Metamorphosis Monday – Cover-up

I am glad to participate in Metamorphosis Monday, which is hosted by Susan of Between Naps on the Porch. Go there for a listing of more transformations.

For a long time now I’ve been unhappy about the sight of the wall in the hall where the door bell amplifier and the carbon monoxide alarm are mounted. Also nearby is the thermostat.
Putting up framed works or plates just does not look right with these objects sticking out on the wall. I read a post on a blog which I cannot recall where she tells of her solution to a similar problem. What I’ve devised is a small decorative shelf, placed just below the fixtures and then draped with some faux greenery and a light weight wooden plate added just under the greenery on the top of the shelf.
Finally, just below the shelf I hung a small floral oil painting.

I am not completely satisfied with the result, but find it is a satisfactory improvement as I make plans to have work done on the adjacent living room ceiling, then paint the living room and hall.

Edited to add: skoots1mom alerted me to the dangers of covering up carbon monodide and smoke alarms. I had considered that the greenery and wood plate would not hamper CO2 gas or smoke, but realize that it's better to be safe always. So I went ahead and took down the cover-up.

Let me take this opportunity to invite you to read my April 30 post entitled, Which Chandelier Decal Would You Prefer? Which is about vinyl wall decals for use in your home décor. Leave a comment as directed, to be entered in the Chandilier decal giveaway sponsored by Wilson Graphics.
Stop by soon; the giveaway ends Friday May 8 at 12 noon.
HERE IS THE URL
http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2009/04/which-chandelier-decal-would-you-prefer.html