New Uses for Recycled Furniture

Creativity and self expression can be done in so many ways. Using old furniture or unique items you find in your home can add a unique style to your home. Recycled furniture like adding a garden gate to your wall gives an added flair. While hanging cooking utensils or pots can add more organization and storage in your kitchen.

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What about all those baseball bats? Try building a chair with the great Ash wood of the baseball bat. Using old tubs as dog beds or sofas or even a planter for your backyard. What about an old dresser as a cocktail bar area? This is a great way to maximize the use of recycled furniture. Create a fun project to master and impress your friends with the uniqueness of the piece. Using half tables as wall art and shelving. Or old wagon wheels as tables or sleigh seats as benches. Fencing as a head board or luggage as a table. Pots and water basins as lamps.

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Try using old stainless steel utensils as wind chimes to welcome your guests. A rake as a wine glass holder or key holder. Use an old window to make a jewelry organizer. There are so many creative minds that can turn a piece of unused into something special! For some more great ideas, visit our Pinterest board.

HomeZada Project Tip 3: DIY or Contractor Projects

Many of us have the desire, skill and passion to perform DIY (Do It Yourself) projects. But some of us do not have the skills for DIY Projects. And even certain projects may require specialized contractor skills like electricians or plumbers that we do not have the skill to perform. While other people may just prefer to hire contractors or interior designers to manage their projects. Skilled and experienced contractors will perform the work because they either are not handy or do not have the time to allocate to a project. Now we talk about project tip 3, to DIY or hire a contractor. Read More

Dining Room Chandeliers

A dining room can standout with a dining room chandelier. Dining room chandeliers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Whether a formal dining room or a casual space, a chandelier can also brighten a room. Lighting up a dining room will depend on the amount of light bulbs and light that is distributed from the chandelier. If you incorporate a dimmer switch, then dinging room chandeliers will set mood and ambiance.

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Home Offices for Better Productivity

Did you know that 59% of prospective home buyers want a home office in their next home. Home offices are great rooms that allow you to work from home if your job allows, conduct your personal home business in a quiet environment and also allows your students to study if necessary.

What to consider?

When designing your home office keep a couple of things in mind. How many people in your family will use this office? What will the purpose of its use be? What furniture will you require? Will you require multiple work stations or desks or will your require a small conference area to Read More

Which comes first, Design or Product Selection?

This is an age old question, which comes first, design or product selection. That probably ultimately depends on your approach, and the type of home remodeling project you are undertaking. Below are examples of how one can come before the other, and a third example where they are happening simultaneously.

With larger and more complex projects, the design usually comes before the product selection phase.  A good example is a kitchen remodel, which is one of the more complicated projects.  You really need to design the layout of the new kitchen and the overall style and look of the Read More