Furniture

Auchan withdraws Amal cot: it is dangerous for newborns

Product withdrawal. Auchan withdraws the basic wooden cot produced by Amal and supplied by Auchan Export from the shelves because it would jeopardize the safety of newborns. He is about to end up run […]

Green Shower: hygiene without wasting water

An original idea to combat the waste of water during the shower was recently proposed by the Israeli designer Rami Tareef. This is Green Shower, the eco-friendly shower that aims to empower and make its users more aware, so that they realize the […]

Coronavirus, here's how the interior spaces will be able to adapt to the new rules to limit infections

How can we reduce the risks of coronavirus infection inside buildings? The proposals of the University of California in Davis (USA). Coronavirus: […]

Design: from Sweden the ecolampione that lights up the streets for free for 20 nights

Development and no environmental impact. Even in Africa, where electricity is still a dream, the night can become brighter and without pollution. Or at least hopefully, if the project of some Swedish students who invented a solar-powered street […]

PalletRoom: how to furnish a room with two pallets (video)

How to furnish an entire room with "two coins" or rather two pallets? And what about creating an eco-business? This is how the PalletRoom project was born. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Calypso ceiling lights by Ikea withdrawn from the market: risk of falling

A defect could cause the glass shade to fall off. This is why Ikea has ordered the recall of some types of ceiling lights from the Calypso series He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Swirl: the ecological faucet to save water by modeling the flow… with art!

An ecological and design tap that saves water and shapes its flow in an artistic form. This faucet is called Swirl and was designed by a student of the Royal College of Art in London. He is about to […]

Furniture: Duzzle the site where you can buy design objects online

A new e-commerce for furniture, which combines original solutions and innovative design. This is Duzzle, and in fact the name derives from the union of Design and Puzzle. He is about to end up run […]

The 'living' chandelier made with algae that purifies the air and absorbs CO2

Exhale, absorbs CO2 and cleans the air: it is the intelligent chandelier invented by a London-based designer and engineer Julian Melchiorri. It […]

Wotu Chair: from Lamm the ultra-light and eco-sustainable design chair

It is ultra-light, original and totally ecological. It is Wotu Chair, the chair designed by the designer Dante Bonucelli in collaboration with the Lamm company that has always been committed to maintaining a policy of protection and respect for […]

Saga: eco-sustainable furniture production by Roche Bobois

The new SAGA line of Roche Bobois furniture using certified tree slices He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Tiny House: how to get 8 rooms in a few square meters

Is it possible to organize a normal apartment in order to obtain 8 functional spaces? These are additional rooms to be organized when needed, which can be created simply by moving a piece of furniture or opening a wardrobe. The trick lies in a […]

Grow the plants inside the objects of the house

This is the idea on which Kai Linke, German designer with active exhibitions and collaborations throughout Europe, was based to create his own collection of furnishing accessories, "Roots": simple and hollow objects inside which the artist has […]

Urban Field: electricity and water from the trees ... fake!

If the trees of the rainforests are threatened by the chainsaws of the multinationals, those of the cities are certainly not faring better: atmospheric pollution, vandalism, road accidents ... the problems linked to urban green are endless, both […]

Ceiling Chandelier: the green chandelier that looks like a candelabra

Ceiling Chandelier is not a chandelier like all the others. It closely resembles an ancient candlestick. It was created by Canopy design to enrich the rooms of our home with green. The call to nature is immediate. the candelabra is ceiling mounted, […]

Not all posters are the same: how to cover the walls of the house while also being good for the environment

Desenio, a company specializing in paintings, posters and prints that constantly strives to reduce the impact on the environment. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Each […]

Gavin Munro, the man who grows trees in the shape of furniture

Gavin Munro doesn't just grow trees, he grows furniture. Making a piece of furniture the traditional way can take decades if we consider the time it takes for a tree to grow. What if it were possible to include furniture creation in this process? He […]

Will the eco-incentives in 2010 also be for all wooden furniture?

