Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Seven stunning sink designs for modern spaces

 Varma:

Stunning sink designs
Stunning sink designsStunning sink designs for modern spaces

A sink in the washroom is probably the most overlooked element in the house. Although people spend a lot of money trying to get the most artistic and stylish items in their bathroom, yet they ignore the idea of a good, stylish and sophisticated sink. But this item can actually make or break the entire look of your washroom.

Therefore, check out this list of seven stunning, spectacular and beautiful sinks that add grace to your washroom with their charm.

1. Eco friendly erosion sinks from Gore designs

Gore Design
Gore DesignEco-friendly erosion sinks from Gore Design.

Gore Design Company's team planned and designed a creative way to be eco friendly. The eco friendly sink design from this company uses recycle materials to make eco friendly erosion sinks. Called 'Recycrete', this technique uses by products and waste to create this organic design. The sink appears to be complimenting the natural course of water. It uses glass fiber reinforced concrete to make a light product that is beautiful and nature friendly.

2. Sink/toilet combo

Sink/toilet combo
Sink/toilet comboSink/toilet combo for ultimate water conservation.

Intellectualists say that the World War III would be fought over waters. And if you are the one who wish to end the doom, then this sink is especially designed for you. The sink/toilet combo deals with the problem of water shortage by reusing sink water. Designed by Roca, this sink has an automatic cleaning system that uses sink water and flushes out bacteria and odors from your toilet. This is a great choice for those who live in small apartments and promotes eco friendly living. Now your waste water as well as the style of your small washroom can be managed.

3. Tolga Baydars fat sink

Fat sink
Fat sinkTolga Baydar's fat sink is a fruit of labor.

We rarely appreciate modern utilities that workers around the world create every day. So, this fat sink by Tolga Baydar would remind you about the effort designers and employees make to create a stylish product for your bathroom. This sink is wooden and extremely luxurious, its design show careful carving at places. Its exuberant charm and sophistication makes it ideal for your bathroom. The structural beauty of this sink will make your bathroom the best place to visit.

4. Brilliant spiral sink and washbasin design

Spiral sink
Spiral sinkBrilliant spiral sink and wash basin design.

This is a perfect choice for those who want elegance to be reflected from their bathroom interiors. The spiral design emphasizes on dynamic flow of water. It looks like a stream of water. This sink is also organic and beautiful as the drop and splash patterns of water too look like a design. So you get a new sink design every time you switch on the tap.

5. Unbiased bathroom sink design by Cenk Kara

You want your bathroom luxurious? If yes, then this is an apt choice for you. Unbiased bathroom design by Cenk Kara is truly a world class sink the reflect luxury, style and confidence. It is not just an element of your bathroom, it is an interior. Its creative design, sleek finish and beautiful layout make it flawless. You surely cannot move out of the bathroom without washing your hands here.

6. New polyedra 3D artistic sink design

3D artistic sink
3D artistic sinkPolyedra 3D artistic sink design.

These days everybody wants 3D, but there are some who are so fascinated by the 3D that they want it even in their bathroom. And for those, this polyedra 3D sink makes their dream come true. Designed by Franke, the design of this sink is breathtaking. And the best thing is that this sink comes handy in your kitchen too. The stylish diamond shape of this sink would make your bathroom classy and your kitchen chic. Bring home this 3D sink and appreciate the developments and inventions in the contemporary world. So, say no to boring, square sinks and bring home style!

7. Contemporary sink from Omvivo

Omvivo
OmvivoContemporary sink from Omvivo.

You always wonder of fashion and functionality can delve together? Well, yes they can and Omvivo makes it possible with its contemporary sink. The superbly proportioned design by Joseph Licciardi enables users to indulge their senses into natural flow of water. This design is for those who wish to feel the beauty of countryside in their urban homes. The minimalist design uses quality products for manufacturing this wonderful sink. The slim appearance makes you forget the usual heaviness of a sink. Bring this to your home and add grace to the interiors.

These excellent sink designs will surely add luxury and poise to your bathroom interiors. Moreover the designs will allow you to explore the possibly of sustainable modern utilities in stylish and sophisticated manner


Eight incredible steampunk cellphone designs

 Balasubramanya:

Steampunk iPhone
Steampunk iPhoneRetro Concept: The iPhone Goes Steampunk at the iLounge

It is not simply said that "Old is Gold." The purists even go to the extent of considering the "new as nuisance!" While we do not wish to debate on that, there is definitely a charm in all things that are ancient and historic. And a few designers have put in their ingenuity to come up with cell phones that look like they have done a time travel to arrive in the 21st century. We wish to present here, eight steampunk phones that will make you drool.

