Friday, October 15, 2010

Architectural Tricks

In design, there are many ways of making something look different than it actually is. This can be an interesting way to cover up flaws, make a design element appear more significant...or just make a room look all-around better!

Here are a couple of tips we've shared with readers of our Expert Advice column.

A detail on a cabinet door can elevate it from ordinary to extraordinary in seconds! A piece of metal grill (as pictured) can be framed and inserted into the door, or applied to the door surface. Also consider a beautiful ceramic tile framed, or a wonderful small piece of leaded glass, or...


You can cover a normal sized, off-the-shelf medicine cabinet shell with a large frame and mirror. This is a great marriage of beauty and function.

A false-transom can be framed out above a door opening that has enough height above it, which will actually accentuate a rooms ceiling height. This transom "window" frame could be filled with perforated metal or a frosted glass to enhance the illusion.

Mirrors on a kitchen back splash can help bring the outdoors in, and at the same time enlarge the feeling of your kitchen. They are also a great way to add sparkle and reflect more light back into the room!

Some pretty simple tricks to help you fall back in love with your house!

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