Put light and shadow at play with this cool decorative wall lamp by Arturo Alvarez. The Guau mood creating lamp will look great solo, as a pair or in groups, illuminating your space while enhancing it with its funky, edgy style. Available in a metal white-painted finish, the circular wall lamp features a flat adjustable shade that you can move and rotate in a multitude of positions to focus the light where you want and need it. This decorative lamp can also be mounted to the ceiling for added looks and function, and is available in two sizes. It’s easy to see why this innovative lamp, designed by Rosario Hurtado and Roberto Feo, is the recipient of a 2010 Red Dot product design award. Check it out by visiting Arturo Alvarez.

The bold, blocky shape of these modern bathroom mixer taps adds a masculine touch to even the daintiest spaces. The Cuadro mixer tap, designed and produced by Spanish company Tres, is perfect for the his ‘n her bath, featuring cool, clean lines and an avant-garde form that will infuse your whole space with confidence and elegance all at once. The open cascade spout is a unique touch that will add visual interest to pure function. Complement your tap with a chrome or steel handle, or take an alternative approach with a lever handle in chrome and steel, or take the organic approach and complement the high-polished metal with the warm look and feel of walnut. For more information visit on the Cuadro taps Tres.

This is one grand shower, if ever we’ve seen one! The Visionnaire, by Ipe Cavali, offers the latest in designer shower enclosures, ideal for a luxury bathroom design. And if it isn’t “designer” now, it will be with one simple addition. This alluring enclosure features a stunning double-door entry into what may well be your own little piece of heaven, right in your own bathroom. We love the knocker-style handles; they’re so inviting. And in true luxury fashion, this particular shower model is made for two, so you don’t have to share. Complement this luxe shower enclosure with some stunning hardware and a chandelier for the ultimate in opulence. Make the most of your bathroom (or, make your bathroom the most!) with an elegant designer shower enclosure. Check out the full collection by visiting Italian company Ipe Cavali.

It’s amazing what a big impact a little smart technology can have, and Dornbracht’s Ambiance Tuning is shaking things up in the shower. Three scenarios – Balancing, Energizing and De-Stressing – are designed to stimulate the body, the mind and the soul. Each works individually to transform water via the JustRain, WaterSheet and WaterBar outlets, resulting in a custom shower experience, on any given day and for any given mood. These three pre-programmed scenarios are controlled via the eTool, eValve and eSwitch controls. Designed by Sieger Design, Ambiance Tuning will be available as of September 2010. For more info visit Dornbracht.

The Rhapsody bathtub by Maax brings the spa to your home. For relaxation, rejuvenation and soaking bliss, this new drop in bathtub design features a gently squared shape and a cool, clean white palette equipped with five massage systems ready to whisk you off to heaven without ever leaving your bathroom. Choose from Whirlpool water massage, ThermaZone heat therapy, AromaScents aromatherapy, Aerofeel air massage, the Rest quiet whirlpool option, Chromatherapy and Ozonator, the ozone whirlpool cleaning option. The drop-in bathtub design blends beautifully in almost any surroundings, so whether your bathroom is bathed in natural wood, contemporary glass or traditional marble and tile, this versatile tub has all its decorating bases covered. The Rhapsody bathtub measures 73 by 44 by 24 inches. For more on this luxurious spa-inspired drop-in bathtub design, visit Maax.

If you appreciate ultra-modern design, the Forma freestanding bathroom suites are a must-see. Designed by Andrea Andretta for Italian company Toscoquattro, these contemporary bathroom suites get back to basics. Subtly asymmetrical oval openings complement the clean, straight silhouettes of the freestanding washbasins and the distinctive bean-shaped freestanding soaking bathtub. A minimalist white palette – made of a resin called Livingtec – exudes the look of undemanding, unfussy luxury ideal for the spa-inspired space. Finish your bathroom with some basic, sleek stainless fixtures and voila – the look is simply chic! For more details on the Forma bathroom collection, visit Toscoquattro.

European bath brand Bagno Sasso is changing the daily ritual of bathing with the introduction of the Aquanatass shower sculpture. Made to match your natural curves, this body-shaped shower sculpture designed by international artist Hubert Rieber is indeed a work of art. These hand-made, limited-edition sculptures are executed in high-end materials like bronze, aluminum and wood, ensuring that their look is as stunning as their feel. Wash yourself in pure luxury with a shower sculpture – a stunning addition to private bathrooms, spas and spa-inspired spaces. “Aquanatass is an exciting product and the slender and sculptured design completes our collection in an ideal way,” says Rolf Senti, CEO of Bagno Sasso. For more information on this modern shower, visit Bagno Sasso.

