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Guest Picks: Stylish Cardboard Furniture and Decor
Cardboard moves beyond the box and into the home with eclectic new designs for mirrors, storage, toys and more
I'm a writer who ended up making lots and lots of cookies. I was a cookie decorator at a shop for almost ten years. I published a cookbook on cookie decorating in 2007, "Cookie Sensations." My second cookbook, "Sugarlicious," was published in early 2012 and is all about decorated cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, and other crafty sweets, much like I offer on my blog, "the decorated cookie." http://www.thedecoratedcookie.com
I'm also the Edible Crafts editor at http://www.ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com. I have an MFA in Literature and an MA in Liberal Arts.
I live in Washington, DC with my husband, two daughters and three cats, and we're slowly fixing up our 85-year-old house.
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Given the increasing (or, perhaps, continuing since the Industrial Revolution) concern over carbon footprints, methods of reducing and reusing have infiltrated nearly every aspect of existence, especially inside the home. Check out this collection of furniture and home decor that clever folks are creating from cardboard. Cardboard is foldable, (usually) affordable, recyclable and surprisingly strong. — Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie
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This Moon light demonstrates just how amazing scraps of cardboard can be. (You should really visit the whole collection.) I've been recently hunting for ceiling lighting, and these prices are comparable to much of what I've been spotting in the non-cardboard world.
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This is my dream chandelier, I think. I wonder if you could add real light without burning down your house. The detail on this laser-cut cardboard chandelier is gorgeous, and it comes in several other colors.
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Here's more amazing laser-cut cardboard from this Etsy shop. It's a cuckoo clock!
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The Australian company Karton Group is getting much press for their beautiful and flexible yet strong cardboard furniture. They have bedroom sets, office sets, storage furniture, tables and chairs. You must browse this site. Currently, they only ship throughout Australia.
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The beauty of cardboard animal trophies is that no animals need be harmed. Unicorns rejoice! You are safe.
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Adorable, affordable, foldable and recyclable — I mean, come on, how perfect is this for a kid?
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This cardboard footstool also comes in a tree stump pattern, and it has storage inside. This is definitely a doable addition to the home.
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| Maybe use these to collect the recyclables. I think it's fitting to collect recycling with a recyclable container. And these are affordable storage too. |
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This set of three tables made from corrugated cardboard was designed by architect Frank Gehry for strength and stability. Sounds good to me!
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Here's another option for a hanging light. This pendant lamp is designed by Joe Manus and made from upcycled corrugated cardboard and plywood.
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The vintage storage trunk details add some witty appeal to a big cardboard storage box. Maybe use it for the college dorm.
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Flower vases even exist in cardboard form. Though I should note that a glass vase rests inside. I believe cardboard that can hold water is yet to be invented.
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This stunning, Snow White–esque (in my view) mirror is made with honeycomb panels, paper and cardboard. Given the price tag, I'm guessing it's very sturdy and well made.
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You'll find a good bit more cardboard furniture by the company Moooi on this site (including a table, folding screen, buffet, chandelier and table lamp). Prepare to pay a bundle, but it is impressive what they've created with honeycomb panels, cardboard and papier-måché.
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This is so much easier than taking care of a real dog, though I guess cuddling would be more difficult. There is also a hippo, a penguin, a cat and a camel available.
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A bit of practical house decor, this cardboard box keeps your batteries until you can properly recycle them. It's a much more clever design than the old coffee can I use.
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This is a real-live ecofriendly workable radio made from cardboard. Every house needs some tunes.
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The Villa Julia cardboard playhouse designed by Javier Mariscal may be the cutest playhouse I've ever seen. Though, in my search, I've only seen it sold outside the US (where I live). This one is available in the UK.
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For a very affordable alternative, this cardboard playhouse is only 3 feet tall and also comes in a rocket ship design.
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by UncommonGoods
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| Even your cat can enjoy cardboard furniture. The beauty of this design is that it is truly made for your cat. The cardboard roof can support up to 30 pounds; the interior is corrugated for scratching; the natural material absorbs cats' pheromones, so they make it their own; and it comes with four "animal head" trophies for decorating. More: Cardboard Furniture Shows Flat-Out Style |
Ideabook updated on Aug. 24, 2012.
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Last year I bought a bunch of them for $9.99 (on sale at Bed, Bath & Beyond) and gave them as birthday presents.
In a funny coincidence, I visited your blog a few days ago while planning my daughter's cookie decorating birthday party!