We used to live in a Craftsman house in San Diego. In keeping with that style, we had a few pieces of furniture made out of quarter-sawn oak that we’ve since sold via Craig’s List. One item hasn’t sold and has been propped against the wall in our den for several weeks now. It’s a 3 panel screen (now folded) that’s made of oak – and it’s heavy. Consequently, we haven’t moved it.
The fabric that was in the panels is long gone. But the rods are still there.
Every time I sat in my chair in the den, I looked at that screen. It was bugging me. It wasn’t supposed to be there and it looked that way. Since we weren’t going to be moving it anytime soon, it needed something to tie it in to the rest of the room. I briefly considered the jute that I bought to fix the wicker rocking chair. However, I needed it for the chair, where it will remain largely hidden behind the cushion. And the jute/burlap thing is everywhere these days; it seemed too obvious to me.
Maybe something a little more whimsical, casual, maybe even artsy? I went up to the studio and looked around. My eye finally landed on the strips of fabric that I had left over from the fabric hearts I made last Christmas. It just so happened that they were the same colors that I’ve used in the den. They’re a French General design. These are 2 inch wide strips from a fabric jelly roll, but you could make them any width.
I gathered 8 strips, ran down to the den, tied them on to the rods that are at the top and bottom of the panel. Then I used pinking shears to trim the ends.
I may add more. We’ll see.
As always with the den, it’s difficult to take a good photo. Here’s the way it looks from a distance.
Oh good. That red pillow is covered in Scout’s dog hair (that’s her spot on the sofa) and it’s not showing in the photo.
Now it looks more like wall art, like an vintage ladder or door looks when propped against a wall. It looks as if it belongs here, like I’ve purposely added it to the room. Frankly, the section of the wall that leads into the corner was always sort of boring. Of course, now I don’t want to sell it. But you knew that was coming, didn’t you?
I think it took all of 5 minutes. It took longer to take the photos.
I like it.
I do too. It catches the eye and a bit of a conversation piece. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4
Claudia, I love it! What a creative idea. I would definitely keep it, it looks great there!
That worked well. It joined in with the room instead of standing on the sidelines. Clever. Fast. Thanks.
– Joy
I love your idea– and that fabric is wonderful!! I have some wood panels in the garage that I’ve needed to spruce up~ I may just have to “borrow” that idea!
Hugs,
Jill
Oh wow — that is perfection … and yo made something that didn’t fit, now fit!
How cool and thrifty was that???? You are so talented pretty lady, and it looks amazing in that space.
Hugs,
Meri
That is cute, Claudia! I like it!
What a great idea! looks great. So I am not the only one that takes a picture and sees dog/cat hair or some other goofy thing?
Love it! Show us again if you add more strips to it. Such an inexpensive thing to do too!
What’s great about it is, it can be changed anytime to a different color in a matter of minutes. I love the idea! Looks great!
I like it too Claudia. Such a simple solution with spectacular results. Clever girl. Ann
I like that, Claudia. It’s whimsical and cheerful. It adds its little something to the decor!
this is genius, i love it…absolutely perfect! French General has such pretty fabrics!
What a great idea – I really love this look Claudia – and those are pretty fabrics.
So simple, but so gorgeous! I REALLY loe what you did with it.
I applaud you my friend. Oh, so, clever. It’s perfect. What a creative way to fill the space and punch the color in the room.
Hi Claudia,
I love your screen. You had a simple but beautiful way to make it your own. Great idea! Hope things are going well on Mockingbird Hill. I have been busy the past week getting my son ready to head back to University of WA in Seattle. Year number 4 is here….one more after this, and he will don the cap and gown. Time goes fast. Heading to Houston later this week to attend my son and his fiance’s bridal shower. October 5th will be exactly the one month mark. Hope you have a beautiful day today! Love ya lots, Kim
Hi Claudia,
What a creative idea! It looks great.You could change the colors with the seasons!
Oh, by the way, that Barnes & Nobles display is the month of November! Not October-well at least I have a few more weeks.
-Lynn
Great idea and I love what you have done here. It is the unexpected! Fabulous dear…
Oh gosh, that’s CUTE!!!
Cute idea! I’ve got a HUGE screen that the fabric is dry-rotted on and tears very easily….there are about a zillion upholstery nails all along the edges I hate thinking I might have to remove! Grr….thinking of some ideas to re-cover….
Now following. . .
~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
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