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DIY Rope Wrapped Vases, Jars & Bottles

5/19/2016

Cool Rope Wrapped Vases

Ever wondered if there’s anything you can do to make your vases look cooler? We have an idea. Can you imagine how they’d look if wrapped in rope? If this never crossed your mind, I bet you’re considering it as you read this article and browse through our pictures.

Why? Because it’s not time consuming, it’s a very cheap makeover and the the change is amazing — just imagine using some of these gorgeous textures or colors, and how your beautiful fresh flowers would look.

But what if we tell you it’s not only vases that can be wrapped in rope, but also jars and bottles, making for a fancy accessory complimenting or complementing your furniture? They all look delicious.

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I recently went searching for some nautical vases for an upcoming wedding, and found a rope-wrapped design that fit the bill perfectly–that is, until I saw the pricetag.

Eager to see if I could replicate the costly containers, I set to work wrapping some recycled food cans with inexpensive jute rope, and the result was everything I wanted for just a fraction of the cost of purchasing them. Read on for the DIY instructions and learn how to make these for your waterfront cottage, maritime-themed event, or any other space that could benefit from a beachy vibe.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

– thick jute rope
– empty food cans
– a heavy duty glue gun and glue
– heavy duty scissors or garden shears

Step 1: Wash and dry your empty metal can and remove the label.

Step 2: Test out your rope by wrapping it around your can once without glue to make sure it is definitely long enough to cover your can. I used 13.5′ of .2″ rope to cover a wide tomato puree can.

Step 3: Starting at the bottom of your can, lay a small bead of glue and attach the end of your rope.

Step 4: Then wrap the rope around the can halfway and put down another bead of glue and use it to attach your rope. Continue wrapping.

Step 5: When you make one full loop around the can, you’ll have to do a little finagling to start the next “row.” just allow the rope to stack on top of your first row naturally and continue to glue and wrap.

Step 6: Keep going until you reach the very top of your can and cut the excess rope before securing it in place with glue.

Fill your new rope-adorned vase with fresh hydrangeas for an easy, beachy look. You can display these in batches or even pair them with unfinished metal cans for a rustic vibe.

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How to Use Multiple Monitors to Be More Productive

30 Coolest and Inspiring Multi Monitor Setups

5/19/2016

Are you Gaming on an Multi monitor Gaming setup ? , If you’re not then check out our collection of 20 coolest and inspiring Multi monitor Gaming setups ! .

A few years back a PC could be used at max with a dual monitor setup , which was basically used in offices or for work purpose . Today multi monitor PC setups have become very popular among the PC gaming community , The reason being Graphic cards today are capable of supporting more than three monitors simultaneously .

Which graphic card for your Multi Monitor Gaming setup ?

A high end Graphic card from Nvidia will allow you to use three monitors consecutively , whereas a similar high end graphic card from AMD will allow you to use six monitors at the same time . AMD seems like a great deal here but actually Both Nvidia and AMD had to compromise on something . AMD compromised 3D gaming for six monitor support whereas Nvidia had to stick to triple monitor support to make its Graphics cards 3D gaming capable .

Some people might think it is a overkill to go for such an multi monitor gaming setup , but since the prices of LCD monitor has dropped over the years . Setting up a multi monitor gaming setup has become affordable nowadays . Apart from Gaming , you can even use your Multi monitor Gaming setup to watch movies and do multitasking easily on two or more monitors .

If you’re thinking of setting up a Multi monitor gaming setup for yourself , then you should definitely check out 20 of these coolest and amazing multi monitors setups by some of the Gamers worldwide .

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How To Guide to Setup Multiple Screens !

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In this How to Guide we will show you how to setup your multiple screen setup and what to take into consideration before you will be able to do so ...

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17 Surprising Home Office Ideas

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Room With a View

There’s no reason a little sunlight should cramp your decorating style. Set a desk and chair in front of a window and fill an empty corner with a tall bookcase. Keep the furniture in sync with the existing pieces (here, it's white lacquer) so it blends seamlessly with the entire look.

