Desk lamps aren’t necessarily an item thought about too much when decorating a work station or office area, even though it’s a pretty essential item to any desk. Many desk lamps can be kind of boring and look similar to one another. It can even sometimes seem like your only choices are limited to either the robot from Short Circuit, or a an imitation Tiffany lamp with stained glass.
Choosing a desk lamp needn’t be a decision between the lesser of two evils. In fact, it can even be a stylish and pleasant addition to your workspace. They key here is to choose something that can be imagined outside of a desk scenario; something that can be alternately used as a nightstand or end table lamp. Essentially, something you would be more aesthetically conscious about choosing as an accent.
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Scandanavian modern furniture is definitely having a moment. From small vintage furniture shops to the offices in TV’s Mad Men, there definitely seems to be a popular shift. One of the common mistakes or tendencies of going too Scandanavian-crazy is that it can sometimes get a little too cold and sterile, especially if you’re decorating a home or non-office space.
The keys to warming up a space with Scandanavian decor that might be a little too cold is to try and avoid plastic, veer more toward round lines, and add in more fabric and wood. Danish modern furniture specifically tends to do a great job at balancing cold and warm here, as demonstrated perfectly with this side table from Urban Outfitters.
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Decorative clocks are a fun and functional solution to spicing up any boring wall. It can seem a bit daunting, however, in choosing something not too boring and bland, yet avoiding the over stylized, über-crafty cutsiness that many wall clock designs tend to veer.
It’s good to keep in mind when going for something a bit over-the-top or bold in style, that it’s best to choose more established or classic designs. For example, this Danish modern Silver Starburst wall clock from Eames is anything but boring. Yet, it’s just as classic as it is playful, with its strong and simple lines, evocative of an age in which everything nuclear was a symbol of progress and “the future”, in that charming Tomorrowland sense.
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What initially started out as a practical kitchen accent to prevent “back splash” from messy cooking, has morphed into its very own design element. Almost every kitchen now has a decorative backsplash to liven up the overall decor, and protect the walls themselves. You can customize your own in hundreds of different ways depending on budget, style, and your DIY prowess.
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When decorating a shelf, countertop, or fireplace mantle, it’s always nice to have personal and aesthetically pleasing items on display like vases, picture frames, small sculptures, etc. It can be a slippery slope, however, to over-doing it and making a space look too cluttered.
A lot of this can have to do with the shape, size and objects you choose to put on display. Some patterns and shapes can inadvertently overpower areas, if they’re placed amongst even one other object sometimes. Picking out vases can be tricky in and of themselves, because you’ll want to consider whether or not you’ll actually be putting flowers in them, and therefore if you’ll want flowers to be the main focal point.
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Refinishing hardwood floors yourself is no easy job; you can expend a lot of energy, time and it can be very messy. However, it may save you money, and it’s definitely a more rewarding experience than hiring someone else.
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Exterminating ants with traditional types of pesticides can be messy, more expensive, and sometimes unhealthy to be around, for you, your family, and your pets. Here are some methods for more natural ways to rid yourself of ants.
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Although concrete has been around for centuries, it is only within the last two decades that this versatile material has become a fixture inside the home as well as under it. Concrete countertops are the ‘it’ item for home remodeling and new construction. This material is often viewed as the greenest of products and can be used in every area of the home from the kitchen to the bath, the bar and for an outdoor living area.
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Mold in your home can be a deadly hazard that no one wants residing inside their humble abode. We are not talking about the mold or mildew found on the shower walls or in the toilet. This is toxic mold and can cause respiratory disorders, lesions and other illnesses rendering your home inhabitable. This happens when the mold spores become airborne floating their way through every room in your house.
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The kitchen is a common place to come-up shorthanded on storage. Without large upper and lower built-in cabinets, there’s not much room to tuck away all your pots, pans, spices, you name it. But by using a DIY approach, you can make any space work for you by thinking outside of the box, or drawer, that is.
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