Any ideas on how I could use leftover lattice? Inside decorating?

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I have leftover lattice and would like to use it for some sort of indoor decorating project. Any ideas on a good use for it? It looks like this, just plain unfinished lattice although I'm not sure that my pieces are this large. 
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Sherrie · Answer

I have seen it used numerous ways. I even used it over a open window between a laundry room and kitchen in place of a window. I have also seen it hung from the ceiling and have seen pretty lights hung from it. As a pot holder rack to hold pots and pans.

DR HANDY · Answer

The most obvious use would be as a lattice for climbing plants if you have a sunroom. It could easily be made into a room divider (after painting and a clear coat).

Heather · Answer

I'm really liking the ceiling idea, I may run with that! Thanks!

Funnygirl · Answer

I have seen it used on the side of a tub.add trim and paint or stain for a  finished look.Or a blank wall you need to dress up.

Bonnie Lewenza · Answer

Years ago I had a large indoor fountain I placed lattice (white) In the corner on both walls, then ran climbers up the lattice and placed the fountain in front. It was a good way to bring the outdoors in.

Carole · Answer

Use as a bed head and weave pretty coloured lights through it for a little girls room or for boys to hang dinosaurs or whatever they like from it! You could paint the lattice if you don't like it 'raw' looking. Or use it behind a desk hanging on the wall to hold pots of pencils/pens, office type stuff from or in a hobby room to hang your hobby bits and bobs on. Might even work in the garage in a similar way to a peg board??

Heather · Answer

Love all of these ideas! Thanks!!!

Dee - A Lapin Life · Answer

I have seen it at Show Houses. They have used it on walls and ceilings painted of course.

Becky Ezra · Answer

head bed, make a box for plants, table legs (a big/low box), growing plant near it., change drawers to those, in the shower or balcony/back yard.

Ncblueii · Answer

I would be cautious about hanging pots/pans from it unless it is the extra heavy duty type, otherwise you might wake up to loud noises as the weight from the pans snap the lattice. Been there done that.

Virtual Window Treatments and Design · Answer

For a casual look paint the lattice and cut it down to approx. 36' and use it as wainscoting around the room. Cap it off with a wood trim for a finished look. This would look great in a kids room, a laundry area or even a sun porch. I have painted a backdrop scene behind the lattice but there are such great decorative vinyl wall decals that you could use to create any illusion/mood for the room.

Wanda sinnema · Answer

I have seen them done as headboards,,,just framed .... Also as a room divider,,,, framed and hinges applied so they can be folded up. Lastly used to have sewing and craft notions on with baskets and hooks.. I think that was done by placing a piece of wood behind it and attaching it to the wall , it was over the sewing machine table..

Helen · Answer

In a craft room and using S hooks to hang small baskets or various items to get them off of the work surface but close at hand.

Joanna Carrisal · Answer

You could cut them down to 28'.  Then paint them a cool color and attach them to your walls and then add chair rail molding.  It would definitely bring flavor to an ordinary room.

Liliana Wells · Answer

As a room divider in an unfinished basement. I also like the idea of the sewing/craft room.

Piano Lady · Answer

Have seen it suspended from ceiling w/lights on top then decorated w/silk vines & flowers.

Connie Smith · Answer

My thoughts on lattice.... It just screams 'CHEAP' to me... If you find something please share it... I hope something or someone could do something to make it look more expensive, tastefully done and useful. Other wise I say great kiln (msp).. aka fire starter...

Catherine · Answer

I'm right there with Connie! Although I do like the idea of a 'headboard' with the lights for a teenager's room. But other than that, keep it in the crafting business.

Billie Carey · Answer

I used it in my bedroom and hung a three tier shelf from it and hung photos by their back flaps and curtins on the backs. On the other I have hung old money in bags.

Pamela Lott · Answer

Cutting it down to 16 inches, or your preference, put in around the ceiling, add ivy or floral of some kind and little white lights, It looks like a garden room in doors, I love it!

Pamela Lott · Answer

My next one will probably be 12 inches.. :)

Dorothypeed1 · Answer

PUT IT IN THE KIDS ROOM WITH HOOKS FOR HANGING STUFF

Patricia Souder Tucker · Answer

I used some on one wall over a garden tub and let plants grow up on it. Stuck in a few silk flowers for more color.

Kim Lunsford · Answer

I used 4 large panels in my basement to cover my water heater and furnace. There is a big space between them that I now use as a storage closet. I intertwined them on the corners with twine to keep them up and used fake garland to cover the twine. We left a door opening and hung a curtain on an small extension rod to cover the opening. I hung some small things on the panels with S hooks. I must say it looks great and very useful space now!

Rita Kollander · Answer

In decorating a dining room with an oriental theme. I would cut the lattice 12 inchs wide and frame one wall to hang oriental plates. Make sure you paint the lattice a contrasting color to match the color of your walls.

Sheryl Duden · Answer

If you have a little girl you could paint it a coordinating color to her room, weave some pretty ribbon through it and use it for a headboard mounted to the wall. Attach some old drawer pulls, hooks and knobs for hanging her pretty dress up clothes, jewelry, bags etc. on. Frame the outside of it and make a closet door.

Janice Phillips (JP) · Answer

I used lattice on the ceiling in a breakfast area at a beach house. I painted the ceiling Annie Sloan Louie Blue lightened w/ Old White and spray painted the lattice BM Dove White. I simply screwed the lattice to the ceiling and used moulding to finish the edges. It was a perfect coastal feel to the area. Sorry... the house sold before I got back for pics : (

Wanda sinnema · Answer

Depending on your decor..... If you have a country cottage or beach decor,, It could be cute.. Some of it can look if not done right.. Most is really rough..Sand it a bit first... whatever you use it for. I'd use it in the craft room. Outside these often sag and look ugly after a couple of years, unless done right..

Polly Zieper · Answer

What about if you threaded outdoor/ Christmas tree type of lights through it and leaned it against a wall or railing on your porch, or against a fence? Or did you want to use it indoors?

Polly Zieper · Answer

I don't have any lattice but I think you have to paint or stain it if using it outdoors. finish it with something to make it water proof, even spraypaint made for this purpose.

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