Bamboo for Decking

As you probably know bamboo is used in many different applications, from chopsticks to flooring but you may not know that outdoor decking is also a option.


Whether it is bamboo stocks are split and manufactured into click together tiles,





Or Strand Woven material that is treated with oil based finishes and milled with a unique surface finish





Bamboo can give you options other than Cedar, Redwood or Composite.

Wall Decor + Wallpaper

Studio Nommo is a great one to start with. It’s a customized wallpaper studio, offering creative, and design oriented wallpapers. You can even make your own! Here are some designs and color ways I love:






Miraentuinterior is another fabulous company with decals to die for. They even give you a palette key to choose your wall color so you can see how the decal will look on it. Clever. Further, you can choose your decal color. Most clever. Nothing is better than customizable color! See:





Blik “is a line of surface graphics created by and for people who like to change their mind. These self-adhesive wall decals (think stickers for grown-ups) allow you to easily transform the look of a living or office space in minutes. Affix blik to any smooth, flat surface such as a wall, window, mirror, ceiling, tabletop or floor. Choose your space, plan the design you’d like to make, and literally, just peel and stick. And when you’re tired of your design, say after years, a month, maybe a day - the decals are removable.”











The Coolhunter has a fantastic post on wall art with some of the best wall murals I’ve ever seen. You must check out the whole post. Here are some of my favorites:











Or, perhaps you want to order a mural from Just Murals?


Maybe you are feeling very crafty and want to paint your own. Here’s how via Ehow.


For inspiration check out this excellent site Maxalot that brings together graphic design, iconography, street art and all the hybrids in between to create exhibitions and creative projects related to the art of image-making.


There are just a myriad of things you can do to give your walls a color and design kick without putting your wrists out of commission painting and painting….I suppose if you hang your own wallpaper you’ll be getting a work out but it’ll be worth it. I hope you feel inspired!

I often write about pattern, design, art and such on my blog Maquette if you have time to pop over, check it out. I guess I’m shamelessly promoting today.