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. Â Â
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]
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]Â
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]
7. Add some ombre sparkle to your glassware for your next party. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Something Turquoise]Â
8. Dip dye some fabric bags to use as totes or laundry bags. Find out more here. [Photo: Oh My Little Dears]
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]