10 Great Ways to Revamp Your Kitchenware with Less Than 50$
We are all aware that small things can make a world of difference. This is also true in the kitchen, where time spent cooking often needs to be “spiced up”. One way to achieve this is to constantly reinvent the space you work in visually. You can choose to add some colorful tiles above the sink, hang an original looking pendant lamp to change the mood of the room or move some of the furniture around. But as I pointed out before, this post is about the little things. Which is why for today we gathered a few ideas on how to revamp your kitchenware. Most of the designs below are DIY projects and each costs less than $50 to implement in your home. Enjoy!
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- #1. Custom-written plates
We found this inspiring set of plates over at Brooklyn Limestone; the creative mind behind it envisioned a decor for Halloween, centered around the work of Edgar Allan Poe. But the idea can be taken further and used for various events. How does it work? Take a few plates, a porcelain pen and some masking tape to use as guide when writing. Then start copying the text of your choice on the rim of the plate, or doodle something connected to the event. An adhesive stencil in the middle can do wonders. The result is fantastic, wouldn’t you agree?
- #2. Rainbow Painted Wooden Utensils
If you have some free time on your hands and feel like adding some color into the kitchen, this idea is easy to implement. By using regular non-toxic craft paint, the wooden forks and spoons in your home can become part of a… rainbow. You can hang the partially-colored utensils on the wall or place them in a drawer-either way, they will be very easy to reach .
- #3. Drawing Simple Patterns for a Modern Design
Porcelaine 150 markers can be of great help when revamping your kitchenware. In the two examples above, the drawing of two simple patterns led to a surprising looking table set. No talent required, no artistic inclination whatsoever, just a simple and clever idea which can completely turn around a dull series of plates and mugs. The set can be bought from IKEA; after drawing, baking the dishes for 35 minutes at 300 degrees is recommended to make the design permanent.
- #4. Knitting Your Way Towards a Great Looking Table Set
Do you like knitting? Then check out these original tiny “clothes” which may not serve any major practical purpose (they do help with a better grip when the cup is hot, though), but look pretty as a picture. Here is a step by step tutorial on how to make your own “cup cozies”. And when you are done with that, go further and envision something similar for your teapot as well.
- #5. Wood Glass Canisters
Wood and glass go great together, so why not use wood in order to spice up the glass items in your kitchen? We found these canisters for sale here if you are interested, but we believe that with a little effort, the idea can be successfully implemented at home. Even if it means buying some stickers with a wooden pattern and gluing them around the surface of the jars.
- #6. Eyeball Tableware
Okay, we admit this tableware set does not look too friendly, but it made us smile nevertheless. Besides, it is not for everyday use- just for those times you need to scare someone off. Like on Halloween. Seen on Martha Stewart, the Eyeball Tableware set can be easily replicated at home. All you need is eyeball clip art, clear drinking glasses and plates, a flat brush and glue.
- #7. Revamping Old Trays
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We found this cool and easy to implement DIY project here and thought it would be a good addition to this post. In this case the process of revamping meant wiping the tray, sanding it and taping it off with painters tape in two stages. The result is a modern looking tray with an eye-catching chevron pattern.
- #8. Bring on the Cathrineholm Style!
Cathrineholm enamel cookware stands out due to a lovely lotus pattern and bold colors. Although the Norway company closed in 1970, its products are still sought after today and some of them can be bought online here. But why not take this idea and improvise on regular plate sets? Display the resulting items near a color-contrasting wall like in the photo above for a magic visual effect.
- #9. Plates as Wall Decor
If by now you got used to painting plates, here is an alternative use for them! By hanging irregular-shaped groups of plates in your kitchen or even in the living room (see example above), you get a fun wall decorations characterized by a high level of originality. Works great in a traditional or eclectic space, wouldn’t you agree?
#10. Tea Pots and Mugs as Flower Pots
Our final tip for the day is adding a fresh touch to your home by making a fun transformation. Use several teapots and mugs to create great flower arrangements. Whether you choose the simple version- placing some flowers in a cool set of coffee cups, or the slightly more difficult idea- painting some mugs or teapots in vivid colors, the effect is always spectacular.
