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Buddy could do this Reupholster vintage chairs with burlap sacks and blue jeans. From the same creative Portland homeowner who hung the map in the last photo, here is a great budget-friendly upholstery material: old blue jeans and burlap coffee bean sacks. Start saving up your family’s old jeans instead of tossing them (or pick some up cheap at a thrift store) and ask your local coffeehouse for a few burlap bags.
buddy - Carved wood panels. Custom made or found vintage, these can be installed in front of your windows for sturdy, decorative window treatments. Hang them from a decorative rod, like in this photo, or suspend them from the ceiling. Style tip: Hang wood panels on rods with wheels to move them away from the windows when you don't need privacy.
If you aren't an artist and you don't have a lot of money to buy art or sculpture, you can use structural items in new ways. As a twist on the classic leaning floor mirror, this bamboo structure gives depth to this space without becoming a distraction. Now imagine the springs of a twin bed or crib spray-painted bright orange and leaned against the wall.
Buddy - Wine corks hold a wealth of possibilities after the bottle is long gone. Houzz user Monica Ewing repurposed hers into a crafty bath mat, and you can too by following her helpful tutorial.
Buddy - Next time you see a dilapidated Scrabble box at the thrift store, pick it up! Those old letters could be new magnets for your fridge, thanks to this project from Alicia at Atypical Type A.
Buddy - Artist and blogger Tina Sindahl used an IKEA cabinet and upholstery nails to recreate the look of a high-end credenza she loved. You can find out how she did it on her blog, Signed by Tina. (The instructions are in Swedish, but there's a drop-down menu on the sidebar for translation.)
Buddy - "Upon finishing our front bath and shower remodel, I got an estimate for a glass shower wall that exceeded the entire cost of the remodel," says Bradley Ross. Instead of shelling out for the expensive glass, he found an old French pocket door, painted and sealed it multiple times and added tempered shatterproof glass. "To finish the look and protect the glass from water spots, we placed a poly brocade curtain behind the door," he says. The total costs were just a fraction of the cost of a glass enclosure, and now the shower has a unique architectural element.
Buddy - Wine Country Craftsman loves to reuse Napa wine barrel rings in a unique way. One way is to turn the rings into interesting light fixtures, like this industrial pendant.
Buddy - Summilux offers a great tip: Repurpose stained glass and other art glass pieces in places where insulation is not an issue, such as an interior door.
Buddy - old crates bought on craiglist
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Buddy - Van Every maximized space with a large sectional, weighty bronze pendant lights and a coffee table he created with old crates and a vintage marble top.
Buddy - Reclaimed Materials Art, accessories and furnishings created from recycled, reclaimed and repurposed items continue to win fans. This wall of colorful discs from the Phillips Collection is made from old oil drum pieces. More info: Phillips Collection
Buddy - I hope you love shagreen, the rawhide made from sharks or rays — actually, in most cases it's faux. You're going to start seeing it everywhere! The material tops this Oggetti game table, which reverses to a felt side as well. There are also four little drawers on each side. More info: Oggetti
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Buddy - It's amazing what a coat of spray paint can do for a hideous metal filing cabinet.
Buddy - A wooden packing crate got a coat of paint and a set of casters to become a modern coffee table with tons of storage.
Buddy - Ugly cinderblocks are transformed into a geometrical, modern planter.
Buddy - Empty wine bottles become an original and glowing chandelier.
Buddy - I love the industrial look of this tool-drawer-turned-nightstand. It looks great mixed with the softer floral pattern and feminine lamp. Hint: If something is too low for your needs, consider attaching large casters to the bottom. They will make it mobile, prop it up and add a nice industrial look.
Buddy - how to use black as a wall color without looking ghoulish Black. A surprisingly elegant choice for any room, black looks great against most colors. When using black, try contrasting it with crisp white trim and punchy colors in fabrics or rugs. I prefer to see an eggshell finish on walls, and black looks particularly sophisticated in eggshell. This regal bedroom boasts a beautiful shade of black called Beluga, by Behr.
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Buddy - I like the busted out brick look and the wallpaper for a game room.
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Buddy: he could wallpaper his bathroom with blueprints???
Buddy - 2. Dapper gent. As polished and tailored as a bespoke suit, this look is based around handsome materials like wool, wood and leather, and traditional menswear patterns like a windowpane check and plaids. Furniture with clean lines and neatly tucked bedding keep things looking fresh and modern, while a monogrammed accent injects a bit of personality.
Buddy: he seems like a minimalist.
Buddy: the chairs at the bar are kindof masculine
Buddy - if he wants dark walls and furniture
Buddy - mock windows room dividers (frost the glass so you can't see through it)
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