If I had to describe my interior design aesthetic, it would be functional play, that is household objects such as furniture and art are more likely to end up in my living space if they appeal to both my pragmatic and my playful self. So when I came across this ping pong table door I was immediately smitten. Created by Tobias Fränzel, a Berlin designer specializing in functional furniture and pictured below, the Ping Pong Door utilizes European sideways open window hinge technology, instead of a fold out window though, Fränzel inserts a fold down ping pong table! Read More
Windows & Doors
Adjustable Window Screens – Just Say No to Zika
Our home is filled with traditional, double hung windows. Several are original to the home, which was built in the 1930’s (that’s prehistoric by California standards). One of the first things I did when we bought the home was to remove all the aftermarket screens. They were ugly, hard to clean, in rough condition, and I like a clear view not obstructed by unsightly mesh. Fast forward about a decade (yes, I said decade), and much to my wife’s dismay, we still didn’t have screens on our windows. My attitude was always, “We’re in San Diego, we don’t have bugs!” However, last summer, I was seen running around our bedroom at 3:00 am, hunting a mosquito that was tormenting me. Since my tolerance for late-night wakings has never been good, and because my wife is convinced our family is an ideal target for the Zika virus, something had to be done. I had seen adjustable window screens online a couple times, and it was time to give them a shot. Read More
