Creative Ideas Magazine 2007 September October.pdf

creative

Go Green

Healthy choices

for your home

Clever Fixes

Room by room

FOR HOME AND GARDEN

Trend Report

New colors for fall

SMALL-SPACE

SOLUTIONS

FOR EVERY BUDGET

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007

LowesCreativeIdeas.com

FOR HOME AND GARDEN

WELCOME i

together

This issue speaks to the heart

of good design. Design that is

thoughtful and works for you and

your family as well as for your

home. Design that is not only

beautiful but also comfortable for

everyone, whether you’re 5 or 65.

Design that respects resources—

natural ones and your own. This

issue features stories of real people finding real solutions

and creative outlets to make their homes better. From

clever child-friendly projects, to a kitchen for a growing

household, to a backyard for a family with special

needs—there are big and small ideas to jump-start

your own thinking. As you explore options for your home,

consider the choices made by the homeowners in our

featured makeovers. Then join us in this shared journey,

and unlock the power of good design in your home.

P.S.

SCALD

PREVENTION

You want your home to be

as safe as possible for your

family. Remember that hot

water and steam are

potential hazards.

The first step in

scald prevention

is to set your

water heater at

120° F or less.

You also can

choose anti-scald

products—such

as a tub spout,

showerhead,

and handshower

from Hot Stop.

These items stop

the flow of water that is

hotter than the acceptable

temperature, keeping bath

time safe and without the

risk of scalding.

MELISSA BIRDSONG

VICE PRESIDENT,

TREND, DESIGN, & BRAND

LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.

We want to hear from you!

CreativeIdeas@Lowes.com or

P.O. Box 523, Birmingham,

AL 35201

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Let ’ s build something

September/October 2007 CONTENTS i

Departments

On the Cove r

Style and storage turn

this closet into the

perfect home office.

Photo by Brian Francis

(page 22)

6 WHAT A GREAT IDEA!

Fall entertaining and holiday

celebrations will be even

more fun with these projects.

12 UNWIND & DESIGN

Have a party and invite the

kids to make frames from

inexpensive wooden shims.

22 FOUND SPACE

Home Office This project

provides the motivation to

get your office in order.

14 DECORATING

Ceiling Treatments Clever

design goes beyond your

four walls. Look no further

than the ceiling.

26 TREND UPDATE

Fall Color Palette Earthy

colors abound this season.

19 OUTDOOR LIVING

Accessible Design A family

begins a renovation for a

backyard that works for all.

28 OUTDOOR LIVING

Cutting Garden Find tips

on planting spring-flowering

bulbs now.

Your Home

36 LAUNDRY

32 FOCAL POINT

Front Entry Everyone wants

shelter from the rain. This

entry provides that and more.

Clean and Serene

A fresh approach to style and eco-awareness

equals a laundry room with a healthy attitude.

34 TAKE YOUR PICK

Lighting Four styles of

table lamps offer options

that will suit any décor.

Go Green, Save Green

These days, it’s all about reducing your energy costs

to save money and the environment. Here’s how.

Appetite for Color

This warm, enriching space satisfies the homeowners’

cravings for trend-forward design with a taste of

Earth-friendly living.

IN EVERY ISSUE

4 MORE ON THE WEB

62 LOWE’S IN YOUR

COMMUNITY

64 GREAT FINDS

One Cool Thing

You don’t have to redo everything to get a whole

new look. See how three small, yet transformational,

makeovers do the trick.

LowesCreativeIdeas.com

42 SHOP SMART

44 KITCHEN

52 MINI-MAKEOVERS

related to the story topic online at

LowesCreativeIdeas.com.

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or apply online at Lowes.com/Credit.

Readers’ note: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some

sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at

your project site. Lowe’s Companies, Inc., and its subsidiaries (“Lowe’s”)

have made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions

and other content contained in this publication. However, neither

Lowe’s nor the publisher will assume any responsibility or liability for

damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your home

improvement or repair project or in the course of your use of the item

you create or repair. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating

instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building

codes, and observe all standard safety precautions.

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Lowe’s Creative Ideas SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007

creative

what a gr

eat idea !

Good To Know

You can machine wash

this rug using the gentle

cycle. Then line dry, and

iron it with the lowest

heat settings.

Spooky

Spin these

spiderweb bowls

from a few

simple materials.

1. Cut a 2 -foot-square piece

of cheesecloth (#125871)

found in the paint department.

2. Mix two parts wood glue

(#41217) with one part water,

stirring well. Wearing gloves,

dip the cheesecloth into the

mixture, and then wring it out.

3. Press the cheesecloth

completely into a 1 -quart

paint container (#40008) ,

letting the edges drape

over the rim. Allow to dry for

24 hours, and then gently

remove the dried cheesecloth

in the shape of the container.

4. Wearing gloves, unroll a

piece of steel wool (#40275)

found in the paint department.

Using utility scissors, cut out

a simple spider shape over

newspaper or a trash can for

easier cleanup. Use wood

glue to attach the spider.

5. For unwrapped candy, line

the inside of the cheesecloth

container with plastic wrap.

Casual Canvas

Transform a drop cloth into a unique

rug with simple designs.

1. Using utility scissors, cut

a carpet grabber (#15182)

to your desired dimensions.

Then cut a canvas drop cloth

(#126317) 6 inches longer

and 6 inches wider than the

carpet grabber. Iron the drop

cloth to remove creases.

2. Center the carpet grabber,

sticky side up, on top of the

drop cloth. Fold a 3 -inch-

wide hem along all sides of

the drop cloth, enclosing the

edges of the carpet grabber.

Cut the corners of the drop

cloth at a 45 -degree angle to

avoid overlapping, allowing

the rug to lay flat. Secure the

hem to the carpet grabber

using Sumo glue (#203688).

Allow to dry.

3. Embellish the rug using

interior paint in a flat finish.

(Use painter’s tape if

needed.) Let dry. Apply a

clear top coat (#39449) , and

allow to dry for 15 minutes.

4. For added safety, place

a nonslip rug pad (#15196)

underneath the rug.

6 Lowe’s Creative Ideas SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN FRANCIS

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