Canadian Home Trends Colour & Trends 2014 | Page 20

Jo Alcorn’s

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trends watch
Pig Bookend, CB2, www.cb2.com

Text Jo Alcorn

“The 2014 Pantone colour of the year
is “Radiant Orchid”. This feminine
colour will add a soft but fun touch to
any design concept. Add this colour in
your home with Radiant Orchid coloured
accessories, or if you are looking for a bold
statement, paint an accent wall, or an entire
room, in this fabulous hue!”

Stilnova Lighting, 1stdibs,
www.1stdibs.com
Radiant Orchid
18-3224
PANTONE
www.pantone.com

Image Colour Palette,
Design Options Inc.,
www.designoptions.com

Red Gold Dipped Chair,
Barbara Matson, Hodge Podge,
www.markovadesign.com

The Drake Chair,
Drexel Heritage, www.
drexelheritage.com;

Our DIY Editor’s
TABLE MAKEOVER

Nicholas Rosaci

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Wrap Star Nicholas Rosaci shares how
cheap, but totally Chic, LEFTOVER
gift-Wrap and mod podge CAN transform
old bedside tables into a high-fashion DIY.
Remove any drawer knobs. Use one hundred twenty and two
hundred forty grit sandpaper and block or electric orbital sander
to smooth the table surfaces. Fill in any large dents in the table
with wood filler and sand smooth when dry. For the best finish,
remove any dust and residue with a damp cloth. Cut pieces
of fabric or gift-wrap paper large enough to cover the legs,
top, sides, drawers and any other sections of the table. Work­
one section at a time and remove the drawers to decoupage
separately. Brush on a thin layer of white glue or Mod Podge onto
the section. (Tip: If you want the glue a little thinner, mix it with
just a small amount of water.) Then, brush a thin layer of glue to
the underside of the fabric or gift-wrap and affix in place onto
the table. Using your fingers, smooth out any air bubbles. Ensure
any loose edges are thoroughly glued down. Replace any table
hardware, and be sure to accessorize the table top!
For complete project instructions visit CanadianHomeTrends.com/NicholasRosaci