Small & Mighty: Rich Brilliant Willing’s Artistic Trash Can
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“We came from a larger space, so in general we’ve slimmed down everything. It’s about keeping things to the right proportion to suit our needs.” —Theo Richardson -
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Owners Theo Richardson, Charles Brill, and Alex Williams -
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Works like the Branch Chandelier and Excel Floor Lamp are put to use in the studio—allowing potential buyers to see the pieces in situ.
Posted by ReadyMade
Written by Erica Cerulo, Photography by Lajos Geenen
Stats:
Rich Brilliant Willing
Owners: Theo Richardson, Charles Brill, and Alex Williams
Work: Pared-down, industrial-inspired design pieces, including lamps, chairs, and tables
Years in Residence: One
Employees: Three (the owners)
Square Footage: 350
Make it! Artistic Trash Can
In tight quarters, your decor has to be functional. Even the lowly garbage bin can sport a look that’s easy on the eyes. Try this idea from the high-design trio.
Skill Level
Moderate
Active Time
Less than an hour
Cost
$
- 20-40 strips of lumber or plywood (mix of wood-shop cutoffs, Dumpster-dive finds, etc.) that are 1 to 2 inches wide, 16 to 20 inches long, and less than ¾ inch thick (you need enough to cover the 36-inch circumference of the bucket when the strips are side by side)
- Two 482-inch pieces of medium or heavyweight canvas
- Five-gallon plastic work bucket
Materials
- Staple gun
- ⅜-inch staple-gun staples
Tools
Line up the wood strips facedown on a flat, staple-proof surface with the bottom edges flush in a 36-inch-long row.
Lay the canvas pieces across the lined-up wood strips, leaving 6 inches of overhang on each side of the wood.
Staple one of the canvas pieces about 5 inches from the bottom edge of the wood, and attach the other strip 5 inches above the first. Leave as little a gap between the pieces of wood as possible, and staple both strips to every piece of wood.
Wrap the bucket with the wood cover, aligning the even edge with the bottom of the pail. Secure by tying the loose canvas ends together.
