At the center of this luxury home addition in a suburb of Sydney, AU, sits an old gum tree, representing perhaps the last bit of formal nostalgia on a site that is now occupied by a squeaky clean contemporary villa. The revision was helmed by b.e architecture, and uses this tree as a visual anchor to the past while taking the rest of the home screaming into the future of architectural design. Continue reading →

Albert Park House is filled with gems-o-plenty, and I’m not sure where to start unveiling them… Set in Melbourne, Australia, this beautiful Victorian terrace house is surrounded by a white picket fence and lush foliage, set against traditional brick siding and black exterior. Continue reading →

Night or day, Terrasse VF is a multi-functional space for all forms of activities; whether lounging, dining, meditating or entertaining, this spacious, 4 level back deck patio design provides all measures of merriment to the 1887 heritage home it is attached to within Montreal, Canada. Continue reading →

We can all likely admit that, at one time or another in our lives, we have always wanted an igloo – and the Gardenigloo has the ability to make that dream a reality! This durable dome is an excellent play zone for kids, a greenhouse or gazebo for adults, or a resting place in the shade for all to enjoy. Continue reading →

If pizza is your passion, the Uuni 2S portable wood-fired oven is capable of fulfilling your perfectly charred oven pizza dreams – and more! An excellent addition to your patio space or outdoor cooking area, the Uuni 2S is both a cost-saving measure over traditional cooking options, as well as a tool to create delicious meals outdoors. Continue reading →

There is nothing like freshly cut herbs from the garden or home grown vegetables. If you have a green thumb, you don’t have to neglect your talent simply because you live in the city. The Glowpear Urban Garden is an advanced modular self-watering planter with a built-in water reservoir that will help you grow any vegetable, indoors or out. The Glowpear has a contemporary design and you can choose to have a singular system or connect multiple system for added flower power. Continue reading →

Pinch me, I must be indoors! Manutti’s new Air Collection brings surprisingly elegant and long-overdue sophistication to outdoor furnishings. With a sleek and solid base of powder-coated stainless steel, a thin mid-section of exotic Iroko wood slats, and luxurious deep thick cushions, you’ll be tempted to use them in your indoor living spaces as well. Continue reading →

The Gdynia Beach Chair is an absolutely brilliant reinterpretation of the traditional beach lounge chair. First and foremost it gives you plenty of protection from the sun with its long top canopy section. Second, it has a stylish minimalistic design that combines wood and cloth. The cloth can be arranged in several ways so you can have privacy if you want it. The Gdynia is very comfortable and lets you enjoy a perfect day at the beach or on your deck. Continue reading →

The designers Marten & Gustav Cyren who created Tipi & Boo have a great philosophy- they create “furniture for tranquility”. Furniture designed to be used in times when you are relaxing and enjoying yourself and those that you love. Tipi & Boo are fantastically designed outdoor pieces that truly encapsulate this motto. Tipi is a lamp made from teak wood that has an appealing tipi like shape, and Boo is a fire basket that can be used either for live fires or can be reversed and used as a lantern holder. Continue reading →

If you love cooking gourmet food, you are going to love the La Plancha. The La Plancha is a cooking appliance designed for outdoor use that has a smooth enameled cast-iron surface. This unique surface enables a style of food preparation called “cooking by contact” which is very popular amongst leading French chefs. Using this method, the food is cooked rapidly, healthily and has a delicious taste. Continue reading →