Design Do Overs...inexpensive ways to have an expensive look!

"Dancers in flight," by Rory Moses

Picture this, my mother like many other mothers saved everything her child accomplished growing up; from report cards, Mother's day cards, even the School Based Assignment (SBA) projects which I will forever be indebted.

When I bought my first home, I knew I wanted some artwork that were totally original. The problem was, everything was beyond my budgeted amount, that's when it clicked. I would rummage through the items my mother saved and find pieces that were one of a kind.

"Old town," by Rory Moses 

It was a golden treasure filled with pastel paintings, water colors and pencil drawings hidden away in my old bedroom. I sorted them into my favorites and had them framed. 

"Looking out," by Rory Moses

They added the necessary "drama" to the room and were conversation pieces. Even if you're in a rental or have a property of your own, add some design to you space with a simple and effective design "do over."

 

Framed artwork using original pieces by Rory Moses

Here are some inexpensive and budget friendly tips you can implement on your own:

Use window panes:
Old window panes from the French colonial style homes provide an attractive and "chic" art wall at the back of your sofa, or on a corridor wall. 

Windows panes overload

Old photos are excellent to use. Just scan them and print them in black and white. Then simply stick them on the panes with tape. Like magic, simple and easy art! 

Window pane with black and white images

Stretch fabric over a canvas or fabric frame:
A remnant piece of fabric you love, part of your Carnival costume fabric, or a pattern you adore. All can become art when stretched over a canvas. Here, a beautiful print takes the place of a large painting.

Stretch fabric mounted within frame

Tree branches on wooden planks:

Dried tree branches in its natural form can be mounted using screws on painted ply board or wooden planks. Quick note: these look better in pairs or groups of three.

Tree branches mounted on painted wooden planks

Wire clip hangers:
A favorite magazine cover, your children artwork, a black and white image, even a quote you love can all be used. Collect no less that five wire clip hangers and mount your images within your space.

Wire hanger artwork

Just remember use images that inspire you! These quick and inexpensive art pieces will transform any room, and most importantly are always interchangeable.

Do you have any tips you would like to share? Let me know what are your design do overs for your space.