Think Outside the Box for Interesting Design

This is a hinged divider hung on a large wall.

I believe you can achieve very interesting design by repurposing items.  That is, to use it in a way that is unlike it's original intended use.  We talked about this some when we talked about hanging plates on the wall in different configurations.  Here are a few other ideas.  Hang a rug on a wall (especially good for large walls and curved walls.You can  hang a prized quilt on a wall behind a bed or on one of those 2 story walls that are so hard to decorate. Use a pretty mirror as a tray on a table to reflect a beautiful arrangement you place on it. (a pretty oval venetian glass mirror worked well for this). Small framed mirrors also work well as vanity trays for perfume bottles. You can use a pretty cut glass rose bowl ( about 6-7" diameter) as a tissue holder.  Just take the tissues out of the box and put them down in the rose bowl.  They dispense the same wasy they do from the box. A hinged room divider can be hung on a wall as artwork. This is a great way to fill a large space. An old door, or shutters or gate can make a very interesting headboard for a bed or just decorate any large space.  (I love the old ones with pealing paint and rust.) A large pot can be used as a side table with just a smalll round glass put on top.  Ok, I think you get the idea.  Now leave me some of your repurposing ideas in the comments.  If you would like to get email notifications of new posts please fill in the 'follow by email' box at the right.  All posts will not be posted to facebook.
Have a blessed week!   ele

Iron grates hung together make an impact on a bathroom wall.

Another hinged divider hung on the wall for impact.