Solatube
Brighten up your dwelling and save some energy at the same time with Solatube ($TBD). Like a skylight you can use anywhere, the Solatube system captures the sun's natural light and sends it down a highly reflective tube into your living area. Since it draws no power, it also helps lower your energy costs, making your home more eco-friendly. The perfect way to celebrate Earth Day.
Kithaus K3
Thinking of building a yourself an outdoor man room or office? Skip the normal, bland pre-fab game and check out the Kithaus K3 (starts at $29,500). This modern building uses a proprietary clamping system to make installation quick, easy, and virtually waste-free. All of the lightweight, anodized aluminum pieces are pre-cut and drilled in Southern California and shipped to you for on-site assembly, which takes only a few days. As a bonus, the Kithaus is built with eco-friendly materials, and you can order one complete with decks, canopies, and louvers for under $45,000; solar and furnished packages are also available. It's the ultimate adult treehouse.
Gameboy Bricks
If you're searching for a more unique base for your outdoor walkway than the average masonry at your local Home Depot, look no further than these Gameboy Bricks ($46/each). These bricks are made from original, brick-like Gameboy units, giving your front or backyard retro gaming cred that can only come from merging centuries-old building techniques with decade-old tech. Tetris not included. [via]
Chilewich Bound Mat
Looking for a tasteful mat that can withstand serious punishment? Look no further than the Chilewich Bound Mat ($375-$600). The Sandy Chilewich-designed floor coverings are made from her company's pliant, proprietary vinyl called plynyl, which allows the mats to be soft, washable and stain resistant, impervious to spills and suitable to virtually any space.
Made-to-order Timepieces by Refined Hardware
The Los Angeles based craftsmen at Refined Hardware have finally released their second edition of luxury timepieces. These industrial conceptions are the ideal extension for the modern man, and follow the highly sought after, and sold-out, 'P1' edition. The 'P2' will showcase a flying tourbillon movement encased in your choice of billet stainless steel, PVD black steel, or a hand-finished bronze. A necessity for any connoisseur, only 33 pieces of each variant will be crafted so you better order yours today.
Husqvarna Automower
Meet the Roomba for your grass. The Husqvarna Automower ($TBA) is an automatic, battery-powered mower that can take care of your lawn all by itself, using hidden wires to stay on track. The 19-pound mower is also relatively quiet, operating at 63 dB, compared to 95-100 dB gas mowers, and since it runs on batteries, it generates zero emissions. An eco-friendly robotic lawnmower? We're in.
Stelton Ship's Lamp
Bring some nautical flair to your modern decor with this Stelton Ship's Lamp ($600). The 17-inch lamp features a one-liter reservoir that can hold enough oil for 18 hours of light, an adjustable shade and wick for various lighting effects, and smokeless and odorless oils that make this an item that can provide light indoors or out.
Bullet Planter
Bring some plant life into your home, 50's-style with the Bullet Planter ($155-$165). While the origins of this terrific retro design are unclear, the compression-molded fiberglass planters look great, and work just as well holding ice and drinks as they do holding dirt and plants.
Tucci Razor Shade
It started with a simple problem: the sun moves, but umbrellas don't. The Tucci Razor Shade ($1500) is designed with 360-degrees of motion to make sure you always have the most possible shade. Built with tough industrial-strength materials, the shade employs a concrete-filled base, marine anodized aluminum alloy, and UV-stabilized thermo-polymer to provide you with stylish shade year after year.
Eva Solo Take Away Bird Feeder
Spruce up the backyard with an ultra-luxe Take Away Bird Feeder ($55). Your fine feathered friends will thank you as they peck away in style while kicking it in a ball design made from mouth-blown glass. The award-winning design was created by Eva Solo.
Portable Quench Bar Q01
There are plenty of in-home bars that are less expensive that this, but if you hit the bottle as often as we do, you'll know its worth it. The Portable Quench Bar Q01 ($7400) combines upscale looks with features like a glass-fronted bottle cooler, sink, drip tray, a bottle rail that can hold 6-7 bottles, a foot rail, and hidden castors. The UV luminous acrylic front panels seal the deal, giving the bar a fantastic look after dark. [Thanks, Matt]
Jacob Jensen Smoke Detector
Rid your home of plain, unsightly smoke detectors by replacing them with this Jacob Jensen Smoke Detector ($55). In addition to its striking design, the detector is an ionizing smoke detector, letting it respond quickly to fast growing and particularly hot fires. It also features the standard low-battery warning, a test button, and a mounting plate for easy battery replacement.
Oluce Stone Outdoor Lamp
If you want your outdoor lighting to look a little less like a set piece from Tomorrowland, check out these Oluce Stone Outdoor Lamps ($320). Available in two sizes as plug-in or hardwired models, and made from durable, weather-tested polyethylene, the Stones are great looking without taking away from natural outdoor beauty.
