Posts tagged: home
16 Pixelated Home Decor Items.
By Chrisjob
Ladies and Gentlemen! Presenting sixteen digitalized, geometricized, fabulously pixelated home decor and interior design creations.
Featuring:
- Pixelated Wooden Walls
- Pixelated Seats
- Pixelated Graffiti
- Scattered Accomodation
- Pixelated Armchairs
- Pixelated Pillows » READ MORE
The Convenient Light Switch Rack.
By ChrisjobYou gotta love that MoMA store: always beautiful, and often useful.
This Light Switch Rack offers the helpful inbox/outbox approach to home organization (albeit on a small scale) at a no-new-holes-in-your-wall cost. New from designer Paul Koh, just "Easily install this rack over your existing light switch cover near the door. The two knobs function as key hooks, and a convenient mail holder at the top reminds you to take the mail with you on your way out. Made of powder-coated aluminum."
Free EBook: The DIY Handbook.
By Chrisjob
An eBook is to printed books as an email is to snail mail: it's an electronic version that eliminates the paper and still provides all the info. With the imminent release of a new Curbly eBook (keep your eyes peeled), I thought I'd provide a free download to getcha ready.
"The DIY Handbook" from HandyManFixHomeRepair offers a stepping off guide for anyone wanting to tackle their own home improvement projects. The book hopes to empower the reader » READ MORE
An Upside Down House.
By Chrisjob
I've seen a few over the years: homes with the facade flipped, roofs in the ground, patios pointed to the skies; though, inside, things are as usual, and perfectly liveable for those of us suffering from gravity.
But this new installation in Germany is something different all together: the floors are in the air, tables hang from above, and the toilets flush towards the heavens...
Ten Things You Can Do (Right Now!) to Brighten Your Home.
By Chrisjob
Regardless of your interior style, you've gots to be good to show off your gear...and that means brighten it up. And with the days getting shorter, you gotta do your best to keep your space light and airy. Erin says: "As the evenings are turning darker earlier here in the Midwest, I'm craving every last bit of sunlight I can muster up. I suppose I have two options: Hop a flight to California and bask in the bright, sunny rays... or I can make d » READ MORE
Utah Silo House
By DIY Maven
For those city folks who don't know what a silo is, it's a large, usually cylindrical structure used to store silage. What's silage? Stuff ruminators eat. What are ruminators? I'll let you chew on that for a while. However, this particular silo serves a different purpose altogether. » READ MORE
Zipper Lamp
By RuneshaiMaybe not the most economical project, since you'd have to buy the zippers, but may be more so if you have a bunch of old zippers ready to be crafted into something else. Plus it looks kinda cool.
After looking at the instructions a little bit, it looks more complicated than I'd thought, but still a cool project, and I'm sure there are ways to simplify it and change it to your liking or capabilities. I remember making a lamp with a wooden » READ MORE
Star Wars AT-AT Loft Bed
By RuneshaiSince I'm a big nerd, I saw this and loved it right away. Not to mention the kid in the lalst picture is awesome and reminds me of... me. :D Enjoy.
Link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-AT-AT-Imperial-Walker-Loft-Bed/
How To Avoid Seven Decorating Sins
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Image: Antoine Boots for Met Home
Strict bullet points of decorating DON'Ts can serve as a valuable guide, and surprisingly free up unexpected ideas and options for your space. AT-San Francisco directs us over to Met Ho » READ MORE
Couple Converts Church into Home
By DIY Maven
A couple in Kyloe, Northumberland bought a historical church and Curblied it up. Big time. They chose to restore it rather than renovate it, which would have been much cheaper. As it is, the church maintains its churchiness but with a homey interior. (The only thing that kinda creeps me out is the cemetery in the front yard.) Here's a few pics, but you can see more on this page » READ MORE
Guerilla Art Installations in Big Box Home Improvement Stores.
