays of award winning design to the public through practical and simple solutions, finding the brightest and the best of designers, artists and engineers.

Soliciting only the best of new, young designers, another example of excellence is Droog’s Rody Graumans. Graumans’ 85 Lamps Chandelier has been highlighted in many museums, restaurants and commercial buildings and is included as a permanent collection piece at The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. 85 individual bulbs,using 15-watts each, drop from a jumbled bundle of black cords and sockets, creating a sensational array of beauty and light. Only an artist as Graumans could transform such beauty from these materials, an ingenuity that Droog demands.

Creative in everything he touches, Arian Brekveld, designer, has a background in environmental and industrial projects and brings to Droog the Soft Hanging Lamp. By utilizing the old fashioned PVC drip method, he molds the traditional lamp into a soft, flexible globe for safety and beauty. Hanging blissfully from a matching cord, the plastics mesh as one to present a binded marriage and to make one wonder, ‘how do they do that’?

It is possible to sustain an artful, domestic life while promoting and preserving the simple items in our lives such as the illumination of modern lighting. Green is becoming a way of life and with creative, industrious artists such as Remy, Graumans and Brekveld; we will never fear vibrant design extinction.

Being a collector modern furniture is not always as expensive or laborsome as you might think. The Bellini line of chic designed modern furniture was one of the first to be an offered product by Heller Inc. in 1998. Recognizing that furniture consumers respected good art, good design, industrial production and reasonable prices, this company made it their business to find the best designers to work closely with in order to execute this goal. Today, Heller is a leader in designer furniture, adding famous names to their line regularly.

World Famous Designers bring the most current and creative designs to Heller. There is no comparison to other traditional manufacturing companies with their top name designers at the wheel. Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Philippe Starck and Studio 65 are just a few of the internationally known designers that Heller works with in order to present new and innovative products.

Furniture collectors will be amazed at the Award Winning Museum Quality Designs found only at Heller. Such outstanding establishments such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Smithsonian and the Vitra Museum are but a few of the prestigious sites where Heller designs can be found. Awards, too numerous to mention, grace every imaginable design competition in the world.

Investment Quality Designs have been shining through Heller since their inception thirty-five years ago. Beginning with a line of stackable dinnerware by Massimo Vignelli, furniture was sure to follow when other design and engineering icons began to appear with their incredible, sought after creativity. Bellini, Gehry, D’Urbino originals are just a few of the prestigious names of the Heller team.

Incredibly simple, the Form and Function of these designer pieces prove to be solid and resistant for regular use in the workplace, home or on an outside patio. Brilliant in art alone, the function of each piece proves that professional engineering has played a large part in design. Some pieces are even modular and stackable, perfect as space savers in apartments and small areas.

The modern furniture line by Heller is made just for lifestyle. Whimsical and at times, seemingly alive, art in furnishings can be just what you are looking for to bring your home alive. Gone are the days when a chair or coffee table was merely straight and functional. Let your personality and life take on a refreshing new look through Heller and enjoy a new freedom of expression.

Modern Interior Design

A great many people aren’t keen on the idea of modern interior design because they assume that it is all about chrome, minimalism and utilitarian white walls. In reality nothing could be further from the truth. A good interior designer knows how to blend traditional elements with the latest innovations in a way that makes a home look simultaneously stunning and inviting. What’s more, a home that contains elements of modern interior design has a higher monetary value and is more appealing to potential buyers than a property that does not. Because the housing market is currently distressed people who are looking to sell their homes must do all they can to attract buyers and get a decent price.

Details Make It Important

A great deal goes into modern interior design. To get a look that is contemporary yet charming requires meticulous attention to details such as furniture, finishes, flooring, color schemes, lighting, rugs, textiles, surfaces, doors, artwork and accessories. With modern interior design each element in your home must compliment the others. Additionally, modern interior design is about maximizing the available space in a home, which is why open plan kitchens and living rooms are currently so popular.

Want To Do It Yourself

There are two ways of approaching a modern interior design project. If your budget is tight and you have an eye for detail along with a flair for home improvement, you could try handling your modern interior design project yourself. In order to do this you must first decide what work needs doing in your home and allocate a budget. You are then in a position to purchase magazines, peruse the internet and watch home improvement shows to get some modern interior design ideas that are in keeping with your personal preferences. Next you will need to plan the project and buy any materials you will need before you can commence.

Hire An Expert

If you can afford to do so, it is always best to hire an interior designer to handle the job. That way you can be sure that the results of your modern interior design project will be perfect. The first step is to go online and look at some of the work that has been done by different interior designers in your municipality until you find something that catches your eye. You can then contact the designer by email or telephone. You need work out your budget and show your interior designer what kind of ideas you like. Interior designer can do some truly amazing things with a limited amount of money, but only if you let them know in advance how much cash you have to spend.

During the holidays decorating kicks up to a frenzied pace and sometimes getting the house decorated takes up all your energy. All you can be bothered to do is string some lights outside and call it a day. If you want to do more than put up a few lights for your outdoor décor this year then you need some new ideas.

If putting up lots of holiday themed lawn ornaments is not your thing then you might have some trouble even thinking of any décor for your garden. Some fairly simple ideas will help you to make your home look tastefully decorated for the season.

Décor Wreaths

Wreaths might seem like obvious décor for the holidays but many people forget how a wreath can instantly add festive cheer to a house. If you’d like you could make your own or buy one. There are a large selection to choose from around the holidays. Wreaths have evolved from very simple to elaborate and cool modern constructions of plain twigs. Take your pick and brighten up your door.

Welcoming Porch

If you have a porch then you have a great canvas for holiday décor. You can do any number of things with your porch during the holidays. Start with lights; you don’t have to go with the usual string of lights. Instead you can choose holiday themed lanterns. Lanterns don’t have to be restricted to Halloween. Find lanterns in white, silver, or gold and string them around your porch to add warmth.

At Christmas using holly (you can use plastic if your climate is not conducive to the real thing) and berries is a good idea. Wrap all the winter greenery around porch railings or any furniture that might be on your porch. Or you could start putting poinsettias on your porch; again these don’t have to be the real deal to look good.  

Decorating Windows

Windows are another great place for décor. You can do a lot with windows around the holidays. Taping cutouts of snowflakes and other appropriate holiday themes decorations to your windows is one fun idea. Soft glowing lights make excellent décor for windows. You can use red outdoor lights disguised as candles on window sills to create a soft glow at all your windows.

Critter Cheer Décor

Give the birds in your area a helping hand and create some décor outside at the same time. Cover pine cones in peanut butter and hang them from festive ribbons on trees and your porch, instant bird feeder.