While the race for the 2010 incentives available from yesterday rages - until the available resources are exhausted - for the purchase, among others, of scooters, ecological houses, modular kitchens and appliances, directly from the Salone del […]

Ikea withdraws Patrull gate due to the risk of sudden opening

The well-known furniture chain Ikea withdraws the Patrull gate from its shelves following several complaints from customers who have reported its sudden opening with consequent risk for the little ones. He […]

Naturalise, the hammock in living fabric made by intertwining plants

A little hammock, a little turf. A living creature on which it is possible to lie down to take a regenerating nap, immersed in the green even when you cannot be outdoors. It's called Naturalise and it's the hammock made of plants made by the Spanish […]

Curface: or how to make chairs and tables from coffee grounds

Re-worked, an English company founded by a group of designers and engineers who work to combine industrial design and green technologies, has found a way to create nothing less than tables and chairs with coffee grounds. He […]

Knitted furniture

Transportable furniture in wood and fabric, colorful, easy to disassemble and readjust in case of moving. These are the original works of art and creativity created by the Turkish designer Beril Cicek, who drew inspiration from the classic geometric […]

Outdoor spaces: how to furnish a garden and how to find the right help

Furnish your own garden. A simple job or do you need the help of a professional? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

Rocking Knit Chair, the rocking chair that knits for you

Rocking Knit Chair, the rocking chair that knits for you. New technologies are making great strides day by day and many are obsessed with the desire to own the latest technological gadgets on the market. He […]

Is bamboo parquet really "green"?

What could be more "green" than bamboo? Used in the most varied sectors, from clothing to flooring, this robust but at the same time flexible plant is characterized by its rapid growth and its robustness that allows it to do without pesticides […]

The 10 best plants for decorating making your bathroom greener

10 plants to best decorate your bathroom. An often neglected environment, which can improve with some care and a bit of greenery. Often […]

Shelves for life: the bookcase that is do-it-yourself recycled at the point of death

With the eco-sustainable pyre we thought we had already crossed the border and faced the link that can arise between death and ecology. But we still hadn't seen the piece of furniture created by William Warren, a designer known for its originality […]

Eco-design: here is ChairKit, the ecological chair to be built ... or hung on the wall

Today we want to present you a project that combines art, design and ecology: we are talking about the Chairkit that the British artist and designer Dan Civico presented at the London Design Festival last September. The Chairkit is a limited edition […]

How to make your stay greener

As we have already told some time ago, the kitchen is one of the most energy-intensive places in the house, but also the one where you can save by adopting some precautions. Today, however, we want to talk about the living room, the room where […]

Furnish by recycling an old door or an antique door

In Vignola, the heart of Emilia Romagna, Mr.Vittorio deals with his small company of old and antique doors and gates, following the logic of reusing objects destined for a purpose other than that for which they were born, certainly more imaginative […]

MarineMine: furniture and furnishing accessories from the recycling of naval bombs

Sleep soundly and relaxing on a weapon of war. It seems like a joke or a paradox, but it is reality, thanks to the collection of furniture and furnishing accessories proposed by one of the most famous Estonian sculptors, Mati Karmin, starting […]

How to make a sofa from pallets (20 ideas)

How to make a comfortable sofa with wooden benches. Here are some DIY sofa ideas from pallets He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Bel-Air, the home mini-greenhouse that purifies the air

Bel-Air is the work of French designer and architect Mathieu Lehanneur, in collaboration with David Edwards, of Harvard University. It is an aluminum and Pyrex (that is, borosilicate glass) box, about 50 cm high, containing plants selected on […]

How to tuck the duvet inside the duvet cover: the burrito trick and other tips to do it in a minute

Is it possible to change the duvet cover without much effort? The answer is a nice yes: just resort to a little trick He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Is […]

Pomada: cardboard furniture from the recycling of pipes

Pomada is a design studio based in Buenos Aires (Argentina) that experiments with new forms of furniture with the use of cardboard. The philosophy of recycling and above all of "reuse" is the basis of the work of Antonela Dada and Bruno Sala Conill, […]

