Dispaly Baskets On Ceiling Beams

A ceiling beam is an excellent place to display baskets.

Decorating ceiling beams with baskets is one way to make a room appear homey and warm. Using baskets on ceiling beams works well as a display idea because the baskets are out of the way and do not take up valuable space, but they are still visible and give a cottage or vintage feel to the room.

Instructions

1. Place the ladder under the ceiling beams. Attach the brush attachment to the vacuum. Vacuum the dust from the top of the ceiling beams. If you cannot reach the top of the ceiling beams with the vacuum, simply dust the beams with a dust rag to remove the dust from the top of the beams.

2. Arrange the baskets by size, color, shape or texture. Test the largest basket for stability by placing it over the ceiling beam. If the bottom of the basket hangs off of the ceiling beam, do not use the basket on the ceiling beam. Using a basket that is larger than the beam will only look cluttered.

3. Choose baskets that match the colors in your room for a cohesive appearance. Do not use baskets that have clashing colors or colors or patterns that are too busy for the decorative style of the room. Use modern-looking baskets in a modern room, and country baskets in a country room.

4. Arrange the baskets along the beams. Use no more than seven baskets on a beam. Group the baskets however you like. After placing the baskets on the beams, get down from the ladder to inspect how the placement looks in the room. Adjust as necessary until you are satisfied with the placement.

5. Place a small amount of sticky putty to the bottom of each basket. Press the basket firmly into the top of the beam. This will prevent the baskets from falling because of fans, a random gust of wind, minor earth tremor or activity that shakes the house.

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