The mod stripes were, perhaps, visual overload as an entire bedroom scheme. Repurpose the smaller shams from this forgotten set — while peppering your home with manageable pieces of op art — by using them as place mats.

What You Need: Boudoir-size pillow shams (usually 12 by 16 inches).

What You Do: Nothing — the simplest project ever. Boudoir shams will cover much of the table when used this way, so you can skip a tablecloth.

Also Works With: Napkins and dish towels. For a French-bistro effect, use a king-size sham draped across the table, with place settings at opposite ends of the sham.