Saturday, January 12, 2008

New Trends for the Home - Think Boutique Hotel Style

I recently found abundant design inspiration at the Hotel Gansevoort in Chelsea, New York during my stay in Manhattan during a business trip in December. So what did I gain from all this inspiration? Lots of lux DIY projects that I know you can do yourself! Now let’s face it, Manhattan boutique hotel suites can be pretty pricey to nest in but surprisingly, easy to enough to replicate on your own for a rich and stylish look for any room in your home. How so? Read on!

• Simple projects like a high-style, minimalist coffee table can be an easy DIY project that you can create from a recycled door panel or large cabinet door for the table top and scrap lumber for the legs. Simple lines in this Scandinavian style table make this DIY project a fairly fast and easy one provided you’re using power tools and sturdy materials!

• Create an eclectic mix of furniture by combining a variety of textures using recycled wood or even thrift store finds such as vintage metal table sanded down to create a brushed metal finish for a modern and clean look.

• Create a custom look for your TV by creating a built-in boxed frame that extends out from the wall to house a flat screen TV. Now granted, this may require some carpentry skills and an extra helping hand but this simple style of built-in is not a complex project and it will create the ultimate in your own unique custom style.

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