For those who like to sit alone.

Designed by Russian designer Dima Loginoff, The Selfish Chair won the Design and Design International Award 2010 in Paris, France. It is not yet commercially produced.

To see Loginoff’s “Selfish” Campaign featuring Russian ballet dancer, Alex Torgunakov, check out Torgunakov’s website at www.torgunakov.com.

Awhile back we brought you the Nintendo Table and it got a lot of great feedback, so today we are even more excited to show you the Tetris Table. The Tetris Table is perfect for all of us that were once hooked on the popular game. Nostalgia aside, its use of bright colors and varying shapes makes it a great design work all on its own.

The Tetris Table is the work of designer Jared Kohn. Unfortunately just a concept for now, we are hoping this table finds its way into production real soon!

Unlike the good ol’ schooldays, you won’t get in trouble for having these Paper Planes. Designed by Nipa Doshi and Jonathon Levien  of Doshi Levian for Moroso, Paper Planes are paper-like seating arrangements made from a sturdy steel frame. The fun and colorful striped covers are removable for easy washing.

With a low armchair and a high armchair, there are plenty of options for the Paper Planes. As paper planes made from paper can be folded into different uses, each of these Paper Planes can be situated differently to offer several seating options.

For more information on Paper Planes, check them out on Moroso’s website.

Daydreaming just got a whole lot easier thanks to SkyFactory. With SkyFactory you can be anywhere you want to be.

This collection of landscapes is backlit to create a highly realistic virtual windows. Instead of being in the city you can look out to see an island, or add some sun to a gloomy winter day. The possibilities are endless. With a vision to bring the pristine beauty of nature inside and deliver peace and balance, there’s a lot to love about SkyFactory. And these images really speak for themselves- what a creative way to add beauty to your home.

Learn more about SkyFactory here.

This year’s House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year was designed by Jeff Lewis of Bravo’s Flipping Out. To reflect his personal aesthetic, Jeff Lewis says he took a “California modern” approach to designing this year’s kitchen.

To play off of his observation, we’ve put together a list of ten characteristics of a modern kitchen as they are found in House Beautiful’s 2010 Kitchen of the Year.

1. Dark Wood – The cabinets are a rich brown that stretch throughout the kitchen.
2. Metal – Hints of metal are scattered from the island stools to the stainless steel appliances to the counter accessories.
3. Openness – Jeff Lewis said overbuilt cabinets create claustrophobia, so he chose door-less shelves to create an open feel.
4. Wood + White – Clean white countertops break up the dark wood cabinetry and the light wood flooring.
5. Functionality – The open wine storage wall lets in tons of natural light while doubling as a place to store wine and other bottled beverages.



6. Natural Light – Already mentioned in number 5, the wall-storage wall, in addition to the light colors, allow for plenty of natural light.
7. Pops of Color – Red panels on the far wall add an element of surprise.
8. Eco-friendly – The kitchen table is made from reclaimed wood taken from an old polo barn.
9. Minimalistic Pieces – The polished metal island stools, the chairs at the kitchen table, the interesting light fixture are all simple and stylish pieces.
10. Storage – There is a ton of storage space in this kitchen with cabinets on both sides of the countertops that eliminate visible clutter.

What are some other modern characteristics you see in the 2010 Kitchen of the Year?

If you haven’t checked out online shop Sweet As A Nut yet, I recommend you head over there right away (but not before finishing this post!)

Their website is a perfect illustration of their motto “We would like to bring an added piece of uniqueness to your home,“ with plenty of unique designs for all ages and some particularly cute things for the kids.

My favorite item has to be the Write On Write Off Table. Whether it was designed for kids or adults I’m not entirely sure, but what I do know is that I would love to have it. Just think of all those times you can’t find paper or pen when you need it.

Lots more here.