Living Pretty

Industrial Pipe and Rope Shelf

I love a clever idea when I see one. I also hate them because it makes me wish I had come up with it. Usually the idea is so simple and obvious, it actually makes me want to puke a little. These shelves from DirtyBils prove my point. Industrial and contemporary all at once, they are one of the best re-purposed items I've seen in a long while. The best part is, they look like you just made use of some exposed piping in your home. So actually, you end up being the clever one.

L.

Living Pretty

Obviously, we here at Pretty Things love a good DIY project. And since I myself have been living on a budget in a new province, I've been all over the scene for some cheap DIY items for the home. This modular shelves tutorial from Daily Candy is just the thing I need to store some of my accessories and add a little panache to my bare walls. Depending on the size and number of tubes you use, this project can come in under $25 if you wanted it to. Not only that, but it's durable enough to hold heavier items and still look modern and unique.

L.