Melissa over at The Inspired Room has asked for our "Creative Concealment" ideas. She said:
Gather up your CREATIVE CONCEALMENT IDEAS to share on Monday. Don’t be shy. Show us how you creatively hide the uglies around your house! Do you throw a table cloth over something to hide stuff under the table? Stash unpleasant items in a pretty basket? Hide an electrical outlet and cords with a plant? Hang a curtain over something less than lovely? Toss a throw over an old couch to give it new life? Do you do anything clever or pretty to conceal something else? Come on. I know some of you conceal and you are masters at it. I’ve seen your blogs and I have seen concealments. Yes I have. You just didn’t know what they were called. Please, share your ideas to inspire us and add your post to Mr. Linky on Monday!
At first I didn't think I had one, but then I thought of two! They are both super simple and not at all fancy. I decided to share them anyway. And I hope to get lots more ideas from everybody else!
The first is simply a curtain covering a bookcase full of a jumbled mess. Since I don't sew, I had been looking for the right length to hang from a pressure rod and found this - I can tie it up to whatever length I need:
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The second is something that my husband made. We bought an entertainment center from our neighbors, but realized that our TV was too small. Also, this is up against a wall with a window, so it looks a little strange seeing all the space around.
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I have to admit, I did suggest buying a bigger TV to solve the problem! My husband had a better, much more frugal and creative idea...build a cover. He measured, built a simple wooden frame, stapled fabric to it, and attached metal plates.
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He then attached magnets to the inside of the cabinet so the screen would just "click" into place.
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And here's the finished product. The fabric is actually black - the picture looks a little different. We could have used any decorative fabric, but decided that we didn't want attention drawn to that space, so went with black. It almost looks like a projection screen and hides the ugly spaces.
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What do you think? Do you have creative concealments in your home? Don't forget to stop by The Inspired Room for more ideas!
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Does putting a tarp over your whole house count? LOL! I'll have to think on that one.
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Kim
Creative idea with the T.V. and shelf - I like!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! I don't think I have any creative concealments. I'm thankful for doors though. And textured glass. :)
ReplyDeleteClever! Thanks for sharing that idea- It looks great.
ReplyDeletePERFECT! You are a master concealer! It looks so much better!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for contributing!!!
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Melissa
Great idea thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Jen R
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to hide the big gaping hole behind the tv! My husband just insisted we buy a bigger tv! :o/ Your idea is way better and a lot cheaper! :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat creative concealments! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Have a great
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Catherine
What s super idea your husband came up with... I'm trying to think of where I can use that - I love the ideas of the magnets to just snap it in place... And I also love your use of the tie-up curtain... I have a few bookcases that could use some covering for sure! Thanks for stopping by my blog...Donna
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