Know any other interesting kitchenware revamp projects with a twist? Let us know by leaving a comment below!
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IT, Now more than Evr
With roots as far back as 1962, EDB and ErgoGroup combined in 2010 to form “the largest merger ever seen in the Nordic IT industry, and the fourth largest corporate merger in Norway regardless of industry.” In March the company announced a name change to EVRY, a leading IT company in the Nordic countries with 10,000 employees and 14,000 public sector and private sector customers. The new identity has been designed by Oslo, Norway-based Scandinavian Design Group.
The development of the new brand is also confirmation that EVRY is now a single company, where everyone has the same targets and ambitions regardless of which company they worked for in the past. We were keen to develop a name that has only a few characters, that will work in different combinations and that can stand on its own and convey our message without the need for any additional logos — and of course we wanted a name that will represent the company in the best possible way.
The name also represents what we stand for, and we are committed to ensuring that the company creates value for our customers and society as a whole through:
- Each and every employee, every single day
- Every customer for which EVRY creates value
- Every critical system for which EVRY plays a role
- Every colleague who takes responsibility and inspires others
- Every person who is affected by EVRY through the benefits for society in which we play a role
- Every opportunity that EVRY recognises and takes up
— Press Release
A long-ish ad. Worth a watch.
The previous logo looked exactly like a large corporate merger logo should; this one with a little Nordic starkness to keep it from being just an ugly mash-up of two existing logos. The problem with merger logos and merger names are twofold: One, they remind employees that there are two sides, even if they are playing for the same team and, two, they are harder to turn into consumer-friendly brands that are easier to recognize and remember (FedEx Kinko’s anyone?). Anyway, on to the new logo.
Like the name, the EVRY logo is catchy, playful, and friendly — perhaps too much of those qualities for an IT company but if you look at it against companies like Cisco or Oracle, it fits in with the trend of making those companies appear more familiar and accessible. The logo feels a little too informal and looks more like it was rendered with a Sharpie than ink, turning it from something calligraphic into a “Don’t Eat my Sandwich” Post-It in the break room’s fridge. The logo works well in big sizes and even as the tired image-holder device as seen in the report covers above. Overall, it’s an interesting new brand, sure to stand out.
Thanks to Jørgen Eidem for the tip.
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Hajime Research is assembling a robot taller than you, Mr. Stark couldn’t be more proud (video)
Not only are robots getting their own social networks, but now the plan is for them to become increasingly taller than us humans — at least that’s what the people at Hajime Research have in mind. The company has in its strategic plans the ultimate goal of building a 59-foot large machine that could be a comic-book character all on its own; before it can do so, though, it’s starting with a 13-foot humanoid. Hajime Sakamoto is the man behind the bizarre idea, and if there’s anyone that can do, it’s him. After all, in 2009 he built a seven-foot droid that remains one of the tallest this side of Saturn. Don’t believe us? Catch the video after the break.
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Yahoo’s San Francisco billboard closing up shop after more than a decade
Oh, 1999. Simpler times, those. IT departments were frantically prepping for Y2K, Jeff Bezos (or his head, at least) was named Time’s “Person of the Year” and the tech bubble was getting ready to burst at the seams. That same year, the lights on Yahoo’s “A nice place to stay on the internet” billboard turned on for the first time on the highway leading to the Bay Bridge. Those lights, which have seen their share of ups and downs for internet companies, will be turned off for the last time in the coming weeks. Clear Channel confirmed that there will, indeed, be vacancy in that space come next month.
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US Foods, Tighter than Ever
With a history that dates back to 1883, U.S. Foodservice was formed in 1992 after the merger of various companies. Today, it is one of the largest foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions. They offer more than 350,000 brand products, deployed by about 25,000 employees through a fleet of 4,949 tractors, 333 trucks and vans, and 6,333 trailers according to Transport Topics‘ Top 100 Private Carrier report [PDF], which lists it at number 5. This past September U.S. Foodservice announced it would change its name to US Foods and introduced a new logo.
