▶ Remove standard contract installed hardware on your kitchen and/or bathroom cabinets and drawers and replace them with handles or knobs you reclaim and repurpose from an antique or vintage shop. You may
color of your choice to further accentuate and draw attention to your new plate rack. Arrange your collection of plates and platters as you wish. ▶ Paint the back of a bookcase in a contrasting color. This easy and inexpensive hack allows you to add depth to any room and instantly create a vivid focal point where you can display your most cherished books, photographs and collectibles! ▶ Choose the books and other items you display and their placement carefully. Shelves can easily become cluttered, making it difficult to see the interior paint. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least a third
upping your curb appeal!
Additional Small Projects That Can Make a Big Difference! ▶ Install a wall-mounted plate rack to make the most of
also choose to go in the other direction, replacing the existing hardware with new contemporary hardware featuring a design or finish that adds a distinctive flair.
unused wall space. Put that space to use as a distinctive display case for your collection of ceramic plates. Simply measure the wall space available and build a wooden frame to those dimensions.
Highlight Your Front Door!
▶ Then add pieces of crown molding to create shelves.
Purchased or reclaimed an interesting front door? Make it a focal point by painting it a vivid color inside and out. This will give you an enhanced custom look while also
of each shelf bare so that the eyes can easily focus on your carefully curated display.
You can paint the wall before you add the shelving using chalk or traditional paint in the
Make Your Staircase Unique The staircase is generally the first thing guests observe as they walk into your foyer. Make yours stand out by getting rid of carpeting on the stairs, opting instead for a stair runner to impart a touch of elegance.
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