DIY Idea: Make a Mudroom Shoe Rack from Pallets!

By: Capreek May 09, 2011

created at: 05/09/2011

As with mason jars, there seems to be no limit on what you can do with a discarded pallet.  We've shared quite a few projects in the past, but this may be the simplest/easiest of the bunch!… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Bright and Sunny Office Redo!

By: Capreek May 09, 2011

created at: 05/09/2011

This small home office was in a sad, styleless state with its pale blue walls, uninspired flooring, and a mishmash of furniture.  The after is anything… Continue Reading

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Seattle's Smallest Condo?

By: Diy maven May 06, 2011

Remember Felice's 90 square foot Upper East Side NYC microstudio apartment? Well, Steve Sauer's Seattle diggs is huge in comparison, but at 182 square feet, it's still pretty… Continue Reading

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Genius DIY Decorating Tool: Paint Chip Keychain

By: Capreek May 05, 2011

created at: 05/05/2011

If you're in the process of decorating your space, this may be the single most helpful tool you could own: a paint chip keychain custom-made from your own color palette!  It's a simple DIY project that will make shopping for furniture, fabric, or accessories that much… Continue Reading

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Kapow! Upholstery With a Bang!

By: Capreek May 04, 2011

created at: 05/04/2011

Did you hear that?  That was the sound of my mind exploding at the awesomeness of these upholstery designs by Eleanor Young.  This UK-based textile artist and upholsterer creates striking contemporary pieces inspired by architecture and fragmented shapes.  I love her bold patterns and color combos,… Continue Reading

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DIY Idea: Framed Objects

By: Diy maven May 04, 2011

the Framed Objects

Don't cha just LOVE when you see a picture of something and it makes the DIY lightbulb in your brain go off?? My noggin was a-blaze when I saw these "Framed Objects". They look interesting naked, but just take a look of them 'in… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Festive Vinyl Furniture Revamp

By: Capreek May 03, 2011

created at: 05/03/2011

With the weather finally, maybe, starting to warm up it's just about time to start scrubbing off winter's dirt and grime and sprucing up that outdoor living space.  If your vinyl furniture looks like it's seen better days, consider this colorful… Continue Reading

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The Most Interesting Front Door Ever

By: Diy maven May 03, 2011

This entry door is--hands down--one of the most interesting I've ever seen. Makes you wonder what the rest of the facade looks like, no? Well, here it… Continue Reading

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DIY Terrarium Magnets: Make Your Own Tiny Vertical Garden!

By: Capreek May 02, 2011

created at: 05/02/2011

Oh my goodness.  This may be one of the coolest DIY terrarium / vertical garden / house plant projects I've ever seen.  I don't know about you, but the thought of making my own tiny magnetic vertical garden is enough to make me want to cover every surface in my house in a magnetic material (or, at the very least, have one giant magnetic wall)!… Continue Reading

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5 Inspiring Hallway Makeovers

By: Diy maven May 02, 2011

created at: 05/02/2011

Have you noticed that hallways are often overlooked thoroughfares of the common abode? My center hall was forgotten for years, and then a while back we decided to turn it into a 'gallery'. New paint, light fixture and some of my original photographs  was all it needed to make it a place in which people now linger versus pass through. In a continued effort to bring awareness to the oft-neglected hallway, take a gander at these simple but oh-so-effective… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 20 Hip Gifts for Mod Mamas

By: Capreek May 02, 2011

created at: 04/28/2011

Chances are there's at least one hip mama in your life.  Why not celebrate that fact with a perfectly suitable - and stylish - gift this Mother's Day?  To help you out, we've rounded up 20 gift ideas that we're sure any mod mom would love!… Continue Reading

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DIY: A Hip Mid-Century Modern Planter for Under $15

By: Capreek Apr 28, 2011

created at: 04/27/2011

My buddy Baz is a DIY guru, especially when it comes to anything Mid-Century Modern.  Check out these planters he made for less than… Continue Reading

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DIY Idea: Modern Dip-Dyed Baskets

By: Capreek Apr 27, 2011

created at: 04/26/2011

This DIY project has "Scandinavian Modern" written all over it!  It's also one of those "why didn't I think of that?" ideas.  The white and wood combo is at once classic, modern, and trendy.  For color lovers like myself, I'd suggest experimenting with bold hues - maybe even neon if you're feeling… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 5 Modern Porches

By: Diy maven Apr 27, 2011

What do you think of when you hear the word 'porch?' Wicker? Boston ferns? Porch swings? All are perfectly appropriate for such an environment, but what if the porch-owner has a modern aesthetic? Those traditional porch staples might… Continue Reading

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DIY Lamp (Guess what it's made out of!)

By: Diy maven Apr 27, 2011

Whisk Lamp Light New Wire whisks lamp

This lamp casts gorgeous light, no? Can you guess what it's made out… Continue Reading

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5 Modern Pillow Tutorials to Freshen Up your Decor

By: Craftmel Apr 27, 2011

created at: 04/26/2011

I don't know about you, but those winter blues have flown out the window now that warmer weather has set in.  And in my neck of the woods, it is hot weather.  With the changing of the seasons, I feel like my whole condo needs a facelift to change along with the temperature.  With a very limited redecorating budget (the husband says he'd rather eat, phaw!) I figure the best place to start is inexpensive throw pillows like a shag pillow made from recycled t-shirts or knit yardage?  Talk about comfortable!  V&Co shows us how to make it.  Here are a few more fun and modern pillow ideas for… Continue Reading

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Crafty Idea: Geometric Wall Art from Paint Chips!

By: Capreek Apr 26, 2011

created at: 04/26/2011

So, let's say you collected a ton of paint chips for that Easter Egg Garland, but a) never made it or b) got greedy at the paint store and have a bunch of "left overs"... What do you do now?  Why, make some cool, mod, geometric wall art, that's… Continue Reading

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Suspended Net Floor/Bed

By: Diy maven Apr 26, 2011

maluna: wow!

Although it looks kind of like a trampoline, it's actually a net floor/bed. The overhead skylight adds to its joyful quality, don't you think? Don't… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a Geometric Hanging Mirror Art

By: Craftmel Apr 26, 2011

created at: 04/26/2011

When decorating a home on a budget, it is always fun to glean inspiration from the pros, and make it a DIY. That is exactly what this mom and daughter team did to recreate this mirror art from Z… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Bland Basement Turned Fantasy Playroom

By: Capreek Apr 25, 2011

created at: 04/25/2011

This basement renovation took a little over a year, but I'm willing to bet the "after" is what little kids' dreams are made… Continue Reading

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