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Sleek Porch Swing Transforms to Fit Your Seating Needs

Posted: 22 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

cypress customizable indoor outdoor porch swing

Sitting outside on a warm day, lazily swinging on a porch swing with a book and a beverage, sounds kind of like paradise. Porch swings are pretty great on their own, but the SwingLab is seriously fantastic.

modular customizable porch swing

This new take on the classic porch swing lets you decide how you want to enjoy it. With removable backrests, you can change up the position in which you sit.

swinglab contemporary porch swing

Whether you want the side-by-side sweetheart sitting position or a face-to-face conversation arrangement, the SwingLab adjusts quickly and easily. Industrial steel cables suspend the swing and let it move freely.

As seen in the video, all it takes is a little tug on the movable seats – then slot them into one of the other positions on the swing for a totally customized seating arrangement.

swinglab modern porch swing

The contemporary minimalist styling is made even more appealing by the fact that the wood is rot-free Cypress. The splendid swing is made entirely in Jackson, Mississippi and is designed to last a lifetime. As a bonus, it’s beautiful enough that you can even hang it indoors.

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From Waste to Wonderful: Lovely Recycled Stone-Like Tiles

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:00 PM PST

strip tiles

Nearly every type of manufacturing process produces waste, and that pre-consumer waste is not always recyclable. Lincoln, Nebraska based company Slate-ish has developed a way to recycle paper-laminate waste from countertop production into a beautiful line of tiles.

accent wall and fireplace

bathtub and accent wall

As the company’s name implies, the finished tiles do in fact look like slate. However, due to the materials that make up the tiles, they are very lightweight.

paralellogram tiles

triangle tiles

The light weight of the tiles allow them to be installed easily on walls, backsplashes, around fireplaces, and anywhere else you want to create a unique and eco-friendly look. Even ceilings can support Slate-ish tiles.

honeycomb tiles

fireplace surround

Slate-ish makes several shapes and colors, giving homeowners a choice in the look they want to create. Each tile is cut into shape and then hand-split to create a natural stone look.

square tiles

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Like many great ideas, Slate-ish started with an accident. A piece of countertop material fell to the floor, giving the worker the idea to cut and chisel the material. From there, the company developed Slate-ish into a stylish material that would be at home in any setting.