Christopher Lowell’s
decorating guide
WHEN PEOPLE THINK of room dividers,
they may envision an ornate screen of
some sort to simply divide a room. If it
serves up functionality and offers great
value, so much the better.
The O’nin Room Divider with Eight
Canvas Storage Baskets is incredibly
versatile. The unit ( 75¼ inches wide by
18¼ inches deep by 40¾ inches high)
has a neutral color, which makes it
a comfortable fit for any room in the
house. Vertically or horizontally, it works
as a bookcase, storage solution or room
divider. Many dividers on the market are
made of plastic, but the O’nin divider is
constructed of solid wood with espresso-colored melamine, and is extremely
durable. Some assembly is required.
While the divider alone presents a
solid value, the eight canvas storage
bins, which are included, are usually
sold separately elsewhere for as much
as $8 to $15 each.
Quality construction, great looks
and Costco value make the O’nin Room
Divider a welcome addition to any
home. C
Hall Chest
WES AND ANGIE SUMNER
Marble Accent Table
Small accent tables are often better than full-size coffee
tables that can make people lean forward to set down a
drink or plate of food. This classic accent table can be
placed anywhere within arm’s length to offer a handy surface to guests. They can be used where a larger end table
or coffee table simply
won’t work.
DAVID HE
many of the home décor decisions, so being
prepared and asking these three simple questions will help you feather your nest while
staying on budget.
Put your ego in your back pocket when
you go shopping. Often we become snobs
about where we get designer home items.
That kind of thinking can have us paying
much more for items. With today’s technol-
ogy and vast global sources, great high-qual-
ity furniture is available at a fraction of the
cost we used to pay. When all is said and
done, no one but you has to know the brand
name. Unlike personal items (sunglasses,
clothing and handbags), most home items
don’t have visible labels anyway. Who cares
where you got it or who made it, right? It’s
your good eye for quality and what you do
with that item that really count. C
Accent Chair
Christopher Lowell (
www.ChristopherLowell.
com) is one of America’s most recognized home-improvement authorities. His latest project, the
interactive online series Ask Christopher,
debuted November 2010.
Ottoman
Nothing increases seating better than an ottoman. Add a great serving tray as a hard,
removable surface and an ottoman can double as a coffee table. Ottomans can live easily
under a low window
when not in use and be
pulled up to a conversa-
tion group as needed or
float between two con-
versation areas. I like
this one because it has
legs that visually lift it
up off the ground and
add a hardwood ele-
ment that will go with
other woods already in
most rooms.—CL
JANUARY 2011 ;e Costco Connection 97
KEITH COTTRILL
