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N News Canada Drab to fab Continued from page 10 FUNCTION IS FABULOUS
Make the most out of your laundry room by building in a work space. Place a countertop over front-loading appliances to make the perfect folding station. Open shelving to house your deter- gent keeps them close by.Why not add a touch of elegance by storing your most-used items in glass jars, ceramic canisters or baskets?
SAVVY STORAGE
The laundry room is a great place to store extra towels, clean- ing supplies and paper towels. Built-in cabinets are the ideal so- lution and can help keep things organized. Affordable open shelves are perfect for a more casual space and keep things at your fingertips. If you are designing your laundry room from scratch, consider building a spot specifically to store a fold-away ironing board when not in use.
BEAUTY, NOT BORING
No matter what, the laundry room is still a room of utility and a place to get things done. But that doesn’t mean you need to have bland appliances and fixtures. Look for coloured washers and dryers that compliment the colour scheme of your room to be- come a design focal point. Think outside the box when it comes to your sink: consider a stainless steel finish, an undermount sink, a larger white farmer’s sink or an all-in-one sink that fea- tures built-in cabinets. Look for a faucet that will make the water station more functional.
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ow that the warmer weather is here, it’s time to transform your outdoor space into a five star oa-
sis.Try these quick and easy do-it-yourself pro- jects that will have a big impact without breaking the bank.
JUST LIKE NEW, JUST LIKE THAT One of the easiest things to do to instantly improve your
entertaining space is to spruce up your patio furniture with a fresh new
look.Try a paint that works on wicker, metal or wood and comes in a variety of colours. Be daring and cre- ate a South Beach style with bright colours like berry pink and Caribbean blue, or go for Hamptons chic with winter gray.
PRETTY UP PATHWAYS Another trick that people often forget is changing the colour
or texture of their stairs and pathways. Liven up existing out- door stone or concrete walkways with a simple coating of concrete stain or by applying some texture with a stone-ef- fect finish. All it takes is a small change like this to make a big difference on the look of your backyard.
CONTAINERS, POTS AND URNS Pots come in all sorts of sizes and can be an easy way to
spruce up an outdoor space. Revitalize your plant containers with fun colours that can be changed year after year. Use a no-fuss spray paint in two or three complimentary colours to add instant style to your garden.
TURN YOUR BARBECUE INTO HOT STUFF And finally, if you’ve got a tired looking barbecue, cover up
rust spots or chipped paint with a high heat spray paint in a classic black or add some style with a copper finish. — News Canada
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A little bit of paint, carefully applied, can really spruce up your outdoor furniture, plant containers, walkways and even the barbecue.
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