This might seem like an odd product to chose for a review of, but I love this one. If there is one thing I can really appreciate, it’s any product designed well, intended to solve a specific problem, and does it simply and effectively. Hopefully such a product could be produced inexpensively, so more people would benefit. Ikea’s Rationell Variera, designed by K. Hagberg and M. Hagberg, does just that. Intended as the answer for the clutter of plastic bags people accumulate in mass, with no place to store other than in a pantry or under the kitchen sink, the Rationell Variera is about as simple a solution as you can get.
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Originally designed and built in 1956 for the welfare state architecture program put in place after the end of the Second World War. This building has since seen a major renovation, and now serves a totally different type of tenant. There are some original details still remaining, mostly in the way of kitchen cabinetry and fittings. It would be interesting to see this apartment in its original state compared to today. I like the small touch of the blankets on the patio, I can imagine wrapping up in them and sitting outside on a bright winter morning drinking a fresh cup of coffee.
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This wonderfully vintage decorated apartment is located on the outskirts of Solburga, Sweden. I really like the different colors and patterns at work here, to give each room a unique feel. The layout of the apartment is a little unusual, with the circulation passing through each room in succession built around a central kitchen. The kitchen does a pretty good job of serving each public space, with the bedrooms separated into each corner for privacy. A layout like this seems like it would be nice for a family with small children. They could play all throughout the house, find privacy in different rooms if they want, and always being close by.
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Since its creation in 1972 by designer Peter Opsvik, The Tripp Trapp chair has been a dinner table icon. At the time there were few options for children’s seating at the table, and none that would last as long or adapt as well with your child as they grow. In fact there are few now that can. Conceived after watching his child struggle to find a comfortable position at the table , Peter Opsvik’s design creates a fully customizable, yet amazingly simple solution. Originally the chair provided only an adjustable seat and foot rest. While this was enough to accommodate toddlers through adults, the chair did not suit children much smaller than toddlers. Since then many accessories and attachments have been added (baby set, table top, cushions, and a five-point harness) making the chair useful for any person six months to adult and up to 300 lbs.
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Kasia (a Graphic Designer) and her boyfriend Maciek’s met working at an advertising agency in Warsaw. To open up the 46sqm space and create an open floorplan, the couple got to work knocking down walls and hitting up vintage markets. Now the once old-fashioned apartment is a bright, modern, and wonderfully eclectic home.
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I love the way the space is put to good use in this small flat. There are some pretty clever solutions to get the most out of the 35sqm space, like hidden storage, a loft bed, and a fantastic expanding kitchen on wheels that you can roll out of the way when not in use. Found happily via one of my favorite places on the internet, Nordic Design.
Via Nordic Design, La Maison d’ Anna G.
