VIDEO: Inhabitat’s Green Tour of BKLYN Designs

It’s hard to capture all of the excitement and inspiration of the work of BKLYN Designs in words and photos alone – which is why we’re thrilled to bring you a video tour of our favorite

VIDEO: Inhabitat Sees Green at BKLYN Designs

If you read Inhabitat, you know that we’re huge fans of BKLYN Designs, the annual furniture exhibition that takes place in DUMBO, Brooklyn. This year, we were saddened that the show did not take

INTERVIEW: Designer Hugh Hayden and His Amazing Recycled Tennis Ball Furniture

We love being on hand for spring design shows because they offer rare up close and personal access to the designers we mostly admire from afar the rest of the year. Last year, we were fortunate enough to

April Hannah’s Tree Table Kids Furniture Grows in BKLYN

On the lookout for some modern kids furniture that’s as stylish as it is eco-friendly? Well, look no further because Brooklyn-based designer April Hannah‘s Tree Table collection of

Grow House Grow: Scientific Story Telling Green Wallpaper

Last weekend at BKLYN Designs 2010 we discovered a booth full of amazing wall-coverings by designer Katie Deedy from Grow House Grow. Each paper in Deedy’s newest collection, Naturalist, tells a superb

UM Project’s Cork U.M.O. is a Coffee Table, Bench and Desk All in One!

One of our favorite finds from this year’s BKLYN Designs is the U.M.O., a playful piece of multitasking furniture that transitions from a coffee table to a bench to a desk with a simple flick of the

Palo Samko Salvages Wood Table With Beautiful Butterfly Joinery

This year at BKLYN Designs Inhabitat favorite Palo Samko unveiled this beautifully detailed table made from salvaged wood. Samko utilizes parts of wood that others may consider flawed — rather than

Decommissioned Subway Signs Get a Second Ride as Cool Furniture

One of New York City’s greatest features is undoubtedly the subway system. 718 Made in Brooklyn, which we had the pleasure of peeping last weekend at BKLYN Designs, pays homage to the underground with

Inhabitat Reports from BKLYN Designs

Schair is a Chair that Two Can Share

Have you ever gotten stuck in a crowded room and had to uncomfortably share half of your seat with someone else? Drawing inspiration from these awkward experiences, Pratt student Charlotte Kreitmann

Roller Coaster Chair Made From Coney Island Boardwalk Planks

Searching for thrills at New York Design Week? Look no further – Inhabitat favorite Uhuru Design has just revealed an undulating roller coaster chair made of wood reclaimed from the demolished Coney

BKLYN Designs Sneak Peek: Katch’s I-Beam Inspired Eco-Bench

Milan Design Week is wrapping up, and we’re getting into gear for the best of BKLYN Designs! One piece of furniture that has already caught our eye is this Lucky Beam bench by Brooklyn-based eco-design

BKLYN DESIGNS: Final Call to Submit Applications is TODAY!

Calling all designers & crafters in BKLYN!!! It’s December and you know what that means! Time to start thinking about the fantabulous BKLYN DESIGNS show which takes place every year in DUMBO in

Uhuru Scrap Metal Stoolen

The passionate Uhuru design team launched several new products at BKLYN Designs last week. It is hard to select a favorite from all of their sophisticated, yet quirky furniture designs, but we can say

Palo Samko’s “Only Men’s” Chest with Top Secret Surprise

How many times have you found yourself saying, “I sure wish I had a hidden drawer to keep all of my top secret documents”? Carpenter and designer extraordinaire Palo Samko must have heard you,

Ecosystems BADA Table Transforms Into a Love-Seat

We viewed dozens of innovative, noteworthy designs at BKLYN Designs last week. In fact, we were so blown away by the caliber of work we encountered that we wondered how we’d EVER single out 5 selections

BKLYN Designs Starts Today!

BKLYN Designs starts today! BKLYN Designs starts today and we couldn’t be more excited! Running from May 8-10, this awesome showcase of local furniture design kicks off NY Design Week, and is one of

BKLYN DESIGNS 2009: Call for Entries!

Save the date NY Design Fans! BKLYN Designs will be kicking off its annual exhibition of exquisite locally-sourced design May 8-10, 2009. Now in its 7th year running, the event will feature an incredible

BKLYN Designs – Inhabitat Reports

Inhabitat was on the scene all three days of BKLYN Designs this weekend and we have a lot of great finds to report back to you. The BKLYN Designs furniture exhibition, which is held in DUMBO every year in

BKLYN DESIGNS: Iglooplay Tea Pod Collection

We love our wholesome kid-friendly furniture here at Inhabitat. A modernist sensibility combined with the fun of living with a versatile, ‘growing system’ of organic pods equals the best in green

BKLYN: Mother’s Day Green Design Tour Today at 2pm

We’ve been having a great time at this year’s BKLYN Designs discovering new eco-friendly designs from inspired Brooklyn-based designers. Today, we invite you to join us for a unique event, a

Inhabitat reports from BKLYN Designs!

Yesterday’s rainy weather did nothing to deter our spirits as the Inhabitat team of Jill, Abigail, Mike and Ali headed to BKLYN Designs to check out this three day local design extravaganza.

THIS SUNDAY: BKLYN Designs Mother’s Day Walking Tour

HEY NYC INHABITAT READERS! Any of you looking for something fun and designy to do this Sunday? Wanna meet the faces behind the Inhabitat blog, and check out some hot green furniture design in the process?

BKLYN Designs STARTS TODAY- Inhabitat is here!

BKLYN Designs STARTS TODAY!! We are thrilled to be on the scene at this year’s BKLYN Designs – it is one our favorite springtime events, and we couldn’t be more excited! Locally sourced

BKLYN SNEAK PEEK: Uhuru Recycled Bourbon Barrel Furniture

We’ve long been fans of Brooklyn green furniture team Uhuru Design. Every year at BKLYN Designs we eagerly look forward to seeing Uhuru’s latest work, from the beautiful recycled scrap wood

BKLYN SNEAK PEEK: Bamboo Furniture from Ecosystems

New sustainable furniture company EcoSystems creates cute, family-friendly furniture that is as thoughtful of the environment as it is to the owner. Starting with renewable materials, EcoSystems follows

BKLYN SNEAK PEEK: New Brave Space Light Block Lamps

We are perennial fans of Brooklyn-based Brave Space Design, and not just because their pieces helped turn the Inhabitat-curated Green Room at Designers & Agents into a sustainable style eco-haven

BKLYN DESIGNS Starts This Friday!

NY DESIGN FANS GET READY!!! One of our favorite springtime events, BKLYN Designs, is coming to town THIS WEEKEND, and we couldn’t be more excited! Locally sourced and inspired, the BKLYN Designs

MODGREENPOD Sustainable Fabrics & Upholstery

One thing we are especially excited to check out at this weekend’s HauteGREEN show is the new range of fabrics and wallpaper by ModGreenPod. Sisters-in-law Nancy Mims and Lisa Mims design adorable

HAUTEGREEN SNEAK PEEK: Hi-Five’s Apt Chair

This past weekend at BKLYN Designs, we were excited to discover Kiel Mead and Michael Cummings of Hi-Five’s simple but stunning Apt chairs, and were pleased to find out they are made from Richlite,

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