Out of Europe Whether we consider them avant-garde or downright odd, furniture and other homeware designs from Europe continue to cause a splash on the world stage. While most of the products and ranges featured below are not usually found in New Zealand stores, orders can be placed online.
Barrels of function RED, WHITE AND... GREEN: Repurposing is not just for environmentalists and certain inhabitants of Wimbledon Common any longer. As Studiododici’s Barrel 12 range shows, even the most mundane industrial items can open up a world of trendy ideas. Featuring cabinets, poufs, sinks and more, this range is the brainchild of Italian architect and designer, Francesca Cutini. Each piece is handcrafted using recycled barrels and items can be produced by commission. Details via: www.barrel12.com.
It’s a little bit bunny… WILD CHILD: It might not be PC to refer to children as ‘little monkeys’ but they’re not exactly tame; in a way, that’s definitely a good thing too! From their ‘top of the hops’ Mr Bunny and ‘roaringly’ popular Dino beds to rugs and other animal-themed ‘creature comforts’, Portugalbased Circu takes us on a wild ride. Details via: www.circu.net.
‘Off’ the wall
46 — Design and Build South East — 2022-2023
STICKING POINTS: Tricky decorations are quite the treat when it comes to Halloween, but they can prove a fright if they’re still hanging around by Christmas, for example. Although Wallsauce’s murals help set the atmosphere for any occasion, they are ‘peel and stick’ so they can be quickly applied then, just as easily, removed and stored. What’s more, we can let our imaginations run wild as Wallsauce can create murals to order based on any high quality image, even our own photos, making them ideal for birthdays too. Details via: www.wallsauce.com.
