"Decorating Outside The Box"
The things that make a home fabulous is using
elements in unexpected ways. Don't get hung up on
what the original purpose of the room was....use it
how it works best for your lifestyle. Just because
they called it a dining room doesn't mean it can't
be a sitting room. Just because they call it a
china closet...doesn't mean you have to store china
in it. Think outside the box and have fun with your
home! Here are some ideas to help you to give your
home a decorator's flair!
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Bring your china cabinet into the living room.
Remove the doors and merchandise it with books,
accessories, and family photos....mixed in with
some of your china. Creates a great focal point
in a room that is not architecturally attractive.
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Hang a picture low between the bottom of the
lampshade and the lamp table to create an element
of surprise.
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Don't neglect the ceilings in your home. You
might paint it (any color but white) or wallpaper
it. Even add some interesting wood moldings to
create a faux tray ceiling look.
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Float your furniture in a V-shaped arrangement
instead of the predictable L.
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Use a lamp table in front of your sofa as a tea
table instead of a conventional coffee table.
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Bring down the antique dresser or chest in your
guest room. Give it a place of honor in the
living room or foyer.
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Use a garden stake for a quick curtain rod...add
rings to your drapery panels and slide them on.
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Other interesting curtain rod ideas for your room
can be using old golf clubs, tennis racquets,
copper plumbing, or PVC pipe, painted with a faux
finish.
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Use a horizontal plate rack to create an instant
cornice at your window. Add a scarf to it and
then change the plates with the season.
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Add a glass round to a bird bath to create an
interesting side table.
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Stack old suitcases to create an instant lamp
table.
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Hot glue or sew bullion fringe to the bottom of
your ready made draperies to create an instant
custom look.
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Frame the unusual, how about a collection of
antique door knobs or old silverware.
Happy Decorating from the Queen of Decorating!
JoAnne
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