Alternatively, you could spray paint mismatched frames the same color so they look more cohesive when displayed as a group. Finally, check out all of these ways to upcycle picture frames you no longer need. First, if you are lucky enough to live in a home with beautiful windows–perhaps you even have original woodwork–then maybe you shouldn’t be covering it up with layers of fabric. Secondly, if you live in a rural or wooded area, there are some rooms in your home that don’t need the privacy curtains afford and are better served by natural light. Finally, to put it plainly, some curtain choices are just not the most flattering. Take a look at your curtains. Does the print or style seem dated to you? Are they faded by the sun? Are they too short for the window? If any of this rings true for you, it may be an interesting experiment to take them down and live without them for awhile. You may just enjoy the view enough to leave your windows uncovered; however, if you want or need to replace them with something, try bamboo shades or shutters topped with a simple valance or tailored panels. Here are some important dos and don’ts of hanging curtains, and a list of great places to buy stylish, inexpensive panels to update your look. One exception to this, however, is if you can use these glass vases for something else. Home Made Modern spray painted a collection of florists’ vases white to create a collection of faux milk glass that looks great displayed in bookcases. If you’re looking for ways to fill your built-ins, this could be an easy and inexpensive solution; but, otherwise, ditch the extra glassware. If artificial plants are still the best option for you, read these best practices for decorating with faux florals, then ditch your dusty old arrangements from the 90s and start fresh with a couple of new, tasteful choices. If you have large collections with which you don’t want to part, simply rotate out the pieces from time to time. There’s no need to display everything all at once. Resist the urge to cover every surface with tons of tiny tchotchkes and instead, follow this fool-proof rule of thumb: choose three objects in a larger scale (rather than a lot of small things) in varying heights for your coffee table, nightstand or side table and you’ll be able to cut the visual clutter and achieve a more professional look.
