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Before and After: KateDavis's Faux Bois Tray Makeover

CasaSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:04 -0700

Su Casa member KateDavis bought this white Melamine Serving Tray ($12.99) from Target, and decided it needed a bit of a modern makeover. She slapped on a piece of faux bois contact paper, instantly giving it depth and pattern. Want to see the finished product? Then read more.

Looks great, right?! If you'd like to see another wonderful faux bois contact paper makeover, check out how I transformed my ugly linoleum floors. Have you made any updates to your home accessories? Add them to our Su Casa group!

Casa Quickie: Instant Faux Bois Wrap

CasaSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0800

I love this idea for wrapping holiday presents, which I found on Craft. Just use faux bois contact paper over some plain brown wrapping paper. Finish it off with some leaf cutouts, and you have a well-presented gift worthy of any of your faux bois-loving design-maven friends.

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Steal of the Day: Chilewich Woodgrain Floormat

CasaSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:25 -0700

If you still haven't gotten your fill of the faux bois trend, thanks to the Chilewich Woodgrain Floormat ($69.95), you can do so without breaking the bank. The faux bois mat is made of vinyl-coated polyester, so it's durable, stain resistant, and easy to clean. And its rubber back will keep you from slipping around. The 2-x-3-foot size is the only one available, but I think it'd make a great little rug in front of your kitchen sink or stove. And while it's definitely not the most natural mat you could buy, you can sleep tight knowing that no trees were harmed in the making of this mat.

DIY: Faux Bois Photo Board

CasaSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:49 -0700

I recently stumbled across this clever DIY that adds faux bois to a board reserved for treasured photos. It's a quick and simple project with lovely results.

What You'll Need

Cardboard (any size)
Faux bois contact paper (about 2 feet depending on the size of your frame)
Picture frame
Scissors or Xacto knife

To find out how to make this faux bois photo board, read more.
Here's how to do it, according to Paper and Stitch.

Cut cardboard to desired size. Then remove one corner of the contact paper backing and start at a corresponding corner of the cardboard. While smoothing the contact paper to adhere to the cardboard and get rid of any bubbles, continue pulling the backing away from the contact paper and smooth as you go.
To add visual interest, cut strip several strips of leftover contact paper into various widths and apply them in the opposite direction.
Cut off any excess and then pop it into your frame.
Add photos, and you're all ready to display your latest DIY project.

Crave Worthy: Gold-Leafed Hand-Carved Mirror With Birds

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:33 -0700

I thought I was over faux bois mirrors, but then some sweet little birdies chirped when I came upon this beautiful Gold-Leafed Hand-Carved Mirror (inquire for price), making me fall for them all over again. This gilt wood mirror from the late 20th century was carved by the Carvers Guild of Massachusetts, a company run by a couple recognized for their old-world craftsmanship and exceptional design. The Carver's Guild began in 1970 but they could have fooled me: this hand-carved mirror looks like it dates back to Colonial Williamsburg. It's nice to see that some designs transcend time.

Steal of the Day: West Elm Faux Bois Mirror

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:00:54 -0700

If you've yet to have your fill of faux bois, or my recent Less or More post on faux bois mirrors has added one to your wish list, check out the West Elm Faux Bois Mirror ($169, reduced from $249). The mirror, first made in white, is now available in black resin, and both are on sale! I've seen it used in an Upper West Side bedroom and find it sophisticated, despite its potentially fading trend appeal. The black frame seems more classic and dude-worthy, though. Right? What do you think?

Less or More: Faux Bois Mirrors

CasaSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:00:05 -0700

For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these faux bois mirrors and see if you can answer my questions about them.

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Love It or Hate It? Ferm Plywood Bedding

CasaSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:51 -0700

Usually, I'm of the opinion that everything Ferm touches is gold. But this time, I'm not quite sold. What do you think of this Ferm Plywood Bedding (no price available)?

Steal of the Day: Martha Stewart Faux Bois Towels

CasaSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:00:34 -0700

If you've yet to cash in on the faux bois trend, now's the time. A bona fide bargain shopper, I couldn't bring myself to pay full price for Martha Stewart's Faux Bois collection for Macy's, but now that some items are nearly 40 percent off, I'll gladly pony up. I'm loving the Martha Stewart Collection Faux Bois Towels ($5.99-$13.99), in particular. The soft color choices complement the rustic quality of the woodgrain pattern well — perfect for cohabitation design. The faux bois pattern is also quite realistic, which is nice; trust me, I've seen plenty of second-rate interpretations. What do you think? Need some fresh new towels for Spring?

Less or More: Faux Bois Rugs

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:30:37 -0700

For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these faux bois rugs, and then see if you can answer my questions about them.

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