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This couch made from recycled water bottles is built to last a lifetime

In recent years, companies have started to repurpose the massive amounts of used-once-then-trashed plastic in new...

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A guide to the best holiday gifts for an eco-friendly home

As adults, receiving gifts to adorn a home or apartment is one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re searching...

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One for Hundred — a furniture company that grows more wood than it uses

One for Hundred, an Austrian furniture company, was founded on the belief that creating furniture doesn’t have...

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore robots assemble IKEA chair

These robots assembled an IKEA chair in 20 minutes without having a meltdown

Who hasn't found themselves ready to throw a half-assembled IKEA chair across the room in a fit of frustration?...

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Plastic-fishing group in Amsterdam turns trash into contemporary furniture

If we remove plastic from the world's waterways, what happens to it next? Amsterdam-based Plastic Whale - the "first...

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Ore Streams: Studio Formafantasma creates striking furniture from salvaged e-waste

Millions of tons of e-waste clog up our landfills every year, but Studio Formafantasma is on a mission to breathe...

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13 thought-provoking designs that broke new ground at the London Design Festival

Design weeks around the world tend to be dominated by refined furnishings, sleek products, and glitzy lighting...

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This living hammock is an incredible seat made of soil-less plants

Ever imagine swinging from the trees in a hammock made of plants? Spanish artist Ainhoa Garmendia is making the...

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IKEA’s new augmented reality app could totally change the way we shop

Ever purchased a piece of furniture, only to find out later it didn’t fit the style or size of the room? Swedish...

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Pentatonic launches new brand of modern furniture made with nothing but trash

Trash never looked so good. Pentatonic has launched a new brand of modern, modular furniture made with nothing...

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IKEA’s new app will let you preview furniture in your home before you buy

Ikea's been playing with augmented reality (AR) for a few years now - in 2014 they released an AR catalog so shoppers...

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15 innovative designs that blew our mind at NY Design Week

Want to see the future of design? Look no further than New York Design Week, where designers are breaking new ground...

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Escape into the glass rivers and lakes of these beautiful wood tables

If getting lost in a coffee table sounds improbable, you may change your mind once you see these beautiful furnishings....

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This spellbinding icy blue throne was 3D-printed by robots

The robotically 3D-printed Voxel Chair 1.0 looks like it came straight out of a science fiction film. The futuristic...

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This beautiful geometric LED light is customizable into any configuration

If you haven’t heard of Stickbulb yet, it’s time you did. Stickbulb is a collection of stunning, innovative...

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Artist recycles leaf waste into biodegradable Beleaf chair

Šimon Kern found an unconventional use for leaf litter: green furniture. The Slovakian artist created Beleaf,...

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The Living Table is a verdant indoor garden hidden in your table

If you're looking to greenify your home, look no further than the plant-filled Living Table. At first glance, the...

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Use our promo code for discounted tickets to the 2017 Architectural Digest Design Show

It's that time of year again! Architectural Digest's annual Design Show will be back in Manhattan from March 16th-19th,...

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This revolutionary 7-in-1 table is the only one you’ll ever need in your living room

With many health experts calling sitting the new smoking, more and more people have been looking to reap the benefits...

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Artist ingeniously turns old plastic bottles into joining material for furniture

Old plastic bottles get a second shot at life in the creative hands of Royal College of Art graduate Micaella Pedros....

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Upcycling studio in Tel Aviv gives former prostitutes a second chance at life

Modern slavery is all around us—even if we don’t always see it. Human trafficking for the sex industry is one...

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Designer Fabien Capello Transforms Unwanted Christmas Trees Into Beautiful Furniture

It may only be the 26th of December, but if you've been circling the block, you may notice that the sidewalks are...

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Top 6 Exercise and Standing Desks to Get You in Shape While You Work

Sit to Walkstation To really beat that lethargic feeling at work, the Walkstation from Steelcase is an exercise...

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INTERVIEW: Becky Northey and Peter “Pook” Cook on the Tree Shaping Art of Pooktre

INHABITAT: What obstacles did you face in figuring out your design process, and what methods did you try before...

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Eco-friendly DIY modular furniture can be reassembled over and over into different pieces

Designer Stefano Guerrieri aimed to create DIY furniture kits that people can use to creatively modernize their...

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10 smart and cheap things every college dorm room needs

NORDLI Wireless charging furniture Your phone is at 5% and you're tossing everything out of your backpack trying...

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Lose yourself inside the Abyss Table’s mesmerizing ocean depths

If the Abyss Table seems familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen Duffy’s previous take on the gorgeous...

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Shape-shifting “apartment in a box” by MIT and Yves Béhar hits stores next year

https://vimeo.com/173697166 Particularly useful in very small spaces, Ori is comprised of oh-so-many moving...

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Dwell on Design 2016: America’s largest design event is coming to Los Angeles!

It’s that time of year again - designers, architects, and design enthusiasts will soon be converging at Dwell...

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Agustina Bottoni’s Monolithic Brut Barbecue Set is Made From Recycled Coconut Coir

"Brut" is a monolithic stool and barbecue set designed by Agustina Bottoni that is produced by casting a compound...

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