Double-Duty Decorating

Despite what you may think, working at a traditional desk will not make you more productive. Not only does a charming armoire act as a hefty storage cabinet for stashing china, stemware, and silverware, but it also works overtime as a desk.

Studying the Blues

A few key pieces (desk, chair, floating shelves) can transform a quiet sleeping space into an efficient work area. If space permits, try and keep the zones distinct from one another by setting the work area away from the bed. The trick is making sure all of the decorative elements (color palette, furniture finishes) play well together.

Primary Palette

Go bold. Think bright. If you want to carve out a space for your child to get homework done, keep the color scheme cool, invigorating, and fun. Add shelving and functional storage accessories that work with his or her style.

Corner Confidential

Got a corner? Work it. Even a formal living room can accommodate a work zone. Sneak in a table, chair, and a few office accessories (task lamp, storage bins) so you have a spot to retreat to for working on an assignment, writing a letter, or reading the paper.

Flower Power

There's no sense in overlooking a space—and, yes, that includes a hallway. If you're graced with an area that is long and not-so-narrow, then capitalize on this free territory by propping a desk and slim seat (like a stool) against a punchy printed floral wallpaper.

Style Revival

Desperately seeking eligible nook for a few office pieces? Any inch of a living room, dining room, or den can make an adequate space for a desk and seat. If your room is neutral (wheat colored walls, exposed wood floors), then introduce a splash of color with these pieces. Here, a shot of robin's egg blue adds an upbeat touch.

Color Story

Color is a useful tool for differentiating a space. If you're working side by side, stay consistent (one style of furniture) but invite in different colors to give the space some personality.

Formal Affair

If you're searching for a way to keep your work area from cramping your decorating style, focus on blending in. For example, a shiny black lacquer desk would feel out of place against a floral wallpaper. This weathered desk and chair suits the vintage style with true intention.

The Great Wall

When you’re short on space, a bare wall can be a valuable asset. Consider building up (rather than always extending wide). Simple, easy-to-install floating shelves are a practical way of breaking up a wall painted a bright hue.

Blue Crush

Dare to add color? Just do it. If your space is on the darker side (navy walls, metal cabinet, wooden accent pieces), then rely on your chair and table lamp for the sharp bursts of color.

Secret Project

A nook is really all you need to make a spot work for you. In fact, a spare surface can easily transform into the most productive place in a home or apartment. Installing extra shelving reinvents this living room into a working and/or studying space. Hanging a decorative curtain can give you a little extra privacy for those late nights when you need to step away.

Divide and Conquer

The space that was once called your office is now filled with toddler toys, a crib, and possibly even princess décor. Think that means you must wave good-bye to your workspace? Think again. Be creative about your set-up and no one will ever notice that your (pink!) desk is part of your daughter’s room. Count on this workspace growing with your child and eventually turning into her area for reading, writing, and tackling alegbra homework.

Side by Side

One wall can be easily divided into two productive spaces. A smart design choice would be one long desktop (it should be large enough for two people to comfortably work side by side) and sleek roll up chairs.

Office Space

If you're not into sharing a desk (who is?), then carve out personal zones by transforming a spare corner. Stick to one finish for the major pieces (desks and chairs) and then let accessories show your decorative spirit.

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High-End Patio Furniture Options

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. - by - Harriet Tubman

We’re still in the throes of winter, but every now and then, a warm afternoon will surface, and it’s easy to imagine those days of lounging on the patio. Who’s ready for spring?! Apparently we are, because we couldn’t help but round up a collection of high-end patio furniture selections for your design inspiration. If you’re in the market for some quality pieces or you simply love a gorgeous photo featuring outdoor decor, this post is for you. Enjoy dreaming of warmer days as you scroll through the images that follow…

Outdoor Sofas

We begin with some stunning outdoor seating options. “Sleek” is the word! First up: the Paros Collection, featuring two finishes (weathered and natural) and 228 fabric possibilities! Designed by Ann Marie Vering, these pieces are crafted from teak. Below we see a sofa from the collection, among other furnishings:

The Cypress Collection has a mid-century look, thanks to clean lines and strong angles. Once again, you can pick and choose when it comes to color (hello, 228 fabric options!), and once again, we also see the stunning design of Ann Marie Vering:

When aluminum frames meet woven Sunbrella® straps, you have the Montecito Collection, available in Slate and White finishes. The sofa, shown below, is crisp and perfect for modern outdoor spaces.