Ikea withdraws the Mysingsö deckchair due to the risk of falling

Ikea product collection. The well-known Swedish company Ikea withdraws the Mysingsö deckchair from the shelves, due to the risk of falling or crushing of the fingers. He is about to end up run over, […]

Ikea withdraws light with Patrull sensor: risk of electrocution

Watch out for sensor light from IKEA "Patrull": it is potentially dangerous, especially for children He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Watch […]

Riveal, the ecological wardrobe made by recycling floors

From Studiomama, one of the most famous design studios in the world for the design of furnishing accessories obtained from the recovery of materials and very linked to the universe of eco-sustainability and social the exclusive processing of recycled […]

Paperpedic Bed: the cardboard bed that can withstand the weight of 22 people

A cardboard bed? At the very idea we would immediately be led to think that it is a not very solid system, not at all durable and also rather uncomfortable. However, it seems that this is absolutely not the case, at least judging by the practical […]

The 5 best design ideas of the IIda 2009

Open to all, the IIda 2009 design competition starts from the Korean city of Incheon to promote a new concept of Design that is emblematic of eco-sustainability in urban development. Among the 'eco-illuminating' ideas presented in the competition […]

Volcane and Lagune: a tree on your table

Have you ever thought that a tree could find space in your apartment? There are those who love to grow small trees on their balcony and those who dedicate themselves to the care of bonsai in the rooms of their home. From France now come some tables […]

Ikea will sell their spare parts online, to fix instead of throwing

Ikea will sell spare parts for its products online. A strategy based on sustainability and reuse He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Fix […]

SUNDVIK reversible changing mat dangerous if the flap is not fixed correctly

If you have purchased the SUNDIK changing table-chest of drawers by Ikea, secure the flap with the special support to the safety lock. The Swedish furniture giant has recently published an important notice about the safety of its reversible changing […]

Light up that wall! Bright sunshine wallpaper and wall paints

The government of Great Britain has decided to finance Lomox with 450 thousand euros, a Welsh company that with its patents plans to create wallpaper and paints capable of illuminating rooms with natural and diffused light within two years. A […]

Way Basics recycled cardboard furniture: simple, resistant and green

From the United States comes the eco-alternative to plywood furniture to furnish the home, optimize the space of closets and closets and, why not, give a green touch to the office. He is about to end […]

Lotus, the leaf that recharges electric cars and furnishes the city

Lotus leaves as street furniture, design and eco-sustainability. These are the objectives of the Lotus project, a modular system powered by photovoltaic panels designed by the studio of architect Giancarlo Zema for the Bergamo-based company LumineXence […]

Designer chairs from old roof tiles

How to reuse broken tiles? By creating chairs and benches using recycled materials such as terracotta. The artist Tsuyoshi Hayashi has chosen the waste tiles as the starting material for his creations. The chairs made of recycled materials are […]

Decorate your home and office with sustainable paintings and posters

Let's find out who we can turn to to buy sustainable paintings and posters, which allow us to decorate the home or office while respecting the environment Sensitivity […]

Fairy Doors: how to make a fairy door to amaze our children (VIDEO)

The doors of the fairies, known abroad as Fairy Doors, are first of all decorations for the children's room but they are also much more. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

Good design pellets all year round

Ecodesign on stage, pellet rack, wood rack and magazine rack, merged into a single design object that can be used 12 months a year. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him From […]

Prénatal baby gate withdrawn from the market: risk of strangulation

A new withdrawal concerning products intended for children. Rapex, the European Union alert system announces the withdrawal of the Prénatal traphek hout safety gate due to risk of entrapment or strangulation. He […]

Feng Shui: 10 tips for decorating your home with awareness

Feng Shui, how to decorate the house with awareness. Feng Shui is an oriental art, of Chinese origin, which aims to support traditional architecture in the design of homes and in the choice of furniture for furnishings. The spaces are organized […]

