If you're interested in ways to create unique and budget-friendly DIY living room decor, consider upcycling a plastic laundry basket. With some simple materials, you can turn a plain round basket into a rustic woven rope basket for storing blankets and other items in your living room. Here is a short guide to creating your own DIY rope basket:
What you'll need
- A round laundry basket of any size
- Approximately 50 feet of Jute rope
- One yard of fleece or felt
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
- Utility knife
Step by step
- The first step in this DIY living room decor project is to attach your felt or fleece as a base layer. Use your hot glue gun to attach the felt around the bottom edge. Wrap the felt around the entire surface of the basket, making pleats as you go.
- Trim off any extra fabric and fold the edges over the top. Glue in place.
- Beginning at the base of the basket, carefully wrap the rope around it, gluing as you go. Try to keep the rope as neatly lined up as possible to prevent gaps in your basket.
- Once you reach the top edge of the basket, tuck the end of the rope underneath to form a complete ring.
- If your basket has handles, use your utility knife to cut the plastic away. Use caution and protect both yourself and your hard work while cutting.
- If you're happy with your basket as-is, you're finished. However, if you want to add some additional flair, you can add color to your basket by dry-brushing the rope with paint. You can cover the entire surface, create an ombre effect or even decorate with metallics depending on your personal style.
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John Wann
My name is John Wann. And I have never sold anyone a home.
What I have done is introduce people to houses, a community and one of the most beautiful areas of the country that I think they will love.
Frankly, there is a lot to love in this mountain area west of Denver.
Yes, I am in sales. Of course. I have been in professional sales for more than 30 years and, more importantly, I have lived in the Evergreen area for more than 27 years.
In short, I know the territory.
I moved here from Atlanta, Georgia and never looked back. Every drive back “up the hill” from Denver feels like I am about to go on vacation. Again. That’s not a feeling you can get in many places in this world.
To be sure, I have intimate knowledge of the real estate here. But more, I know this community.
If you're looking for a great restaurant with a cozy, mountain atmosphere. Just ask me. If you're looking for something less sedate, well, I know those places too. And I also know a lot of great hiking trails.
I am a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and a Certified Mountain Area Specialist. If you're coming from another part of the country that may not mean much to you, but I can help you avoid the pitfalls and understand the quirks of buying a home in the mountains.
For people who are new to the area, this can ensure that you can find real happiness in a home here.
Simply, buying a house in the mountains is not the same as buying a house in Kansas City or Chicago.
For example, it makes little difference if you buy a south-facing house in Texas. But in the mountains, it can make all the difference between whether you get to your garage in winter or not.
Paying attention to such things and 100 others can ensure that you love your mountain home. Love your new community. And love the joys of mountain living.
For me, it’s a privilege to pass along such insights.
