PULPLAMP BY ENRIQUE ROMERO

We at Home Rejuvenation are getting more and more fascinated with the idea of recycling paper into useful objects.

Even with the advent of technology over a decade ago, none of us can deny that good feeling of leafing through a newspaper in the morning over breakfast or as we get ready for the daily commute. However, newspapers - along with other types of paper - constitute a huge portion of our waste stream.

The good thing is newspapers can be recycled profitably and be reused in various ways.

Many designers have thus realized the potential of newspaper as an experimental material for use in their creations. In this post, we specifically look at how newspaper can be particularly useful in contemporary lamp design.

"At first glance, designer Enrique Romero’s PulpLamps look more like cocoon-esque sculptures than lighting fixtures. Made from 100% recycled newspapers, the lamps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and each one is completely unique. The oversized shades can be hung solo or grouped together to form makeshift chandeliers of varying grayscale shades."


"To make each lamp, Romero shreds discarded newspapers, mixing them into a pulp much like papier mache. After adding a glue to harden the pulp, the substance is poured into the molds. Bright red cords and fixtures are then added for a punch of color. The resulting recycled lamps are textured and organic, adding a natural glow to any room." Link


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HANDS-ON SUNDAY: THE MAGAZINE BOWL

While we are still on the topic of magazines, this DIY project might finally inspire you to get yourself busy today. Or at least that's what we hope for, ha... Link

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NOT JUST ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL

Don't toss out those old magazines! These days, it seems just about any cast-offs can be recycled. Not only can you recycle more things, but your discards are very much in demand, maybe far more than you realize. That's because we have creative folks like Elding Oscarson, who will have you believe that those expired Maxims and Fortunes can be put to better use than straight into the dustbins. Link

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'DISTRESSED' INTERIORS

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." Nowhere is this statement more true than in interior design. If living in a purposely distressed home can be equated to good taste and creativity, you know the days where only classy chandeliers and plush furnishings call the day are truly over.

Let's face it, not everyone wants a home that looks spanking new. Due to the proliferation of too many homes which are dressed in a predictable contemporary style, people are exploring other options to distance themselves from cookie cutter design. And how do they do this? Some went the road less traveled by opting for unconventional themes like industrial or avant garde. Others decided to introduce a hint of history into their homes - Art Deco, Victorian, Retro-50's or Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie period fascinates them.

Making an old place new is easy - all you need is spend some money to get it renovated. Dressing up a new place to make it look like it was there for a longer period of time is not so straight-forward, although there are some simple tricks to do this. Antiques and vintage furniture immediately come to mind. But that's not all to it.

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Start with the walls. There are plenty of faux painting techniques for achieving a distressed look. Porter's Original Paints offers many suitable paint products to make the job easier too. Else, there is a wide range of wallpaper design to choose from in the market. For those who are more adventurous, raw materials like battered, unfinished brick walls also add decades to the design. Color-wise, do take care that you don't choose something too bright and modern - muted, pastel tones often create a comfortable, nostalgic look.

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To neat freaks, junk and antiques shops can be like little shops of horror at times. With porcelain vases, well-worn colonial-style window frames and other bric-a-brac strewn on the floor, you wouldn't think you have a chance to squeeze through to the end of the shop and back without toppling a gramophone. But the fact is you'll seldom chance upon an artifact of exquisite craftsmanship and rich history unless you really get your hands dirty.

Positively Beauty

Don't overlook the finer details too. Vintage or retro accessories and lighting help to unify the entire theme, while shiny aluminum doorknobs and handles just don't speak 'old'. Add artwork from the era that inspired your home and you'll enjoy a living experience which offers the best of yesterday and today.

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HANDS-ON SUNDAY: MAKE A BED LOOK GREAT

From carefully placing sheets and blankets to choosing the right duvets and pillows, making a bed look great is an art form in itself. Rather than viewing it as another mundane activity, think about how a neat and uncluttered bedroom make resting so much more enjoyable!

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