Recycling furniture for our cats and dogs

Recycling furniture for our cats and dogs

For all of those pet owners, who have a dog or a cat and that is their baby, here is a recycling furniture project ,which can be made to match your furniture. This beds are so comfy your pooch will be happily sleeping through everything (so much for thinking you had a guard dog).

Recycling old furniture, suitcases and wooden boxes for pet beds can save lots of money and design unique home furnishings for cats and dogs. Recycling helps the environment and make it possible to design comfortable and beautiful  beds for our loyal friends.

There are many different indoors and outdoor bed  ideas for our four legged friends. Recycling turn the  beds into a unique, functional and attractive decorations that give strong character to modern pet-friendly homes.

I had a old quilt folded on the floor for him but he would mess it up each night, it would also get a little dangerous if i needed to get up in the dark. So this idea came from changing over our old futon.
And i noticed that i had more materials at home to build the bed.

Our dog bed can be large enough to fit a Great Dane, is 3 foot by 3 foot and makes for a beautiful piece. It is made from reclaimed Wood, a old cushion and some wheels to easy move the bed from one place to other.

Materials: Repurposed Cushion, Reclaimed wood, Reclaimed wheels, Paint.

Tips for IKEA hacks on your home (night lamp).

Tips for IKEA hacks on your home (night lamp).

IKEA hacks: Instead of spending a small fortune for a more polished look, you can just head to IKEA or recycle the pieces you already have. Say goodbye to your drab, plain bedroom design, and say hello to a shiny, colorful one, all thanks to our favorite Swedish furniture store.
IKEA is an incredible source for affordable furniture, but its affordability also often means that you see the same furniture everywhere you go.  This article talks about modifications on and repurposing of  IKEAs most basic pieces and how you can add your own DIY touch to customize. Hacks,  may be as simple as adding an embellishment, some others may require power tools and lots of ingenuity.

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Reclaimed vintage industrial chandelier

Reclaimed vintage industrial chandelier

The Industrial Modern blends, the urban edge of utilitarian design with the warmth of aged wood and metal textures. This design trend is industrial, modern and chic. Furniture and lighting utilize metals with rich patinas, accented by weathered woods and soft neutral surfaces. Are you looking to use this industrial design? Check our old, but modern and colorful light fixture. (more…)

Creative Faux Finishing Ideas

Creative Faux Finishing Ideas

If you are like most homeowners you’re trying to think of a creative way to transform your home into something spectacular. Expand your creativity and concept of color. Include the multidimensional softness of a color-washed sky at twilight, or the look of fine linen or raw silk. Let your inspiration be your guide to transform your home’s surfaces into visually stunning décor by using a few creative Faux Finishing ideas. The Faux finishing is the art of using painting methods to give an artificial material looks such as metal, stone, old, wood, marble or to give an architectural style. If you have been trying to add some charm or distinction to your bare walls, furniture, cabinetry, ceilings or floors take a look at these creative faux finish ideas to get you started! (more…)