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100 Clever Innovations for Small Space Living. Published: Mar 5, 2009 Updated: Aug 23 2011 Innovations in small space living have never been as in-demand as they are now.

100 Clever Innovations for Small Space Living

As people move closer to the city, they're being forced to move into apartments with tighter spaces as architecture in metropolitan cores grows upward instead of out. This cluster highlights some of the most useful small space living innovations, from ceiling-mounted beds to wall decals that stand in for those fireplaces or pets you just don't have room for anymore. Implications - Partly due to the lay out and administration of modern mega cities, space has become an increasingly rare commodity. Companies that offer services and resources that maximize the functionality of smaller living and working spaces will find that a huge social group exists who occupy cramped, uncomfortable places. How to paint horizontal stripes on your wall! Painting stripes on your wall can be a daunting task.

How to paint horizontal stripes on your wall!

I promise you, it’s not very hard! I have tried several methods and found the easiest way to do it! I started with this. I really love my dresser turned tv console and I swear I have the PERFECT grey for me! Grey is a hard color to find the perfect shade but I lucked out here! Step 1: When painting stripes on a wall, you’re going to first paint the wall a solid color. Lessons in Painting Striped Walls. How to Paint Stripes on a Wall. The Lazy Girl’s Timesaving Tips For Painting Wall Stripes. After seeing my friend Dusty’s striped half bath and the stripes that my friend Allison painted in her foyer, then all of us painting stripes on the wall in Natalie’s nursery and THEN drooling over all the beautiful striped walls that I’ve pinned lately, I decided that I needed some stripes, too.

The Lazy Girl’s Timesaving Tips For Painting Wall Stripes

So, without further ado, lemme show you my new striped office walls! Gah, I’m such a follower. This whole project took me about three hours to complete with the help of my tall husband. Welcome - Littlephant. Nord architecture design by nordarchitectdesign. Horizontal Stripes: Bold, Beautiful and Easier Than You Think. When it comes to decorating the rooms in our home, one of the easiest and least expensive ways to make a noticeable and immediate difference is through the magic of paint.

Horizontal Stripes: Bold, Beautiful and Easier Than You Think

If your taste tends to run on the conservative side and you find yourself surrounded by brightly painted walls, for the cost of just a few cans of paint combined with a bit of elbow grease, you can take your rooms back to serene and calm. Use Lemons and Water To Send Paint Fumes Packing.

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Poppytalk. Decor8. London Times Top 50 Design Blogs. Desire to inspire - desiretoinspire.net. Sweet home... Bohemian modern style from a san francisco girl - Part 2. Instant inspiration.

bohemian modern style from a san francisco girl - Part 2

Posted by victoria //// 10 Comments this week’s instant inspiration comes from Freunde von Freunden and their very beautiful instagram feed, @fvonf. if you’ve not visited before, Freunde von Freunden is a digital interview blog delivering a unique glimpse into creatives’ living and workplaces, and one of my personal favorite websites for inspiration — whether it be visually or verbal, their interviews include some of the most interesting people and inspiring artists worldwide. the @fvonf instagram feed is equally as inspiring, offering up a sneak peek inside the homes and studio tours that accompany the fabulous Freunde von Freunden interview series. • all photos courtesy of @fvonf. easter’s around the corner — let’s get hopping.

Posted by victoria //// 4 Comments The Easter holiday is just around the corner and for many of us it is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with friends and family. Music to their ears. Twig & Thistle. I’m so excited to share my Oscar printables for this year!

Twig & Thistle

I wasn’t sure if I was even going to do them but I’ve been getting a ton of requests for them and I got really excited about updating the set. The theme this year is black, white, gold and kraft paper. I know, super original, but I think the design is a playful mix of formal and slightly rustic hints. This year’s entry contains invites, paper oscar statuettes, popcorn boxes, drink tags and of course ballots; everything you need to throw a red carpet party in style! D♥ Delicious Food Recipes - Arts and Crafts Ideas - Entertaining Tips - Gardening - Pets - Martha Stewart.

Home Buying Help - How To - Home Decorating Ideas - Free Recipes - TheNest.com. Interiors. Posts filed under 'Interiors' ‘Colorful Wind’ window installation by Emmanuelle Moureaux, photo: Daisuke Shima /Nacasa & Partners Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design have created an installation for Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer Uniqlo for the launch of their 2014 spring line ‘Linen’.

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(more…) Mon 10.3. ‘O Petit en K’ restaurant by Hekla (FR) Posted by Walter Phillips on 10.03.2014 - Tagged as: Hekla, restaurant. Home Sweet Home. Ideas. TORSBY and MALM customization. Apartment Therapy. Small, Cool 2010 Contest presented by Apartment Therapy. Hundreds of entries hit our inbox for the sixth annual Small Cool Home contest.

Small, Cool 2010 Contest presented by Apartment Therapy

With over 500 submissions, our editors picked the top 165 spaces from around the world to share with our readers. Each entry got a chance to gain "thumbs up" votes to make it into the final rounds. Thousands of "thumbs up" and votes later, the readers' two favorite Small Cool spaces were announced — the US winner, Chris's Furniture Tetris and the international winner, Maria's Pockets. U.S. Rang-Decor {Interior Ideas predominantly Indian} {this is glamorous} : adventures in love, design, fashion, home decor, food & travel. Sweet paul. Guys... this giveaway is for these lovely and charming spice dishes from Designlump in Montreal! The set of four dishes will go to one lucky winner! Description: Spice dish (4 QTY). These sea blue porcelain dishes are great for spices, hors d’oeuvre, rings, paper clips, bobby pins... Each dish is slip cast and carefully pinched on the edge, each one of them is unique but sits well along others.

They measure approx. diam. 3-1/4" x 3/4" H (diam. 8.3 x 1.9cm H). This giveaway is open to addresses worldwide. Designlump was founded by Chifen Cheng, an enthusiastic and creative designer whose designs explore the convergence of traditional handcraft techniques and digital techniques. Design*Sponge.