tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49546563348575467422026-02-19T23:24:46.374-08:00Design ElixirEqual parts interior design, architecture, and fashion, Design Elixir is the ideal supplement for interior designers, architects & students seeking inspiration or tips from the Interior Design community. Design Elixir is dedicated to finding and sharing all things inspiring in architecture, interior design, fashion, materials, professional development, and sustainable design. I invite you to try a dose of Design Elixir and make it your antidote for the everyday.Design Elixirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15677340360260374196noreply@blogger.comBlogger10411tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954656334857546742.post-89948743560148534872012-07-11T19:11:00.000-07:002012-07-22T19:13:34.735-07:00Hardware & Hooks<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am always looking for quirky and clever hardware. So naturally, when I stumbled across these clever designs, I thought it would be great to share the product love:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ah wall plate covers- ugly little plastic rectangles (or stainless steel if you want to spend a little more) that mar the face of walls everywhere. Until Bocci introduced the 22 series, these minimal outlets had me saying "Why didn't I think of that??"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: #3d85c6;">Bocci 22 Series Outlets |</b><b> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Installs in mill work or drywall. Available for Telephone, Data, Electrical, Light Switches, Dimmers, Speaker cables, etc @ <a href="http://bocci.ca/" target="_blank">Bocci</a> or <a href="http://www.karkula.com/#item=1031&collection=accessories&designer=&item=1031&collection=lighting_%7C_pendant--wall&designer=&page=" target="_blank">Karkula </a>NY. I have heard these are about $10 a piece- but for best seamless installation, hire a professional to drywall/mud/tape/finish.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: #3d85c6;">Bivi Bike Hook |</b><b> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">$129.00 @ <a href="http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/workspace/freestanding/bivi/pages/gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Steelcase</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Why does a wall hook have to be utilitarian? Can a wall hook be a conversation starter?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wallhook00.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Unique and Creative Wall Hooks" border="0" height="199" src="http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wallhook00.jpg" title="Unique and Creative Wall Hooks" width="400" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: #3d85c6;">Hang Wall Hooks |</b><b> </b>$68.00 @ <a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/hang-wall-hooks/" target="_blank">UnCrate</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wallhook04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Axe Hanger" border="0" height="293" src="http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wallhook04.jpg" title="Axe Hanger" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: #3d85c6;">Axe Wall Hook |</b><b> </b>$49.50 @ <a href="http://www.meninos.us/products.php?product=Regnah-Hanger" target="_blank">Meninos</a></span></div>
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