Redefining simplicity, the sleek, ceramic MEM-COFFEE maker is devoid of distracting buttons and panels. When turned on, the minimalistic machine’s laser-projected interface appears to brew the perfect cup o’ joe. Users make their selections by tapping the touch-activated icons that light up on the adjacent countertop, similar to a Bluetooth laser keyboard. The designers of Studio MEM developed the futuristic concept with a classic, retro coffee pot aesthetic in mind, yet ensured that it still meets the expectations of today’s tech-minded consumers.

Beyond Brewing [Cassandra Daily]

Boxetti‘s most recent attempt is much like the original idea, but by integrating surrounding storage spaces (drawers, cabinets and closet area) the goal is less to ‘hide away’ the bed than it is to celebrate the modern modular nature of this dynamic sleeping unit. Murphy Beds started one of the longest and strangest trends in bedroom design: the concealed, fold-down wall bed concept.

In some ways, Like the other modules in the Boxetti furniture and interior design series, as much as possible is packed into an appealing, small and self-contained box, designed to save space and make installation as simple as setting the object in place. In this case, a double bed folds down, night stand folds out and wardrobe slides open all from the same side.Shelves, drawers and clothing rail are all neatly tucked in at appropriate heights around the central fold-out-bed piece.

As such, the entire unit would work well for someone with a small studio apartment space or in a living room as an extra ‘instant’ bedroom-on-demand for guests.

Bedroom in a Box : collection Boxetti’s [Plataformadesign]

Would you believe you can sit on that? The cactus-printed sofa and footrest from Maurizio Galante for Cerruti Baleri, might just be the only cacti that won’t stick you. Galante printed an image of the prickly, spiny plant onto bi-elastic fabric to create the Canapé Cactus sofa and the matching Tattoo footrest. While at first glance you might hesitate to sit, you will actually find a cushy place to rest. Who thought a cactus could be comfortable?

A kitchen is a very crowded room because you need a lot of tools and furniture in there. When you cook you need all kids of pots and pans, spoons and jars, ingredients that must be stored in cabinets or in the fridge you need a counter where to chop the vegetables and also a table where to prepare everything or maybe have lunch or at least breakfast. You need some chairs and also you need them to be moveable in order to place them out of the way when the job is done. But it would be really perfect if you could have all these in a single furniture item. And this is possible with this Kitchen island.

How to Save Space with a Kitchen Island [Homedit]

NeoCover is a standard light switch cover with a magnetic touch. It can grip your keys, tools or most metals with seemingly magical strength. Easy and convenient to hang keys, pens, jackknives, anything metallic.

Create a fun and convenient drink fountain from your tap by simply squeezing your Tapi. Tapi fits onto almost any tap with a straight spout. Hygienically drink or rinse your mouth straight from your tap, without worrying about dirty hands or cups.

Urban gardening is a romantic endeavor, it requires more faith than virtually any other aspect of city life. Some citi dwellers, author included, bravely line up their little plantations on fire escapes. But as charming as it is, the idea is exposed to two dangerous elements – squirrels and superintendents… Thankfully, Paris based company Barreau&Charbonnet had a better solution. Their innovative window planter, called Volet Végétal, uses the air space outside a window. This drawbridge-like construction is mounted against a windowsill and, with a pulley system, extends out about five feet. The planter easily moves back to a vertical position for watering, maintenance and, if you’re lucky, harvest. Integrated planter boxes fit into pivoting frames to prevent plants from falling out. The entire system is easily removed from the window and brought inside to become a free standing garden – perfect for winter.

Outside the Window Box [Shoebox Dwelling]

This clever piece by much acclaimed Japanese designer Naoki Hirakoso has been recently revealed at the Tokyo Designers Week. The Yata Stool, a seemingly simple three-legged item, can do so much more than providing a place to sit. Thanks to the special grooves on the bottom of each leg, Yata can be stacked to create sturdy and elegant storage. It can also be arranged into a bench or a coffee table. And thanks to its star-like shape the stool fits into any corner beautifully.

Yata Stool [Shoebox Dwelling]

As a retrospective throwback to the days of blue-screens and MS-DOS, Floppy Disk Coasters by Vectorcloud are a novel way to embrace one’s inner geek while protecting a table from glass ring marks.

Made out of engraved birch ply, the old-school techcessory has the look and feel of those thin disks that were, at one time, the be-all and end-all in file storage.

The table-protectors come in sets of four and run at about $40 a set. Each disk is customizable and a personalized message can be inscribed onto each one of the set in a red font.

Retro Table Protectors [TrendHunter]

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed the East Village live work studio in New York. With such a small amount of space to work with, they managed to excel in the organization and layout of this cool NYC condo. A sculpted wood-paneled central service core holds the kitchen, bath, closets, and sleeping loft.

“A bedroom loft creates space for a roomy walk-in closet below, while stair risers conceal a series of built-in drawers. Every inch of the space has been effectively exploited.”

East Village Studio [Enpundit]

Built to give your small fish a modern, stylish home, the Umbra FishHotel is a beautiful aquarium that lets you stack others on top of it to maximize space. Stack several FishHotels to create a great-looking fish condominium in your office or home. Winner of Canada’s Build A Better competition and designed by Teddy Luong, the FishHotel features a square glass bowl surrounded by a paintable ABS plastic façade with asymmetrical windows.