watch: wall clocks

We almost went crazy there were so many cuckoo clocks in Milan! We love how this quirky, folky timepiece has us smiling every hour it entertains us.

In this digital age while waiting for the volcanic ash to clear us for take-off, these functional toys reminded us how enjoyable it is to slow down, smell the flowers and play with the dogs in the park.

watch: string

Like jazz music, tangled wires and cords can feel frenetic and complicated—yet structured at the same time. Whether holding paddle boards in mid-air or creating wall art, these pieces make perfect sense of today’s complex world—just like our wire blackbird and reed dining chair.

watch: repurposing

What if we all were to think outside the box… and an old shipping container became a Puma pop-up store? What if a huge aluminum stockpot grew herbs before it was used to cook them? What if you loved music so much you found a bunch of brass cymbals and suspended them like falling raindrops?

What if we upholstered a sofa in…?

watch: paper mache

What started as a kindergarten craft project of newspaper dipped in a goopy white paste and shaped by balloons has evolved into this amazing art form we saw in the showrooms of the international Salone.

We’ve already twisted paper into pulp chairs and woven newspaper into edition wall hangings, what will we think of next?

watch: neutrals with bold color

Everything’s calm, relaxed and sophisticated in all neutral rooms—then bold pops of color give energy. Whether it’s faucets or dining chairs in eye-popping reds, it’s like they’re on stage performing a solo.

The yellows went from a rich marigold to a faint fluorescent. And the neutrals—if you think they aren’t a color, look again.

Ever wonder why so much upholstery is neutral? Like a blank canvas it’s a chance to show your personality with a favorite accent color. If you’re looking for more fresh ideas, check out our virtual catalog at cb2.com.