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How Cool: A Bookshelf Made from Books.
By fabulouslygreen
My love for books spilleth over this morning. Bookish design finds and inspiration for home, office or your closet.
This wall unit by Vitra contributing designer Werner Asslinger redefines the definition of the word ‘bookshelf.’ An interesting functional mix of old materials (those outdated titles) with a modernist’s love of modular:
How Studio Asslingler puts these books in balance:
Via Fabulously Green: DesignSpotter
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How to Fashion Furniture from Carpet Samples
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This is an oldie but goody from my eco-style blog that seemed ripe for stylish Curbly types. Free downloadable instructions showing you how to convert cast-off carpet samples (or remnants) into winning designs for home.
The finalists, announced last June, included the above chaise lounge, a magazine caddy, a modern style bench and stools. Thanks to the team at Tricycle Inc. and Ample Sample finalists for generously sharing » READ MORE
Weekend Makeover: Fab Chair Cushions
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Looking for a quick style fix this weekend? Give any chair a fresh faced look by sewing a simple cushion. Sure you could upholster them in any fabric, but a rescued, vintage print injects an extra je ne sais quoi. Take this pair of cushions for example by Kim of Desire to Inspire: [I] found two scarves at a cheesy store - they were $7.50 each. Not so sure about the left one, but I love the pattern on the right one. It’s ok that » READ MORE
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Modern Convertible Furniture
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I’m a veritable addict for convertible, collapsible, multifunctional pieces (like the modern murphy beds we all went crazy for last month). So falling in love with designer Akemi Tanaka’s furniture collection was inevitable:
The Tagei is available only through the designer. Personally I love the striped fabric she’s chosen for upholstery, but it can be upholstered using other custom fabrics if you request it.
Some photos of the » READ MORE
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Eyecatching Wall Dividers from Water Bottles
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Klein Dytham Architecture designed this space for the Danone Company whose main product lines include Evian and Volvic water–using their products as design material for the space.
The Concept:
Translucent screens were made to create special zones for seating, and
meetings in an otherwise open plan office. Empty Evian bottles were
strung on wires stretching from floor to ceiling like beads on a string.
The Fab Factor: Though it’s » READ MORE
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Haute Hack | Design Your Own Bistro Table
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Here’s a great idea for turning a blah bistro table into a bold, designer statement. This IKEA bistro table was once a blonde, but now it’s gone red. The pattern was inspired by a Louis L’Amour book. Link for details:
http://fabgreen.com/2008/02/12/haute-hack-design-your-own-bistro-table/
Design This: Newsworthy Wallpaper
By fabulouslygreen
This fabulous DIY wallpaper treatment came from a high-end Italian furniture catalog of all places. A $6,000 plus Italian-crafted bed set against a wallpaper of newspaper that costs--if recycled, almost nothing.
How to Fab Your Walls
It's all about experimenting with what you've got. Look around your space, or a friend's. You can use almost anything:
- Pages from an old book: I couldn't sell back my outdated Norton Anthologies, so » READ MORE
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