Have fun with furniture

Creativity knows no bounds for New York-based product designer Karim Rashid. A prolific designer, his out-of-the-box furniture concepts fit well in modern interiors and lend them a sheen of glamour. Pop art-inspired bookshelves Kubo are a case in point.

Made for Italian company Meritalia, the offbeat modular units are proof that all bookcases need not be flat, drab and straight. Made of laminated plastic cubes stacked on each other, the shelves sport interesting patterns and symbols and bright colour splashes, transforming their appeal.

Inspirational and thoughtprovoking, the units are definitely for those who love to experiment with their interiors. One useful tip: put these sleek and smart units in your child's room or in an urban-toned living room to add an element of boldness.

These bookshelves defy stereotypes and allow you to experiment with shape, form and colour. Perfect for a contemporary home that's looking to up its coolness quotient.

Italy-based OMC2 Design Studios creates products that work. Contemplative and holistic, the Beijing Opera dining set and Caroline Uno armchair; by the label show how new-age materials and designs can add charm to the space they are used in.

Let your house bask in the glory of these happy and cheerful pieces. Titled Smiley, the sunshine-hued tables and chairs are from French furniture manufacturer Acrila, known for its dramatic acrylic objects.

The collection consists of a few chairs, coffee table and a gueridon, and every item features images of the famous emoticon, the smiley. A fresh take on traditional wooden furniture where brown is the staple colour, these yellow and black lightweight pieces are what you need to brighten your interiors and give them a funky look.




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