Horizontal slats take center stage in this Cadiz 60″ Sofa. Designed by Spanish firm Gandía-Blasco, the sofa is crafted from aluminum and available in silver, black or matte white finishes. And true to RH Modern form, you can choose from a range of fabrics to customize a piece that will take center stage on your deck or patio!

Expansive seating is alive and well in the Espanto Collection, especially when it comes to the Espanto Slipcovered Sofa, designed by Nicholas and Harrison Condos. Enjoy the beauty of right angles, and cover those edges with a slipcover in either White or Fog.

Outdoor Dining Options from Room & Board

If you enjoy dining outdoors, you’ll love the chic offerings of Room & Board. We begin with the seating, and this Finn Chair is hard to ignore. A gently flexing frame allows the chair to move a bit with you for added comfort. Plus, with a range of Sunbrella® fabric options to choose from, the design possibilities are endless!

The Carmel Chair combines stainless steel and Sunbrella® fabric for a breezy, sculptural form that takes modern dining to a new level. Peruse a range of color options for both the frame and the cushion.

For a style that’s clearly elegant, check out Room & Board’s Tiffany Chairs. Designed by Casprini, these molded plastic pieces are lightweight, making them perfect for both indoor and outdoor use (or a bit of both).

When it comes to tables, Room & Board offers clean-lined modern designs, and the Crescent Table is both sturdy and sleek. Powder-coated aluminum is the material of choice, and there are three sizes to choose from, as well as color options for both the base and the top.

Trade angles for curves when you select the Montego Round Table, which blends ipe wood with hand-welded or powder-coated stainless steel. Choose from two different sizes, as well as frame options in shades of grey and white:

Lounge Chairs from Design Within Reach

Ready to lounge? Luckily, Design Within Reach is here to help! The brand’s Sol y Luna Adjustable Chaise is an adaptation of Dan Johnson’s Gazelle Collection, made by Brown Jordan using durable cast aluminum:

The Finn Lounge Chair shown below is designed by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn. The chair’s teak frame will develop a silvery patina over time, or you can oil it so the original color remains. Sunbrella fabric covers the seat cushion, adding a mildew-resistant element to the furnishing.

The Walter Lamb Chaise was originally made with bronze and copper tubing salvaged from sunken Pearl Harbor naval ships! Weatherproof brass is the material of choice today, along with marine-grade, UV-stable cording. So chic!

Created by Matthew Hilton, the Eos Chaise Lounge is lightweight and rust-proof. Powder-coated aluminum and all-weather Textilene® bring the design to life, and two subtle wheels make this chair a mobile piece.

At the lower left of the photo below, we see the 1966 Adjustable Chaise Lounge, designed by Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll. Since 1966, the furnishings from Schultz’ collection (including the chaise lounge) have been re-engineered using more modern materials, and we have a hunch this chair is here to stay. In fact, the chaise can be positioned fully flat, or at one of four different angles for reclining.

Fire Pits and Lighting from Terrain

While technically not furnishings, the fire pits and lighting options below will illuminate your outdoor space, bringing your furniture to life once the sun goes down. We browsed the offerings of Terrain to find a few pieces that would make lovely additions to the high-end patio. This Geometric Fire Pit is crafted from solid steel. We love the angles and geo style!

For a curvier option, check out the Raw Steel Fire Pit, crafted from raw, hand-welded steel. The look is rustic, yet the piece would also thrive in modern outdoor spaces:

Don’t forget to hang some lights overhead! These Stargazer Garden Trellis String Lights have a vintage feel, yet the overall form is modern. Punched iron makes a stylish statement:

Lanterns can add a dash of elegance to the high-end patio, and these Lacework Oval Lanterns are positively enchanting! A metal form surrounds a glass candle insert to create a picture-perfect source of illumination. Choose from three different styles, or purchase all of them to display in a group.

