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小情调：旧家具秒变精致装饰

时间：2015-11-01 14:13:03

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 　　While all of our homes could probably use a good cleaning out every once in awhile--and there are certain things you should get rid of immediately--there are some items that might be worth hanging onto. For example, these 9 everyday items aren't necessarily trash, with just a little imagination, each of these items can be upcycled and repurposed into things that don't just take up space, but instead add beauty and function to your home.

　　我们都应该时不时给家里来个大扫除。的确，有许多什物是你应该不假思索立刻抛弃的，有些东西却值得留下来。比如，下面这9样日用品就不一定要沦为垃圾，加上一点想象力，每样都能被升级改造、另作它用，既不占用空间又能发挥作用，还能为家居环境增添美感。
　　1. Suitcases
　　行李箱
　　Use a vintage suitcase for storing photo albums in a bookcase. Outift a small vintage valise with a mirror, travel-sized toiletries and other essentials for your guest room. Stack several old suitcases to use as a side table.
　　找一只复古风格的行李箱，可以用来放在书架上收集整理相册；在小号的复古行李箱上放上镜子、便携装的盥洗用品等，作为客房中的必备用品；将几只行李箱叠放在一起可以作为一个梳妆台。
　　2. Florist1 Vases
　　花瓶
　　Spray paint several dime-a-dozen glass vases to mimic2 the look of milk glass, then use them to help style built-in bookcases.Use vases with narrow necks to hold bracelets3.
　　找几个不值钱的玻璃花瓶涂上喷漆，模仿牛奶杯的视觉感，然后用这些瓶子来为你的嵌入式书架提升档次。还可以用窄口瓶来放手镯。
　　3. Baskets
　　篮子
　　Hang woven ones for a touch of texture4 on a gallery wall. Turn a woven or wire basket upside down and use it as a lamp shade or DIY ceiling light fixture5.
　　在照片墙上可以悬挂几个编织风格的篮子，为墙面增添绵软的质感美。你还可以将编织风格或钢丝风格的篮子倒挂起来，用它做成一个灯罩，或者用它来装饰天花板上的吊顶灯。
　　4. Mismatched Plates or Bowls
　　不能配对的碗碟
　　Hang mismatched but coordinating6 plates and/or bowls on a wall as artwork. Use one as a spot to drop keys on an entry table. Put small bowls in a drawer and use them to sort and organize jewelry7.
　　将那些不能配对但看起来和谐的盘子、碗挂在墙上当做艺术品；还可以把它放在进门的桌边，作为放钥匙的地方；还可将小碗放在抽屉里，用来收纳珠宝首饰。
　　5. Waste Baskets
　　废旧的篓子
　　Turn a wire waste basket upside down to use as an interesting accent table or stool. Use one as a DIY light fixture or lamp shade. Use larger plastic trash cans as outdoor planters for your porch or patio8.
　　把废弃的钢丝篓子上下颠倒，就能当做一个精巧的小茶几或者小板凳；还可以用它DIY一个灯架或灯罩；体型稍大的塑料垃圾桶可以放在室外或走廊上，当做花盆。
　　6. Wrapping Paper
　　包装纸
　　Frame a scrap9 of pretty paper for some quick and simple DIY wall art. Line the back of bookshelves with wrapping paper to serve as an interesting background for your books and decorative10 items. Line a desk drawer or kitchen drawer with wrapping paper. Laminate wrapping paper and cut it into rectangles to use as wipe-able placemats.
　　找一截漂亮的包装纸贴在墙上，就能DIY出一件墙面艺术品，方便快捷，操作简单；在书架的背后贴上一层包装纸，就成为书架上书籍和装饰品的奇妙衬布；可以在书柜抽屉或厨房抽屉里垫上一层包装纸；把包装纸辗平，剪成三角形，就能当做可擦洗的桌垫。
　　7. Clothing
　　衣物
　　There are several pretty and practical uses for old sweaters. Make cozy11 pillow covers or use them as a way to make simple vases more stylish12. Use old jeans to make a small denim13 throw rug or bath mat. Turn shirt or pants pockets into wall pocket organizers.
　　对于衣物，有几种实用妙招。能将旧毛衣改造成漂亮的新物件。可以把旧毛衣改装成舒服的枕套，还可以套在花瓶上，让造型简单的花瓶更加时尚。用旧牛仔裤改装成牛仔布小地毯或者浴室脚垫。还可以将带口袋的衬衣或裤子改装成墙上的整理袋。
　　8. Light Fixtures14
　　灯架
　　Turn an outdated15 ceiling fixture 点击发音 into a trendy terrarium；Hang an old chandelier on the patio to use as a decorative planter.
　　可以将过时的天花板灯架改装成流行的小盆栽；还可以将旧吊灯放在庭院里，作为装饰性的花盆。
　　9. Shutters17
　　百叶窗
　　Line up old shutters behind your bed to use as a headboard. Make a memo18 board by using the slats on an old shutter16 to hold pictures and cards.
　　将废旧的百叶窗挂在你的床头，可以用作床头板。用旧百叶窗上的窗格来挂照片和卡片，百叶窗就变成了一块记事板。

