Have you ever had the fortune of visiting the streets of Copenhagen? For veterans or virgins of this historic urban center, Copenhagen has an abundance of romantic scenic views and activities for match for a memorable getaway. To celebrate BoConcept’s New Spring Arrivals, we are giving an additional 20% off in addition to a entering to win a trip to Copenhagen! Contestants of age are eligible to enter, and don’t forget those trivia questions towards the end. This trip was made possible by VisitDenmark, Scandanavian Airlines, and Hotel 27 Denmark in collaboration with BoConcept.

Why Denmark?

The Danes are consistently one of the happiest nations in the world! Denmark is known for it’s environmentally conscious attitude and strong social network, most evident in their cosmopolitan meccas such as Copenhagen.

Even Oprah finds out in the what a typical Copenhagen home looks like and is impressed with the sleek minimalist designs (very much like BoConcept!) that defines one woman’s home. Copenhagen will delight with fine dining, luxurious hotels, and a classy night life.

After all, everyone needs a vacation, including you!

Don’t Forget! NEW Spring Arrivals. The BoConcept catalog can be viewed here.

We are simply in love with the new Milos sofa that boasts colorful comfort, adding charm to your living room. Visit our Western Avenue location in downtown Seattle for a first hand look.

7:51 pm  •  22 March 2010  •  Comments

Party at the The Paraty House by Marcio Kogan Architects.

Paraty House’s two reinforced concrete boxes, sit atop each other, connected on the mountainside of one of the islands of the colonial city of Paraty and Angra dos Reis (between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), like two modern prisms between the large colossal stones of the Brazilian coast.

The building projects outward from the mountain, almost onto the beach, in an 8m cantilever. The house finds balance in the topography of the land, creating an extensive open doorway and living space in the practically untouched nature. Paraty House features a furniture collection showcasing 20thcentury design, including works by many well-known artists.

The residents arrive by boat. After stepping out onto the sand a metallic bridge positioned over a crystal-lined reflecting pool leads to a set of stairs connecting to the lower volume. This volume contains the living room, kitchen and service area. The continual internal area has a 27m span and huge glass windows to take advantage of the view of the sea.

The same entrance stairs also lead to the upper volume that houses the bedrooms. In the front part of the house, retractile panels of eucalyptus sticks protect the bedrooms from the sun. The areas that face the mountain have small internal patios with zenithal lighting, and use exposed reinforced concrete, which grants a striking texture to the walls.

The entire top of the house is covered with terraces, used as observation decks for the residents, and as a garden for sculptures, medicinal plants and edible herbs.

Architectural Co-Author: Suzana Glogowski
Interior Co-Author: Diana Radomysler, Carolina Castroviejo

via design42day

7:00 pm  •  8 November 2009  •  Comments

This retreat in northeast Paris is the first of a new brand aimed at travelers seeking stylish, affordable lodging in city centers. The 172 white-and-gray rooms were conceptualized by Philippe Starck, who chose wall-mounted Mac screens (for TV, radio, and Internet) and funky superhero-mask lampshades. Acclaimed chef Alain Senderens’s restaurant anchors a multiuse bar-and-performance space.

Mama Shelter has been awarded: with Wallpaper and Fortune Magazine have selected Mama Shelter among the 50 most stylish business hotels around the globe, and The Design Awards presented by the magazine Travel & Leisure reward the most avant-garde and innovative projects.  Only six months after opening, Mama Shelter was voted Best Large Hotel 2009.

more info: http://mamashelter.alternetinc.com/

6:35 pm  •  2 November 2009  •  Comments

A new rug is an easy way to make the home look new!

Did you know that all BoConcept rugs shipped from India (after 2006) are marked with a label: “Care & Fair”?  Care & Fair is an intiative against illegal Child Labor and for the support of people working in the carpet production in India, Nepal and Pakistan.  The label is a visible proof of our efforts against child labour.  Our supplying sources are financing a school with 350 students.

You can read more about Care & Fair and their work on www.carefair.org

BoConcept rugs are all individual pieces of art:

4:16 pm  •  20 October 2009  •  Comments

Creators Inn, is a free short-term accommodation for visiting creators.

Swedish clothing brand Elvine presents Creators Inn by Elvine — offering free short-term accommodation for visiting creators. An overnight at Creators Inn offers all the standard features and comfort associated with a modern hotel but the crucial difference is that you as a guest do not have to pay anything. It’s totally free. No hidden fees. The aim with Creators Inn is to promote the local area and give something back to travelling creators whose presence contributes to a more interesting city, whether they are in a band, DJ, designer, artist, writer etc.

Creators Inn by Elvine was founded in Gothenburg in 2008 by clothing brand Elvine and design agency Next Century Modern. Present and previous locations have been/are in Stockholm and Gothenburg.

4:21 pm  •  17 October 2009  •  Comments

Mario Testino’s new book, which hits shelves next month, is inspired by the boys and girls from Copacabana.  Testino captures the essence of this incomparably seductive city and its sultry citizens.

For more on Testino’s love poem to the Brazilian metropolis, visit Taschen.com

9:35 pm  •  8 October 2009  •  Comments

French Vogue’s Editor in Chief, shares her little Parisian secrets.  Above, is a picture of her favorite place for accessories - The Martin Margiela suite at the Trocadéro (set up until the end of Oct. 2009)

For more of Carine’s secrets http://www.doitinparis.com/women-magazine/carine-roitfeld-259

2:40 pm  •  1 October 2009  •  Comments