| 1. In the shade. For a colorful window
treatment, paint a plain basswood shade a bright hue. For an aged look,
use a semidry brush, and apply the paint haphazardly. 2. Aging
gracefully. If you admire the character that comes with age, you can
create an old-world illusion with paint. In the kitchen shown at right,
the walls got a coat of sunny yellow, then a deeper yellow, a peach
tone, and terra-cotta applied to the edges. Each color is mixed with
glazing liquid and wiped down with a cloth between coats for an antiqued
effect.
3. Skirt it. Create a hidden cache for appliances or shelves
by using a simple fabric panel and hook-and-loop fastening tape to skirt
off an undercounter area. |