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Roundup: 10 Fresh New Ways To Use Ombre In Your Home

by on Aug 13, 2013

Studs and Pearls

I’ll admit it, I wasn’t completely on board with the ombre trend when it first became popular – but I’m certainly a big fan now. There are so many different ways it can be utilized around the home, and I’m going to share some clever ideas with you today.   

A lamp shade made if pink paper, and a dog sitting on the stairs in the hallway.

1. Customize a Maskros light fixture from IKEA using 3 different shades of pink. Find a thorough tutorial right here. [Photo: Picket Fence Design]

2. Spice up your staircase by painting each riser a different shade of blue. Find out how the folks at Real Simple did it here. [Photo: Real Simple]

A wall in a room with a window has been painted pink.

3. Double dip your plain old white curtains so that the ombre pattern is on the top and bottom. Here’s an ombre fabric dying tutorial using organic materials. [Photo: Decoist]

4. Use paint chips to create a piece of ombre art. Find out how to make your own here. [Photo: Ellementary Home] 

Different way to up-cycle old items in the home, including repainting a chair, and labeling drawers to help keep things organized.

5. You might recognize this beautiful ombre chair, it was recently featured on Curbly. [Photo: Nine Red]

6. Give those old plastic storage drawers a makeover by putting colorful paper at the front in a gradation of shades. [Photo: Mod Podge Rocks Blog]

Different colored wine glasses, and an ombre canvas bag.

7. Add some ombre sparkle to your glassware for your next party. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Something Turquoise] 

8. Dip dye some fabric bags to use as totes or laundry bags. Find out more here. [Photo: Oh My Little Dears]

An easel frame with a painting of darker neutral colours in small patterned circles and blue clips underneath.

9. Use oxidized pennies to create an unusual piece of wall art… a conversation starter for sure! Find directions here. [Photo: Instructables]

10. Add an ombre effect to your clothespins, then use them as magnets! Find out how to make your own here. [Photo: Studs and Pearls]

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