The Most Beautiful Public Sculpture : A Drop of Mercury

The sculpture is shaped like an ellipse, and its legume-like appearance has caused it to be nicknamed “The Bean”. It is made of 168 highly polished stainless steel plates, and stands at 33 feet high, 66 feet long, and 42 feet wide, weighing 110 tons.

From a distance it could be mistaken for a huge drop of mercury, while up close its highly reflective surface captures and transforms the skyline, the downtown cityscape and even the passers-by into a wonderfully warped new vista. The artist, Anish Kapoor, has referred to the sculpture as “a gate to Chicago, a poetic idea about the city it reflects.” The quality of the design and craftsmanship are obvious as you approach to study its huge smooth shiny, curvy surface. Finally I can say that the Cloud Gate is truly a new symbol of the city and another good reason to visit Chicago.

Bedroom Design Pictures and Inspiration

A bedroom is a place in a home that a person spends an average of 5 to 8 hours each day. If you think a little at this, you’ll find out that actually you spend a lot of time in the bedroom. It is a place you can unwind and relax at the end of a long hard day, whether taking an occasional catnap or sleeping at night, a bedroom has to be as comfortable as possible. Now for those of you who are searching for pictures that will help them design their own bedroom, here are six new pictures with bedroom ideas.

Bedroom Designs from Italian Furniture Company Tomasella

Tomasella, an italian furniture brand.

Modern and Contemporary Beds Inspiration

This post is about modern and contemporary bedroom ideas. If you’re not sure how you want your new bedroom to look analyze these pictures, by looking at beds, chests, nightstands, media units, tv stands, dressers, … and maybe you’ll get a few ideas. These pictures are from a new collection from Casa Vida, a collection that combines clean lines, modern metal accents and quality finishes. Enjoy !

Colorful Bedroom Decorating Ideas and Pictures for Kids

For today I’ve found an Italian furniture manufacturer called Tumidei, that made some really nice bedrooms for kids. Since you’re reading this article, it’s clear your child’s happiness and healthy development are high on your list of priorities, so let’s take a look at these bedroom pictures and who knows maybe one of them will become your kid next bedroom.

Extravagant Bed Design : Float Bed by Max Longin

Designed by Max Longin the Float Bed is based on the idea of the central point of rest to which everything leads in a pliable and soft way. This bed is has a design that is quite unique and is held in place by four stainless steel cords that are connected to a frame of wooden rods and steel bows which can support a weight of up to 2645 lbs. The bed is available in ash, beech, cherry, elm, maple, oak or walnut woods. Float can be easily assembled and dismantled into several parts, so it is easy to transport anywhere. Now for those of you who would like a really unique bed like this you might want to know that Float is available at a starting price of $6200.

Phi-ton Bed : Floating Without a Sub-frame

Designed by Fried-Jan Unger and awarded by “Good Design® Award” The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd - Phi-ton is a bed in a new dimension: floating without a sub-frame, in a perfect symbiosis of design, luxury and health. No sub-frame, no free accessible moving parts, no possibility of jamming, no danger of hurting oneself. The advanced patented technology is invisibly incorporated. The Phi-ton bed has a self- correcting steering unit controlling the movements of all segments.

Outdoor Furniture - Daybeds

These beautiful daybeds are made by Lifeshop Collection, a company that is specialized in indoor and outdoor contract furniture, hotel furniture, contract lighting, contract artwork, casegoods, and resin furniture. The summer is near, and a piece of outdoor furniture like this would be great, to relax outside your house, and breathe fresh air. These pieces would be also awesome for an outdoor party.