Comments on: VESTAL DESIGN’S CONVERTIBLE KITCHENETTE

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:12:32 +0000

that’s an idea for RVs and boats as well!

By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » BONBON CONVERTIBLE DOC SOFA/BUNK BED

Inhabitat » Blog Archive » BONBON CONVERTIBLE DOC SOFA/BUNK BED — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:45:54 +0000

[...] It’s been a while since we talked about compact habitats, but it’s one of our favorite topics. Efficient use of space is the best way to maximize your living quarters. It helps you conserve resources, keep your life organized, and enjoy clutter-free surroundings. Bonbon Trading’s got compact down pat with their Doc sofa/bunk bed unit. The single couch swings easily into two separate spots for resting your weary head. That’s smart furniture. Bonbon’s materials are not quite as smart as their designs. Though ease of use and economy of space bode well for an efficient lifestyle, Bonbon might do well to adopt some more sustainable materials. We certainly hope green thinking infuses Bonbon, because their modern rendition of the classic Murphy bed — and new incarnations of the “wall bad” style — are downright brilliant. Add a Convertible Kitchenette from Vestal Design and a Living Unit by Andrea Zittel, and you could break records for spatial efficiency. [...]

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:40:00 +0000

Thanks for a most entertaining post. This is a hilarious and wonderfully creative idea! LMOH

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:12:00 +0000

Where do you sit while you wait for your food to cook?

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:31:00 +0000

Mixing melamine and a burning stovetop sounds pretty dangerous. If you are this desperate for space why not just get a camping stovetop?

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:25:00 +0000

It’s an interesting idea for sure…
I worry that the seat would get dirty very fast however, from spills and whatnot.
Perhaps I’m wrong…