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INTERIOR DESIGNER JUDI RANDALL OFFERS TEN
NEW USES FOR EVERYDAY ITEMS AND FLEA-MARKET
FINDS. EdItEd by monIca topEtE
Ornate pieces of wrought iron can In a child’s bedroom, use an old
make beautiful wall art all on their wooden coat tree to track the height
own. Hang smaller pieces together in of your little ones. Give the tree a
a cluster. For larger pieces, hang or fresh coat of paint; then adhere paper
lean against a painted wall so the color cutouts marked with “age” and
Judi randall, designer
shows through the open spaces. “date” to mark their growth.
In your kitchen, add
hooks to a metal grate
or restored piece of
wrought iron to create
your own hanging or
wall-mounted pot rack.
You can also place in your
entryway to hang coats
or hats or in the guest
bath for towels.
Think outside the storage box when
it comes to organizing bathroom
amenities. Use a large glass vase to
hold magazines or extra toilet paper
Hide unsightly electrical
In your dining room, repurpose a
rolls. Or try a colorful, vintage flower pot
damask or printed curtain panel as a
to conceal feminine items. Be creative!
cords by housing your
hairdryer, curling iron,
table cloth; use thin leather belts or
straps as ties for drapes. A collection of
Dig up some new ideas for the garden
electric shaver, etc. in a tall
old watches with leather straps can
by using a punch bowl as a planter,
galvanized flower pot. It also make striking napkin rings!
a refurbished stool or wooden chair makes a lovely display on
as a plant stand or by turning an old
your bathroom vanity and
Spruce up an old entertainment center
drawer into a mobile gardening box.
everything is right at hand!
with a fresh coat of paint and some
Let your imagination grow wild! new hardware to create a sophisticated
storage piece. The large, deep
Display a special family photo in a Repurpose a sturdy fruit crate or vintage
compartments are perfect for stowing
vintage window pane “frame.” You can wooden box as shelving. Attach the
away electronics, books and toys.
also use an old metal grate (or other bottom of the crate or box to a wall
metal piece with slats) adhered to a with the opening facing outward. Be
For more information on home decorating,
wall to hold favorite photographs, sure to choose hardware that can
call Judi randall of classic home interiors
decorative cards or artwork. support the weight of the container.
at 951.210.5767 or visit classichomeca.com.
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