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Beautiful Floating Shelves Made of Reclaimed Wood
Birgit Linje Decorative Cushion
Transparent Bathroom Stool from Toscanaluce
Multifunctional wood table-bench

Beautiful Floating Shelves Made of Reclaimed Wood

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 06:32 AM PDT

Many people pretend to be ecological these days, but very few actually do something to protect the environment or to save the planet. If you want to make a statement in this respect, all you have to do is recycle materials and turn them into useful pieces of furniture for example. If you are not very good at this, you can then buy items that are made of recycled materials or do not pollute the environment. These Beautiful Floating Shelves Made of Reclaimed Wood are the best example for my article. They are very useful as you can use them to display different home accessories or maybe use them as bookshelves.

You can choose to have them mounted on the wall or maybe placed on the floor, as long as they stay against the wall and use it as the back of the shelves. These shelves are made of reclaimed wood (Douglas Fir) that is kept in its natural colour and looks great in any home. The industrial iron used for the mounting hardware and the brackets that divide the shelves are made of recycled materials and that is an ecological statement in itself. The shelves are made to order, so you can choose the right size for your room. The shelves in the photo can be purchased for $250 from Etsy.

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Birgit Linje Decorative Cushion

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 04:54 AM PDT

Not long ago people used to make most of the things they needed at home. That included their clothes and bedding, the bed sheets, the curtains and the table cloths. Women were very busy knitting and sewing and also embroidering all these items in order to make them more decorative. Nowadays this habit has died little by little, but there are still some areas where tradition is preserved as a national treasure. I think it is very well to have and keep traditions, but at the same time go on with the discoveries and innovations of the modern times, so in my opinion the best way is to find a balance between the two extremes. This Birgit Linje Decorative Cushion is the beautiful result of such a balance.

This cushion was designed by the Swedish designer Malin Åkerblom. His clear intention was to mix Swedish tradition with modern features and fabric and this cushion is the result. It is square and decorative and has the cutest little tassels. The cushion cover is made of a blend of wool and viscose which gives it a natural sheen. The cover is embroidered with different colour yarn and the model tries to imitate a traditional one. The cushion is covered with cotton and that makes it airy and soft, allowing the polyester filling to spread evenly. The cover has a modern and convenient zipper that allows it to be removes and washed . This item is supposed to be a floor cushion, so you can use it for decorating your floor, the sofa but even your bed. It is now available on IKEA for $17.99.

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Transparent Bathroom Stool from Toscanaluce

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 03:38 AM PDT

I used to think you couldn’t possibly need a stool in the bathroom because all the activities you do there require you to stand. Well, I changed my mind ever since I have children and an old grandma. Of course children need a stool to get to the upper shelves and even to the bathroom sink. But I discovered that old people need a stool in the shower because they find it terribly tiresome to stand during the shower, especially when they are ill. So a bathroom stool is rather necessary in these cases. This Transparent Bathroom Stool from Toscanaluce is simple and great for any bathroom.

This stool is perfect for the bathroom as it is made of water proof materials like the transparent plexiglass and the brass with a polished chrome finish. It has a contemporary style design and looks pretty nice, so you can use it for decorative purposes, too, rather than for useful ones. It belongs to the Toscanaluce Luce Collection and can be purchased for $788. Even if the item is made in Italy, if you order it online you can have it at your place in two to three weeks, depending on distance.

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Multifunctional wood table-bench

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 12:30 AM PDT

HP01 TAFEL is a combination between a table and a bench. It's a tablebench and it was designed by Hans De Pelsmacker for e15. It's a part of the Tafel collection and it was designed in 2000. The most important feature of this piece would have to be its versatility. Because it's both a bench and a table its functionality instantly doubles.

More than that, this piece also has a simple design that allows to be easily integrated in any type of décor. It's also suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and it's something that would be useful in private as well as in public environments. For example, it could be a nice addition to a home office, to a reading corner, deck, terrace, lounge area but also to spaces such as a library. The unit is available in both solid wood and aluminum so there are two versions to choose from, increasing its versatility even more.

The aluminum version features a load-bearing framework covered with 3 mm thick aluminum sheets. This particular model is suitable for outdoor use because of its ability to withstand the environmental conditions. For both versions, all the components are sanded and welded by hand. The walls are 66 mm thick. The unit has adjustable feel and there's also an oak version adjusted for kids.

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