The appropriately named Luna globe pendant light by Design Ocilunam brings a little piece of heaven into your home. This giant globe pendant is suspended above your decor, gently illuminating your rooms with a soft, ethereal glow. Create a strong visual focal point by hanging one of these globes in your bedroom or living area, or go for power in numbers with a linear light installation of matching sizes, or clustered in a group of varying sizes and at staggered heights. The lights are finished with an authentic-looking surface, and accented by clear bases that really create a sense of floating and space. The Luna pendant light comes in five sizes, measuring 35cm, 50cm, 70cm, 80cm and 120cm in diameter. For more details visit Design Ocilunam.

Italian furniture brand Cassina has created this comfortable leather sofa, a cool “floating” couch, that caught out attention, especially in brown leather. The new TOOT Sofa by designer Piero Lissoni features a polished-aluminum frame that’s barely visible beneath the sofa’s supple, comfortable leather-clad cushions. And versatility? You choose the composition of all the modular elements, like the arm and back rests and cushions, which also come in two styles – firm for support, and a softer style that promotes relaxation and invokes sweet dreams. And if you appreciate chic style, you’ll love this sofa which has its comfort concealed by clean lines and a luxurious look. This sofa is also available with fabric upholstery. Check out the TOOT Sofa at Cassina

Designer Jamie Hayon incorporates classical elegance and modern flare in the Josephine Lamp series, which he designed for Metalarte. Available in a rich, gilded or silver-colored finish with a delicately curvaceous base, these table and sconce lamps will instantly add luxury to any space. And lighting is one of the best ways to highlights your home’s best features – some strategically placed lighting and you have a magazine-worthy living area that’s as practical as it is pleasing. Whether you’re dressing up a traditional home or adding a stand-out spin on a modern, minimalist space, these lamps will give you lots of mileage as you go with the trends. Check out the Josephine Lamp series at Metalarte.

This modern living room furniture has it all – style and storage. What more could you ask for? Understanding that the modern lifestyle needs clean and contemporary while meeting the needs of modern technology, the new Pari & Dispari storage furniture range by Presotto accommodates all the unsightly living area clutter that accumulates. Now you can have it all – all the “stuff” and a clean, clutter-free look. These storage systems are modular, so you’ll enjoy a custom fit in any room. The pieces feature a pure matte-white finish with colored glass doors finished in Stone Silver Shine. Behind the closed doors, you’ll find your TV, ready to watch at a moment’s notice; your stereo, CDs and DVDs and cables, books, magazines, glassware – all the comforts of home. These storage solutions also come as exposed systems, if you like to show off your collections. See more images on living room storage solutions and ideas from Presotto’s new Pari & Dispari range. For more information visit Presotto, or buy it at the NGI Design showroom.

The America lamp table combination is a contemporary design by Jamie Hayon for Metalarte, available through Hinson Lighting. These unusual, ultra-modern lamp tables combine two workspace essentials in one modernist piece of furniture you’ll love! Available in solid black and white, these tables boast a block shape finished with a luscious glossy coat. The gloss makes its way up the lamp’s base, and up the shade. The contrast between the jet-black exterior and the white interior is so contemporary – very chic. The white lamp too has the same effect, only airier with less drama, with a warm glow radiating out from beneath the glossy white diffuser. For more information on these lamp table combinations, visit Metalarte.

There’s a sofa for every personality type, and with these two chic sofas by European furniture company i4 Mariani, you’ve got all your bases covered. For intimate parties and people who wish to get to know each other intimately, the Mauro Lipparini sofa features a curved shape for a seating arrangement that lets loungers face one another. This sofa design is made of many modules, so you decide its exact specifications and size. Pair this sofa with the matching ottomans for extra seating and cocktail surfaces. At the other end of the spectrum, this Luca Scacchetti double sided sofa preserves privacy in a design that lets you sit or stretch out without being in anyone’s face. Square modules come together in almost any shape and form, around corners or as a central focal point. Whether you’re entertaining the socially outgoing or shy, these versatile and contemporary sofa designs will suit every style. For more information visit i4 Mariani.