7 Easy Summer DIY Projects with Painter's Drop Cloths

Solve summer rental decor woes with these seven DIY projects involving nothing more than a couple of canvas painter's drop cloths. 

Above: At the Spruceton Inn in the Catskills, the owners use laundered painter's drop cloths as summer bedspreads.

Above: Wrapped in a drop cloth, a sofa becomes a Christo-like work of art; this one is in antiques store owner Hitoshi Uchida's home in Kamakura, Japan. Photograph via The Selby.

Above: The Five-Minute, No Sew Drop Cloth Curtain via Thoughts from Alice.

Above: Jenny of Anything Pretty used drop cloths to create a shaded pergola.

Above: A laundered drop cloth as instant table cover via Modern Farmette.

Above: Allison Bloom of Dehn Bloom Design used a painter's drop cloth to make an outdoor chair cover, see DIY: Paulistano Armchair with White Canvas Cover.

Above: Replicate the Le Beanock Hammock with Gardenista's project: DIY: Instant Summer Hammock.

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Power to the People: Ikea's New Phone-Charging Furniture

One small step (maybe even a giant leap) for lamps, tables, and nightstands: designs from Ikea with built-in wireless charging for smartphones. The pieces have just arrived or are expected imminently in Ikea stores across the US and the UK.

Above: The new Ikea Wireless Charging Range comes with built-in charging stations—just place your phone on the charging pad and juice up, no outlets or cables required. The hitch: Your smartphone has to have Qi wireless charging, which is still a rarity—but Ikea also sells iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Wireless Phone Covers for $15 to $25 that make them compatible.

Above: The Sellje (a nightstand or front-hall table) is made of powder-coated steel; $59.99, built-in wireless charger included.

The collection is online at Ikea Great Britain, but has yet to launch on the US site.

Above: The powder-coated steel and nylon Varv table lamp is $69.99. X marks the charging spot.

Above: The painted steel Riggad work lamp, $79.99, has a birch charging pad.

Above: The powder-coated steel Nordli nightstand (also shown in the first photo) is $109.99.

Above: Noting that cell phones have infiltrated every part of the house, Ikea's designers came up with these portable single and triple charging pads, $27.99 and $64.99, that can be used on any flat surface. The gray and white boxes are Ikea Romma cord management containers.

Ikea also sells Jyssen wireless chargers that can be inset into the cord outlets of some Ikea desk designs and, with a drilled hole, any furniture. A cautionary note from Gizmodo: "Wireless charging probably isn't the best thing for the lifespan of your device's battery. (It generates excess heat.) But it sure is convenient."

Above: The Nordmarke single pad for wireless charging; $27.99.

Above: The Varv floor lamp is $119. See the full collection in Ikea's Wireless Charging announcement.

Here are a few more of our favorite new Ikea designs:

• New Debuting: Ilse Crawford's Collection for Ikea
• 10 Favorites: Best of Ikea 2015
• 11 Essentials from Ikea for Small Space Gardens 
• Ikea's New Wicker Collection for Summer

 

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10 Easy Pieces: Basic White Dinnerware, High to Low

Every home needs a set of basic white dinnerware. And, in our opinion, one classic set should be sturdy enough for everyday use and graceful enough for special occasions. Here are our top 10 picks.

 (Most pieces are sold individually or as a 5- or 16-piece set).

 

Above: The affordable Essential Dinnerware collection from Crate & Barrel is made of durable porcelain that's dishwasher, microwave, and warm-oven safe. An Essential Dinner Plate costs $4.95 from Crate and Barrel. 

 

Above: A Scandinavian classic designed in 1952 by Kaj Franck, Teema Dinnerware by Iittala comes in six colors, including white. The pieces are sold individually; dinner plates are $26 at All Modern. In Object Lessons, Megan explains the story behind Franck's design.

 

Above: The Brasserie All-White Dinnerware 16-Piece Place Setting from Williams-Sonoma costs $179. Each piece is also sold individually. 

 

Above: Billy Cotton's White Dinnerware is made of stoneware dipped in a white glaze. A Dinner Plate costs $15 at March in San Francisco. 

 

Above: The iconic everyday Jasper Conran White Bone China at Wedgwood features simple and classic lines. A White Bone China Dinner Plate costs $30 from Wedgwood. 

 

Above: Jasper Morrison’s PlateBowlCup line of sturdy bone china dinnerware for Alessi is $55 for a five-piece-set from Didrik's. 

Above: CB2's Frank Dinnerware line is "inspired by 1920s Bauhaus design"; a Frank Dinner Plate is $5.95.

Above: Named after the Alice Waters' Chez Panisse restaurant, this line takes its cues from classic porcelain restaurant ware. A five-piece Chez Panisse place setting costs $200 from Heath Ceramics, and is available in white, off-white, and gray. 

Above: West Elm offers several simple white dinnerware options. Their Organic Shaped Dinnerware Set is made of pure white glazed porcelain; $32 for a set of four dinner plates. 

Above: Designed by the British architect for When Objects Work, the John Pawson Ceramic Plates and Bowls start at $60 for the John Pawson Small Bowl from March in SF.

