Design

Nothing is more green than recycling.   For those of us who collect antiques  and shop for gently used wares, we live the green life.  Sometimes ordinary things can take on a new purpose. We've all had a time when we used something  for a purpose outside it's calling  . . . A coffee cup pencil holder, a jar holding buttons . . .  What about bigger things? Today I bring to you a set of things that are not only being reused , but in some cases rethought . Including a few items from my own home. But first, a history lesson. In the 30s this building was an office space. By the 50s, a small fashion studio An now you call it home. You have purchased this building, busted out some walls, and renovated it.  You sifted through the remains, pulled from it some good pieces, and build some new dreams. The local salvage yard and consignment shop had a number of things you could put to good use, too. Modern green living - the old fashioned way. Doors turned room d...

If you love handicraft or antique product, then you are definitelygoing to love this handmade mirror made on vintage frames.  Get this awesome product to mesmerize your ownlook and add beauty to your home. There are three kind of it available: Moon Mirror with Antique Frame This mirror with a combination of regular bright silver anddark tarnished silver is moon shaped. The wood frame is an antique wood frame.The mirror is approximately 24” in diameter. There is wire on the back forhanging. Moon Mirror with Antique Frame Mini Vintage Mirror Pair The mirrors are hand-silvered on authenticantique glass. The antique glass is slightly wavy and so distorts thereflection in places. The handmade mirrors are made with a combination ofbright silver and tarnished silver for a "flowy" look to the silver. Both mirrors have a wire on the back to hangvertically Mini Vintage Mirror Pair Awesome and Unusual Mirror Pair Thisis a pair of handmade mirrors in matching refurbished vintage frames. ...

Steampunk is a branch of science fiction which messes with both new and old. It includes machinery that has modern functions but might look like it could work, for example, with steam. When talking about interior design and steampunk, there probably isn't any better example than the home of Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum. Check pics below and further reading from the links in the end of the post. Kitchen includes old restored stove that is fitted with electric cooktop and electric stoves: Door doesn't always need a regular handle: The wildest part is probably this work desk that has fully functional PC under the hood with LCD screens, web cameras and everything! Check more pictures and descriptions of Rosenbaum home at here and here . More interesting steampunk designs can be found for example from mental design blog . -K-