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Learn how to make a shoebox diorama with our tips and ideas. Find out how a plain cardboard box can turn into a stunning miniature world.
super simple ideas for science in a shoebox. Make a marble run, seismometer, habitat, catapult and more shoebox science for kids
Hey friends! In light of the recent news I'm putting out feelers for some visdev work! I love sets and drawing 3/4 Shoebox views, just sayin....
312ft2/29m2 is a rather small space to live in. Therefore the priority of this makeover by the Polish architects 3xa was to maximize the space and to create an independent bedroom. The ceiling at 12ft/3.7m didn’t allow the designer to create two equivalent levels, but it was possible to build a semi-mezzanine. Above the bathroom and the hallway, there is a huge bed area 4.5ft/1.35m high, whereas above the wardrobe there is a passage 6.1ft/1.85m high. Moreover, to increase space, the living room, kitchen, and dining area are combined into one room. Additionally, to deceive senses, a blind door was
Hong Kong is famous for its expensive property market, considered the least affordable in the world. But for some 220,000 of the city's poorest people, home is in one of more than 110,000 subdivided units, most commonly in the crowded Kowloon district. These shoebox dwellings - units created by subdividing existing flats, usually in old tenement buildings - are well known for their poor, cramped conditions and shared facilities.
Kids collaborate to make a mansion from shoeboxes, decorating the rooms in the house with handmade furniture from recycled materials.
Struggling to make your small room feel more spacious and inviting? You're not alone.
I love lineart. A lot of other illustrators I know don't actually work with a complete black-and-white lineart that they then color in; they'll rather start with large color shapes as one does a painting. My work is so line-based that I need to have a complete lineart just in order to do anything..
Tengbom Architects have designed a 108ft2/10m2 living space for students which is affordable, environmental-friendly and smart both in terms of design and choice of materials. The project is a collaboration with wood manufacturer Martinsons and real estate company AF Bostäder. To meet the needs of students in a sustainable, smart and affordable way was the key questions when Tengbom in collaboration with students at the University of Lund was designing this student unit of 10 square meters. The unit is now displayed in Virserum Art Museum. In 2014, 22 units will be built and ready for students to move into. To
And then they found it – a 1962, 26-foot Airstream Overlander. It had already received a complete renovation with new axles, new cabinetry, and several improvements like updated electrical and plumbing. It was a match made in heaven, and the deal was done.
Learn the easiest way to sew a pillowcase dress! This post provides color photos, cutting charts, and lots of useful information. Start your dress today!
There are very few things as relaxing as curling up in your favorite armchair with a book. But what if you could also be in a cabin in the woods with a crackling wood burner and a natural backdrop? Who would have thought that you could take the simple pleasure of reading to a whole new level? The bookworm’s cabin is the brainchild of entrepreneur Bartłomiej Kraciuk and Moszczyńska Puchalska design studio architect Marta Puchalska-Kraciuk. Marta loved staring at the landscape, which was a wooded lot 30 miles out of Warsaw, Poland, but believed you could only do that for so
The Chinese Artist Zhang Xiangxi creates meticulously crafted rooms inside discarded television shells. Many of the scenes are inspired by real life locations such as Zhang Xiangxi’s old workplace, the dormitory he slept in, the interior of a train and his dream home. Check out more of his work here. Please consider joining Living in s shoebox on Facebook
Travel enthusiasts Edden Ram, a filmmaker, and Nicole Sun, an artist, have always had a passion for exploring the world. After years of globetrotting, they decided to take their adventures up a notch. Looking for a blend of comfort and style in their travels, they jumped into the van life trend and splurged on a 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Having shelled out $58,000 for their new van, Edden and Nicole dove into transforming it into their dream luxury home on wheels. The twist? Neither of them had ever done any DIY projects before. It was a real learn-as-you-go situation, building
A floating desk is a great solution, if you’re in need of a home office or study space and short on square footage. We have looked at design, price and reviews and picked 12 excellent solutions. Check out our round up.
Musicians Savannah and Drew were tired of the daily grind. They were tired of the hustle and bustle and of waking up to head to jobs they didn’t like, to pay for things they didn’t need. The pair had big dreams of being full-time artists and creators, but affording that lifestyle seemed like an insurmountable goal. However, in 2016, Craigslist changed everything. After seeing a 1987 Ford Coachman campervan, they wondered whether life on the road was for them. And after 4.5 years, 80,000 miles, and 47 states, it’s clear to see that it is. At the time they took ownership of
Designs in the Zen style merge harmoniously the aesthetics and philosophy of a space created with features of serenity, simplicity, and harmony. Drawing so much from the calm aesthetic and minimalistic beauty of the traditional Japanese home, the design perfectly integrates natural elements, subdued colors, and clean lines to foster a spirit-full living space replete ... Read more
Circle Tic Tac Toe is a fun twist on classic tic-tac-toe that is played on a circular grid. Having 3 different ways to win makes this game fun and engaging!
Designer Davito's inspired painted radiators, and other design solutions, came from 'crashing' in friends' shoebox apartment. It got us thinking about enlisting friends to give their unique perspective to spaces or design issues that have become too familiar for us to 'see'.
The Woodman’s Treehouse is a luxurious two-storey suite arranged between and beneath the canopy of aged oaks. The timber building draws on diverse architectural and cultural references combining with theatrical effects to create a visually rich and playful construction in the picturesque tradition.
Every year I cut a LOT of silver wire into tens of thousands of jump rings. As the saw bites through the precious metal, it throws off lemel, the metal equivalent of sawdust. Unlike sawdust, silve…
This 40-square-metre/430-square-foot chic apartment in Lviv, Ukraine was created by Roman Verbishchuk, Yulianna Verba and Lubov Lazoriv and has all the comforts of home in a design that does not compromise on function or style. The small home uses neutral wall colours and half-walls to create defined spaces without closing off the individual areas. The result is a space that looks open and airy. The living room features natural tones, with light wood providing contrast on the neutral walls. The colours of the walls are replicated in the kitchen table, around which Eames moulded plastic chairs sit. Subtle pastel colours