Tiles and furnishing accessories in hemp made in Tuscany are on the way

In Bientina, in the province of Pisa, the Tuscan company CanapaLithos srl is carrying out a project for the use of hemp as the only component in the creation of zero-kilometer furnishing accessories: tiles for coverings but also furniture, without […]

Ikea launches furniture rental to extend the life cycle of products

Ikea is about to test, starting from Switzerland, the furniture rental service in the name of the circular economy, with the aim of extending the life cycle of the products that can be rented and returned and then sold as used. He […]

Custom Barrel: table football, turntables and pieces of furniture from the recycling of old oil barrels

How to recycle old oil cans? To make a contribution capable of offering new life to waste containers, here is the Custom Barrel project. From the old oil cans a table football and many truly original pieces of furniture can be born. He […]

10 do-it-yourself and zero-cost shoe racks from creative recycling

Do-it-yourself shoe rack, how to make it with recycled materials and thanks to creative recycling. If you need a suitable space to store your shoes, you may want to make the decision to buy a shoe cabinet. Before moving on to the purchase, however, […]

Ikea withdraws table from the market: it is at risk of falling

Ikea table withdrawn from the market. The extension could in fact fall out, as has already happened to various customers He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Ikea […]

Ikea: compensation of 46 million dollars for the child killed by the overturning of the Malm chest of drawers

The child's family had not fixed the chest of drawers to the wall and unfortunately little Josef was crushed by the weight of the piece of furniture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Nuclear !: the design stool made with recycled nuclear waste

Where do we put the radioactive waste resulting from the production of nuclear energy? Into a stool! This is the idea of the architect Marco Capellini, a designer involved in the recovery of waste materials, who created Nuclear !, a prototype […]

5 tips for a plastic-free kitchen

How to banish plastic from our tables? Here are some tips to reduce its use in the kitchen given its poor hygiene and its non-biodegradability. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

In London, garbage cans become hi-tech and wi-fi hotspots

Along the streets of London, waste bins become hi-tech. It is one of the numerous projects implemented in the metropolis in view of the next Olympics. On the streets of the City, among the most traveled daily by Londoners who reach the beating […]

Loll Design: outdoor furniture made from the recycling of milk bottles

Loll Design is an eco-furniture company founded in 2005 that has focused its production exclusively on the use of recycled materials. Its business is, in fact, aimed at raising awareness of the environment and reducing unnecessary polluting practices. […]

Shelter Center: sustainable solutions to manage housing emergencies in the event of conflicts and environmental disasters

Shelter Center is a Geneva-based non-governmental organization that works to support communities afflicted by natural disasters and disasters by providing them with the means and technical personnel to deal with housing emergencies. Precisely […]

Soft Rockers: the armchair with solar panels

A wooden armchair that recharges our electronic devices via usb. It's called Soft Rocker and works strictly on solar energy He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Top […]

Natural and ecological rugs: here are which ones to choose

How to furnish your home with an elegant but at the same time healthy carpet or carpet? Non-ecological rugs are made with chemical fabrics, petroleum derivatives, such as acrylic and polypropylene fiber with the addition of off-gas glues. Therefore, […]

Ikea buys used furniture: this is how Second Life works

Ikea will buy back used furniture, giving coupons in exchange. This is the new initiative that will start on 1st January next. A pilot experiment that will allow those who want to get rid of the furniture to be able to get up to 60% of the initial […]

Gaon Street Light: the street lamp that feeds on waste

Wouldn't that be a smart way to cut costs, save energy and, at the same time, dispose of waste? Well, this is precisely the idea behind Gaon Street Light, the street lamp entirely powered by garbage. He […]

The duvets that save couples fighting over blankets

No more war on the last blanket with your partner. There comes a solution that promises to bring peace to couples. Are you cold and he's too hot? Just choose two different blankets. He is about to […]

Young autistic artisans who create sustainable furniture and accessories (PHOTO)

Maacraft, a social laboratory in which people have the opportunity to become artisans and create furniture in a sustainable style, takes care of making the most of all the manual potential and creativity of autistic children. Maacraft, […]

