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Trompe L'oeil

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  1. Cheap & Chic DIY Headboard Ideas

    … simply re-cover the canvas with new coordinating fabric for a fresh look. For a fanciful flourish, paint your own trompe l ' oeil headboard. This handcrafted beauty mimics the ornate scrolls of a wrought-iron version without any hard edges to …

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  1. Details that Enhance a Courtyard

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    … Use a sealer over the mural to extend its life. Fool the eye. To make a courtyard feel bigger, consider using trompe l ' oeil -- the French term for "fool the eye." This can be as simple as hanging a mirror on one wall or part of a wall …

  2. Themed Rooms for Kids

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    … to the space. Sophisticated pink cabbage roses and tan checked fabrics are layered into the bedding while charming trompe l ' oeil ceiling swags, sky niches, and crown canopy create an aura of princess-worthy grandeur. This yellow-laminate …

  3. Murals and Decorative Wall Painting

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    … tree, complete with birds and butterflies. Add a nautical note to a child's bedroom with curving blue waves and a trompe l ' oeil fishing pole. All things aquatic come to life in this colorful detail of a marsh-themed young boy's room. Get …

  4. Interior Door Designs

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    … fabric and chicken wire are the materials used to create these customized pantry doors. The bottom panel is painted trompe l ' oeil delft tiles. The top panel is inset with chicken wire and patterned fabric. Antique glass door pulls top off the …

  5. Sophisticated Looks for Kids' Rooms

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    … of course! Sophisticated pink cabbage roses and tan checked fabrics are layered into the bedding while charming trompe l ' oeil ceiling swags, sky niches, and crown canopy create an aura of princess-worthy grandeur. A wide tailored valance …

  6. Bedrooms Just for Girls

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    … patterned fabrics. Sophisticated pink cabbage roses and tan checked fabrics are layered into the bedding while charming trompe l ' oeil ceiling swags, sky niches, and crown canopy create an aura of princess-worthy grandeur. Bubble-gum pink walls …

  7. Living Room Design Ideas

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    … In a neutral room, a dark wood, like seen here on the coffee table and mirror frame, adds richness to the room. Trompe l ' oeil , an art term for "trick the eye," certainly applies to this space. The room has a high-end look, but was achieved …

  8. Quick-Click Holiday Shopping -- Most Under $20!

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    … courtesy of Etsy.com If you're even considering a #1 teacher mug, well, don't. Instead, go for this witty trompe l ' oeil porcelain mug with a silicon lid that not only looks cool, it teaches students a lesson in conservationism. I Am …

  9. Bedrooms Just for Girls

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    Sophisticated pink cabbage roses and tan checked fabrics are layered into the bedding while charming trompe l ' oeil ceiling swags, sky niches, and crown canopy create an aura of princess-worthy grandeur. Why stick with one set of bedding …

  10. Distinctive Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

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    … signal your kitchen's style. In this case, a marble mosaic incorporates Mediterranean colors and patterns in a trompe l ' oeil creation, complementing the Tuscan-style home's old-world look. Use depth to bring another dimension to your …

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