10 easy eco-friendly home decor tips
Decorating a home is intimidating enough without taking the environment into account, but choosing eco-friendly...
10 sustainable Halloween decorations for your green home
Halloween is just around the corner, but when it comes to decorating your home for the spooky holiday, it can be...
HOW TO: Recycle a sweater into a cuddly pillow for your couch
Its that time of year when winter looms long, and we're all spending a bit too much time indoors. Are the throw...
Six delicious ways to reuse your Thanksgiving leftovers
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it's time to find something to do with all of those leftovers! Although...
Scientists invent graphene paint that makes your house super efficient
Graphene - the strongest material known to science - is used to create everything from condoms to night-vision...
10 ways to nail the rustic modern aesthetic with barn lights
We love the promises of modern design here at Inhabitat. The elegance and efficiency of modernism provides ease...
Biophilic designer Joe Zazzera discusses the many benefits of indoor moss walls
Everyone loves living walls these days — but not all of us have the time or space to take care of them. What...
LAST CHANCE: Win a $500 shopping spree from IKEA to make over your dorm room
It's that time of year again -- back to school season is in full swing and we're here to help you design the smart...
Photographer upcycles street trash into brilliant home decor
Kaplan always had an eye for upcycling, even before it was a trend. He told Inhabitat, "I travel a lot around the...
Dos de Tres gives vintage telephones new life with quirky Flexófono lamps
These striking Flexófono lamps designed by Dos de Tres, are made from upcycled Portugese telephones dating as...
Designer couple upcycles neglected and worn out tires into colorful Tyrochairs
Industrial designers and real-life couple, Abishek and Bhawana created Tyrochair as a solution for upcycling neglected...
DIY: Make your own bowl out of an old LP record
Did you know that you can transform your old LP records into bowls? All you need is a record and an oven, and you...
Modular Amuneal shelves create flexible wall storage for tight spaces
Amuneal's state-of-the-art system has been installed in museums, retail stores, and private residences around the...
Jinja homewares are handcrafted from 100% recycled textile waste
Creating beauty out of waste is something we can all admire, and Jinja is one company that does it very well. Handcrafted...
Sculptural cabinet is inspired by mountain topography
Inspired by rice terraces carved into the mountains of Asia, this Counter Cabinet challenges the way furniture...
The top 9 green habits to cultivate this Earth Day (and beyond)
1. Bring your own bags and containers Bring your own coffee mug, shopping bag, or water bottle with you while...
3d-printer turns used plastic bottles into beautiful vases
The makers at DesignLibero have developed a brilliant new way to upcycle plastic bottles into beautiful home decor....
Recycled glass tiles offer a dual exploration of beauty in the discarded
Artaic’s latest designs examine the concept of reuse through patterns and textures of discarded material created...
Our Greener Future turns food waste and cardboard into classy home decor
Let's face it, moving into a custom built eco-home can be very expensive. Most people struggle to afford proper...
INFOGRAPHIC: Your basic guide to Feng Shui for the home
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of creating harmonious balance within the home in order to create a soothing,...
DIY: make an amazing feathery winter lantern with recycled yogurt cups
Step One: Gather Your Materials The materials you'll need for this project are simple and easy to source, starting...
DIY: How to sew your own (adorable) upcycled picnic blanket
Step 1: Gather your materials Two recycled and laundered tablecloths, sheets, or curtains from a thrift shop...
OffCentre invites nature into small spaces with hand blown glass
In glassblowing vocabulary, the term "off-center" denotes a shape displaced from its axis and is actually considered...
Eucalyptus is a beautiful and sustainable alternative to wood flooring
Eco-conscious homeowners have a lot of options when it comes to flooring, and we're quite smitten by the new sustainable...
DIY: 3 Cool Crafts to Make with Household Twine
Photo © Third Floor Design Studio So, you're trapped indoors because it's -90 degrees outside, and you're going...
Incredible Amsterdam office created entirely from cardboard
The designers created an entire office space by carefully cutting and folding sheets of 15 mm honeycomb cardboard....
The Terroir Project transforms seaweed into sustainable chairs and lamps
In their new Terroir Project collection, designers Jonas Edvard and Nikolaj Steenfatt have created a line of sustainable...
7 Book-Inspired Home Decor Ideas That Are Literally Awesome
Photo via Hometalker Julia Dickey Hobbit Home Garden Feature This family decided that they wanted some epic...
Cardboard Safari’s Cruelty-Free Taxidermy Kits Bring Your Walls to Life
If you're looking for some tongue-in-cheek, slightly ironic wall decoration, look no further than Cardboard Safari....
Mischer’traxler’s ‘Reversed Volumes’ Bowls are Cast From Fruits and Vegetables
Vienna-based Mischer'traxler captured the textures and shapes of different vegetables to create a colorful line...