Cable Organization Hacks

Cable Organization Hacks using objects you LEGO figure

3 Easy DIY Cable Organization Hacks

A charging drawer is one of the best Cable Organization Hacks

If you don’t have one of these charging drawers in your home office or kitchen you probably have to deal with a lot of cables sitting around.

The biggest problem with loose cables is that they are tend to move around, get tangled and mixed up at times. If you mix up the charger intended with for your tablet with on meant for a cell phone if will not draw as much amperage and it will take a lot longer to charge. Continue reading “Cable Organization Hacks”

Rustic Plank Inspiration

Rustic plank bathroom wall idea |KitchAnn Style

Using rustic planks can be a great DIY, low-budget way to make a room have more visual appeal. I’ve put together a collection of photos from the web to serve as inspiration.

Rustic ceiling idea | KitchAnn Style

This simple hallway goes from ho-hum to cottage chic with textured  planks on the ceiling.

Stair wall inspiration |KitchAnn Style

These stairs would look so boring and plain without the plank façade.

Modern Fireplace Rustic plank inspiration | KitchAnn Style

This modern look is kept from looking sterile by using wooden planks for the fireplace surround.

Rustic Reading Nook idea |KitchAnn Style

Using coordinating paint is a great way to save on material for this reading nook.

Rustic barn door inspiration | KitchAnn Style

Mixing unexpected materials such as marble with rustic planks makes a room more appealing.

Rustic wood kitchen inspiration| KitchAnn Style

Milling reclaimed planks into countertops will add lots of personality to a kitchen.

Rustic plank fireplace idea|KitchAnn Style

Facing an existing wall with wood planks in a great DIY project.

Outdoor Ideas for Rustic planks  |KitchAnn Style

Here’s a great use of reclaimed planks for just outside your door.

Rustic plank bathroom wall idea |KitchAnn Style

Consider running planks vertically on a wall for a an updated feel.

Rustic plank shelving idea |KitchAnn Style

Sometimes a small accent is best used.

Rustic flooring idea | KitchAnn Style

I just loved this picture and wanted to throw it in. Keeping colors in mind is so important to themed décor.

 

The Reveal Collection from Plyboo

The Reveal Collection from Plyboo, manufactured by Smith and Fong Co., is a series of carved and textured panels constructed of bamboo. When carved, the grain of the inner layers are revealed, creating a play on shapes and grain pattern.

Plyboo Reveal | KitchAnn Style

Additionally, Plyboo bamboo is 100% FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified, as the material comes from well-managed forests, and the final product is manufactured without the use of formaldehyde, (no VOC’s) making it an eco-friendly choice for the home.

This artistic collection is available in 8 different patterns and color options. Sheet sizes are 4’x8′ X 3/4″ thick and available pre finished or unfinished. Reveal panels are fabricated in the USA with domestic and foreign components.

“Reveal is one of the most visually dynamic products we’ve ever introduced, It’s ideal for modern retail, hospitality and commercial projects that seek a cutting-edge design with a warm, natural look.” – Angus Stocks, president

If you are not familiar with the many offerings in the Plyboo Family, you may want to also check out PlybooSound, a collection of carved acoustical bamboo panels.

PlybooSound acoustical panels with QuietWall™ technology helps to reduce ambient noise and are great for large open spaces. These panels are so pretty you may just want to use them for their looks and get the added bonus of sound dampening.

PlybooSound |KitchAnn Style

About Smith and Fong:

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Francisco, Smith & Fong Co. was the first U.S. company to manufacture bamboo flooring for sale in North America, offering its initial product under the brand name Plyboo in 1993. In 1996 the firm began producing bamboo plywood, followed by coconut palm flooring and plywood products in 2000. Today, the company’s product range is distributed and sold throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East.

carved bamboo credenza cabinet| Kitchann Style

 

Happy Birthday, America!

Happy Fourth of July from KitchAnn Style

 

Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. – President Dwight D. Eisenhower