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Asian Panels
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The designer room features two antique Asian screen panels that are valued at over $2,000. For the makeover room, Halili goes to an Asian antique warehouse and finds wood carvings that were taken from a traditional Chinese wedding bed. To reproduce the screen panels, the carvings are inset into a pair of old door panels. Using a drill and a jigsaw, Jamie cuts holes in the panels to fit the carvings. The panels are then painted red and lightly sanded so the original brown shows through for an aged look. The metal plates on the original screen are mimicked with some silver metallic paint and stencils. Finally, the carvings are fitted into the holes and fastened onto the door panels. Total cost of the project: $212.

Tip: Finding carved pieces and creating your own personalized screen is a great alternative to purchasing an expensive antique screen. Salvage yards usually carry inexpensive panels that serve as your blank canvas. A little creativity and your own detailing will provide a custom look.

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The Inspiration Room

After: The Double Take Room

Asian Panels

Coffee Table

Draperies


Side Tables

Side Chair

Brown Chairs


Guests
Anne Symon
Designer
Website: www.annesymoninteriors.com

Joseph Hittinger
Designer, Joseph Hittinger Designs
Website: www.josephhittingerdesigns.com

Sarah Lynch
Executive Editor, California Home & Design
Website: www.chdmag.com
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