MetaFilter posts tagged with decoration

Trompe L'Oeil for Your Castle

bbrown — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:54:19 -0800

While there are many ways to spruce up your home, I'm not sure making it look like you've got millions of dollars worth of gold in your garage is the best idea. A guarded portcullis would be more formidable, or maybe a jet.

When you have a flat this cool, you don't need a bed

grouse — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:02:04 -0800

"After his wife left him, Tony Alleyne set out to create the ultimate bachelor pad, painstakingly turning his flat into a Star Trek set... The 500-square-foot apartment features voice-activated lighting, LED lighting, running lights, air-conditioning—but no bed... A few years ago Mr Alleyne suffered from sciatica and was advised by his GP to sleep on the floor. 'It cured the sciatica and gave me the opportunity to convert the bed area into the Transporter area,' he says. 'Bed space is overrated...' His wife—who owns the flat—put it up for sale, but it fell through.

Matchbox Project

Fiasco da Gama — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:50:52 -0800

Each week, a decorated matchbox with a tiny present hidden inside is left by a girl (and sometimes willing friends) somewhere in her travels.

Wall stickers to stick on your wall

nthdegx — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:44:15 -0800

Wall stickers to stick on your wall (or furniture, or other stuff).

Tacky Christmas Yards. REALLY Tacky.

dersins — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:28:24 -0800

tacky christmas yards dot com is exactly what it sounds like. [via]

New Islamic Art Exhibition Site

peacay — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:27:28 -0800

The new 'Discover Islamic Art in the Mediterranean' site incorporates material from 14 countries through 18 exhibition sites that explore the the cultural and artistic heritage of Islamic dynasties spanning 1200 years. [via].

marzipan.

Dave Faris — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:52:48 -0800

marzipan.

"Kidney dialysis is no fun."

Gator — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:54:23 -0800

"At Ceiling Scenes, we believe the ceiling has a fundamental right to take part in the ambiance of any interior space." -- From their catalog (.pdf). Personally, I think tin ceilings are much more nifty, but I can see how these photographic tiles could really brighten up a dull office or classroom. Too bad they're so cagey about actually telling you how much they cost...

Faberge Mice

dirtynumbangelboy — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:28:49 -0800

Because everybody needs a beautiful mouse.

For Sale: Your very own ready room!

raygun21 — Thu, 06 May 2004 14:49:45 -0800

Where does Number 1 go? Interior designer/nerd gives his apartment the "Away Team Eye" once over and manages to make something pretty darn interesting. Sure it makes a great conversation piece, but could you live there? More photos make the "future perfect" world of Star Trek look a little too busy for actual living.

Hands-on Henna

taz — Sun, 15 Jun 2003 00:59:11 -0800

The Reverend Bunny's Secret Henna Diary. Sssh! Don't tell anyone, but this is a fascinating site featuring tips and tricks, and a nice gallery of images annotated by background information, image sources, history, and interesting anecdotes.

You can also find free patterns here, both traditional and non-traditional.

Mack Twain — Mon, 29 Apr 2002 12:37:58 -0800

Things to do with Bubble Wrap. Bubble Wrap party decor and BubbleBodyWear (put it on, pop it off) also provide some unique uses for this handy resource, but the most fun with bubble wrap is of course the popping. If you are out of bubble wrap feel free to pop away at SnapBubbles.com. or the most popular stress relief on the net, Virtual Bubble Wrap or virtuabubblewrap.com. diagnostics, etiquette, Method and Style at The Worlds Best Bubblewrap Homepage.

mathowie — Sat, 14 Apr 2001 21:51:50 -0800

New April additions to the "Interior Desecrators" gallery of horrific 70's design will leave you in awe (or gouging your eyes out, it's your choice). You'll wonder who on earth would ever use a bathroom like this, if you were child how on earth could you sleep in this room, and why, why, why? It's already 20-30 years behind us, but I distinctly remember looking at my parents' Better Homes and Gardens books like this and wishing I lived in those high tech interiors. Remember to check back each month for updates.