Last but not least, we see a similar lacy pattern in these Stargazer Arabesque Lights, which are recommended for indoor use. Perhaps you could hang them around your indoor patio or in a window with a view of the outdoors. That way, you could enjoy them from both areas!

Today’s featured finds prove that high-end outdoor style is alive and well. Plus, there are always bargains to be found, so you can get the look even if you’re on a budget! Here’s counting down to the warm days of spring…

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There is nothing more relaxing than taking a stroll in your beautiful backyard or private garden that is filled with loads of green goodness. For many of us stuck in the mundane rush of city life and surrounded by concrete and glass, it is indeed a refreshing change of pace and setting. But crafting a stunning landscape involves much more than just the greenery, and if you are blessed to have a natural stream or even an artificial pond in your backyard, then a captivating garden bridge is indeed an absolute must.

Turning the ordinary backyard into a mesmerizing masterpiece, the gorgeous garden bridge brings both functionality and beauty to the landscape.

Garden bridges come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and forms, and picking one that complements the style of both your garden landscape and your home is an absolute must. The garden bridges on display today will surely inspire you to add one to your backyard as well, even while offering a brilliant visual treat!

When it comes to garden bridges, space is definitely not a constraint, and even the smallest of gardens can feature a tiny bridge that becomes the focal point of the setting. A small artificial stream with river rocks under the bridge is not too difficult to incorporate either, and top it off with beautiful LED lighting to create a surreal setting that will play host to some memorable evening parties! Small garden bridges in wood do not tug too tightly on your purse strings either, and many of these minimal models come without any railings and work well as decorative elements.

When it comes to garden bridges, it is often the oriental designs that tend to dominate the landscape – quite literally! Japanese garden bridges are incredibly popular across the globe, and their trademark arched design is easily recognizable. Yet these beautiful bridges are not just relegated to Japanese gardens alone. Even contemporary garden landscapes and those with rustic themes can play host to these striking bridges that look even more appealing when coupled with a lovely koi pond and colorful scenery.

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Japanese Garden Design Ideas to Style up Your Backyard

5/18/2016

There is something innately profound and inherently calming about Asian design with Oriental overtones in large and Japanese design and architecture in particular. Maybe it is the influence of the regions philosophical outlook towards life that has shaped its style and design principles for several centuries or it could be a combination of their lifestyle that is deeply connected with nature and the topography of the region that offers them a unique insight into every aspect of life.

Either way, an amalgamation of all these factors has shaped Japanese culture and lifestyle into a beautifully aesthetic and naturally relaxing form and the west has borrowed generously from them in the last century or so. Japanese gardens are another amazing gift from the Far East, which have given many modern homes a soothing and serene ambiance.

Here are a few inspirations that will hopefully help add a compact, yet vibrant Japanese garden to your very own home. Each design has unique blend of elements that have their distinct significance. Enjoy the tranquil visual treat-

While Japanese gardens initially started off by borrowing largely from the Chinese model, over several hundred years they evolved their own inimitable flavor and distinct features that are identified as intrinsic and essential components of the set up. These gardens are basically miniature versions of bigger and grander landscapes and they are a pleasing and idealized view of nature at its nourishing best.

No one will understand a Japanese garden until you’ve walked through one, and you hear the crunch underfoot, and you smell it, and you experience it over time. Now there’s no perfect photograph or movie that can give you the complete experience since it is more than just visual brilliance.

Balance, poise and a sense of natural beauty that is neither forced nor contrived is the essence of a Japanese garden design. While placing them at the heart of your home as a vibrant and energizing hub will give your open interiors a whole new meaning, one in the backyard will allow you to stroll through captivating elegance while collecting your thoughts. One of the important things to remember is that Japanese gardens are asymmetric by nature and it is one of the carefully planned features that give them their special appeal.