By Chrisjob
Regine at WeMakeMoneyNotArt writes,
"Encastrable is a series of guerrilla art residencies held inside gardening and DIY megastores in the Paris area... At no cost at all, the young artists have at their disposal a huge array of material that they can grab, move, superimpose, and organize onto temporary installations and sculptures. Authorization of the manager of the establishment is obviously never requested."
Letter and Number Decopauge Jars
By swelldesigner Letter and number decopauge jars
Here's a fast and fun decopauge jar idea that looks really cool and graphic. I'm a big sucker for bold letters and numbers. I love large letters for walls and pillows with giant numbers on them. I don't know what it is...I just love the shapes! I guess my fondness for letters and numbers graphically is attributed to being a graphic designer. I love fonts!
To make these jars, you simply need, jars, magazine clipping » READ MORE
21 Home Office Organizing Tips.
By ChrisjobNo matter how I try to not pick up my office for work, I simply can't be productive in a chaotic space. Whether trying to be creative, efficient, or just less distracted, I simply need a clutter-free, accessible space. So, these twenty-one tips from Real Simple seem perfect for folks just like me, AND for those who need a bit more structure in their workspace.
Mobile Hermitage - Open House!
By gregoryjohnson
The Mobile Hermitage is a freestanding movable miniature house that operates entirely from battery power. This totally functional diminutive dwelling is an all-season habitat large enough for one or two (very compatible) adults.
Come see the ultimate DIY project: An entire home built by hand. Designed by Jay Shafer of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, with construction assistance provided by Greg Johnson.
Open House on 4 June 200912:30 P » READ MORE
Hollywood's House of the Year
By DIY Maven
Tucked in the Hollywood Hills, this 7000 square foot piece of architectural splendor, which was designed and built by Temple Home, is not only drop-dead gorgeous it's really, really smart. Packed to the rafters with top-end technology, it features 'a CinemaScope theater, 7.1-channel surround-sound, intricate TV concealment,[and] extensive automation' among other things. No word on how much moo-la it would fetch in the open market, but, as they » READ MORE
Eight Alternative Uses for Old Socks.
By ChrisjobSock puppets?
Yep, and these eight other alternative uses by Wisebread. Be sure to check out the shoe freshener idea by filling an old sock with baking soda, and stuffing it in your sneaker.
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Moth Repellant
- Shoe Freshener
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Washcloth for soap scraps
- Hot Pack
- Draft Dodger
- Drink Cozy
- Dolly Dresses
- Broom Buddy
How To Make a Button Pillow
By ModHomeEcTeacher
When a certain big Swedish apparel retailer decided to offer a home collection including a hand drawn looking button pillow, it started my wheels turning. It looked completely DIY-able and the collection isn't available in the United States so, what the heck. Here is a step-by-step » READ MORE
HOME REJUVENATED!
By berryberr
If you are thinking of achieving the maximum visual impact within a home without doing too much, color can be your best friend. In this 60's inspired studio apartment, primary colors and secondary colors - staple colors of the retro era - work together to evoke memories of those good old times.
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Allergen-free as can be
By MarvinWindows
With more Americans than ever suffering from allergies, the Healthy House Institute offers some simple steps you can take to keep your family as allergen-free as possible -- without giving up fine decorating.
- Window treatments should be simple, writes the institute’s Lynn Marie Bower. Metal or wood blinds will hold the least dust, while 100 percent cotton blinds or linen curtains are the easiest to wash regularly.
- All soft furniture items c » READ MORE
Mobile Home? Yes.Thrift-Store Decor? Oh Yes.
By DestinybyDefinition
This is sort of a follow up to my "Painting Trailer Walls" blog. I was so scared to paint my walls because I thought they would peel like a dirty bandaid. And nobody had, to share, a personal account of painting them, so I listened to my husband and accepted that it couldn't be done. About five minutes after that, I changed my mind and went to Home Hardware.
For anyone who wants advice for painting those lousy vinyl covered trailer walls w » READ MORE
