RECRUIT VINTAGE FURNISHINGS:
Put that forgotten dry sink in the basement or that vanity you inherited from your great aunt to work as a decorative element for storing bath linens and stowing away unsightly clutter. Corner cabinets can free up valuable floor space. |
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NATURAL LIGHT: Consider alternative treatments for larger windows, especially when solitude is the objective. Trimmed in white lace, open shelving becomes a dramatic display for a favorite collectible. Pastel sheers gathered in a simple swag soften and screen.
photo: bradley olman |
USE FABRIC TO DISGUISE: If budget constraints are preventing you from an overdue renovation, invest in a bold fabric to freshen up your out-of-date décor. A sink skirt and matching shower curtains in a bright country fabric can work wonders to draw attention away from eyesores. |
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PLAY WITH PAINT: When all else fails, open a can of paint. Pull out the paint chips and have some fun. You don’t have to be a Rembrandt to use stencils, stamps and border treatments to improve an uninspired space. Painted floor- cloths and accessories can complete the composition.
photo: bill mathews; styling: gloria gale
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