I’ve always loved designs with more than one use. Any more than three uses is pushing it. Then you are moving into kitsch territory. Mark Kinsley’s Fold Out Mural shelves are right in the sweet spot with two functions; looking pretty as a wall mural and folding out to provide some much needed shelving space.
This would be an awesome apartment space saver. A way to beautify your pad and provide some multi-level storage.
Asymmetry is a big no-no in the world of interior design. But much like any other rule, there are exceptions. This Donkey Kong shelving idea is definitely not symmetrical, but the dash of gaming culture it adds is SO worth it.
Anyway, the asymmetrical parts sort of cancel each other out. Am I right? It brings Donkey Kong from the screen, to the streets, and back to your wall.
What’s that? Did you say your sister-in-law is a decorator? Oh, that’s cute. Good to know, but see, I won’t be needing your services. No, no, my good pal Eva came by and I handed her $1100 and said “Organize my space!” Well after a trip to IKEA and several hours, she was done. The result is a living room with more space than I could have every truly imagined. Eva took all those EXPEDIT bookshelves she bought and merged them all into one gigantic bookshelf. Makes sense, no? Forget that. Does it not look fabulous? Now if only I could convert it into a secret compartment…
When you’ve got more manga books than you know what to do with, you’ll need some solid bookends. How about these Voltron-themed bookends? It’s the Lion Force working hard to keep those books of yours in check. While I like the Star Wars bookends more, they happen to be sold out, so I’ll need an alternative I can fall back on once our shelves become less cluttered. The Voltron bookends are yours for just $130 bucks, a price that most would be willing to spend just to relieve their childhood.
Nothing says “Damn, you stink and need a shower” quite like a shower head which needs a gas mask just to be in a confined space with you. The eyes of the gas masks face serve as mini-shelves to place all of your grooming supplies, such as a nail brush, shampoo, or a spatula.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable that a weird humanoid-like shower head is staring down at you, there are two solutions. Number 1, imagine it’s an aardvark or something. Option 2, seek medical help for your overt paranoia. — Andrew Dobrow