Japanese gardens derive their beauty from a mixing and blending of different elements in a symbolic and natural manner to create an ambient atmosphere. Rocks, sand, water, bamboo, trees, flowers and even bridges are placed with precision to create an exceptional sense of organic asymmetry.

The most alluring aspect of trying to design a Japanese garden for your home is the elements that can go into its making and what each of them signifies. Water is one of the basic components and from still ponds to flowing streams and even small cascades; you can incorporate any feature that you feel is best for your garden. Water and stone are the ying-yang and hence the balance each other and their placement must be done accordingly. For those not keen on fresh water usage, sand is a suitable substitute as it represents both water and clouds in the context of Japanese gardens.

Rocks are another essential feature and their meaning depends on both their composition and placement. It could vary anywhere between a towering mountain to rocky shores eroded by constant corrosion caused by waves. Koi Ponds, stone lanterns, garden bridges and wash basins all add up to painting the perfect scenery.

At the end of the day, conjuring up and creating a perfect Japanese garden is a task for both a creative home owner and an expert who specializes in the craft. With right imagination and technique, one can truly create a piece of heaven in your backyard that is draped in greenery.

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50 Modern Bunk Bed Ideas

5/18/2016

Bunk beds are all about combining a fun, playful vibe with space-saving solutions that help maximize available room. With space becoming such an essential commodity in modern homes, it pays to think vertically! Part of many amazing kids’ rooms across the planet, bunk beds bring with them a multitude of advantages. Yet modern bunk beds need not be confined to the kids’ room alone.

Even adult bedrooms and guest rooms can benefit immensely from smart bunk bed designs. Combining brilliant ergonomics with pleasing aesthetics, they come in a wide range of styles and themes.

Designing a bunk bed or picking one for your home is not just about maximizing space. Form is an equally important factor, and when picking the right decor for kids’ bedrooms, it becomes even more vital. Here are some amazing bedrooms with bunk beds that you can draw inspiration from when planning for your own home…

Built-In Units and Custom Solutions

As with every other aspect of interior design, there is no ‘one solution fits all’ in the case of bunk beds. Since most homeowners opt for bunk bed installations in order to save on space, it is essential that the bunk bed you choose fits in perfectly with the specific requirements of your kids’ bedroom. A smart way to go about incorporating bunk beds is to choose custom designs and built-in units that are crafted with the dimensions of the room in mind.

A bunk room is a trend that is quickly gaining popularity–not just among large families, but also among luxury retreats and cabin resorts that offer cottages for families. Bunk rooms need not always mimic the boring design of mundane dorm rooms and often have a casual and exciting vibe that perfectly captures your holiday mood. These large bunk bed units seem all the more cozy as you snuggle under a warm blanket in one of those snug niches, even as it starts to snow outside!

Innovative Design and Smart StorageIf you are picking a bunk bed for the kids’ room, it pays to invest a bit more in bringing home a selection that comes with plenty of drawers and a few smart shelves. Contemporary bunk beds are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and forms. While some bring together the classic design of a loft bed with a standalone lower bunk, others tend to offer the convenience of a fold-away Murphy bed. Some even have cool trundle bed features that allow your kids to quickly tuck away clutter and keep the room sparkling clean!

While storage space under the lower bunk is a common feature, there are plenty of bunk beds where the stairs to the top level offer additional room for the truckload of toys that your kids own. You can even go a step further and bring home elaborate bunk bed wall units that feature an integrated closet and even a study table.

Ladders, Ropes and Slides

It’s not always about storage, space and frugality. One fact about kids: they will not put up with any decor that is dull and boring. (At least not quietly!) Why not make their bunk beds extra special by adding something fun and unique? A slide is the perfect way to elevate bunk bed design to a whole new level. Not to mention, with a model like this one, your little ones will likely spend more time on the top bunk than the one below. A climbing rope along with the ladder, or even a lower bunk on castors is bound to make the kids’ bedtime a lot cooler and more hip…

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50 Wonderful Pallet Furniture Ideas

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