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The hottest items for your home include an ultra-compact vaccuum, a reptilian inspired lamp and seductive glass decanters
This angular lamp is perfect for an upscale office or even a cluttered dorm room
Lighting goes industrial chic with the Pett lamp, the latest statement piece by Diesel for its Successful Living collection in collaboration with Foscarini.
Angular lines create a reptilian look, while stylish hues provide esthetic balance, making the Pett equally at home in upscale offices or cluttered dorm rooms. Try minimalist black-and-white to lend an aura of sophistication; the more daring can opt for the line’s look-at-me fluorescents. $332, Inform Interiors
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the ubiquitous IKEA catalogue, a must-read for homeowners eager to explore affordable trends. The Swedish stylesetters forecast four top trends for 2011:
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Oversized vacuums look downright archaic next to the hyper-efficient Dyson DC26 City. The ultra-compact ’cuum weighs in at a mere 3.25 kg. And thanks to its patented Root Cyclone™ technology, it sucks up dirt at 100,000 times the force of gravity. Cleanup is as simple as pressing the dirt-release button. $499.99, The Bay
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Infuse your home with seductive silhouettes in the form of Joe Cariati’s alluring glass decanters. These statement pieces, as featured in Sex and the City 2, will serve as a conversation piece with their blend of contemporary and vintage, subtle and dramatic.
Treat your guests to a chilled glass of wine from these original pieces of glasswork. Each visually arresting vessel is handcrafted and signed by the Los Angeles-based designer and glassblower. Available in a range of colours, one pour from these delectable decanters will be sure to set tongues wagging. From $209, Mint Interiors
Bewildered and perplexed at the mere thought of finding the exact shade of paint to match your interiors, never mind actually carrying out renovations on your home?
Then, look no further than Houzz where design dilemmas are dealt with by a vibrant online community, which is at hand to answer even the most complex of your home queries. With ideas, inspiration and lookbooks, this is the online emporium for those remodelling, decorating or simply dreaming!
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