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On Trend: Origami Moves Beyond Paper
Use the ancient, graceful art of origami to inspire your next home decor purchase
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Origami and paper crafts are making a big resurgence — and not just at craft tables. Bringing a touch of geometry adds a modern edge to your decor. Whether you go big with planar architecture or small with a pleated lampshade, origami styling is an instant way to refresh your space.
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| These pleated Real Good Chairs would contrast perfectlly with a raw wood table, and they're easy to clean as well. The bigger the contrast between the materials of your chair and table, the better the look is for your modern space. |
by Dottir & Sonur
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Although this colorful wallpaper is a kids' room shoo-in, try it as a quirky accent wall for an eat-in kitchen. Add a bright yellow pendant lamp for extra zip.
by Holly Marder
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Did you know paper cranes are said to bring happiness and prosperity? Create a chandelier with 1,000 paper cranes for the best of luck, or a few less for an equally stunning conversation piece. Just make sure to use a light source that doesn't get hot, like an LED fixture.
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This hardworking stool is also a table. It folds flat too, making it a great apartment find. You can't get much more origami than that!
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Finding unique ways to add staircases, bookshelves and other functional elements in a small space is challenging. Use pleated paper as your design inspiration. Visually, this style carries very little weight, leaving your small space feeling more spacious.
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The floating glass top on this table lets the pleated modern base steal the show. If you're looking for a sculptural focal point, this base is perfect.
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Carving solid wood to look like finely pleated paper? No problem. The facets mimic both paper and gemstones, but in a much warmer and humbler form.
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| Don't worry, this sofa bed won't fold up on top of you — unlike the old one at your parents' house. Instead, its clean lines are spruced up with "fold marks" like those on a good piece of origami, adding a little extra wit. |
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by Sander Mulder
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| These chairs are ideal for smaller dining spaces, as they only need three legs to stand on. Fewer chair legs equals more space for your diners' legs. |
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This pendant lamp is handfolded from only three sheets of paper — look at the gorgeous results! The light glowing through the myriad of recessed triangles is the perfect centerpiece for a dining room.
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The pleating and shaping of this pillow give it a sculptural look that would really stand out among your favorite pile of flat pillows.
by Modern-twist
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Maybe an origami staircase isn't in your budget just yet, but you can start with these sweet storage boxes. Fill them with origami paper and work on your cranes for your new chandelier.
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Ideabook updated on July 26, 2012.
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A couple of inspirational spots I've found for this:
http://issuu.com/bis_publishers/docs/supersurfaces
http://www.pleatfarm.com/