Leaf-inspired lounge chair and sunbed is the perfect addition to your yard this summer

We definitely shouldn’t underestimate our backyards. They can be locations of major fun, recreation, and relaxation…depending on how we do them up. You can turn your backyard into an ideal date spot for you and your partner, or host a barbecue party! By adding a smart and functional mix of furniture designs to your yard, you can transform them into the ultimate lounging zone. And a great addition to your backyard would be The Orfo lounge chair and sunbed.

Designer: Miray Özlem ER

Designed by Miray Özlem ER, the Orfo lounge chair and sunbed is quite a quirky and eccentric-looking piece of furniture. The designer drew inspiration from Mother Nature herself while designing the chair. If you look at the chair closely, it may remind you of a leaf or an exotic-looking plant. The woven pattern of the chair and its dusky green color were characteristics that Miray picked up from nature. The body of the chair is made up of interwoven and intersecting stretching bands. Besides the entire body, the bands also cover the legs of the chair. The bands were built using a polyester-based technical fabric, and they have a high mechanical resistance to the sun and strong color stability.

The use of the stretching bands is extremely interesting since they make the chair quite cozy and comfortable to lounge on, without the use of any kind of cushioning. The lounge chair was designed in such a manner, that when the user lays down on it, no part of his/her body touches any metallic components or surfaces. All the user can feel is comfortable fabric, creating a super cushy seating experience. As mentioned earlier, the texture and color of the elastic bands are inspired by leaves, hence giving the Orfo lounge chair a rather organic and natural aesthetic, allowing it to perfectly blend with your backyard.

You could add multiple Orfo chairs to your yard, creating a super cool and chill spot for your family and close friends to hang about in the summer. Currently, the Orfo chair is a conceptual design, but I would love to see it as a real tangible product someday soon.

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This minimal + dynamic armchair is perfect to cozy up and unwind on after a long day at work

We often underestimate the importance of a great armchair, especially in our living rooms. When in reality, we shouldn’t. The right armchair not only serves as a comfy and ergonomic seating option but also adds a certain depth of character and personality to the living room. An excellent armchair functions as the perfect spot to lounge about, have a snack, and or chill on while interacting with your family and friends. And one such innovative and unique armchair I recently came across is the Kiss Chair.

Designer: Miray Özlem ER

Designed by Miray Özlem ER, the Kiss Chair is inspired by “organic movements”. The chair has a rather dynamic and free-flowing form, even though it has been crafted using plywood. The main frame of the chair was built using plywood, while a padded fabric is added to it, to provide protection and a sense of comfort. The upper section of the chair features an interesting cavity, which serves as a cozy space for the user to lie down and relax in. As soon as you lie down on the chair, you are instantly cocooned and protected by it. The chair’s comforting and innovative form shelters you, surrounding your body and allowing you to unwind.

The Kiss Chair is great to settle down in after a long day at work, as it helps you alleviate the tiredness and stress that daily life brings with it. If you’re wondering why the chair is called Kiss, well that’s because of the body of the product. The upper and lower section of the chair seems to meet in the middle, giving the impression that they are effortlessly and subtly kissing one another. It’s almost as if the two halves are brushing against one another, much like the way lovers brush their lips together.

The aesthetics of the Kiss Chair are warm and inviting. The timber frame is perfectly complemented by the off-white padded fabric, creating a visual aesthetic that is warm, minimal, and soft. It’s a kind of neutral yet bold furniture piece that would harmoniously merge with the interiors of any kind of living space. At the moment, it seems like the Kiss Chair is a concept, but I would definitely love to see it become a reality!

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