 See more Tabletop picks: 

• 10 Easy Pieces: Handmade Dinnerware From Ceramic Studios
• 10 Easy Pieces: Architect-Designed Flatware
• 10 Easy Pieces: Simple Gravy Boats
• Expert Advise: How to Set a Table

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11 Favorites: Pegboard Storage Organizers

Meet the catchall of the moment: Elevated versions of the old workbench staple are being used to hold everything from tableware to totes. Here are 11 inspired examples made with simple wooden dowels, where to buy and a DIY included.

Above: A pegboard wall kitted out with black shelves via Dutch site Vtwonen.

Above: A recent discovery at ICFF in New York, London-based designer Nikki Kreis's Peg-It-All Wall-Hung Storage Panels. This example starts at £153 ($232.62) from Kreis Design. Kreis also makes Desk Tidies out of birch plywood, including the pencil cup shown here.

Above: Plenty of places to hang your hat in a Montreuil, France, entry by Kalb Lempereur Interior Designers.

Above: The DIY Pegboard Wall Organizer created by A Merry Thought; go to the blog for instructions.

Above: The storage nook we could all use: a closet converted into an orderly utility space complete with pegboard wall. Find all the details in Steal This Look.

Above: Custom pegboards display the wares at Loyal Supply Co., a new home office supplies and housewares store in Somerville, Massachusetts. 

Above: From UK company Block Design, the Orange Pegboard has colored pegs and comes in four sizes, starting at £25 ($38) for the mini. Blue, gray, yellow, white, and natural pegboards also available.

Above: Guest rooms at the Dogfish Inn, a boutique motel and brewery on the Delaware Coast, have custom Studio Tack pegboards stocked with beach chairs and bags. See more of the hotel at Bed and Beer. 

Above: From Australia, George & Willy's modular Bang Bang Pegboards come in naked wood and white; $258.22 USD each (shelving and extra pegs also available). Here's our other favorite George & Willy design: A Wall-Mounted Kraft Paper Dispenser.

Above: An everything-but-the-kitchen-sink pegboard via Australian magazine Inside Out.

Above: Scoreboard Wardrobe coat hangers by Danish design studio We Do Wood are made of bamboo and come with 12 colored pegs; €170 ($186) from Connox; go to We Do Wood for other retailers around the world.

For the pegboard that started our obsession, see DIY: Pegboard Kitchen Organization Inspired by Julia Child. Also consider Wooden Storage Pegs and Shaker Peg Rails. Find more Storage & Organization ideas in our gallery of rooms and spaces.

 

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Design Sleuth: White Enamel Drinks Dispenser

Spotted on Swedish online shop Artilleriet: the perfect white enamel summer drinks dispenser. Here's a US source to get the same dispenser (without the international shipping hassle).

Above: The portly Enamel Beverage Dispenser is 999 Kroners ($127) at Artilleriet; in the US, the Enamel Drink Dispenser is $79 from Urban Outfitters.

Above: The dispenser holds 3.5 gallons.

Above: The stainless nozzle.

See more of our favorites at 10 Easy Pieces: Summer Drinks Dispensers—and fill them with Gardenista's Herb- and Fruit-Infused Thirst Quencers.

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Steal This Look: East Hampton Kitchen by Sawyer | Berson

There's something reassuringly familiar about this Hamptons kitchen by New York firm Sawyer | Berson: the chalkboard message board, the schoolhouse clock, the beadboard paneling. Get the look with the following elements.

Above: The palette is simple and bright (for ideas on paint colors, go to Remodeling 101: How to Choose the Perfect White Paint and 10 Easy Pieces: Architects' White Paint Picks).

Above: A collection of jadeite and white ceramics is visible through the ribbed glass in the cabinets.

The Essentials

Above: The 20-inch-diameter Romeo Moon Pendant Lamp, designed by Philippe Starck for Flos, is $875 from YLighting.

Above: Ikea's Sektion line of wall cabinets (shown here in Grimslov off white) is available with glass doors; prices start at $144 for the 15-by-30-inch size.

Above: Caesarstone's Pure White Quartz countertop material is made of natural quartz bound with polyresin. (For more ideas, go to Remodeling 101: Engineered Quartz Countertops.)

Above: The solid aluminum Wall-Mounted Standard Coat Hook Strip is $52 from Glaro.

Above: A silver-tipped 40 Watt Globe lightbulb is $3.82 at 1000 Bulbs.

The Accessories

Above: A set of three Mosser Jadeite Bowls, made in Ohio, is $64.95 from Sur la Table.

Above: The Schoolhouse Electric Clock is hand-assembled in Portland, Oregon; $285. (See more options in Object Lessons: The Classic IBM Wall Clock.)

Above: The Kitchen Chalkboard, made from reclaimed wood, is $60 from Hurd & Honey on Etsy.

The Hardware

Above: The polished chrome Cabinet Knob is $16.63 from Whitechapel Hardware. 

Above: The Pressed Brass Bin Pull, made in England, is $23.18 from Whitechapel Ltd. Find more in 10 Easy Pieces: Brass Bin Pulls.

Working on your kitchen? Browse Kitchens in our photo gallery for inspiration, and steal these looks:

• A Classic English Kitchen for an Oscar-Winning Costume Designer
• A Kitchen Designed for Entertaining
• A Scandi-Meets-Japanese Kitchen
• A Versatile Holiday Table Arrangement

 

This post is an update; it originally ran on November 25, 2014.

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