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Fun and Colorful Kitchen Makeover
Coventry University’s bright and modern student center
Tea Towels by Camilla Meijer
Nice and Practical DIY T-Shirt Rug
Friday accessories under 100 dollars

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 07:45 AM PST

Kitchen remodels are very difficult projects. Taking on such an upgrade is a daring move, but when you have finished the results will brush away every unpleasant memory. We would like to show you a very interesting kitchen makeover that speaks for itself.

If you just bought a house and want to remodel it, then you have to make it showcase your personality and disposition. As you can see this kitchen was a big, dull space that lacked beauty and playfulness. After painting the walls and applying tile as the focal point, this place got a sophisticated feel. The owners didn’t have to throw away the cabinets because they were in perfect shape, but they chose to paint them in a bright color that gives this space some flavor.

They added some blackboard paint on two of the cabinets making them interesting and, also, giving the family the opportunity of writing down messages for one another. By placing a carper and some colorful elements, they made it feel like a friendly and fun place to entertain family and friends.

All in all, if you want to change a room in your house, you just have to add some funky, bright elements that you love and the space will be creative and fun.{found on curbly}

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Coventry University’s bright and modern student center

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 04:28 AM PST

Students are used to less sophisticated places and conditions but that's only because they're usually more preoccupied with their education and don't really about the rest. Still, that's no reason to exploit that. Student's centers don't necessarily have to look old and boring, with old books and cheap furniture. They can be modern and fun like this one.

bright and modern student center

Coventry University's new student center shows us how it's done. This place has cozy nooks, bright colorful interiors, a happy atmosphere and a modern look. The sunny yellow tone that has been used throughout the place is bright and happy and, in combination with the grey, it also gives a sense of youth and elegance. Coventry University's new student center covers a surface of 91,000-sq-ft and it's also known as "The Hub" among the students.

bright and modern student center

It's a bright and informal learning center with a clean look, modern design and large enough to accommodate 1000 students at a time. It's enough room for everyone to learn in there. If only the enthusiasm would be made to measure. The Hub is a combination between a library and a public area. It's like a home away from home for the students in the campus. The modernity of the décor is certainly appealing. My favorite items would be the teardrop pendants hanging from the high ceiling.{pics by Hawkins\Brown}

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Tea Towels by Camilla Meijer

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 11:58 PM PST

Tea towels are very useful, as you can put them on the tea tray when serving tea and biscuits or even for drying the dishes you wash in the kitchen. But since their primary use is for display on the tea tray they are supposed to look well and be a joy for the eye. That is why the designer Camilla Meijer paid special attention to these towels and created special and beautiful designs for them. She chose flowers because they are so delicate and aesthetic all the time and they look nice on a piece of cloth, even if it is just a tea towel. So these tea towels that you can see here have a special pattern with sea flowers, hand printed in different colours like mustard yellow, blue and red.

These tea towels by Camilla Meijer look great, as they are white with a colourful pattern and they are very good quality being made of linen mix 55% and 45% cotton mix. These towels are a bit smaller than the regular ones and they are 80 cm x 50 cm in size. That makes them perfect for the purpose they were made for: covering the tea tray or the goodies you place on the tray next to the tea. And I think each towel is totally worth the amount of £12.50 that is its price.

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Nice and Practical DIY T-Shirt Rug

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 05:51 PM PST

As the days of winter seem to get closer and closer, the weather is not too friendly and nice. The air is cold, the days are windy and the temperatures are lower and lower. Sometimes the time you spend outside becomes more limited and most of it you begin to spend it inside your warm home. If you are an active person you can think of plenty activities so that you do not get bored and enjoy your free moments as nice as possible.

If you are a patient person and meticulosity is one of your qualities here it is a nice activity that you can do at home. It refers to a nice DIY T-Shirt Rug which can be very useful to you in the bathroom or living room.Although it is a project that takes you a lot of time you will impress the others through your originality and hard work.

The materials that you need are not so numerous. Some old T-shirts, a piece of fabric and a yellow dye are enough. You may also think of recycling and make some order into your clothing and you will definitely find some old T-shirts that instead of wasting them you can create something nice and practical of them.{found on rachelmahan}

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Friday accessories under 100 dollars

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 01:07 PM PST

Here we are, as promised, with another Friday top containing 10 accessories you can buy for your home and that can be purchased for less than $100. Let's take a look at this week's choices.