1. Steampunk cell phone

Steampunk Cell Phone
Steampunk Cell PhoneSteampunk Cell Phone Takes Tech Backwards

This gold colored box you see looks like some meter from a bygone era no doubt. But it is a phone! No data plan. No 3G. No games or widgets. But hey! Just wait. There is no keypad also? You make your calls using the binary coded punch cards; it could not have got spunkier than this! This phone defines the term 'call card'! A rugged brown casing holds the ear piece and mouth piece and of course a few dials. Every time you want to order a pizza, you have to punch cards in. Those steampunk fans out there are sure to rejoice and well, companies better start having custom designed punch cards to distribute as the contact numbers!

2. Russian steam punk phone

Russian steam punk phone
Russian steam punk phoneRussian steam punk phone

This is a rich Russian (we have noted the paradox here!) father's gift to his daughter! The phone is all metal and from the backside, it becomes hard to identify as a phone also. Built like a powerful engine, the phone is all nuts, bolts and screws. Ball bearing double up as buttons on the dialing pad. It could also be a handy weapon to use if attacked! Built solidly, the phone packs a punch and its brass and gold look gives it the romance of the medieval ages.

3. Pezzano's steampunk phone

Pezzano's steampunk phone
Pezzano's steampunk phonePezzano's steampunk phone

You cannot get a better retro fitted, golden hued 'green' phone than this one. Looking like the strong buckle of a leather belt, this phone has been made entirely from recycled materials and functions only as what a phone is meant to do; make calls and communicate with the other person! Refined with nano-steam technology, this 15cm x 5cm completely recycled phone comes packed with a foldable antenna that is about 30cm long. It has been glued, screwed and painted to appeal to the steampunks and if ordered, there is the promise of delivery anywhere across the globe. There is no display on the phone but let us assure you that the phone itself is a display of its own!

4. Treo Smartphone Mark 1

Treo Smartphone Mark 1
Treo Smartphone Mark 1Treo Smartphone Mark 1

The phone is not digital and so the clock too is not. But hey! There is a display! Making a happy marriage of the modern with the classy ancient, here is a smartphone that has been modified to thrill the steampunk aficionados. In functionality, you cannot get a better modern phone and in looks, it kills anything with its classic beauty. An embossed clock adds to the looks. The Steampunk Treo Smartphone Mark 1 has been redesigned and retro fitted with brass plates and a leather case. To say the least, it is hard, rugged, cool and completely functional with all mod facilities a simply awesome combination to let go.

5. Celsius X VI II LEDIX 'phone'

Celsius X VI II LEDIX 'phone'
Celsius X VI II LEDIX 'phone'Celsius X VI II LEDIX 'phone'

Here is a phone that the emperors and empresses of yore would have fallen in love with if only they had the chance of having it! Made regally with grade 5 titanium, this phone has a mechanically elucidated watch also attached to it. Flip it open, and it is a modern smartphone, complete with screen and dials - modern interiors housed in steampunk exteriors. A 2.2 inch OLED screen, a 3.2 MP camera and hours of talk-time are all embedded. Apologies to the geeks for the phone has no Bluetooth or OS. But then, it is not meant for them! It is a limited edition phone with only 28 pieces being made available. Weighing an impressive 245 grams, it is worth its weight in gold for a person who recognizes its beauty and value.

6. Steampunk iPhone

Steampunk iPhone
Steampunk iPhoneRetro Concept: The iPhone Goes Steampunk at the iLounge

The Apple of the steampunk world too has been busy as we see! The iPhone omega, promises to take you 'back into the future' with its vintage looks encapsulating modern features. Designer Karl Vanderbeek has submitted the phone for the iLounge contest and he must be wishing the captain Jack Sparrow is on the jury that decides the winner! But do not judge it completely by the looks. It has been incorporated with touchscreen technology and has the capacity to support up to 5G! Instead of putting old wine in a new bottle, this is the case of new wine being poured in an old bottle with refreshing results. Video calling camera, GPS tracking, location tracking, camera and super-fast and sensitive touchscreen, makes this the ultimate phone for any modern pirate.

7. Classic Nokia cellphone

Classic Nokia cellphone
Classic Nokia cellphoneClassic Nokia cellphone

Straight out from the Industrial Revolution, this Nokia concept based phone will be a dream for many. It has screws in for the dial pad. The mechanical wheels of some vintage machine seem to adorn the phone as its selection keys and the ear phones! A classical spring winds and loops around the body acting as an 'antenna'. Encased in metal, the phone has been beautifully finished in a pure leather covering. Turn in around and you will see that in true Victorian style, the phone is held in place by nuts and bolts!

