Got the itch to make some changes around the house? Before you head out shopping or hit the online stores, why not first see what can be done with what you have?
Sometimes all it takes is a bit of inspiration to see your space with fresh eyes.
Let these 15 ideas spark your imagination and motivate you to see your own space anew.
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1. Frame illustrations from a book or magazine.
Art magazines and vintage books are great sources of frameworthy illustrations — just cut pages out neatly and pop them into any blank frame you have lying around.
Once I framed a whole series of '70s surfing photos from a feature in The Surfer's Journal (a particularly artsy surfing mag) for a cool retro take on the beach theme.
Look through your stacks with a fresh eye; you never know what you may find.
2. Repurpose fabric remnants as art.
If you do any sewing or crafting, I am willing to bet you have some pretty fabric pieces in your stash, just waiting for the right home.
Stretch a larger piece over a blank canvas, cut a piece to fit in an embroidery hoop or place a small swatch in a frame.
3. Use vases to display jewelry.
Instead of hiding extra vases in a cupboard (which is probably overcrowded as it is), put them to work displaying your favorite necklaces and bracelets atop your dresser. So easy!
4. Use your throws in a fresh way.
Instead of always folding them at the foot of the bed or over the arm of a chair, try using your throws to change the look of your furniture with a bit of strategic folding and tucking.
Try wrapping the loose cushion of your sofa with a throw, or lay a throw folded in thirds across the back and seat of an armchair, as shown here.
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