... flip and fold...

even the most basic origami figures prove that a simple folds can result in an intricate and captivating sculptural design...

expanding upon the concept behind this japanese art, designers francesca rogers and daniele gualeni design studio have created 'light form'- a beautiful modular lighting system consisting of wood panels that can be flipped back to expose energy-efficient electroluminescent lights...

the system can be easily affixed to any wall, creating a luminous mosaic that balances modern design with a grand nod to traditional japanese art...

a structure of warm and soft light enclosed within dual-toned wood, light form allows the user to create a desired lighting pattern by manipulating folding tiles embedded in each modular panel...

encased in rich dark european maple, each module either holds either a light made of electroluminescent film or a bare white surface that increases available light through reflection...

... healthy cooking...

creating the perfect cooking zone in today's modern kitchen not only involves choosing a suitable oven, cooker and hob, but it can also include specifying a state-of-the-art steam oven...

not only do this clever appliances make life easier when entertaining guests or cooking for a large family get-together, but this method of steaming food is particularly useful when you want to prepare healthy meals quickly, without any fuss...

steam ovens offer a healthier way to prepare food as no extra fat or oil needs to be added...

food is sealed quickly to keep important vitamins and minerals in so valuable nutrients aren't lost during the cooking process, this makes it the perfect low-fat solution for health-conscious foodies...

another advantage of steam-cooked dishes is that they retain their size and texture...

the steam process doesn't transfer food odours between dishes, so you can cook sweet and savoury meals in the oven at the same time...

steam ovens will also complement an open-plan kitchen, as there are fewer odours with steam cooking...

the latest appliances offer sleekly styled exteriors with brushed steel and black chrome versions as well as the ubiquitous stainless steel...

... yum yum- part 1...

grilled pork...

looks a bit like the korean pork barbecue and it can be served with chinese cabbage or steam rice...

toufu with sambal chilli seafood mixed...

it is a bit spicy and it can be served with rice or noodles...

stir fry cauliflower and broccoli with thai fishcake...

simple and healthy...

traditional homemade pancake with long beans and clams...

this pancake is one of my favourite food during my childhood days...

those i made are not as delicious as my grandma's one but it still tasted good...

... sword trick...

this cabinet can be used to store whatever you want such as books, cd, shoes, clothes and others...

by removing the swords, the cabinet can be used to hand your clothes, so that a special function as a wardrobe...

inspired by the magic trick that uses a sword, then the assistant drew his sword into the cupboard where there is a witch...

this cabinet can be added with 3mm acrylic so that small items will not fall...

this unique and multipurpose furniture was designed by rafael morgan...

... so titanic...

for sea lovers looking to bring a nautical theme into the kitchen, the new marecucina kitchen concept from alno may be just what they have been looking for...

with nautical shapes, colours and materials, marecucina brings the freedom of open sea into the kitchen...

with the design alno has attempted to replicate the passion for high quality, precise workmanship and expressive individuality often associated with boat building...

the theme is carried through with extra features such as the mast, ship storage, walnut surfaces and chrome plated decorative inserts...

... futuristic kitchen...

ola, an indisputable contemporary cult that has been around for 20 years, will be presented in its renewed form- ola20...

the outcome of an ambitious snaidero project to give it fresh appeal and a more contemporary elegant look while reintroducing the genuine nature and originality of the company's great historical classic...

... the concept of concealing...

the latest world from italian designers, hideaway kitchens provide a whole section of storage that can be opened up and closed away when needed...

apart from the surprise factor, they also help create a sleek, minimal look that's ideally suited to multifunctional kitchens...

there is also an obvious benefit to being able to shut up shop when not working... that way, you can enjoy your meal or relax in the living space without facing constant reminders of tasks ahead...

these designs create a kitchen within a kitchen, one that conceals all the domestic practicalities and can be hidden away in an instant...

also, these design can be seen as the natural development of the old pantry, but they tend to more closely resemble walk-in wardrobes...

the giant doors, lots of fitted shelves and pull-out systems make these storage solutions fell much larger...

... rip...

tributes to the 8 hong kong victims of the hostage-taking incident in manila, philippine...

... eggstraordinary...

designed for last year's electrolux design lab competition by romanian designer vlad icobet, the egg concept is an all-in-one cooking and food preparation unit that opens up like a flower to reveal 3 separate wings that provide a surface to prepare food, a cooking surface and washing facility...

the egg also includes an interactive holographic projector that allows the user to find information online to create recipes or get cooking instructions...

when not in use, it can be easily stowed to save place...

it can be customized in any colour to compliment any kitchen decor...

well, to me this idea looks a bit like the sheer kitchen island... the only different is the extra features on the holographic projector...

this is the sheer kitchen island...

