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Monday, December 4, 2017

Undoubtedly the home is the place where we can express ourselves and create without limitations!

Everyone wants to feel cozy at home. It takes only a little imagination to give your home a unique character at no extra cost! Just look around. You certainly keep in the closet a dozen old things you think are useless, but you have not yet get rifd of.

Before you do, here are some ideas on how to use them with a new purpose:

Suitcase Chair / Table

Old suitcases can serve not only for decoration but also to be converted into unique chairs, stools or tables! For this purpose, you only need to select and attach appropriate legs (you can use legs from other old furniture).

Trick for a stable chair: put a piece of plywood at the bottom of the suitcase, then attach the footrests and screw them. Apply glue in both sides of the suitcase and tuck in pillows. Now you have a comfortable and unique looking chair.

Ladder Bookshelf

The old wooden ladder can be your new bookshelf.

You choose how to place it on the wall - horizontally or vertically, depending on the space you want to fill or your preferences.

Bicycle Rim Clock

Do you have an old bicycle left over from your childhood?

Make a unique wall clock from one of its rims. You can also use a music plate for this purpose. All you have to do is taking a working mechanism from an old or broken electronic clock and insert it into the hole in the middle of the plate / rim and secure it on the other side with a nut. Then simply put the arrows. If they are black, you can paint them in another color to stand out.

Old Door Coffee table

The old wooden door frame can be turn into a great coffee table. Just add legs to it and you will have a gorgeous re-purposed coffee table. It will give your place a unique vintage look if you don't paint it. If you like the industrial style, you can add big wheels instead of furniture legs.

Cool hangers

Turn the beautiful old utensils into hangers. Bend them into the desired shape and attach them to the wall.

Tennis Racket Mirror

If you are a fan of tennis, use the old tennis racket and turn it into mirror for your hallway!

Tray from an old photo frame

Surprise your guests with originality by serving them in your new tray from an old picture frame.

Floating Shelf Made of Old Books

You can make wall shelves from old books using metal brackets to help secure them to the wall. Choose books with beautiful covers and colors that suit the interior of your home.

Using these innovative furniture solutions, you will not only create a unique interior in your home, but you will also breathe new life into the old stuff, most of which (admit it) you keep only because of sentimental reasons.

Author Bio

Dianne Griffen is a part of Junk Bunk Ltd – a rubbish removal company based in London which cares about the environment and supports the RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) idea. You can find information about furniture disposal services on their website.

Guest Post - How to Make Furniture Out of Common Household Items

Monday, November 6, 2017

A living room is like the heart of a home, we spend most of our time there, and this is mostly the place where I have my friends, acquaintances, and relatives come and sit. Naturally, one will be conscious about the décor of their living room, but it seems like we're always running out of ideas. Everyone wants their home furnished in the most modern way, and I appreciate the spirit, guys. So I'm sure after sitting clueless for hours you have turned to the internet for some support, and you've come to right place. I'll give you a few ideas in the following paragraphs on how to decorate your living room in the most modern way possible.

Seating With Storage

You're planning a banquet setting for your living room that would look royal, perfect. But have you ever thought of getting the furniture custom made so that you can get a storage installed underneath the seat? Well, if you haven't considered the idea, consider it now.

Coffee Table Options

Coffee table options can be numerous; you just have to be creative. I mean, people make African drums their coffee tables. You can consider other options as well, just think out of the box and pull a unique idea.

Fill Up the Walls

Ever considered the option of using the walls for fullness? Hang the curtains a bit high on the windows so that the airiness increases. Mount up the LCDs on the wall so that the living room doesn't look all stuffed.

Bolder Colors

I love the monochromatic patterns and colours, but sometimes adding a pop of colour here and there can be very refreshing. Try to keep the central furniture white while throwing in some coloured cushions for added brightness.

Bigger Furniture

I believe that bigger furniture looks comfier than other furniture. Don't be afraid to get a large armchair for the living room, it will only accentuate the room, and you will need fewer items to decorate it, while the room looks elegant all the same.

Cut Out on Lamps

I don't mean you should cut out on the lighting, of course. Just avoid the lighting that uses up space on the floor. Try to install them on the walls or hanging from the ceiling because that saves up space.

Centralize Things

Try to keep the furniture floating; by this I mean, that put the furniture in the middle of rooms while you have space around it. This will make the room appear wider and more spacey. Creating more space simply by thoughtful and strategic placement is possible.

A do-it-all Table

This is a must-have! You should get yourself an adjustable standing desk to utilize for many purposes. You can use it to place stuff that you want to keeps out of children's range, like a mosquito spray or electrical equipment, etc.

I hope these tips and tricks help you decorate your living room in the best way possible.

Author Bio:

Kenny is a blogger who loves to write about home improvement. She is sociable and kind and loves to decorate almost everything! Read more about her posts at https://standingdesk.sg/.

Guest post - Living Room Decoration: A Modern Guide

Friday, September 6, 2013

The decision to make that special purchase – whether it’s for our home, our office, or ourselves, is often made for aesthetic reasons alone. And, while leather and animal hide products or furniture can be undeniably beautiful, there are many other reasons than how it looks to opt for this natural material.

Durability

While other fabrics and materials may stain or tear, animal hide stands the test of time. Even if your little one puts sticky fingerprints on your Chesterfield sofa or you accidentally spill coffee on your leather desk diary, you should simply be able to wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Timeless style

Trends may come and go, but leather and animal hide never go out of fashion. The leather Barcelona chair designed 70 years ago looks just as good today. The cowhide rug you bought for your student pad looks equally at home in your family home. And, the leather briefcase your dad carried to work every day looks just as stylish now that it has passed on to you. Hide products truly are investment pieces which transcend seasons.

Easy care

Other materials may require endless washing and dry cleaning, or even become so stained as to render them unusable. But despite its high end looks, leather is actually very easy to care for. If you have a leather sofa or bedstead, for example, you can simple vacuum it before using a damp cloth to wipe it down.

Versatility

Whereas once leather and hide products may have been produced only in neutral colours and traditional styles, now the possibilities of colour and finish are endless. You could choose to mix the classic style of a Chesterfield sofa with a contemporary colour such as cobalt blue or rich plum. Or, you could choose to use leather or hide in the most unexpected of places – perhaps in floor tiles, or to cover a feature wall.

Natural elegance

Because leather and hide are natural materials, they retain a beauty imbued by Mother Nature, with every piece being completely unique because of its varying natural grain. And it is this naturalness which provides some of leather and hide’s many benefits. It is flexible, breathable and supple, allowing it to naturally repel moisture, retain its shape and resist any damage caused by heat or sun.

Acoustics and warmth

As well as exuding an air of welcoming warmth, leather and hide really do have insulating properties which can actually make a room warmer. They also provide acoustical value, as they absorb sound easily. That’s why they make great choices of material for the home, perhaps as an over-sized feature headboard for the bedroom or stunning floor tiles for the living room or office.

The wow factor

While leather and hide actually offer great value when you consider products and interiors which use these materials are so long lasting, they give a room, a piece of furniture or a product a feeling of richness and opulence. Choosing just one key hide piece can give an area a focal point, providing an impressive, professional finish.

Beautiful and practical, leather and hide are naturally stylish and durable, making them the ideal choice for a myriad of product and interior uses.

Bill began learning his artisan skills in Australia 30 years ago before opening his studio back in the 90’s. The studio creates bespoke products and interiors for individuals and companies across the world. Bill can be found in his London studio at Bill Amberg Studio.