Maps have been a popular part of home decoration since the 90s but still designers are coming up with new and interesting ways for you to explore the world from the comfort of your own home. From the antique to the modern, traditional to the abstract there are all sorts of ways you can decorate your space with a map of our planet. We’ve put together a mood board with just a few examples; including a clever globe bar that allows you to store your drinks inside a wooden, antique globe and an eclectic looking chest of drawers covered in beautiful sketches of the world at large. You can even decorate your window with maps, whether you prefer the more traditional looking Geograph Antique, or the more modern looking Geograph Ocean roman blind. Ideal for the intrepid traveller or for someone who dreams of far flung lands full of exotic creatures and tropical climes, maps are a great way of adding a sense of adventure to your home.
Author: Marcus
tuiss Loves : : Richard Clarkson
At first glance, you might think this was just a lamp. Well, actually at first glance you might think this was a cloud. But really, it’s a lamp. No ordinary lamp, though. This concept design by Richard Clarkson is what he calls a ‘semi-immersive lightning experience’ and is so much more than just a lamp.
Forgetting the technical jargon for just a second, the piece has two primary functions. Firstly, it acts as a nightlight, producing periodic flashes of lightning. Secondly, it’s a reactive speaker that gives visual feedback. What that means is, you can plug in your music device to play through the cloud and, in doing so, the cloud produces thunder and lightning according to the music it’s playing.
Cool huh?
Pantone’s 50th Birthday
Pantone’s legendary colour matching system is renowned the world over as the definitive way to ensure the right colours are used in the right places. It’s gained so much stature it even appears in various countries’ legislation, denoting the correct colours of their flags.
So, it only seems right that we doff our cap to the company founded by Lawrence Herbert as it celebrates its 50th birthday. The company has grown exponentially since its early beginnings but that original colour matching process is still in full effect in graphic design studios from Texas to Timbuktu.
To celebrate, Pantone have released a palette of colours to represent each decade of their existence. All of the selections give a little insight into the period they stand for, a visual embodiment of the Zeitgeist.
This week, it’s the 90’s when “clothing went baggy and colours shifted to a mixed bag of neutrals and subtle shades and tints”. Sounds about right to us. In homage to the wonderful work Pantone have done, we’re off to match up some of our rollers and romans to see if we can recreate the look. First stop, Habitat Electric Lime…
tuiss loves : : Rory Dobner’s Abode
A few months ago, we were loving Rory Dobner and dedicated a post to his quirky, tongue in cheek line drawings. Now we’ve got the chance to see where the man himself lives and works and, if anything, we love him even more.
Just like his art, his home contains more than a little eccentricity, with funky retro furniture and eccentric artwork aplenty. There’s even a smattering of his own designs, including the manacled cat cushion we featured back in May. Clearly Mr Dobner and the Tuiss team share the same great taste!
by tuiss : : Winter Warming Curtains
Dig out your winter warmers, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are set to plummet to Siberian levels. With Jack Frost nipping at your toes, now might be the perfect time to create a warm and cosy nest in which to hide yourself away for the next few months.
So where to start? Well, why not indulge in a beautiful pair of brand new, made to measure curtains? Cover your windows with some of the luxurious fabrics on offer at Tuiss and create your very own cocoon to keep the winter weather at bay.
Thick woven fabrics and spicy, warm hues can combine to give you a toasty and inviting space to snuggle up and put your feet up.
Fool’s Gold?
A few weeks ago we did a post on the latest trend for warm metallics, focusing on brass and copper. This time we’ve upped the stakes and gone all out with a look at some glamorous gold designs. Keeping the heat while adding a touch of lavishness and excess we’ve put together a collection of glorious golden gems from footwear to furniture to feast your eyes upon.
tuiss loves : : A Rum Fellow
With a rum fellow, you’re taking simultaneous trips around the globe and down memory lane. Offering carefully chosen collections of everything from textiles to lighting, each product has a story behind it. Whether borrowed from far off lands or inspired by innovative local designs both old and new, the site has an eclectic look and feel that we just love.
While they create many of their own pieces, they also offer original items like their 1960 Neon Dragon Fly Biology Chart, used in French classrooms in the 60s and their Old Sea Dog 3in1 Ship Lamp salvaged from real ships.
Head over to their site and have a browse around the many wondrous things they have on offer.
tuiss : : Behind the Scenes
The Tuiss team have been hard at work this week preparing a photo shoot for some our newest curtains and blinds. We thought we’d give you a behind the scenes sneak peak at just what we’ve been up to, as well as an exclusive look at one of the finished sets. Everyone’s been working extremely hard and we’re looking forward to sharing the end product with you as soon as they’re ready.
I saw this sideboard…
Not On The High Street are developing a burgeoning reputation for providing unique and interesting products and this wooden cow sideboard really caught our eye. Aside from the fact that it’s a cool sideboard shaped like a cow, the concept piece is also a comment on the way we transport and dissect our meat. Handmade from Spurge plywood and produced using the same process as for real shipping crates, this inspirational piece of furniture would make a brilliant talking point as well as an eye catching addition to any room.
by tuiss : : Embroidered Curtains
We’ve recently added something a little different to our Tuiss curtains collection. In keeping with the beautiful array of designs already there, we’ve replenished and restocked with a wonderful range of embroidered curtains. Each pattern is skilfully woven and painstakingly crafted to add a little extra luxury. In an assortment of gorgeous colours and silky fabrics, they’re perfect for adding a touch of softness and serenity to any room.