Solar Roadways: on the roads photovoltaic solar panels instead of asphalt

A name, a program, indeed, a project: it's called Solar RoadwaysTM and literally means “solar roadways”, or photovoltaic roads. The idea comes from an American, Scott Brusaw, an engineer specializing in electronics and electrical engineering, […]

uTree, the urban photovoltaic tree

The idea behind this concept is to create a new element that characterizes the city with its shapes and bright colors and is able to perform various functions, such as street lighting, the function of traffic lights, that of thermometer and finally […]

Soon you will be able to rent furniture from Ikea instead of buying it

Very soon at Ikea the furniture will be for rent, clearly not all but the essential ones for those who are an off-site student or a person who for various reasons often changes home and city. Very […]

Naj-Oleari designer recycled cardboard furniture

Cardboard furniture with a captivating design, branded Naj-Oleari. Tables, desks, chairs, but also four seasons bookcases and wardrobes with lively graphics to furnish your home, office with style and eco-sustainability, but also to set up shops, […]

Very Peri is the Pantone color of 2022: it is the emblem of our time and inspires us courage

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Panels for armored doors: when safety becomes green!

The new panels for armored doors in HDF and MDF that adapt to the style of home furnishings, friends of nature and the environment. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Furnishing […]

Ikea retires canopies and lamps that are dangerous for children

Beware of lamps and Ikea canopies. The Swedish multinational invites you to go to the store for delivery or to receive more information, as they could be dangerous for children. Anyone who has purchased the canopy models indicated must bring them […]

Pavegen: Energy is produced by walking on the floor

The English Laurence Kemball-Cook, president of Pavegen Systems, had the intuition of transforming this daily movement into electrical energy and has conceived for the purpose of the particular tiles which, if walked on, are able to produce about […]

Van Gogh's famous room reproduced in full size: for rent for 9 euros (PHOTO)

Vincent's room in Arles, the famous painting by Van Gogh reproduced in full size. Not only. It is possible to stay inside through Airbnb for $ 10 per night. The […]

7 ecological beds for sweet green sleeps

Precisely because sleep and rest are fundamental parts of our daily life (on the other hand, we spend about a third of every day in our bedrooms ...), we should try to live them in harmony with nature: an option that passes also through the choice […]

Passoni nature: the first show room dedicated to eco-sustainable furniture opens in the province of Udine

The first showroom entirely dedicated to green furnishing will be inaugurated tomorrow in Manzano in the province of Udine! Not just a showroom but a real laboratory that will have as its protagonists the products of the new Passoni Nature collection, […]

Ecological saving cemeteries: Aosta replaces candles with LEDs

You never think about it, but how much does the lighting of cemeteries affect municipal coffers and the environment? An argument brought to the fore today by the Municipality of Aosta which in recent days approved the adhesion to the "VotivA +" […]

Feng Shui: room by room, how to furnish your home to live better

Room by room, find out how to furnish each room of the house according to the principles of feng shui to live better He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Eco-design: furniture made from recycled old skis

If we are still fond of the memories of our first ski week and do not want to turn our dear old skis into fuel, a US company has found a more creative way to recycle and give a second life to the many pairs of skis and snowboards transforming […]

Pressed paper, from today Ikea makes furniture for us

Ikea is preparing to launch a new line of pressed paper furniture which is expected to hit stores in 2017. The company has already created the first plant for the production of pressed paper furniture, which is based in Sweden. He […]

5 creative recycling ideas to breathe new life into your old furniture

Without stealing the job from the masters of the art of restoration, if you have at home an old wooden furniture from the line you like so much that you care about but actually badly reduced, here are some ideas to transform old wooden furniture […]

10 good reasons to make your bed every morning

Making your bed every morning is a really good habit. Are you among the people who prefer to make the bed or among those who, due to their hurry, simply arrange sheets and blankets quickly before going to sleep? He […]

