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Cool Idea: Artwork as Headboard
Here's a post from the OnSugar blog Apartmentalizing:
Since graduating from my twin bed in high school, I've always been too lazy and cheap to invest in a headboard. I know there are lots of do-it-yourself solutions, but screwing things into my wall or bed always seemed like too big of a hassle to me. I love this idea from HGTV's website of using a large, colorful piece of artwork as a headboard of sorts. Now if only I knew where to find a cool painting for not too much money . . .
Cool Idea: Take Antlers Off the Wall
Some may be over the whole antler trend, but a subtle twist can make them new again. Creating a lovely little vignette for my home, I came up with a new take on the horned décor. While it may be cool to mount hunting trophies on a wall, I quite like the look of these stags held in a glass vessel.
Cool Idea: Chalk Up Your Piano Skills
I scored my childhood piano from my parents, only to realize a key point: I don't have space for it. So, it collects dust in storage, while I contemplate how to make room for it in hopes that my children will become accomplished pianists — or at least learn to play "Chopsticks." The old player took a beating from my siblings and me, so it needs a lot of TLC.
Cool Idea: A Bookish Twist on Artichoke Finials
Shopping in one of my favorite local consignment furniture shops, I fell hard for this pair of white wooden artichoke finials, originally meant for the ends of a curtain rod or bed posts. I really have no use for them as curtain rod finials, but I instantly realized they'd make great bookends! They have a regal, statuesque shape that's practically destined for bookshelf styling.
Cool Idea: Leave Guests in Mint Condition
Is your half bath the total package for visitors? Aside from the newly painted black stripes, my powder room is pretty standard and I wanted to give guests a little something extra to freshen up while visiting the little girl's room.
I habitually pop a mint after using the restroom when I am out, so I channeled my inner sweet spot and hunted for the perfect mints to sit sinkside in my tiny bath.
Cool Idea: Drum as a Coffee Table
Add a little boom boom pow to your living space with a piece of "furniture" that is sure to drum up lots of conversation. On a recent antiquing adventure, I came across an old-fashioned turquoise-and-green-trimmed drum that was being cleverly displayed as a coffee table. Turned on its belly with a glass top, voila — an unconventional coffee table is created!
Cool Idea: Driftwood Key Holder
Children can hardly walk by a large piece of driftwood and let it be. Adults? Our goal is often not to step on it.
Cool Idea: Alternative Art Hanging
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member EarthPlusArt from the Su Casa group:
I wanted a unique way to hang some of my botanical photographs, and came up with this very easy and cheap solution. All I needed was a branch, some twine and a handful of alligator clips. Since they're not under glass, I sprayed the photographs with an archival varnish to protect them from dust and fading.
Cool Idea: A Bed of Beams
Touring Austin's Bouldin Castle, a former Mission-style- turned-fairytale home, I noticed a set of platform beds made from stacked wooden beams and felt a serious pang of envy. The beds have an awesome organic modern quality to them that's just downright cool. I wouldn't be surprised if the beams were salvaged, too; they do look a bit worn.
Cool Idea: A Plant Chandelier
If your dining room isn't lacking for light, why not take this tip from the pages of Skona Hem and replace a chandelier with a hanging plant?
To get the look, use a Victorian plant stand, or search for a round hanging pot rack that can be augmented with hanging pots. Try using these Ikea Asker pots ($6) for your hanging plants.
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