My house was built in 1948 which makes her an old dame of 67 years. Only fair to expect a few wrinkles here and there. So she is in need of some TLC. Between school runs, day job and the dreaded thought of builders in my home I have come up with some creative ideas to cover up some horrors in my house. Maybe you have them too!
Horror Number 1
The crack!
I have a crack through my bathroom tiles from the hot water pipe behind.
This canvas has hidden this problem without me having to re-tile and has also added warmth and texture to a stark white bathroom.
Tip – don’t hang a canvas directly over a bath or shower as the steam may affect its stretch on the frame.
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Cracked tiles - Before |
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Beautiful Canvas - After |
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Horror number 2
DIY plaster jobs!
I covered up this bad attempt at plastering using a frame covered in fabric which complemented my kitchen décor (as opposed to choosing a printed canvas)
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DIY - Before |
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DIY - After |
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Horror number 3
Unsightly DB (distribution) board!
We all have one and in old houses it always seems to be in the most awkward and obvious places. At RapidStudio we offer a 4 cm depth frame as an option, which is great for covering DB boards.
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Electrical Board - Before |
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Electrical Board - After |
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Horror number 4
Underfloor heating controller!
If your builder didn't plan to have this hidden behind a curtain, then it probably sticks out like a pimple on your wall as mine does. Remember to choose the 4 cm depth frame.
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Controller - Before |
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Controller - After |
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Horror number 5
Old fashioned features!
I have hidden this stained glass window behind a canvas.
This way it has not been damaged, so in the future it can be uncovered and appreciated again.
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Funny window - Before |
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Funny window - After |
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