Apartment Therapy: Hot or Not?

Hot or Not? Cassette Tape Skeletons by Brian Dettmer

We never really gotten into the whole taxidermy trend – real or not it always seemed a little creepy. However, these cassette tape skeletons might change our mind. Read more below the jump... ...

Hot or Not? The Dyson Air Multiplier

We were one of the first to write about the new Dyson Air Multiplier, a fan without blades. At around $300, it can apparently cool you off for 1/50th of the energy of an air conditioning unit. ...

Hot or Not? Tour Table by Gae Aulenti

We've posted before on furniture made out of bike parts, and here's another one to add to the list. The Tour Table was designed by Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti for FontanaArte, and it ...

Hot or Not: Shoelace Rug

The shoelace rug was created by Nate Silverstein and Andrea Paustenbaugh. It "moves beneath your feat, creating an ever-changing sculpture that's surprisingly comfortable and engaging." The small si...

Hot or Not? Easy Living Washing Machine

Yes, that thing is a washing machine—a washing machine designed to use steam on small loads (so that people can do their laundry individually). We were always taught growing up that small laun...

Hot or Not? Recycled Aluminum Platters by Boris Bally

We can't decide if Boris Bally's recycled aluminum highway sign platters should be considered art or tableware. Get a link to these interesting creations and vote after the jump... ...

Hot or Not? Shopping Bag Lampshade
Natural Home magazine

Just came across this Shopping Bag Lampshade over at Natural Home magazine. If you like it, you can make it. Instructions below the jump. ...

Hot or Not? Eco-Stunts
The New Yorker

Just finished reading an incredibly interesting (if slightly over-critical) article discussing the merits of what the New Yorker is calling "eco-stunts." Elizabeth Kolbert looks at a couple of blogs-t...

Hot or Not: Electrolux Bifoliate Double Dishwasher Concept

The Electrolux Bifoliate Double Dishwasher concept is a finalist in the Design Lab 2009 contest sponsored by Electrolux. Personally, we'd love something space-saving like this, that also saves water b...

Hot or Not? Unidentified Feeding Object (UFO) by Andrea Ruggiero

The UFO by Andrea Ruggiero is a plate made from bird seed, potato starch, guar gum, and a "seaweed-like binding agent". They're meant to be tossed (like a frisbee) into the bushes when you're done wit...

Hot or Not? Letting Your Yellow Mellow in the Shower

"Pee in the shower! Save the Atlantic rainforest!" That's what a TV ad in Brazil is encouraging people to do to save water and help the environment. Check out the hilarious and cute commercial after...

Hot or Not? Felt Stool Bookshelf Table by Can Onart

We usually love furniture that serves two purposes. This stool by Can Onart can also be a bookshelf and a table. We found it over at Yanko Designs. What do you think? ...

Hot or Not? Solar Tent by Orange

Having just spent a weekend camping isolated in the mountains, we’ve really come to appreciate a break from the city and technology. So when we came across this solar powered tent we felt conflict...

Hot or Not? Re-vive Table Legs by Cohda Design

The Re-vive Table Leg Clamps by Cohda Design (£73.00 ) can turn practically any rigid surface (even a book) into a table. The clamps themselves are made from "previously redundant production equipm...

Green or Not: Personal Irrigation Sanitation System

Welcome to the Personal Irrigation Sanitation System, otherwise known as P.I.S.S. Here's what it is: The concept derives from the drinking culture of modern society, and the urination that comes w...

Hot or Not: Lawnge Chairs

These lounge chairs designed for public spaces are made from metal and are covered with artificial grass. They fit in well with the natural environment and provide a comfortable space to relax. But ...

Hot or Not? Recharge Mower

Now that McMansions are out of style, we're not sure how necessary ride mowers are going to be in the near future. But, if you do need one for some reason, an electric version makes a lot of sense. Ge...

Hot or Not: Smart Stone
Lighter, more durable and recycled.

I came across these Smart Stones at an unnamed big box retailer last week. It turns out they're made from recycled shopping bags, weigh less than conventional stone and look pretty much like the rea...

Hot or Not? Coffin Shelves

We love furniture that serves more than one purpose. But bookshelves that transform into a coffin? Well, we're amused. What about you? ...

Hot or Not? Going Late to the Farmer’s Market to Save Money

As farmer’s market season kicks in to full gear, we’ve been reading tips on how to have the best shopping experience. One of the suggestions – hit up the farmer’s market just as it’s endin...

Hot or Not? Umbrella Chandelier by Shelly Sabel

We can't stop staring at this Umbrella Chandelier installation (created with salvaged umbrella pieces) by artist Shelly Sabel. Is that a good thing of a bad thing? You tell us. Via: Yanko Image: She...

Hot or Not: Plastic Cup Chandelier by sunfish820

Recycled Plastic Cup Chandelier by sunfish820. Image: sunfish820; Etsy.com...

Hot or Not? Ornj Bags by David Shock

Ornj Tote Swing, $40 These bright orange bags caught our eye from way across the room at this past weekend's Chicago Green Festival. The totes, Ornj Bags, are made of reused costruction fencing, salv...

Hot or Not? The Walden by Nils Holger Moormann

Talk about small ... this concept home design by Nils Holger Moormann is almost nonexistent. The idea being that the "house" is a storage space for the few essentials you would need to live comforta...

Hot or Not? BreezeDry Ambient Clothes Dryer

The new BreezeDry clothes dryer brings the freshness of line drying inside by using ambient air to dry your hanging clothes. Your clothes will dry in about 90 minutes at a significant energy saving...

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