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1 florist vj3xB     
n.花商；种花者
参考例句：
  • The florist bunched the flowers up.花匠把花捆成花束。
  • Could you stop at that florist shop over there?劳驾在那边花店停一下好不好？
2 mimic PD2xc     
v.模仿，戏弄；n.模仿他人言行的人
参考例句：
  • A parrot can mimic a person's voice.鹦鹉能学人的声音。
  • He used to mimic speech peculiarities of another.他过去总是模仿别人讲话的特点。
3 bracelets 58df124ddcdc646ef29c1c5054d8043d     
n.手镯，臂镯( bracelet的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The lamplight struck a gleam from her bracelets. 她的手镯在灯光的照射下闪闪发亮。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • On display are earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from jade, amber and amethyst. 展出的有用玉石、琥珀和紫水晶做的耳环、项链和手镯。 来自《简明英汉词典》
4 texture kpmwQ     
n.(织物)质地；(材料)构造；结构；肌理
参考例句：
  • We could feel the smooth texture of silk.我们能感觉出丝绸的光滑质地。
  • Her skin has a fine texture.她的皮肤细腻。
5 fixture hjKxo     
n.固定设备；预定日期；比赛时间；定期存款
参考例句：
  • Lighting fixture must be installed at once.必须立即安装照明设备。
  • The cordless kettle may now be a fixture in most kitchens.无绳电热水壶现在可能是多数厨房的固定设备。
6 coordinating fc35d08ba9bb2dcfdc96033a33b9ae1e     
v.使协调，使调和( coordinate的现在分词 )；协调；协同；成为同等
参考例句：
  • He abolished the Operations Coordinating Board and the Planning Board. 他废除了行动协调委员会和计划委员会。 来自辞典例句
  • He's coordinating the wedding, and then we're not going to invite him? 他是来协调婚礼的，难道我们不去请他？ 来自电影对白
7 jewelry 0auz1     
n.（jewllery）（总称）珠宝
参考例句：
  • The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
  • Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。
8 patio gSdzr     
n.庭院，平台
参考例句：
  • Suddenly, the thought of my beautiful patio came to mind. I can be quiet out there,I thought.我又忽然想到家里漂亮的院子，我能够在这里宁静地呆会。
  • They had a barbecue on their patio on Sunday.星期天他们在院子里进行烧烤。
9 scrap JDFzf     
n.碎片；废料；v.废弃，报废
参考例句：
  • A man comes round regularly collecting scrap.有个男人定时来收废品。
  • Sell that car for scrap.把那辆汽车当残品卖了吧。
10 decorative bxtxc     
adj.装饰的，可作装饰的
参考例句：
  • This ware is suitable for decorative purpose but unsuitable for utility.这种器皿中看不中用。
  • The style is ornate and highly decorative.这种风格很华丽，而且装饰效果很好。
11 cozy ozdx0     
adj.亲如手足的，密切的，暖和舒服的
参考例句：
  • I like blankets because they are cozy.我喜欢毛毯，因为他们是舒适的。
  • We spent a cozy evening chatting by the fire.我们在炉火旁聊天度过了一个舒适的晚上。
12 stylish 7tNwG     
adj.流行的，时髦的；漂亮的，气派的
参考例句：
  • He's a stylish dresser.他是个穿着很有格调的人。
  • What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world.巴黎女性时装往往会引导世界时装潮流。
13 denim o9Lya     
n.斜纹棉布；斜纹棉布裤，牛仔裤
参考例句：
  • She wore pale blue denim shorts and a white denim work shirt.她穿着一条淡蓝色的斜纹粗棉布短裤，一件白粗布工作服上衣。
  • Dennis was dressed in denim jeans.丹尼斯穿了一条牛仔裤。
14 fixtures 9403e5114acb6bb59791a97291be54b5     
（房屋等的）固定装置( fixture的名词复数 )； 如（浴盆、抽水马桶）； 固定在某位置的人或物； （定期定点举行的）体育活动
参考例句：
  • The insurance policy covers the building and any fixtures contained therein. 保险单为这座大楼及其中所有的设施保了险。
  • The fixtures had already been sold and the sum divided. 固定设备已经卖了，钱也分了。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
15 outdated vJTx0     
adj.旧式的，落伍的，过时的；v.使过时
参考例句：
  • That list of addresses is outdated,many have changed.那个通讯录已经没用了，许多地址已经改了。
  • Many of us conform to the outdated customs laid down by our forebears.我们许多人都遵循祖先立下的过时习俗。
16 shutter qEpy6     
n.百叶窗；(照相机)快门；关闭装置
参考例句：
  • The camera has a shutter speed of one-sixtieth of a second.这架照像机的快门速度达六十分之一秒。
  • The shutter rattled in the wind.百叶窗在风中发出嘎嘎声。
17 shutters 74d48a88b636ca064333022eb3458e1f     
百叶窗( shutter的名词复数 )； （照相机的）快门
参考例句：
  • The shop-front is fitted with rolling shutters. 那商店的店门装有卷门。
  • The shutters thumped the wall in the wind. 在风中百叶窗砰砰地碰在墙上。
18 memo 4oXzGj     
n.照会，备忘录；便笺；通知书；规章
参考例句：
  • Do you want me to send the memo out?您要我把这份备忘录分发出去吗？
  • Can you type a memo for me?您能帮我打一份备忘录吗？