Trash to Treasure: Fountain, Centerpiece, Room Divider
Decorating Cents : Episode DCT-1205 -- More Projects »
Robb Whittlef shows Joan Steffend how to turn some old dishes, a ceiling light fixture and an herb drying rack into one-of-a-kind decorative accent pieces.
- Fountain: Start with old dishes in different sizes and shapes and a large bowl . Using a ceramic drill bit, drill a hole through each dish to be used in the stack . Stack drilled dishes over a pump (about $50 from a craft store), staggering them a bit. Position a cup over the top of the stack where the water bubbles to keep water from splashing. The dishes used in the arrangement are easy to replace and can be changed to reflect different seasons.
- Centerpiece: An iron ceiling light fixture becomes a unique centerpiece simply by inverting it. Paint trim and interior one color, turn upside down and paint exterior a different color. Sanding and antiquing stain will give it an aged look. Fill with decorative objects or flowers.
- Room divider: Remove the wooden dowels from an herb drying rack. Nail squares of tin ceiling tile to the frame on the back and screw together for stability. Fill in the dowel holes and paint the frame. Add decorative finials on the top corners and paint the tiles with metal paint.
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Resources The "Trash to Treasure" segment is no longer filmed at Art & Architecture. Beginning with episode 1901, these segments are filmed at Robb Whittlef's store, Great Estate Sale Company.
Great Estate Sale Company
Website:
www.greatestatesalecompany.com
Art & Architecture, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-904-1776
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