IKEA fanatics just know IKEA stuff!

May 29, 2009 by ColoradoIKEAfan · Leave a Comment
Filed under: general interest 

See the responses to “Recognize This Blanket”?

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Dear Apartment Therapy, I would really appreciate your help. I’m trying to track down the blanket seen on the chair in the image above. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you very much. -Alisa

Recognize This Blanket?

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Making the Switch: DIY Decorative Switch Plates

May 29, 2009 by ColoradoIKEAfan · Leave a Comment
Filed under: decorating, general interest 

Making the Switch: DIY Decorative Switch Plates

Switch plates bug me. They serve a utilitarian purpose, covering electrical outlets, but generally add nothing to the decor of a room. There is an abundance of non-descript beige and clear plastic plates covering outlets sprinkled around the EcoNest. I stopped counting after more than 20 of those boring plates starred me down.

We have one unique switch plate that was picked up as a souvenir on a trip to British Columbia a few years ago:

I notice this switch plate when I enter the room and it serves as a reminder to turn off the light.

What if you took notice of all of your switch plates? Would you be more mindful of saving energy and remember to turn off lights when you leave a room? These questions led me on a search for an eco-friendly switch plate that would make the inhabitants of my EcoNest remember to turn off the lights.

Healthy and Green Living

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Which Color(s) For My Kitchen Cabinets?

 

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Apartment Therapy, I need your help! I love, love, love the layout of my kitchen but hate all of the finishes in it. The counter tops are white laminate, cabinets are white washed oak (and yellowing!) and the back splash is cheapo white and black tiles. I would love to redo all of them, but budget allows for probably only painting the cabinets. I just don’t know if I should go white or another color. I feel like there is so much white already going on. I am open to all suggestions from the AT community. BTW- This is an old pic and all plants and misc items have been removed from above the cabinets. The TV trays are long gone too.

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