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| Japanese Bedroom Makeover |
| A plain rented bedroom turns Japanese for under $300. |
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The Japanese-studying student living in this unit has saved for a mini makeover, but as it is a rented premise no permanent changes can be made. This Japanese theme budget makeover creates a sense of oriental style and simplicity. Traditionally, wood and paper are used and wherever possible nature is drawn into the house.
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The mirror wardrobe is first disguised using 10 sheets of Japanese rice paper and 40 strips of balsa wood, glued on to give the illusion of Shoji doors. Stick the rice paper to the glass surface using blue tack or double sided tape.
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Painting is not an option, so two fabric squares are sewn onto two sections of bamboo blind as a decorative wall covering. In this example, two pieces of fabric, one an indigo blue and the other a warm pink, are hand stitched onto the bottom of the bamboo pieces.
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A coffee table is used as the basis of a Japanese sand or Zen garden. The legs are trimmed to measure up to acceptable Japanese heights, and the table framed on top with mitred timber mouldings. Pour in some beach sand.
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Rake the sand to replicate the ripples of water and add a few pebbles to represent hills or mountains. A removable glass top can now be added to the table.
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Used pizza boxes can be converted into nature frames by cladding them in balsa wood and gluing various elements (stones, sticks, Japanese cards) inside. These are then hung on the walls from the picture rails.
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To cover the bedroom window blinds, use a bamboo garden stake to support three drop lengths of calico decorated with some Japanese fabric. Split curtains or norens like these are often seen in shop doorways in Japan.
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A Japanese look paper ceiling lamp shade, a doona cover and a cotton floor rug complete this makeover. This transformation cost less than $300.
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Materials
Materials
PVA glue
Scissors
Needle and thread
Sand (beach)
Craft knife (to cut balsa wood)
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Cost
Rice paper: $44.00
Balsa wood: $44.00
Bamboo blind: $14.00
Fabric: $12.00
Japanese wrapping fabric: $5.50
Picture rail hooks: $15.80
Bamboo garden stake: $1.10
Sand garden frame: $10.00
Glass table top: $15.00
Rice paper ceiling lamp: $8.95
Floor rug: $28.00
Total: $ 198.35
Note: A new doona cover (cost approximately $100) may also be added if desired.
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More Info
Table used for the sand garden was a "Lack" table available from IKEA for $49.00.
Bedspread and cushions used in the final shot available from Holy Sheet.
Ph: (02) 9565 1162.
Japanese wall scroll, vase, sushi board and cups in final shot available from Made In Japan. Stores in Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.
For more info: Ph: (02) 9517 9531.
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