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Beyond the Classics: The New Conran Shop at ABC Carpet & Home

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You can spot the new Conran Shop's pedigree in a flash: the design icons - Mies, Starck, Saarinen- are still there. But that's not all. Sir Terence Conran, who opened his first shop in 1973 in London, scours the Milan furniture show looking for the bold and the new. Now he's expanding into eco-design and a whole new generation of treasures with his shop on the lower level of ABC Carpet & Home. Upstairs ABC is what some might call fussy, flirty, and feminine. At the new Conran Shop, the vibe is masculine, cutting-edge, showcasing furniture, lighting, household and specialty items that make you want to deposit what you live with now to the Salvation Army and start over again.

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Sealine T60 Aura Yacht by Studio Conran

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London's Conran design studio, founded by famed tastemaker Sir Terence Conran, has designed a new yacht for British boatmaker Sealine, the T60 Aura. The 60-ft. flybridge motoryacht features Conran's signature clean, modern interior decor. Natural oaks, light finishes, long clean lines and floating, linear forms were used in the open plan design, which gives the illusion of extra light and space. The end result is described as "a tranquil, elegant environment that is highly functional and practical." Details include a teak laid cockpit, an L-shaped leather sofa and hand crafted coffee table in the saloon, and a striking full-width master stateroom with bespoke Japanese Maple wall features and an en-suite bath. Fitted out with twin Caterpillar Diesel C15 engines at 865 hp apiece for a total of 1730 hp, it can do 33 knots.

Gallery: Conran x Sealine T60 Aura

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Sendai Shelving

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It's practically impossible to get too much shelf space, especially when the shelves themselves can be interesting. Although I do love the big heavy bookcases found in the studies and libraries of old homes, they just don't look very good in any other environment. But items like this Sendai Shelving from The Conran Shop are much more versatile, not to mention less obtrusive and overbearing in the smaller spaces so many of are working with. Designed by the innovative architect Toyo Ito, it's constructed of oil-varnished mahogany and alder with glass shelves. 49"x15"x75.5", $6100.

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Rubber Tubs From Recycled Tires

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These rubber tubs from The Conran Shop might not be the prettiest things we've ever seen but they could be the workhorse of your summer. The tubs, made from recycled car and truck tires and based on early Middle Eastern leather designs are incredibly tough and long lasting. Use them to hold beach towels, pack them full of ice and use them as a drinks cooler, use them to tote your barbecue supplies to the cookout or any other of dozens of storage options. The tubs sell for $74 to $135 depending on size.

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The I-Con Desk

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This I-Con desk takes the ideas of clean lines and minimalistic approach to the far ends of the spectrum. Designed by Michiel van der Kley, the top is made of white Corian, the drawers black-stained walnut veneer, and it stands on chromed steel legs. And if the you're like me and concerned about having enough storage (as it would probably lose all it's crisp modern appeal if you piled it high with papers) a free-standing drawer unit is also available separately.

The desk is comes in several sizes and starts at £3,850. The drawer unit: £1,995.

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Shady Lace Parasol

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If your backyard is a bit low on foliage, this parasol from Conran can fill in with delicate shade you never have to prune. The parasol is cut in a pattern of foliage. The sunlight through the parasol casts shadows of branches and trees. A gold colored bird sits on top. The parasol plus stand sells for $840.

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