I need ideas for coffee tables?

MariChelit

I'm getting ready to move into our first home and I really want to give my house personality. We have a great color scheme picked out throughout the house already, and I already have a living room set. What I want now is ideas for DIY end tables and a coffee table. I want something with personality, character. i dont want to spend $200 on standard tables that are made by the hundreds. I want something unique.

Our living room will be an eggshell/toupe color
http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2008/05/20/8cbceb7f5d78.jpg
with one accent wall in a chocolate color with a wall stencil design throughout.
http://st.houzz.com/simages/30412_0_8-2146-traditional-bedroom.jpg
our sofa set is a chocolate brown color with pillow backs kind of like the one in this picture:
http://www.morfurniture.com/c_detail.aspx?ID=596&CatID=28&Group=10

besides the living room set that we already own and the colors that we picked for the living room, we dont have any other design element or idea for the living room so for the coffee tables and side tables anything goes.

Give me any all ideas you may have for DIY coffee tables and end tables. I'm willing to make my own, redesign something found at a thrift shop or garage sale, anything. But I'm having a creativity block and I cant think up any ideas.

Answer
-- Your color choices are beautiful and your soft set looks comfortable! Well done. I definitely admire your desire to have something unique because it's an opportunity to show your creativeness and have something that's a conversation piece!

Here are some websites that might inspire you:

http://topdesigninterior.com/tag/unique-coffee-table/

http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/12/14/12-unusual-modern-coffee-tables/

I especially like the following examples because you get the opportunity to show your creative skills AND the natural wood look should look really good with your color choices:

http://www.femaleways.com/furniture/unique-solid-wood-circle-coffee-tables-design-by-michael-arras/

http://www.dumonds.com/custom_rustic_coffee_tables.htm

http://www.neathome.net/unique-coffee-table-by-toby-howes

http://www.pricy-spicy.com/unique-luxury-furniture-deluxe-stratocaster-coffee-table/

http://bedzine.com/blog/bed-furniture/table/coffee-tables-with-3d-effect/

http://www.hometone.com/entry/yellow-birch-coffee-table-unique-and-sustainable/

Don't forget you can check out flea markets, antique shops, or architecture salvage stores for inspiration too!

Hope I have been some help. Your project sounds exciting!

How to have a relaxing, beach theme room?

Kenzie

I want to know how to have a relaxing room for my new house? Please give me some ideas!

Answer
This room is amazing, fresh and relaxing :http://www.dana-home.com/beach-bedroom-design-and-modern-ideas/beach-bedroom-design-3/
http://www.designerliving.com/Harbor-House-Beach-House-Comforter-Set-Natural-Full-P10484.aspx?utm_source=shopzilla&utm_medium=CSE&utm_Campaign=Feed20110401

Whites and blues are traditional beach colors.These two examples are a bit different.
Use a lot of whites and add texture in the room.Have beautiful glass jars filled with shells or star fish .
For simple artwork, there are a few more posters like these at all posters.Frame them and hang them on the walls :http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Sea-Fan-Posters_i2687240_.htm

Add fresh plants and have enough lighting.
Enjoy decorating .

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