The new issue of Chicago Home includes an article in which the owners of Urban Source offer up two ideas for unusual wall decor. One of their suggestions (used on a room divider at Brazzaz on Dearborn in the magazine article's photo) is the use of Art Diffusion fiberboard panels. We haven't seen these used residentially but now we are thinking they would be a great small-space friendly, modern headboard alternative if fixed to the wall behind a simple bedframe (like ours....).
What do you think?
Janel-
Not behind your bedframe... your room is quite busy with the epic wall of books, methinks more pattern and visual intensity might not look so good. I like your white wall white. If anything I'd put up some really small pictures that force a very intimate space when viewing them.
I could however see some of the panels (rotated 90deg) used as filler for empty bookshelves or with some unges even doors...
Those are great. I love touches of texture in a room. I suppose you can paint or stain them as well? They'd look really cool with a dark wood stain (or would that be too wet for the material?).
janel,
off the subject for a moment,... i know that you mentioned this in a previous entry....but where/how did you create the wall of book shelves? i am looking to do something similar will one of my walls. any suggestions?
thanks!!!
A this is not Janel but I asked that question on the last post and I beleive she stated they were Ikea Billy bookcases.
Why do the cool things have to cost $25 a sq ft? Geeesh!
Hi all!
Julian: I like the white wall white, too. I was envisioning painting the panels the same glossy white paint as the wall, so the project would just add a bit of texture and finish to that area.
j: I'm sure they can be painted or stained. Factory finishes are also available, but they double the price per sq ft so if I go forward I would diy the paint for sure.
a: They are just white IKEA billy bookcases with height extensions
and thanks, lucy!
Devyn: I know, $25/ft is steep, but these seem so well suited to applications that don't require tons of square footage that there may be hope!
I like the idea, but would keep 'em white, go edge-to-edge, and go all the way up to the ceiling.
As a matter of fact, I like the idea of using them behind a bed SO MUCH, well, click my name to see...
I would spend the money on getting some really nice fluffy sheets and lots of pillows. The bed looks like its just there taking up space. Make it inviting, so you actually feel like jumping into it.
When I first saw the photo above, I thought "wow, big origami." But it's actually computer-carved MDF, which helps to explain the cost.
The picture above, and indeed quite a number of the designs available at Urban Source, are origamiable patterns. So, if you're interested primarily in the look and don't need the strength, check out a modern origami book or two, buy a couple sheets of thin cardstock, and make your own cool panels for just a few bucks.