Looking for space-saving items in the kitchen? Here is something which is just perfect and adds colour to your cooking space too. There are 12 polyproplylene living hinges incorporated in this design hence the Folding Colander can be folded completely flat for easy storage when not in use. One word - Cute! Check out Generate Design for this cool item.
These brightly coloured chairs by STAACH will surely brighten up the dining room. Created using two tools and two hands, STAACH furniture is the embodiment of sustainability. They are made of certified wood sourced from the US. STAACH’s chair is all about simplicity. These chairs are stackable and space-saving, hence they can free up space when not in use.
Most homes have window bars for safety reasons. I find some of the designs rather boring. There are some which look like a jail house. Well, thanks to Fisterra Studio, we can say goodbye to these boring window bars. Check out the funky and creative window bars below. They will definitely make your house stand out from the rest of the neighbours :) Visit FisterraStudio.com for more information on these unique window bars.
Are you planning a party at your backyard and looking for ways to decorate? Well, try using these floating water torches in your swimming pool, pond or water garden. They will definitely make a good conversation piece. These torches are just like regular oil lamps and the wick never needs to be replaced. The sleek stainless steel look is perfect for those who like minimalist style. You can get them at Chiasso.com for $58.
I am not a big fan of lace but recently I stumbled upon some really lovely lace at Cottage Lace. They are great window treatment for providing privacy and at the same time allow the most light and visibility possible. Cottage Lace has a line of 100% cotton Madras lace panels that come in appealing designs. Their prices start at $49 for 20″ x 54″ panel.
A fantastic way to keep your child’s bedroom or playroom organized is to get a jumbo toy hammock. This storage solution is ideal as it offers plenty of room for all kinds of toys, pillows and since it hangs from the wall, it doesn’t take up any floor space. This sturdy nylon hammock lets you stretch it across the room for over six feet and installation of the toy hammock is very easy. Check this out at Organize.com ($9).
One of the ways to add more interest to your walls is to add some art or decorations. I really like this Teak Lotus wall panel which is made from recycled rough-hewn teak planks from old buildings in Thailand. This beautiful intricate lotus flower motif panel is hand-carved, sand and waxed by native craftsmen. Available at VivaTerra.com for $425.
Don’t like wallpapers? No worries. You can now jazz up your wall with removable wall stickers. These wall stickers are made from materials such as vinyl and are easy to stick and unstick. They won’t leave any marks on your wall when you take them down. There are many cool vinyl stickers at Etsy.com like the ”My Great Goodnight Sweet heart headboard” sticker for your bedroom or the Cherry Blossom/Bird Decal for your living area. You can check out these wall stickers at Elephannie.
I love items that are made from natural materials such as bamboo, wood and jute. They can add an air of quality to any room and are wallet-friendly too. A really good buy are these solid Nyatoh wood deck tiles which are weather-resistant. Nyatoh is an indigenous Indonesian hardwood that are wear, denting and marring resistance. They are also exceptionally strong and durable. Check out West Elm for more information.