8. John Mavrovic's phone

John Mavrovic's phone
John Mavrovic's phoneJohn Mavrovic's steampunk phone

This is rare classic beauty. It is green in color and green in character too. But in looks, it is so historic and grand! The phone has been made entirely out of what most people would term as 'pure junk'. That's right! Broken parts of an old typewriter, components of an old clock and a few screws and nuts have been made into the manufacturing raw materials for this steampunk phone by designer John Mavrovic. But, note that the insides are all the modern components of a modern Nokia phone! Ready for the Globus anyone?

Seven cool and creative steampunk USB drives for the geeky

 Sharma:

Waterproof Steampunk USB Drive
Waterproof Steampunk USB DriveCool Steampunk USB Drive is Waterproof

USB drives are the most common media that is being used by normal users in their daily routine for storing and carrying data from one place to another. USB drives comes in different sizes and shapes depending upon the availability in the market. You might have used a USB drive for your personal use, so what it looks like? Most probably USB drives that are available are of small size and are much more compact than the previous ones. But have you ever seen some USB drives that are somewhat different in their looks. Let's have a look at the seven cool and creative Steampunk USB drives for the geeky.

1. Steampunked USB drive by Russian modder

Steampunked USB drive by Russian modder
Steampunked USB drive by Russian modderSteampunkified version USB drive by Russian modder

The first USB drive in our list is one that is created by a Russian modder. He modified his USB drive to some what different looking piece. This USB drive is made using the old parts of an archaic clock and other electronic parts. He might have collected these parts from a rag shop there. The USB connector of this USB drive comes out when you twist the outer gear. This looks like a brass pipe with some screw and gear that makes it look much more steampunked. The USB drive also has some movable parts, so in your pass time you can also play with it.

2. Brass and copper crafted Steampunk USB Drive

Brass and copper crafted Steampunk USB Drive
Brass and copper crafted Steampunk USB DriveCool Steampunk USB Drive hand-crafted USB drive from brass and copper

The next USB drive in our list is Brass and copper crafted USB drive that is totally steampunked. This USB drive is made up of brass and copper only. The shining outer surface of the drive makes it look much more attractive than a normal USB drive. Just like a normal USB drive it is also provided with a closing cap. This cap is also made up of brass and copper. Some extra work has been done on this to make it look much more cool as it is in the picture.

3. Steampunk USB Drive by Etsy user

Steampunk USB Drive by Etsy user
Steampunk USB Drive by Etsy userHandcrafted from copper and used old vintage clock gears to give it that steampunk style look

The next USB drive in our list is one that is created by an Etsy user. This drive is made up of copper parts that are taken from an old vintage clock. The USB drive body has a gear at the top that makes it look cool. This drive is currently available in 2 GB model. You can get this by paying only $50 on Etsy website. This drive will definitely add one more gem to your geeky status.

4. Pocket Memory 5

Pocket Memory 5
Pocket Memory 5Pocket Memory 5 steampunk USB drive

The Pocket memory 5 is fifth version in pocket memory series of USB drives. The drive looks like an underwater sea creature. The device is modified using a 64 GB Kingston USB drive. This storage capacity of storing 64 GB of data makes it much more geeky. It has a diamond like jewel at one end which glows with the help of LED when connected to your PC. You can get this drive for you by paying a price of $1,000. This is really a most steampunked version of any USB drive.

5. Steampunk USB Jump Drive

Steampunk USB Jump Drive
Steampunk USB Jump DriveSteampunk USB Jump Drive, comes with 2GB of storage

The Steampunk USB jump drive is made up of many parts of old vintage clock and gears. The drive comes with a storage capacity of 2 GB. The drive contains a green light that glows when you connect it to your PC or laptop. The drive is made up of Brass and has great shiny looks that can attract any geeky person. The drive is available for purchase at a cool price tag of $50. As you can see in the picture above the gears and the metal parts attached to the drive gives it a more dominating looks.

6. 8GB Steampunk USB Drive

8GB Steampunk USB Drive
8GB Steampunk USB Drive8GB Steampunk USB drive that features a built-in microSD card reader

The next in our list is a 8 GB storage capacity USB drive that is made up of Brass and Copper. The drive features some of the parts of a wrist watch like its glass. The drive supports an inbuilt card reader that can be used to read memory cards. The drive contains a red colored light that glows through the glass when connected to PC and blinks while you transfer data from it. The drive is available for $195.

7. Waterproof Steampunk USB Drive

Waterproof Steampunk USB Drive
Waterproof Steampunk USB DriveCool Steampunk USB Drive is Waterproof

Last USB drive that is in our list is a waterproof steampunk USB drive. This drive is made up of Brass and has some extraordinary design. I still remember the time when i dropped my USB drive in water and it got damaged. But now you do not need to worry about this as this one is waterproof so in case by mistake your drives gets into the water then even it will not get damaged. This drive is available in 8GB model for a price tag of $125.