Coffee Tables For One

I am a huge fan of a great cup of coffee and having a cool Coffee Table to rest that dark brew down on is equally important from a design perspective. Like my cup of coffee, I want my Coffee Table to look good and make me feel even better. Here are a few Coffee Tables that are a little smaller in size. 

Based on my past posts, you probably noticed I am a big fan of D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) via reclaiming, re-purposing and recreating using natural materials as much as possible. Anything to contribute to green thinking is something I am into and generally live by. 

Why waste when there is so much cool stuff to rebuild or reuse.

1. The Industrial SPOOL as Coffee Table!

These are great! The surface space is already determined and is not too large. The legs could be metal (re-purposed metal & iron is awesome) as seen on these three pieces, however reclaimed wood or table legs could also work.

Industrial Spools are often found through builders, suppliers or construction sites.  Originally these would have be the top or bottom of a large spool of industrial wires or cables.

 

 

2. The Pallet as Coffee Table!

Pallets are great! I adore the versatility of the Pallet. Not the most attractive piece in it's raw form. However, when you dress up the Pallet it can be a definite conversation piece.

Originally Pallets are found in settings where storage or moving large amounts of product is necessary. 

 

3. The UNIQUE as Coffee Table!

These are cool! 

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Doors can be cut to size so both legs and surface area are made.

B

An old Bass Drum can be used with a bevelled glass top.

C

An antique or vintage trunk or suitcase can be used with a re-purposed or D.I.Y. custom set of legs.

D

Wood or metal basket style crates with re-purposed 

or D.I.Y. custom legs.

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 (B)

(C)

 (D)

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"DeeBeeCool says let Green Inspiration Rule"

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Global Decor

As I continue my trek around the the interior design world, I am fascinated by the the similarities and differences. 

In this series you have probably noticed that some countries are just steeped in the pure culture of their country. 

Most of the following homes are decorated in themes and styles that are purely regional. 

In the past few posts many of the interior designed rooms are actually quite interchangeable between countries.

 Check out these exciting rooms in 

"Global Decor"

 1. Egypt

 Observations ~ Regional artifacts and themes are widely used. The colours are dark and rich. Gold tones seem to be popular. Styling seems very majestic and traditional in nature.

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2. Mexico

Observations ~ Colours are lively and playful. Mixing of strong primary colours. Regional artifacts and themes are widely used in the decor. Styling seems very earthy and layered in nature.

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3. Russia

Observations ~ The preferential colour pallette seems to be neutrals. Rooms tend to be more stark with large pieces. Natural materials seem to be widely used. Regional artifacts and themes are subtle. Styling seems very angular and minimalist in nature.

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Global Interiors

My continuous research about "Global Interiors" offers me many moments of inspiration as well as indulgence on world living. I have found that many decorating ideas can be transposed from country to country. I'm pretty sure that Designers from around the world give and take from one another; yet, there are some things that seem most traditional to that country's interior styling. Here are a few more "Global Interiors" for your perusal...

1.  Vietnam 

Natural indigenous materials like bamboo is used; pops of colour, traditional / modern

2.  Ireland

Lots of natural materials and colours;

Collective use of re-purposed pieces.

3.  Germany

Natural materials, modern / rustic, 

traditional / contemporary

 

4.  Moldova 

 (between Romania & Ukraine)

Clean lines, modern, wood flooring, neutral 

 

5.  Serbia

Clean lines, modern, neutral 

and this house in Serbia...

Amazing ~ Awesome