These rugs are attractive, and notable in the fact that each one of them is made from recycled textiles, and is hand-woven by weavers in Smaland, Sweden. The process of making the rugs from textiles is extensive: the cloth (like bed linens, curtains, old clothes, jeans, etc.) to be recycled is gathered locally until they stop running color while washing. The cloth is then ironed, cut into long, thin pieces that are rolled into cloth balls and then used for weaving. These vintage rugs are therefore, cloth pieces left over from homes in Smaland. Be it any interior, traditional or contemporary, these rugs would go great with anything, anywhere.

The company has an assortment of staircase designs, and each one of the designs offers something different. If the prefabricated designs do not suit your requirements or you are not satisfied with the prefab models, the company can even do custom designs to match what you’re looking for. The staircases are done in a range of works like beech, oak, teak, and Iroko. The different finishes that are available for the design are oiled, bleached, polyurethane, resin coated in various hues. Some of the lights even feature lights that illuminate your house and feels as if the staircase leads to some mystical place. (Found on Tevami)

The uniqueness of this aquarium lies in its beautiful underwater landscape, which banishes all conventional designs and shapes. The idea received a Red Dot Design award in 2011 from brand consultancy Aruliden. The spectacular pieces are manufactured by Gaia & Gino inTurkey, and are made of hand-blown glass. The large aquarium weighs around 4 kg and can hold around 2.5 gallon of water. Priced at $140, the Fishscape is sure to become the style statement in your homes. (Found on Tevami)

On a more technical level, the vertical lines and numbers indicate hours on the parasol’s surface, while horizontal lines are the summer solstice, the spring / autumnal equinox and winter solstice from top to bottom. The designer revealed that the concept arose from the idea that people think less about the sun and its position throughout the day, and what better than a sundial for a tete-a-tete with the sun? The parasols are made from a water-repellent and UV-processed material. Measuring 55 cm in length, the outer rib is made of glass fiber; and the fabric panel is composed of 65% polyester and 35% cotton.

The collection offers a wide range of selection, from a transparent dual aspect piece which can sit in your floor or wall mounted, to shelf amalgamated creations. The teardrop fireplace, which gets its name from the teardrop-like shape of the flame range, is a winner: it is available in various sizes and hues; the bigger ones can adorn your walls whereas the smaller ones can be used in multiple pieces and mounted on the walls. Using multiple pieces ensures even heat generation throughout the room. There is the circular fireplace that resembles a porthole window, a shelf mounted piece with transparent glass covering, and various other designs that are a welcome change from the same old letterbox designs. The fireplaces would look great in a contemporary minimalist interior and add to the charm.

While log furniture won’t fit in with just any home design (would go well with your mountain cabin though) what you’re seeing here is a great example that classic shapes doesn’t have to be boring. So if you’re decorating with a rustic theme in mind, you could get inspiration for log furniture for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and what not adding to the ,rustic decor — log tables, chairs, beds, barnwood furnishings, there’s everything for everyone.

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.

This definition is broad and inclusive permitting many different interpretations; however, the underlying objective is that architectural reuse may be understood as an evolutionary process occurring over time. Like ecological succession, adaptive reuse deals with directional change, a gentle and unpredictable temporal shift is the whole basis of the building’s structure and function. The castle is featured in several books including “Strange Sites” by Jim Christy, “Fantasy Worlds” by John Maizels and “Fantastic Architecture” published by Abrams. Adaptive reuse “slows nutrient loss” while contributing to the diversity, complexity and continuity of a particular place. People all over the world who have heard about this castle have shown such a positive attitude to its concept that this castle indeed qualifies as a competitor in the dream castle segment.

The basic principles behind the creation were that there should be no direct interference with the land, and give nature its due respect. Steel was available in abundance, courtesy the client, which led to the clean design of the structure with this material. The skeletal figure of the sculpture, named EcoLoft, is elevated from the soil, which avoids contact. Corten steel is used to cover the skeleton, which changes its colour over time, in harmony with the environment and the building. The basic needs of the guests are covered, with this approach of a deluxe camping site in sync with the nature and environment.

Here’s such an iconic 1968 model Vespa Sprint, which was beyond restoration possibilities, saved from the junkyard and turned into a piece of designer furniture. The traditional characteristics of the scooter were retained: the rear half has been converted into a functional workstation and the look is completed by adding a laptop stand on the front. The scooter has been repainted in bright red colour that adds to the “fun” quotient. Do you want to the scooter for a ride without worrying about the helmet hair?