What happens to letters from demolished buildings? What happens to old lettering on commercial buildings in general? Of course, the real question is, can I get my hands on them?
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posted by electric_counterpoint
on Nov 12, 2007 -
12 answers
I want to paint one of the walls in my bedroom so that it gives the impression of flowing or moving water. The idea is to give a kind of mountain stream effect by:
*putting river rocks along the edge of the wall by the floor
*by making a small floor indoor water fountain with the same rocks for the middle of the wall.
How can I get this effect on the wall?
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posted by riverjack
on Sep 25, 2007 -
6 answers
I'm working on redecorating my apartment. Now, I'm a sucker for Bombay Company/Pier 1/World Market goods, but I'm saving my pennies for more important things. What are some inexpensive, do-it-yourself ways to give my apartment that "worldly," tastefully-exotic look?
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posted by katillathehun
on Sep 24, 2007 -
13 answers
I need suggestions on inexpensive, not-too-tacky, fun Halloween decorations for the
outside of my house.
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posted by catfood
on Sep 21, 2007 -
18 answers
In a few weeks I'll be moving into a new apartment. I have the option of painting the walls (as long as they go back to white when I move out), and I'd like to do something really cool. What should I do?
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posted by Quidam
on Aug 23, 2007 -
18 answers
I have seen steel cable used as
cool magnetic bulletin boards before, which got me thinking.... If I were to run horizontal steel cable at a consitent heigth around all 4 walls of my home office, what could I do with it?
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posted by jlowen
on Jun 25, 2007 -
6 answers
I have a vision for decorating my bathroom. It sort of involves an amateurish take on trompe-l'oeil -- I know I've seen it before, but I can't think of where. I'm hoping the Hive can put me on the right path to creativity.
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posted by shiu mai baby
on May 8, 2007 -
10 answers
Are there any general rules for interior decorating, with emphasis on making the best use of space?
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posted by mintchip
on Mar 16, 2007 -
11 answers
Why do some (mostly older European?) doors have the knob in the center? Was there some technology reason? security reason? Design carry-over from the door latch design before knobs?
posted by jbelkin
on Jan 29, 2007 -
6 answers
I need an interior designer for a commercial project. What fees should I expect to pay and what is included in those fees?
posted by Jandasmo
on Jan 4, 2007 -
1 answer
I want to use album covers as wall hangings. I want ones that aren't too busy, have only a few colors used, and don't have words on the front (or the words are very small). Recommend me some.
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posted by 23skidoo
on Nov 7, 2006 -
20 answers
Color scheme help: This weekend I got bold with my interior colors, painting two adjacent rooms two colors I love. The problem is making it all work.
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posted by shiu mai baby
on Oct 30, 2006 -
15 answers
Where can I find mathematical fomulas for calculating coordinating colors for interior decorating projects?
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posted by Vorteks
on Oct 20, 2006 -
10 answers
My front door opens directly into my living room...and there is no coat closet. Help me find some furniture (or other ideas!) to hide the shoes, jackets, purse, dog leash, mail, etc...or failing that, at least to get it off the couch and catch-all desk!
posted by sLevi
on Oct 13, 2006 -
14 answers
How do you figure out a real estate buyer profile? We've purchased a home and will be doing some updates. We don't know how high end to go.
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posted by acoutu
on Aug 8, 2006 -
12 answers
My new apartment has a balcony with some pretty strange dimensions. It's only 3 and a half feet deep (wall to railing) but it's over 25 feet long.
I'm really not using the space, I'd like to come up with some cool uses for it.
The best idea I have so far is a hammock (there's a pretty solid wooden awning above that I could anchor it to) but I'd almost be afraid of toppling out over the (3 foot high) rails if I rolled over.
How can I make this a space that me and my guests will want to use?
posted by shanevsevil
on Jul 4, 2006 -
19 answers
Wacky Tiled Walls, need cheap creative solution...For some strange reason the entire apartment is tiled! To make matters worse in each room there are about 4 or 5 different style of tiles. I need a cheap creative solution to make the apartment more home like and less like one big bathroom. Anyone? Please help!
posted by mscatch22
on Jun 22, 2006 -
19 answers
Is there any aesthetically pleasing way to arrange two computers (and desks, office chairs), a TV (and table), and a big comfy couch in a single room. I'm always embarrassed at the ugliness of my functional apartment when people come over.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Feb 12, 2006 -
20 answers
Who makes a kickass indoor hammock? Who sells a kickass indoor hammock (online or, preferably, in Toronto)? What makes an indoor hammock kickass? What should I look for and what should I avoid? Thanks!
posted by dobbs
on Dec 17, 2005 -
11 answers
I live in an apartment overseas in China. If any of you have been over here you know how asthetically unpleasing apartments here are: no carpet, dirty white walls, wood furniture with no padding. I'm adjusting to most things fine, but the lighting in my rooms is driving my crazy. Each room is equipped with a long (a little over a meter) white fluorescent bulb. Obviously, I can just not use it at all and just use lamps and such, but I'd rather not buy a bunch of lamps since I'll live here for less than a year. What suggestions do ya'll have for making the lighting nicer on the eyes and more "homey" feeling?
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posted by riverjack
on Dec 10, 2005 -
32 answers
HomeImprovementFilter. Also, RiskOfBrainDamageFromPaintFumesFilter. I am purchasing two unfinished wood bookcases, and plan to paint them a glossy red. However, they are so heavy that once I get them delivered (4th floor walkup) I'll need to paint them in my apartment. I'm afraid that painting them in the apartment might be dangerous, fume-wise.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Aug 13, 2005 -
13 answers
We're looking for a cool poster of the periodic table.
This and
this are considerations, but we'd rather have something more interesting. A poster of one of the early designs would be especially neato.
posted by frykitty
on Jul 3, 2005 -
9 answers
I'm moving into a new apartment this week, and it's pretty small by most standards. Does anyone have any decorating tips for tiny apartments (studios in particular), and suggestions for cheap places to get a new bed and other necessities?
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posted by Kellydamnit
on Jun 2, 2005 -
18 answers
We are expecting our first child within the month and have yet to decorate the baby's room.
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posted by mds35
on Jun 1, 2005 -
14 answers
White refrigerators are so boring. I want to paint mine a nice shiny stylish black.
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posted by willmize
on May 18, 2005 -
8 answers
I have a large (15ftx12ft) wall in my living room that I've kept bare far too long because I'm intimidated by its size and I want whatever goes up to be worthy of the space. My favorite pet solution is to create a modular "art grid" — rows and columns of open slots that would allow multiple pieces to come and go as my mood and preference changes. The smaller the grid squares, the more flexible and accommodating my grid would be. But how to do this without scarring my wall with a hundred nail holes?
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posted by Typographica
on Apr 12, 2005 -
12 answers
Fear of decorating: Is there actually good interior design software? I'm looking for something that lets me visualize room dimensions, colors, textures, materials, furniture dimensions, actual furniture, etc. I'm using Windows XP.
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posted by ontic
on Apr 3, 2005 -
6 answers
Is it possible to get an already painted canvas "stretched" over a frame?
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posted by arha
on Mar 23, 2005 -
4 answers
We found
the house, and we'll be painting before we move in. I'm looking for a good reference book or website that covers wall treatments, painting in general, and color effects.
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posted by frykitty
on Mar 3, 2005 -
9 answers
