ModRoomz, Shirley

Impending parenthood and the expensive-but-temporary furniture required to decorate a nursery, was the impetus behind ModRoomz, a designer & manufacturer of eco-friendly modular furniture. Unlike purpose-built furniture, which gets tossed and replaced once it outlives its usefulness, ModRoomz's interlocking Zube building blocks can be assembled into a specific piece of furniture, then be taken apart and reconfigured into a completely different piece of furniture. This limitless adaptability enables patrons to build and rebuild their own custom bed frames, office desks, and shelving units or even wardrobes and cribs tailored to their particular living situation.

In addition to creating design possibilities and maximizing interior space, Zubes are also good for the planet; in addition to keeping unwanted furniture out of the landfill, they're also made from environmentally conscious materials including wood and paint, which reduces the natural resources needed to keep homes stylish and functional.