Vintage medical apparatuses are très chic as gurney tables. Metal medical cabinets used for bathroom storage have been in vogue for awhile. But how many vintage gurney tables have you seen used as when visiting friends? These are made by repurposing old medical equipment and they work as part of the larger industrial furniture trend. This salvage style as a hall console has a … [Read more...]
Swinging Porch Beds 2
A collection of more ideas for handcrafted swinging porch beds. It has been two years -- almost exactly to the day -- since I wrote about the promise to myself of a special treat for my porch "one day" in my original post with ideas for Swinging Porch Beds. Now, it's Happy Mother's Day and early Birthday to me! Recently, I posted about our Custom Stairway Gates, including … [Read more...]
Repurposed Shelving
Repurposed shelving finds alternative ways to create displays and personalize our homes. Repurposing means taking an object and using it in a different way than originally intended. We all know it's the "green" thing to do but many of us don't do it to save trees. It's done to express creativity, to be unique and avoid mass market items. One of the cutest repurposing ideas … [Read more...]
Swinging Porch Beds
Sleeping outside doesn't necessarily mean roughing since a swinging porch bed is so welcoming. When we first moved into our new home, I was excited to finally have a screened porch. The first few weeks I spent several hours sleeping outside each night -- on a new dog bed. Believe it or not, it was comfortable, and every time I saw a swinging porch bed I promise myself "one … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Decor
Versatile chalkboard décor pieces can be easily moved from room to room When in the market for new furniture keep an eye out for great pieces with good bones -- things that can be used in various rooms in the years to come. That's where chalkboard décor comes in. Items with a touch of chalkboard have such a classic feel, mixing with most decorating styles. This solid wood … [Read more...]
Unfitted Bathrooms
Styles of four unfitted bathrooms benefit from not having conventional vanity cabinets. One aspect of doing more with less involves editing down to necessities. This is especially true for unfitted bathrooms – those which have no built-in or “fitted” cabinetry. What’s interesting is how cabinet-free baths cut across the style spectrum – from minimalist to country. Instead of … [Read more...]
Antique Chest Vanity
A good carpenter can easily create an antique chest vanity for a bath by adapting a vintage piece. This charmingly painted, country style two-door commode lends itself especially well to becoming an antique chest vanity. The reason to go to the trouble of finding and adapting a piece of furniture like this one is character. A piece of vintage furniture is a one-of-a-kind … [Read more...]
