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Home Away From Home: An Office Made From Cardboard
Amsterdam ad agency Nothing has manifested its name in its office space by building it entirely out of cardboard. The idea was conceived by Alrik Koudenburg who wanted to use the most "nothing" building material he could find. The space was designed by Joost van Bleiswijk and uses a no-screw-no-glue technique.
Love It or Hate It? Sh*t Box
The Sh*t Box ($30) is a lightweight cardboard toilet that packs flat for portability, made specifically for outdoor use. Whether you're heading to Burning Man or your ole porcelain toilet is broke, Sh*t's got you covered . .
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Cool Idea: Re-Imagining Cardboard Boxes
Su Casa member Bromeliad could've simply recycled this cardboard box, but she saw hidden potential in its boring exterior. She explains, "This is a simple and inexpensive project I made using a cardboard box, doublesided tape and highlighter markers."
To see how she transformed the boxes, read more
Casa Quickie: Plywood Pleasure
Can't afford to wallpaper your whole room? Not allowed to wallpaper your rental? Instead, cover a cheap sheet of plywood or even cardboard with a patterned wallpaper.
DIY: Cardboard and Fabric Magnetic Photo Frame
How About Orange recently constructed this clever photo frame out of some items found around the house. I can't believe this is made from cardboard!
What You'll Need
- corrugated cardboard
- fabric
- felt
- cutting surface
- scissors or other cutting tool
- glue gun
- magnets
- cotton batting or fleece
Love It or Hate It? Le Clochard Cardboard Quilt
Tired of faux bois? How about faux carboard? This Le Clochard quilt cover (inquire for price), while made of 100 percent soft-combed cotton, looks like it's made from flattened cardboard boxes.
Etsy Find: Gift Tissue Box
There are few things uglier and more space-hogging in a bathroom than a toilet paper stand. Worse are the racks that clip onto your toilet. But if your home isn't equipped with a built-in TP holder, whaddaya do?
Casa Quickie: Don't Be Afraid to Paint
It always bugs me when my friends put up with their beige rental walls, and then complain that their homes aren't as cute as mine. After college when I was living on my own in a rented studio, my first design decision was to paint my walls Benjamin Moore's "Wales Green." I painted before I'd bought any furniture, aside from a mattress and box spring.
Cool Idea: Flower BagPack
Young Polish designers Olga Dabrowska and Adam Groch (aka +OYO) created the Flower BagPack (prototype) as an alternative for the cellophane wraps for bouquets. The bag is not only good-looking, but also eco-friendly and more functional than the traditional cellophane sleeve.
There are two variations of the design.
Link Time!
- Learn to make a kitchen cupboard message center.— AT:LA
- Tour a colorful and light-hearted home.— AT:SF
- Here are some tips about snaking your sewer drains.— Charles & Hudson
- Find out how you can repair ripped-out slipcover seams.— Craftzine
- Take a stroll through a handmade apartment in Germany.— Decor8
- Tom Leighton's photography is like stepping into a dream.— Desire to Inspire
- David Stark makes incredible cardboard creations for West Elm.— Inhabitat
- Check out some stunning paper cuts.— Design*Sponge
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