Which chandelier to choose with a modern decor: tips and solutions

The choice of chandeliers for the home is really an important choice, let's see together how to choose them for a modern and lively decor. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Furnishing […]

Bio-LED: trees like lampposts with gold nanoparticles

Can you imagine what it would be like to walk at night in a park illuminated by .. trees? As science fiction as it may seem, the idea does not appear so absurd in light of what was recently discovered by a group of scientists from the Academia […]

In New York, the park with the greenest public toilets in the world

A redevelopment project of one of the areas of the Riverside Park in Manhattan, long abandoned, but recently rediscovered especially by cyclists, involves the construction of a relaxation point complete with toilets, pergolas and places to stop […]

Furniture and household appliances bonus confirmed for 2022: how to get up to 10 thousand euros in reimbursement

All you need to know about the furniture and appliances bonus, extended until 2024: deductible amount, permitted purchases and how to benefit from the discount He is about to end up run over, his […]

Flowers and designer “Green” to decorate the walls

An all-green collaboration is born between the photographer Isabel Nort, and the French company Acte déco, famous for its wide range of adhesive furnishing solutions on a new Greendeco support made and printed with materials that respect the […]

In Iraq the largest sundial in the world

The largest sundial in the world will be built in Iran He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Will […]

Domestic pollution: zeolite-based wood glues to absorb chemicals

Novamont SpA, world leader in the field of bioplastics and compostable materials, strengthens its presence in North America by creating a new company, Novamont North America, Inc. based in Danbury, Connecticut. He […]

Tofu Chair, the design chair made with tofu

Tofu Chair. Tofu, the precious soy-based food, originally from oriental cuisine, turned out to be the main protagonist of an experiment that was nothing short of unusual. In fact, someone thought of carrying out a resistance test, choosing tofu […]

The house that all Doraemon fans would like to have (PHOTO)

As wallpaper, bedspreads, on curtains, in the bathroom and even on kitchen furniture. Doraemon mania for a couple who have transformed their home into a sanctuary dedicated to the most loved white and blue cat ever. The result? Definitely extravagant! He […]

A green house with Vivere Zen

Vivere Zen offers various solutions to furnish your home with natural and biodegradable materials for a simple and essential style Do […]

At Delft University the desk is made by recycling books.

The Delft University of Technology, and more precisely the university library, in the wake of the latest trends in creative recovery and recycling offers a very particular example: a front desk that rests on a structure made entirely of recycled […]

A lamp to purify the rooms of the house

Illuminate with style and reduce fine dust in our home. How? Just equip yourself with a FilterLamp. It is a particular lamp capable of purifying the air from harmful particles inside the home. He is […]

Sustainable City Lights: the smart street lamp powered by sun and wind

Philips Design presented a concept of smart street lights powered by renewable energy and equipped with LEDs, which emit a brighter light when there are people around and which instead maintain a softer and lighter light when streets and squares […]

10 DIY coffee tables made from recycled materials

Creative recycling has numerous benefits. Not only does it allow you to give new life to unused objects and materials, saving them from landfills, but it also allows you to create real furniture to furnish your home at no cost. If you want to […]

Tidy wardrobe: ideas and tips for making space in the wardrobe (PHOTO)

If the time has come for you to tidy up the wardrobe to make room and eliminate the clothes you no longer need, try following a few useful tips and start your decluttering right from the wardrobe. He […]

Furnish with creative recycling: pallets

Well, those pallets, called pallets, are one of the new resources of the green market. It may be that they are light but resistant, they will be the standard dimensions, the fact is that these wooden packaging have become very versatile elements […]

Ikea launches disassembly instructions to extend the life of its furniture

The Swedish multinational Ikea has created disassembly instructions to make life easier for its customers but also to extend that of the furniture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Ikea's […]

Guerrilla Knitting: fighting the dullness of the city with… knitting!

Guerrilla Knitting, a colorful phenomenon of self-production and beautification of the urban environment, is becoming increasingly popular in Cornwall, thanks to the activity of a group of ladies, aged between 49 and 97, who are dedicated to sewing […]