A Concrete Jungle

Upcycle boring concrete into quirky décor

Concrete we all know is the most common and popular building material. The Romans were the first to prepare concretes’ recipe; a mixture sand, lime, water and air. This versatile and strong compound till date serves as the main ingredient for all kinds of constructions.

Since concrete can be poured into place as a liquid, but harden to resemble a material like natural rock, it makes a perfect building material. And this casting property of concrete makes it a very suitable material to make various décor items.


 

Check out these cool concrete décor ideas:
A simple concrete cast clock; Candle holder  - concrete in a cushiony form; Bee-hive shaped concrete coasters; Random geometric concrete décor blocks; Concrete moulded into a hanging lamp; A blooming solid concrete vase; Write your thoughts on concrete; Concrete maketh the perfect mobile chargingdock ; Cute little cup-cake succulent planters

 

Pour concrete in a container of any shape and allow it to harden, thus, becoming a simple way to create quirky décor items. From vases to clocks to lamps. This easy to use material is a brilliant DIY friend.

The best way to use concrete is to add a pop of color against its bland color and grainy texture. The grey, raw finish adds charm to any décor item

Let’s Get Twiggy

Twigs and sticks DIY home décor .

 

Nature has always been very kind to DIYers. Through nature we can draw an abundance of inspiration and every natural element can be transformed into wondrous & quirky stuff.

So through a stroll in the garden or a walk in the forest, and we stumble upon twigs scattered everywhere. These little wooden sticks are a perfect starting point for various DIY activities to make our home more naturally beautiful. Let us indulge in a few twig-fashioned indulgences from across various DIY blogs and help create juicy-woody ideas for up-cycling our own few little twigs.
 

Order in Chaos –through randomly stuck twigs to make a grand wall-art.

Color thembright and put them in a glass vase to bring in unexpected simple glamour.

Frame a branchinto 3 sections. Love this simple and sophisticated turn around.

Use twigs andbranches as natural hooks & holders.

Tie your twig with multi-color threads and wool. Perfect addition to make a dramatic vignette.

Hold onto yourmemories with photographs tucked into organic branch holders.




Beautify yourtables with sticks around jars with flower –pops or flickering candles.



A round mass oftwiggy mess – still beautiful!



Your home is your love nest – bespoke with natural hanging mono-toned twig.