1. Greenbo Railing Planter – $27.95

Our first item of the top is this very practical and functional planter. Usually it's frustrating to find a nice place for the plants because they always have to sit on something flat. Well, not anymore. The Greenbo railing planters allow you to place your plants over any shaped railing without the need for any adjustments. It's a practical and innovative solution, very useful in urban areas. The planters come in many colors and they can be purchased for $27.95 each.

2. Conceal Floating Bookshelves – $13.50

A very simple and innovative solution for those times when you need some extra storage space for books or other small items but you don't have a lot of floor space. These simple suspended shelves are very practical and functional and when filled with books they basically become invisible. Your books will seem to be floating in the air without any support. The shelves come in two sizes, small and large and they are available in either silver or white. You can purchase them for $13.50.

3. Hookaboo Multi-hook – $30

Hookaboo Multi-hook

Another simple and great accessory for any home is this chic wall mounted multi hook coat rack. It's very simple and the best part is that the hooks will not incommode anyone when not used because they have to be flipped down in order to be used. It's a very convenient solution and it's an item that takes very little space and can be placed just about anywhere. Available for $30.

4. Antique Market Wall Clock – $80

Antiques are great and they look good in any décor. This antique wall clock is especially attractive because of its friendly look. It's made of composite wood dial plate and metal hands and it would make a very nice vintage addition to a living room or bedroom for example. The dimensions of the clock are 24.5″ X 17X1.75 and it can be purchased for $80.

5. Carpenter pool lamp – Eur 54.62 ($75)

Carpenter lamp

Since earlier we very talking about practical items for nay home, here's another piece that can be added to that list. It's a desk lamp, the type of lamp that can be used for a variety of activities and it will always get the job done. It's made with a steel shade with stay-cool handle and base with a hi-gloss brite blue powdercoat finish and it measures 6.75″dia.x32″H. the lamp is available in blue or grey and it can be purchased for EUR 54.62 ( $75).

6. Big Joe Bean Bag Chair – $29

Big Joe bean bag chair

Bean bag chair used to be very popular a while ago. When you think about it, the type of comfort that these chairs offers can't possibly go out of fashion, so here they are, more elegant and stylish than ever. This chair was made with the tough, stain-resistant, easily cleaned, and waterproof SmartMax Ballistic Fabric and it's filled with UltimaX Bean that conforms to the user's body. The dimensions are 25.0 x 32.0 x 33.0 and it costs $29.

7. Bloom Snug – $40

Now something for babies. Fresh parents know how difficult it can be sometimes to satisfy the babies, especially when you don't know what they want. Here's something that will allow you to take a break while your baby sits comfortably in this cozy chair. The item is designed for newborns to 12 months, it's soft and comfortable and it can be bought for $40.

8. Terra Luna Woven Area Rug, Cream and Black – $89.00- $179.00

Modern carpet

Here's something that any home needs, especially now when it's cold outside and thus less cozy inside. This beautiful rug is especially elegant because of its simple and yet eye-catching prints. Also, the color combination is very beautiful and versatile. The rug is available in two sizes, 5’3″ x 7’6″ and 7’10″ x 10’6″. It's chic, easy to clean and also rather cheap. You can buy it for $89.00- $179.00, according to the size.

9. Lit Boxwood Wreath – EUR 53.87 ($74)

Lit Boxwood Wreath

Here's a nice decoration that can come in very handy, especially now since Thanksgiving it getting closer and closer. This beautiful wreath is made with incandescent lights and rich green foliage. It measures 20'' in diameter and it can be used both indoor and outdoor, year after year. Other designs are also available. This festive decoration can be boughtfor EUR 53.87 ($74).

10. Antique mercury glass pillar holders – EUR14.84 – EUR38.26 ($20.4 – $52.6)

antique glass pilar holder

Another beautiful decoration, this time a little more versatile. These elegant candle holders can help create either a dramatic display or a romantic atmosphere. They would also make a nice decoration for Thanksgiving. They come in 4 sizes: small, medium, large and extra large and they are made of blown glass with an antique finish. The prices vary between EUR14.84 – EUR38.26 ($20.4 – $52.6), according to the size.

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