Sometimes we find inspiration in the least likely places. I just picked up my latest sample copy of Lowe's home improvement store's magazine Lowe's Creative Ideas for Home and Garden (Sept/Oct 09) and loved their article entitled "Sleeping Beauty".
Almost like the infamous "white room" challenge on HGTV's Design Star, Lowe's offers inexpensive and creative solutions starting with a plain white bedroom and bed and giving it several different personalities and pizazz. Three different makeovers, Traditional, Contemporary and Casual give a whole new look to the space.
I got a kick out of the bamboo flooring headboard idea . Might just have found a use for that leftover box down in the basement after all! And don't miss the article "Vivid Dreams" on page 18 of the same issue with the creative use of over-sized, burgundy colored, ceramic planters and round wooden tops for side tables. Love it!
Click on the links to read the articles and see all the pictures. Sometimes inspiration comes when and from where you least expected it!
**Happy Decorating**
Jeffery Rice
Decor Designs, Inc.
www.decordesignsinc.com
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4 comments:
I just picked up that copy too. Very creative and the bamboo idea is awesome!
Jeff, it is a good little magazine, I have seen it before. I really like the "romantic" headboard made of wallpaper covered plywood.
My issue just came in the mail. This is what makes what we do so cool...inspiration is everywhere. You just need to keep your eyes open and throw the fear out the window!
And think about it, when even Lowes knows (hey, I rhymed) that the best way to sell their products is to show the beautiful end result. It validates how hungry the world is for what we can create!
As busy as I am... I like the short and sweet of it all.... and yes, JoAnne.... just like any product or service.... we're selling the "emotion" that goes along with it as much if not more than the product/service itself. Kudos for the clever rhyme. :-)