Showing posts with label flea market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flea market. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Decorate with Ladders

Decorating with ladders is a great way to instantly give your space a vintage feel. If you've got an old ladder lying around then you're in luck. If not, flea markets and garage sales are the best places to find a used ladder with a lot of character.

Lean your newfound decor piece against a wall for an instant shelf. Use it as a place to hang neckalaces, shoes, clothes, or anything else that needs a home. With slightly more effort, a ladder can be hung on a wall and used as a shelf for photos, art, or other slim items (hang it either horizontally or vertically depending on your available wall space). Ladders can also be attached to chain or rope and hung horizontally from the ceiling. Try this in your kitchen as a piece to hold all of your stray pots and pans. Folding ladders are great when used as a freestanding piece of furniture. Place small floral arrangments on each step for a touch of color.

Photo: A Beach Cottage
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Stylish Shutters

Believe it or not, shutters can be used for a lot more then just a window covering. Used shutters often turn up at flea markets or garage sales, and with a little love they can be turned into beautiful accessories for your home. Here are a few of my favorite transformations:

  1. For an instant headboard, create a row of shutters behind your bed. You'll probably need about four or five depending on the width of the shutters and the size of your bed. Keep the original paint for a more rustic look, or change them up with a fresh coat of paint.
  2. Create a screen by connecting multiple shutters with hinges. Hang photos or greeting cards from the screen for a unique display.
  3. If you can't find a group of shutters, create a simple mail holder or photo display with a single shutter. Hang the shutter on your wall with the slat openings pointing up. This will create a convenient place to hold mail or display photos.
  4. Create a shelf or coat hanger with two shutters. This one-of-a-kind piece will add unique personality to a mud room or foyer.
Check out these examples for a little inspiration:
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