These canvass lights captured my attention at the same Anthropologie in NY as the paper airplanes cluster. This looks like a great DIY to achieve out of left over scraps of fabrics and a great way to introduce some color and eclecticism. Or you can do what Anthropologie did and keep them neutral and airy in light canvass. I love that the shapes are amorphous, so even if you are not a sewing genius, seems like you can’t go wrong!
Modern Interior Design
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Hanging Lamp
DIY Light – Paper Airplanes
The cluster of paper airplanes at Anthropologie in NY makes for an ingenious DIY for the home. If you place a light bulb in the middle of the cluster, you will have a fun and inventive light. For safety purposes, you would need to be sure and place a metal cage around the [...]
Bedroom DIY – Headboard
Looking for a way to spruce up your sleeping quarters on the dime? This headboard DIY from Do It Yourself publication of Better Homes and Gardens was constructed out of sheets of veneer. It requires building two frames. The first is what you staple the weaved veneer onto and the second sandwiches [...]
Accent Chairs
Accent chairs can be expensive. Interesting materials and a compelling design make for a great accent chair. Window shopping inspiration from NY brings the plywood chair as part of the AKRIS Window installation. I think this chair would work great as an accent even with the wood stamps still on it. I love the shape [...]
Birch Tree Lamp and Log Lamp
To add a little taste of nature to your own space, how about these modified tree designs that have DIY written all over them. I am a big fan of birch tree bark lamps and actually prefer them with no wholes and just the thin stripped bark, because it glows amber. But this twist on the design is original and fun too.
The log is nice if you have high enough ceilings to pull it off and if you can find the studs to hang it. I think it would be pretty fun above a dining table. What do you think? Oh and I’m also a fan of the pebble wall behind the log lamp. This is at Amber on Third Avenue and 80th Street in NY – an Asian bistro, sushi bar and lounge. They have some pretty fun drinks and new twists on the old martinis.
Store Front Decor Inspirations
Black and yellow stripes and sticks! These store front creations are giving me a lot to get excited about. I love the color schemes and the details that went into making them work.
From the sculptural installation above Aldo and how it adds depth to the Kate Spade gold wall that breathes life and energy into the space.
The painted black and white stripes on the side walk pull you into the Kate Spade store from the outside. The sparkley gold wall made up of hundreds of little plastic gold ovals makes the space move, breathe and sparkle. How can you use these concepts in your home?
How about some black and white striped inspiration or some striped hallways or some black, white and yellow color scheme combinations!
Wall Decor DIY
Click images to enlargeMy eigth grade Biology teachers used to be obsessed with “scribbles”. That’s what she called it if you crossed out your answer with anything more than a straight line. Her obsession was that of disdain. She hated scribbles. However I have to say that I really love them [...]
Modern Home Smell – Coffee Trick
I just flew on Virgin America yesterday and noticed that the bathrooms had little baggies of coffee hanging on the door hooks. It makes perfect scent…I mean sense. When you go to the perfume counter they always have coffee for you to clear the previous smell before you smell the next perfume. [...]
Need Extra Storage?
Reader Cait, complains of the lack of storage in their loft. If you feel her pain, and need extra storage or closet space, here’s a great way to make your sleeping quarters cozy and gain some extra storage. Another great DIY from Better Homes and Gardens “Do It Yourself” edition.
Place some book [...]
Paint or Stencil Your Own Wallpaper?
Would you paint your own wallpaper? Apartment Therapy just had an example of the cheaper alternative to what can sometimes be expensive wallpaper. I’ve long liked this example from Charles and Hudson. The color scheme is so fresh and fun for a bathroom. I can’t resist including this paint swatch wall. [...]
