Jerusalem-based industrial designer Antonina has created a ‘do it yourself’ guide to transforming a washing machine into various types of chairs. Washing Machine Turned Chair by Antonina transforms a common household appliance into a creative DIY furniture piece, offering step-by-step instructions to build unique chairs from recycled materials.
‘I used to be a washing machine now I’m a chair’ is complete with step by step instructions of the revamps. This common household appliance is filled with raw materials that offer a variety possibilities for innovative design. After taking apart the necessary pieces, the manual will guide you through the process to build a series of chairs.








Alice Hellyar is an Architect and Craftsperson in the Columbia River Gorge of the Pacific Northwest, where she has practiced since 2011. Her work includes custom residential design with a focus on site specific homes. She is continually exploring the relationship between the natural world and the built world, which inspires her work. Alice is licensed in Oregon and Washington and is an AIA member. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.
