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Once again, as the IKEAhackers community has proven so helpful over the years, I am looking for the name of this beautiful fabric. I had it made into a table cloth and pillow cases, and then I washed it, and now it’s faded beyond recognition. I would love to search for it online, as it fits my decor beautifully, but that would entail knowing the name of the design. Thanks to all you know-it-alls, much appreciated! ~ Kathrin Great find from Source Ikeahacker

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.  Industrial design blends vintage and modern styles. Image: Sobleski Shop a similar look: Table | Chair | Crate In the past few years, industrial design has become increasingly popular and it’s easy to see why. The look is based on combining the best aspects of old-world charm with modern sleekness. In essence, it’s a perfect compromise. However, there’s one big misconception keeping this style from becoming a household staple. When picturing these designs, we typically think of lofts with big open windows and lots of exposed brick. Those who live in less urban environments may feel they don’t have the right surroundings, that their living spaces are too traditional to really pull off this look. We’re here to tell you that couldn’t be further from the truth. Let us prove to you that every room can benefit from a dose of industrial ...

Join the 2 halves of the TOSTERUP handles and you get a book stand / holder. It works great for tablets too. Materials: 1 package Tosterup handles (available in black, yellow and white) Carpet tape to fix the felt Felt 2.6 x 19 cm (microcellular rubber should work as well) Felt 2.4 x 19 cm (microcellular rubber should work as well) Cork 16 x 3, 5 X 0.4 cm (microcellular rubber should work as well) Cork 21.5 x 4.5 cm to cover the front if requested 2 connection plates 4 x rubber bumpers 2 x 4 x 20 mm (come with Tosterup) 2 x 4 x 25 mm (or longer if the backside should be higher) 14 x nuts for 4 mm screws 2 capping nuts for 4 mm screws Connect both handles as shown on the photo. It’s also possible to use longer screws to vary the height. Place a piece of cork or microcellular rubber between both handles and bumpers below the connection plates. The stand is very stable and you can vary its height also. It can be used for books, cards etc. as well. When used for t...

This single-level apartment in the city of Rennes, France, no longer served the living needs of its owners, a couple with a young child. The inhabitants enlisted French office Studio mAAb to open up the attic of the building to create a double-height interior. Moreover, the design team incorporated two wooden inserts and a mezzanine walkway into the space, thus turning the small apartment into a welcoming duplex. “Clad in timber, the two volumes at either end reinforce the double-height reading of the space and generate a sense of suspension,” the architects explained. “The concept allows for evolution as one of the wood inserts can be transformed into another bedroom in the future.” The two wooden structures create a space in between that hosts a work area overlooking the living room and kitchen below. A bedroom and shower are tucked away to one side of the common space, close to the mezzanine walkway. We love how everything was kept simple, with the plywood surfaces adding a w...

One of my favorite things to do when trying to personalize a space is crafting something myself, or maybe a little DIY project with my husband. As many of you know I’ve been working on our back sunroom for an upcoming collaboration (I’m so excited to share it all the details soon!) the last couple of weeks. I knew I wanted to include a couple of simple projects in the space. So today I’m sharing one of those projects with you. DIY Silhouette Portrait   This project is fairly simple, here is what you’ll need A camera, your phone should work just fine white and black card stock oval frame – I bought mine here very sharp scissors or a xacto knife a printer a pencil First you will have your child stand up against a white wall. I had my boys sit in a chair. and then I placed a small toy on the table for them to look at. Take their picture and then upload it onto your computer. Once it’s uploaded I had to play around with mine a bit until I got the sizing correct for my pic...

IKEA items used: 15 x Lack tables, white Other items: 5mm Perspex panels with printed or cut vinyl 8mm white slide binders MattWhite vinyl 18mm MDF base board Batten light holders Double sided tape Screws L-brackets Fixing plates We were commissioned to make a travelling, portable exhibition as part of a project for University College London Engineering. While looking for possible solutions we happened upon the Lack table, the perfect white box for only £5! We bought a few and played around with them, stacking them up and filling the openings with images and information. After a few tests we found a way to build them into simple towers with perspex panels filling the apertures between the legs, while still being able to disassemble and flat pack them with relative ease. The stand is made up of 5 different towers of Lack tables fixed to two base board for stability. The towers are built from the top down with the top most table being a basic Lack table. The second t...

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.  Copper is truly the hot metal in 2017. Image: Riach Architects Shop a similar look: Pendants | Chairs | Sconce We’ve already talked extensively about the  style trends you need to know for this year, but we would be remiss if we didn’t take a second to discuss one of its breakout stars. When it comes to metals, the 2017 copper trend is unparalleled. A welcome departure from the run-of-the-mill stainless steel fixtures we’ve seen for years, copper brings a fresh twist to spaces where it’s incorporated. Rather than giving rooms a cold, stark feel, this metal creates a warmer aesthetic that is still unquestionably modern. If you’re ready to jump on the copper bandwagon, this post is for you. Use this as your guide for how to include it in the rooms of your home. Whether you use a little of it or a lot is up to you. Either way, we suggest...