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Rustic, Old World Dining Room

Warm colors, salvaged art and rich patterns give a dull dining room comfortable, new surroundings.

24 Hour Design : Episode H24HD-304 -- More Projects »
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Design Project: Salvaged Wall Art
Previous: After: Buffet Table
The recycled wall art is composed of a salvaged door frame, a set of antique windows and a newly made shelf. The shelf is finished using ordinary, household items. To get the wood ready to accept color, hot tea is brushed on it. The tannic acid in the tea makes the wood more reactive to color treatment. Steel-wool pads are broken into small pieces and placed in a jar. Vinegar is poured over the steel wool, and the solution is allowed to sit for 24 hours. The steel wool dissolves in the vinegar. The solution is then brushed onto the wood, giving it a rustic, rich and worn look.

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Before: Decorating Dilemma

After: Rich and Welcoming

Before: Bare Walls and Single Bulb

After: Buffet Table

Design Project: Salvaged Wall Art



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