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Isabel’s Picks for November 2012

THE MAGIC IS COMING

Be classic. Be modern. Have fun!

Ovetto bin, Normann Copenhagen lamp, Normann Copenhagen Swing Vase, Villa Nova Chervil wallpaper, Glacier sideboard

 

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1. BIN

Brand: Ovetto

Designer: Gianluca Soldi

Product Name: Ovetto Bin – Recyclable waste – 3 x 30 Liters

Price Range: €200

Material: Recycled polypropylene.

Key Features:It has three compartments to separate different types of waste and encourage recycling. Each compartment is designed to hold a trash bag of 30 L. Each compartment has a small window to insert the waste, and an overhead door to facilitate removal of the bag and insert the larger waste.

Available to Ireland from: Made in Design

 

2. LAMP

Brand: Normann Copenhagen

Designer: Simon Karkov

Product Name: Norm 06 Large

Price Range: €95

Material: Lamp shade foil.

Available in Ireland from: Ubode

 

3. WALLPAPER

Brand: Villa Nova

Collection: Chervil Wallcoverings.

Product Name: Tatami Watermelon.

Price Range: €50 per roll

Available in Ireland from: The Fabulous Fabric Company

 

4. VASE

Brand: Normann Copenhagen

Designer: Britt Bonnesen

Product Name: Swing Vase

Price Range: €27 – €39

Material: Glass.

Available to Ireland from: Red Candy


5. SIDEBOARD

Designer: Peter Mac Cann

Product Name: Glacier sideboard

Price Range: €1,472.49

Material: Primary Finish: White lacquer (gloss).

Available in Ireland from: No fixed abode

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The Secret Guide to Deal with Architects – Take 1

 

If you have never dealt with an Architect before this is a guide for you.

We will give you a few tips for each of the stages involved in your construction project.

If you are not sure if you need an Architect or an Architectural Technician stop reading right now. Read this first and come back when you are ready.

 

1. Stages

Every construction project has different stages , it is important to understand these stages when you are comparing fee proposals from different Architects.

 

Hot tip: You can get away without some of the stages (although you will regret it later) but there are a few stages that CANNOT be removed from the process.

 

 

Go to Take 2 – Fee Proposals.

 

Isabel’s Picks for October 2012

RIPPLING REFLECTIONS

Have fun finding your way.

Ceadogan Rugs, hand made rugs ireland, Toyo Ito, Ripples Bench, Floorink, printed floor, Cordivari radiators, blow radiators, designer radiator

 

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1. PRINTED FLOORING

Manufacturer: Forbo/Printed Space

Product Name: Floorink

Price Range: n/a

Material: Vinyl.

Key Facts: Choose from thousands of images that are licenced and ready to be reproduced or design your own floor. 10 year wear layer guarantee and non-slip properties.

Applications: Residential or commercial flooring.

Available to Ireland from: Printed Space

 

2. RADIATOR

Manufacturer: Cordivari

Design: Studio Massaud (Jean-Marie Massaud)

Product Name: Blow OR

Price Range: n/a

Material: Stainless steel / Inox.

Key Facts: Blow is made of two connected metal plates which help to keep the water at a constant temperature.

 

3. BENCH

Trademark: HORM

Designer: Toyo Ito

Product Name: Ripples Bench

Price Range: €2,390

Material: Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry Wood, Oak Wood, Ash Wood.

Available to Ireland from: Fab

 

4. RUG

Trademark: Ceadogán Rugs

Design: Patricia Murphy

Product Name: Calliope Azure

Collection: OPTIMISM

Price Range: n/a

Material: 100% pure wool yarn in 16mm pile.

Key Features: Handmade.

Available in Ireland from: Ceadogán Rugs

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