Put Together a Decorating Tool Kit
October 10, 2007 by Maricar
Filed under Home Decor
I’ve heard of tool kits (hammers, screw drivers, drill and bits). But this is the first time I’ve heard of putting together a decorating tool kit.
In addition to real tools that can already be found in a regular tool kit, a decorating kit may include ideas, collections of decor materials, and references that make it easier to put together a cohesive and personalized look in any room. Having these materials in a cabinet or shelf is specially useful if you like to rotate your decor to match the seasons or a special event.
A basic decorating tool kit should contain:
a six-metre measuring tape and a smaller one to keep in your purse or car, hammer, screwdriver, mounting hardware, scissors, wire cutter, glue gun, floral Styrofoam; an “idea” file with photos, magazine clippings, and a wish list; fabric swatches, paint chips and measurements in an envelope for shopping trips or surprise “finds.”
In addition, you might want to put together:
Wired ribbons
Linens like unusual tablecloths, doilies, place mats, and runners
Baskets and vases in a variety of shapes and sizes
Serving pieces
Candles and candle holders
Low-wattage light bulbs to adjust the ambience of a room
Cocktail size paper napkins in different patterns
via Chronicle Herald
Tags: decorating tool kit, home decor, decorating tools, housekeeping, homemaking
