Did you see the Martha Stewart show yesterday? I record it and then end up deleting a lot of them because I just don't have time to watch. I watched yesterday's episode last night,though, and I'm so glad I did! They showed how to make this Embossed Velvet Christmas Stocking which I was pretty impressed with, but my favorite part was the Project Decorate rooms.
I really liked decorating editor Rebecca Robertson's eclectic modern room! Great use of color and pattern and awesome DIY ideas...
For example, she used sawn balusters and radiator grill material to make this graphic statement on the wall. For window shutters on either side, she chose radiator grill patterns that complemented the balusters' shape.
She used radiator grill material again on the front of these glass-front cabinets from Ikea...
Continuing to think outside the box, she made the coffee table from an army cot and then set 4 DIY trays on top to make a hard surface. To make the trays, she covered baking sheets with a zigzag fabric and topped them with a thin sheet of Plexiglas. Tutorial HERE. (she designed the fabric and then had it printed at Spoonflower.com - at the time of this post $18-32/yard to have them print your own design - not bad for custom!)
She pulled the aquamarine color from a stripe in the abstract painting hanging over the sofa and used it on the ceiling. To continue to tie the room together, she cut radiator grill material into wide strips, edged them with 1/4-inch trim, and mounted them several inches away from the molding.
Doors embellished with the same radiator grill material used for the cabinets ease the transition from the living room to the hallway.
Love the creativity and outside-the-box thinking in this room! You can go here to see the rest of the images of Rebecca's room and Kevin's room, and even vote for your favorite if you would like.
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The winner of the $220 CSN Stores Shopping Spree is Danielle (other-option)! Congratulations Danielle! Hope you have a blast shopping... :-)
Have a great day...
