Design * Style Stealer

Fresh Chic

From Left: Lecco Cabinet from BoConcept,  Persisk Gabbeh Rug from Ikea, Twiggy Foscarini Floor Light from Linds Furniture, Blue Sofa From Timeless Design, Lappljung Ruta Cushion Cover from Ikea, Square Checkered Cushion from BoConcept, Ludde Sheepskin White from Ikea, Walnut Veneer Coffee Table from BoConcept, Fejka Artificial Potted Plant from Ikea, Kentucky Chair from Timeless Design, Pink Felt Cushion from BoConcept, Leather Ottoman with Crocodile Texture from iwannagohome. 

Design * Buy

The Mitsubishi Electric L4 Grande Refrigerator 

My reflection in the
L4 Grande Stainless Steel

A few weeks ago I attended what would be my first ever bloggers event at the Melco Sales Malaysia (Mitsubishi Electric) Showroom for the launch and preview of their L4 Grande Refrigerator. I wasn't too sure what to expect but let’s just say that I was pleasantly surprised. And I’m not just talking about the delicious spread they had prepared for tea (yum!), they pretty much got me hooked and obsessed on a fridge, sneaky people!

But that being said, anyone seeing this refrigerator and kind of messing around with it like I did (hoping nobody noticed the ‘this is Naomi’s fridge’ signage I carved into the back) will fall in love with it instantly.

You see, when I first heard that the L4 Grande was from Mitsubishi, I was a little confused. I thought Mitsubishi was purely in the automobile industry. And yeah, you can shake your head at me for that, my darling husband did. But what I do know is that Mitsubishi is a reliable brand with a good design philosophy and functionality. So needless to say, I was very excited to see what they had come up with.

The sleek stainless steel L4 Grande

As I entered the event hall, there stood a refrigerator, black as night, sleek and modern (it also comes in stainless steel). They didn't have to say much then are there, I was immediately taken in. But we were given the opportunity to experience it first-hand (queue the signage!) which turned out to be very useful. I learnt quite a great deal.

What particularly stood out for me, especially with three mouths to feed at home was its functionality. And get this, the L4 Grande has this thing that actually stimulates photosynthesis! They call it the vitamin factory which acts on chlorophyll in vegetables. This means that the spinach you bought a day ago will be crisper and fresher a lot longer than if it was in any other refrigerator. Pretty awesome I might say! And ahem ahem, it’s the only fridge that does this.

Another very cool aspect of the L4 Grande is its energy efficiency. It automatically lowers the energy consumption during non-peak hours and it does this by memorizing the household usage pattern. So at night, when no one is opening the fridge, you can rest assured that energy is not being wasted. This also means that you won’t be spending as much on electricity, certainly a huge selling point for me.

A lot of room for a lot of food

But there are a lot of other things that were pretty impressive as well. The size, although big, is well designed to fit in all your favourite foods and drinks. It gives us the opportunity to utilize the space well, stacking foods is no longer necessary, and you can adjust the height levels of the door shelves. 

They pretty much compartmentalized everything to its own area which is known as the utility room. Set at 3-6C (brrr!) you can store fresh meats and dairy products and also canned and bottle beverages. On a hot day, you don’t have to wait long for your drink to become cold. Perfect for the tropics!

I have to say that for the price tag which is quite reasonable, the L4 Grande got a lot to offer. Mitsubishi Electric has shown that they can crossover successfully into the world of home electrical products. The design, form and function of the L4 Grande is outstanding, and for the modern family, it is certainly a perfect fit.

So if you guys have the time, do head on over to its show room and check out this sexy beast of a fridge. I’ve been telling Lars our old fridge hasn’t been working well and we need a new one. He doesn’t know I’m kind of fibbing. But, fingers crossed, when I bring him to check out the L4 Grande, he’ll give me the go ahead to get it! Here’s just hoping he doesn't read this little snippet before we go!

For more information on the Mitsubishi Electric L4 Grande Electrical Refrigerator , do head on over to the Melco Sales Malaysia (Mitsubishi Electric) Showroom at:

Lot 11, Jalan 219, 46860, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
(Located next to the AVON building along Federal Highway)

Design * Style Stealer

Outdoor Loving

From Left: 1. Blue Cushion  from Bo Concept, 2. Circle Applique Cushion  from Bo Concept, 3. Chester Toweling Cushion from Home24, 4. Braga Parasol from Jonassen Collection, 5. Pot from Ikea, 6. White Ceramic Stool from LifeShop, 7. Arholma Sofa from Ikea, 8. Rykene Side Table from Ikea

Design * Homeware

Colouring the Home

Zig Zag Strapping Baskets from The Land of Nod

I love colour, yet I tend to shy away from it. Not sure why but I keep leaning towards the overused 'Scandinavian' look. Yet, recently, I've seen a huge trend towards bright colours. Looking at the fashion industry, cobalt's and corals are quite popular and well, it is summer after all. So if I were to dive into the rainbow, i'd probably lean towards these (above and below) amazing brightly coloured and stylish homeware items. Click the caption below the picture for further details on the product and purchasing.

Kate Spade Larabee Dot Bath Towels

Kitchen Magic Twisty Whisk from Anthropologie

Design * Textile

Ink & Spindle

I couldn't help but not share this with you. Having been a fan for a while, I felt it a shame that not many people in Malaysia have heard of this Australian fabric line. Ink & Spindle is a boutique textile studio in Melbourne owned by designers Lara Cameron & Tegan Rose. They design and hand screen print their own textiles using lovely organic cotton and hemp blend fabrics.

The process of screen printing is not easy, it requires quite a bit of patience and well, experience. In fact, it is because of this Australian brand that I picked up screen printing as a hobby. But i'll share that with you later when i'm ready.

Back to Ink & Spindle, their designs are pretty much inspired by nature and their hometown of Melbourne. Clearly printed on their fabrics is Australia's native flora and fauna, and you can get these prints in forms of bags, lampshades and homeware.

To find out more on Ink & Spindle, check out their website here. Keep in mind that they don't take orders by meter like we are used to here. They go by yardage. What's cool though is that they take custom orders because their textile range is largely printed in house.

Anyhow, their workmanship is pretty amazing adding on to the fact that they make these prints using their hands.

Design * Trends

Ombre!

Ombre Dresser

It's been a while since I've blogged anything on trends, and perhaps i'm a little behind on this post, but here goes. Ombre ladies and gentlemen, have you ever heard of it? I'd say most people in the fashion and design industry have.

Cool Ombre Wedding Cake

Ombre is a french term that literally means gradation or shaded. Usually a multi coloured stripe with colours graduating from light to dark. It was popular for a while last year, seen mainly as a trend for hair, but that fad has not yet died down in the world of interior design.

Many people have tried to recreate this look by using fabric dyes and paint and some have pulled it off really well.

I am particularly obsessed with the ombre dresser (left) which would look very cool in a nursery or kids room. lf you have the patience and eye for detail, this is definitely a project you should try.

I've also listed three more cool Ombre DIY's that are so easy, you'd wonder why you've never tried it before. Click on the links below the images to read the steps.

Paint Swatch Chandelier, Ombre Tissue Box & Dip DIY Cups