... pig tummy...

this is tonight's dinner- pig stomach with dried yellow flower vegetable...

it took me about 1/2 hour to prepare this dish...

it was simple and economical as the pig stomach cost me less than a pound...

to serve with steam rice or chinese pancakes...

... feel the textures...

i was doing some research on wall cladding finishes for kitchen and i found this new quartz surface by caesarstone...

developed by caesarstone, motivo is a quartz surface with an embossed, textured look and feel...

ideal for use as kitchen backsplashes, wall paneling, vanity tops and custom-made furniture...

the new motivo technique creates a sand-blasted effect offering unlimited possibilities to create any desired pattern...

current samples include the crocodile in black and the lace in white...

i really like this new quartz surface... i'm not sure it will be suitable for kitchen worktop as the textured surface will be very hard to clean but it will be perfect as backsplashes and wall cladding...

... working lunch...

mono is a furniture concept that combines the functionality of a conference table with the usability of an optimised and compact office kitchen...

in contrast to badly integrated and functionally lacking mini kitchen, mono is very much designed to accommodate modern office needs and to encourage communicative living in the office through collaborative cooking...

designed by dennis kulage and michael scherger of german design studio formessenz, the kitchen is made from white corian and features an induction cooktop, an extraction hood, a dishwasher, a sink, a cutting board, a waste disposal area and storage...

in the seating area at the middle of the table, there are partially cooled storage compartments in front of every seat, where the users can put their personal food or ingredients...

these compartments are organised in modules, so that the mono kitchen can adapt to different office sizes by just adding or removing modules...

... more on wardrobes...

would like to share this cool video about some wardrobes design and the latest range from novamobili...

... award winning films...

temple grandin...

directed by mick jackson... with claire danes, catherine o'hara, julia ormond...

biopic of temple grandin, an autistic woman who overcame the limitations imposed on her by her condition to become an expert in the field of animal husbandry... she developed an interest in cattle early in life while spending time at her aunt and uncle ranch... she did not speak until age 4 and had difficulty right through high school, mostly in dealing with people... her mother was very supportive as were some of her teachers... she is noted for creating her 'hug box', widely recognized today as a way of relieving stress and her humane design for the treatment of cattle in processing plants, even winning an award from peta...

besides, this movie also receives 15 emmy awards nominations... winners will be announced at the 62nd emmy awards on august 29, 2010...

the blind side...

the blind side is a 2009 american drama-sports film written and directed by john lee hancock and based on the 2006 book- 'the blind side: evolution of a game' by michael lewis... the storyline features michael oher, an offensive lineman who plays for the baltimore ravens of the nfl... the film follows oher from his impoverished upbringing, through his years at wingate christian school... his adoption by sean and leigh anne tuohy (sandra bullock) and on to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football...

sandra bullock won the academy award for best actress, as well as the golden globe award for best actress and the screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role... the film itself also received an acedemy award nomination for best picture...

... absolute in love with these wardrobes...

... bring the rainbow back home...

you can make the stairs the most interesting element of your home by putting the colourful vinyl floor pieces...

over the time, i have seen and design a lot of bookshelves, but what i have found today is really impressive...

i found this beautiful example of organizing books by colours even though on a simple designed bookshelves...

this is a very good way of changing the whole aspect of a bookshelf with a little bit of creativity...

rainbow bright are ideal for giving a boring room a 'wow' factor...

i'm not sure to have these colours in the kitchen was a good idea anyway...

this is basically a big wall of small triangle panels, which can be rotated to get the colour of your choice...

each triangle carries white, black and rainbow shades...

or you can wear it out...

... the process...

this afternoon i have made a trip to pinner to visit mr. and mrs. m...

at the same time i would love to look at the kitchen that i have designed and supplied... it has been completed by their fitter...

these are some images of the kitchen from designing, site visit up to completion...

this was one of the sketches i've done before the kitchen was done up...

site visit after the builder has done the pipping works and boiler system...

1st day of the installation work...

completion...

the granite supplier has done a good job and the black galaxy granite really made the whole kitchen look great with its reflection...

mr. and mrs. m were very happy on the efforts and hardworks we have put and hopefully i can share more on my jobs with you guys in the near future...