Inspired ideas of the week: Simple DIY decor add-ons
Common floor readers share their inspired ideas for the week. Simple DIY decor add-ons that can add character and charm to your space.
This is more than a pretty vase. Florists rely on sturdy, high-volume vases to house and hydrate their stock, but with a simple flip, one of these hardworking holders (in 1/4-inch or thicker glass) can also do a stand-up job as a sleek side table. Leave one unadorned as a versatile complement to modern or traditional furniture, or place it over a valued object like a small sculpture for an instant display case.
Purchase a wooden drapery rod, two brackets, and hanging hardware from a home-supply store. Paint the drapery rod and brackets to match the bedroom walls, and let dry. Install the brackets above the bed, positioning them at the desired height, and put the rod in place. Drape the quilt over the rod, lining up the bottom edges so that it hangs evenly.
Old wine bottles get a facelift. This simple DIY idea is in our must have list.
Orphaned teacups and saucers are perfect vessels for sorting jewelry, and, when arranged in a velvet-lined drawer, they give you an easy-to-scan bird’s-eye view of your bijoux. Hook drop earrings on rims of cups, nestle necklaces within them, and stash chunkier beads and bangles on individual saucers.
