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Home Away From Home: A Skate-Inspired Hotel Suite
Skateboard label Etnies is rolling into the world of hospitality. The California-based brand has designed a skate-inspired hotel suite in Laguna Beach's Casa del Camino. But you won't find any Etnies logo monogrammed sheets here.
Love It or Hate It? Shred Bed
Pro skater Chad Knight has made his bed, and now he's gonna profit from it. His Shred Bed (inquire for price) features a headboard and footboard made of skateboards. It seems like skateboards are everywhere in the design world these days (see here and here).
Would You Put Skateboard Steps in Your House?
At one point in my life, this would be a no-brainer for me. Back when all of my boyfriends (and myself, too) hung out on skateboards and in skateboard parks, this would've been a perfect addition to our homes. Can you see any room for it in yours?
Cool Idea: Subhead Anti-Slip Stickers
Subhead Anti-Slip Stickers ($12 for four) are subhead grips, originally designed for skateboards, die-cut into anti-slip stickers. They're easy to apply on fiberglass, wood, metal, tile, and other smooth surfaces. Their fun design choices include a star, anchor, whale, fish, skull, and fleur de lis, and take the granny out of not falling.
How Would You . . .
Since I've got skateboard-inspired furniture on my mind, I figured I'd ask you to turn a basic skateboard into furniture or décor in your home. Your furniture vision can include as many skateboards as you like, so long as they're the main attraction. For inspiration, check out this skateboard turned art (fifth photo down), and see PBteen's collection of skateboard wheel finials, as well as the skateboard row of hooks and the shelf below.
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Simple Style: Skateboard Shelf
This skateboard shelf would be just as easy to install as bracket shelving, but the unexpected surface — and its accompanying wheels — make it fun and edgy. I love how graphic designer Mathieu Hubert (via Poppytalk) uses it to display retro toys.
All you'd need to make it is an old skateboard and two shelf brackets, screwed into the board and affixed to the wall.
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- See what's fresh and new at Ferm Living.
- eBay's getting greener with DIYs.
- Check out a skateboard-inspired hotel room.
- Grab handmade gifts for Dad.
- Blu Dot chairs took over NYC.
- Get tips for framing photography.
- Check out this reader's shelf DIY.
Cool Idea: Skate Deck Art
Stretched canvas doesn't show signs of going out of style any time soon, but it's not the only place for paintings. Shannon of FotoFlat, a photoblog showcasing small details throughout her home, shared this photo of a skate deck painted and hung in her home as artwork. She says her boyfriend had "wanted to hang a skateboard (his first love) in the hall as art for as long as [they've] lived together."
Coveted Crib: A Hip Pad For the Skateboard Set
Do you love retro styling and bold patterns? Then check out this amazing home.
Designer Jay Jeffers combined styles and eras to create a very cool home for professional skateboarder Reese Forbes and his wife Shawn.
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- Use a skateboard for your next piece of art.
- Vivienne Tam has a new furniture collection.
- Find a daybed that you and your wallet love.
- Watch this video to see how you can add an instant balcony.
- Decorate with the Union Jack.
- Steal these design ideas from HGTV's Design Star.
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