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- Remodelista
- June 16, 2010
- 10:02 am
- 41 comments
Dedicated to the reclamation and reuse of materials, German designer Katrin Arens makes one-of-a-kind furniture and objects using what she calls “abused wood” collected from derelict country houses and carpentry studios. Arens lives in a rustic house in Lombardy, Italy, outfitted with her own designs; she sells her pieces via her website and also takes on interior design projects.
Here is a clever (and easily replicated) idea from Katrin Arens: the low-tech Vine Branch and Rope, perfect as a bathroom towel rack and can be easily recreated with a few simple elements.
Above: A simple knot on both ends of the branch affixes the branch to the rope.
Make your own with a salvaged branch, a length of rope, and a couple of hooks.
Above L: Stainless steel Swing Hooks from Sugatsune; $31.50 at Alema Hardware. R: A less expensive option: Koch Forged Shoulder Eye Screws: $7.74 each from Amazon. To see a video on how to install a ceiling hook, go to About.com.
Above: Natural Hemp Rope; 50 feet for $24.95 at Amazon.
For more on Katrin Arens, see DIY: Slow Design Katrin Arens Plate Rack.
Read more: Bed & Bath, Crafts & Design, Green Home Decor, Home, DIY projects
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people are talking
that is a great idea!
Dry mine in garage.
Thanks.
I don't do alcohol...maybe a virgin of one of these would be tasty.
I'd forgotten the soap tip - but baking soda works for just about anything....
41 comments
+ add your ownLove this! And all things natural and rustic
Thanks.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
very interesting, thanks for sharing this
So pretty
Another good idea.
Im sure it could be done for less...buying hardware online from snooty name brand companies that make overpriced hardware for people who rather not get their hands dirty doesn't seem to be in the spirit of this item. The item is beautiful in its simplicity and reminds one of simpler days when life was carefree and each day held a bit more magic and possibility. It reminds me of something very close to the earth. And $25 + shipping for rope, yes it is hemp rope BUT it will travel who knows how long only to travel again from intermediary to amazon then next to consumer if at all...what is the carbon foot print of all this money changing hands. I definitely buy sustainable products whenever possible but there is something to be said for supporting local economies and when does buying green/responsibly become counter productive- when items travel too long to get to us? When we slave at jobs we hate just to buy over priced ecologically sound products so we can run home (exhausted I might add) and make something natural that is created from the most unnatural process? The branch is a great idea...Freecycle is a great source to find free items...and I don't think it would hurt to visit the hardware store and just look around to see what fits in your budget. You will find something that works and won't need to buy so much extra you don't need. Be well.
Love it.
My husband made one big one and we use it as a room divider, so cool and natural, besides cheap.
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