A few years ago, The Gadgeteer had a story about a build-it-yourself murphy bed that was a popular read. If you aren’t the handy type but still need the convenience of a hide-away bed, you need to check out the Bristol Queen Storage Murphy Bed with Mattress from Wayfair. The Bristol is a piece of furniture […]
This murphy bed folds down into a console instead of requiring a full wall cabinet Read More
Nugget, at first blush, is a soft sofa for children. But it’s actually a flexible, portable, changeable set of cushions that transform from simple seating for playing video games to a play fort to a stage for rock-star performances to everything in between. Nugget consists of lightweight pieces that can be rearranged in multiple shapes
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There are a few things that I dreamed about having when I was a kid. A tree house, a moped, LEGO, and bunk beds. So far, the only item from that list that I’ve gotten as an adult is the LEGO, but now that I’ve seen the Disc-O-Beds, I just might fulfill my childhood wish for bunk
Disc-O-Beds are portable bunk beds for kids and adults Read More
Are you ready to bring more tech into your bedroom? And no, I don’t mean THAT kind of tech! I’m talking about PONS high-end sleep products like their bed frame which has built-in USB ports to charge your phone and cool (literally) tech built into the mattress.
The PONS bed is cool. Literally. Read More
This beautiful stool with built-in guitar stand is handmade in the US by fillingham, an Etsy store. The Guitar Stool/Guitar Stand is made to order from “wood, walnut, ash, felt, cork, and yacht braid.” fillingham says: “Hardwood surfaces (walnut and ash) are finished with a custom, hand rubbed finish that improves with age and use.
This guitar stool/stand is for the guitarist with deep pockets Read More
I wish I had a SitGo to test tomorrow when I’ll be going to my local Verizon store around 6am to wait in line to (hopefully) buy an iPhone 7. Julie, what’s a SitGo you ask? It’s what inventor Jon Webb calls a portable resting solution, but I like to call it a one-legged tripod
SitGo is the chair you need while waiting in line for an iPhone 7 tomorrow Read More
The next time you need extra seating for guests, you can pull a book off your bookcase and voila, instant stool. No, I’m not delusional. It’s called Bookniture, which is a clever name for these “books” that are made of kraft paper that opens up to create a weight-bearing stool that you can sit on.
This oversized book is really a stool Read More
Sumo, who are well known for their modern day bean bag furniture, has a new product that uses air instead of beans as a filler. The Sumo Air is a lounge chair that can easily go from the living room to the beach and even to the pool. Let’s take a closer look.
Hey, all you superhero fans! Add a little superhero flare to your “batcave” with this decorative Batman bookshelf. This is a handcrafted item made of wood, measures 47 inches wide x 20 inches tall x 8 inches deep, and appears to come in two separate pieces. The Dark Knight Batman Bookshelf is available in three
Add a little “BAM!” and “POW!” to your walls with this Batman bookshelf Read More
Nissan has developed chairs that return to their parking spot. Clap once and all the chairs around the boardroom table move themselves back into perfect alignment, ready for the next meeting. In an open office, clap again and all the desk chairs are neater than the desks. The bases of the chairs have batteries, motors,
Self parking chairs? Read More
Although I do not watch as much commercial television as I once did, my new favorite type of shows lately are the ones where people are moving into smaller houses or living spaces. Watching how people downsize and try to get the most out of every inch of space can become a puzzle, and I
My seat is just hanging around, the Hanger Chair Read More
You may be wondering what a bean bag chair has to do with gadgets, but if you look back on the years, we’ve reviewed a few here. The first thing I think of when I think of a bean bag chair is something that belongs in a game room, is small, and has lots of
Sumo Sultan big bean bag chair review Read More
If you’re reading this post, you probably share a common problem that all gadget packrats share. We have lots of devices but no good way to store them while they are not being used. I keep my older MacBook Air on the end table next to my side of our double Lazy Boy couch, Jeanne
Storage for laptops and tablets that looks like furniture Read More
You’ve no doubt heard the term “I slept like a rock” haven’t you? Well the Living Stone Pillows bring that saying to life. They are a collection of pillows that have fabric that has been printed to make them look just like pebbles, stones and rocks from nature. The zippered pillow covers are made of
Living Stone Pillows help you sleep like a rock Read More
Have you ever built your own furniture? I’m not talking about creating a beautifully handcrafted piece of heirloom-quality furniture like a Chippendale chair. I’m talking about using pallets or screwing some legs onto a board – either because you like the bohemian style or because buying a piece of furniture isn’t in the budget? SNAP,
Building your own tables is a SNAP with these legs Read More
I don’t normally think of Bluetooth speakers as being big enough to use as a footstool, but this one is. The Bluetooth Speaker Ottoman has a quilted faux leather exterior, so it blends in with your decor. It’s available in black only, and it measures 18″ tall X 17.5″ wide X 18″ deep. It has
Relax by putting your feet up on a nice Bluetooth speaker Read More
Nothing disturbs a relaxing nap in the hammock under the shade tree like a swarm of mosquitos or other biting insects. The Mosquito Thwarting Hammock keeps the pests at bay because it’s covered by a 4-sided canopy made of super-fine nylon netting; it unzips on two sides for easy entry. The roof of 180g polyester
Relax outdoors without being “bugged” by insects Read More
We recently told you that Ikea has announced a line of furniture and lamps with built-in Qi chargers. What about people who don’t use Qi charging? We want nice things, too! Well, Hammacher Schlemmer has a Device Charging End Table that has a built-in charging station for those of us who still need to cable
Device charging end table for those of us who don’t use Qi wireless charging Read More
IKEA just announced they will be introducing a new line of bedside tables, lamps, and desks with Qi chargers built-in. The wireless charging furnishings will be available in Europe and North America beginning this April, with global availability soon after. You can read the entire press release at PRNewswire. Check the IKEA website for availability information
IKEA announces new products with Qi chargers built in Read More
This is not the typical folding outdoor chair! Although the rEvolve chair does fold up into a carry bag, that’s where the similarities end with most outdoor chairs. The rEvolve has a swivel base, so you can turn from side and side – even a full 3600 – and never miss the action of a game.
The rEvolve is the Cadillac of outdoor chairs Read More