Based on extensive research, the new identity and underlying strategy mark the beginning of US Foods’ strategic transformation into a more creative and innovative food company dedicated to making things easier for customers.
In addition to changing its name to US Foods–which research showed is how most customers and employees already refer to the company–a new logo and tagline will begin appearing on trucks, products and in other areas. With vibrant orange and green food colors and a bold, simple design, the new image expresses confidence and a fresh outlook.
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If you spend any time outside or on the road, you’ve probably seen the old logo passing by or backing up into a grocery store. The old logo, supersized on the side of a truck, is hard to miss and, to be honest, I don’t think it’s that bad, despite the overtly calligraphic texture it has. The new logo looks like a bad government program trying to get the population to eat more veggies. The hues of the colors chosen aren’t particularly appetizing and someone should have told the designer that when you hit minus 200 in the tracking values you probably better stop. That typesetting is tight. The period is also very confusing, reading as “Us. Foods.” — “Tarzan. Hungry.”, “Jane. Order.” — and of the usual punctuation for United States — US or U.S. — this is not one of them. It’s always sad when logos with high visibility get bad redesign jobs because we are the ones who are stuck seeing them all over the place.
Thanks to Chad Abbley for the tip.
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PlateTopper Invention is 100x Faster than Plastic Wrap ( Video )
Today we’d love to present you a really simple and smart idea that allows you to keep a meal or snack fresh for your family . The PlateTopper is essentially a large suction cup with a central plastic container to store food that was invented by Michael Tseng. With a simple downward press, the suction creates an airtight seal over a plate of food. It’s a concept that transforms your dinner plates into airtight food storage containers ( if you can’t imagine how the PlateTopper works don’t worry, we have a video below ). After a few seconds of using the product, it becomes clear that the PlateTopper is faster and easier to use than tinfoil and plastic wrap. For busy parents, the invention is perfect for storing a plate of dinner or an after-school snack. It’s also great for storing leftovers and then re-heating them in the microwave. As you’d expect, the PlateTopper is also dishwasher safe.
The fact that the PlateTopper is reusable should appeal to the eco-friendly crowd who don’t want to toss tinfoil or plastic wrap. The product is also 100% BPA-free, and remarkably, it’s assembled without glue or adhesives. The PlateTopper Universal Food Lid hits the market this month, offering an easy-to-use and eco-friendly alternative to wasteful plastic wrap and tinfoil. With the support of Kickstarter, Michael Tseng finally has a platform to test the market. He’s aiming to raise $12,000 worth of pre-orders for the PlateTopper before the start of manufacturing, which is slated to begin in November 2011. For more information on how to pre-order the PlateTopper, visit Kickstarter or to learn more, visit platetopper.com. Finally here is a video that presents the PlateTopper in more detail …take a look and tell us what do you think about this simple but innovative idea.
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Leave a commentHillcrest Labs’ Scoop Pointer is decidedly less loopy than its predecessor
Remember the ringtastic Loop that motion control manufacturer Hillcrest Labs introed back in 2009? The Scoop Pointer is its more straightforward followup, an in-air mouse with six-axis control, nine programmable buttons, and souped up hardware and firmware. The pointer will be dropping in Q4, likely carrying a non-Hillcrest brand name.
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HTC tells Apple to try competing, rather than suing
Apple has proven, time and time again, that it is not shy about dragging its competitors before the ITC over patent disputes. And, while its fellow smartphone makers have never held back from defending themselves, HTC’s general counsel Grace Lei had some particularly pointed words for Jobs and co. regarding Cupertino’s latest volley of suits. In a statement Lei said that, “HTC is disappointed at Apple’s constant attempts at litigations instead of competing fairly in the market.” This is the second time Apple has attempted to block the import of devices from the Taiwanese manufacturer, and the purveyors of all things i are also currently on the offensive against Samsung, GetJar, and Amazon in patent and trademark disputes. At this rate the company is probably spending almost as much on legal fees as it is engineers and designers tasked with whipping up its next generation of mobile products.
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