Fabric sofas are stylish and comfortable pieces of furniture which have been said to have an inviting look and to give your living room a homely look. However, fabric sofas being beautiful and colorful are susceptible to stains. You might also accumulate dust, or acquire a snitch in its seams due to the introduction of a sharp object. Little … [Read more...]
8 Simple DIY Screen Doors
Summer means it's time to open up the windows and let the fresh air inside! Adding a screen door to your home can help to really let the cross winds flow. I love the country feel of a screen door, and the practicality really can't be beat. Fresh air without bugs is always a win in my book. But have you looked at the price tag of a screen … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Barn Door Hardware for $20
If you love rustic barn style decor chances you will know how expensive the hardware can be! That's why the team at Shanty 2 Chic came up with this tutorial on making the rustic hardware yourself. All it takes is a trip to the hardware store, the acquisition of a few supplies and before you know it you will have a set of your own heavy duty … [Read more...]
Free Printable Watercolor Feather Art
Linda from burlap + blue loves decorating her home with nature-inspired art. So it was no surprise Linda was smitten as soon as she saw Ballard’s feather art prints. She decided to save herself (and you!) some money by creating similar artwork AND offering it to her readers as a free printable. Linda says, “Framed and hung, they’re the … [Read more...]
Queen Storage Bed
Ever since Shannon from Bohemian Junktion’s son left for college, bed in tow, his room has sat empty. When it came time for spring break and her son’s arrival home, Shannon knew he would obviously need a place to sleep and came up with a plan that involved moving her high school daughter’s bed into her son’s room and building a cottage-y storage … [Read more...]
Rustic Blanket Ladder for $5
Corey from Tiny Sidekick wanted to create a blanket ladder like one she’d seen in the Pottery Barn catalog. It wasn’t until she’d already made her own for $5 that Corey actually saw the whopping $179 price tag on her inspiration and realized just how much she’d saved. And to top things off, Corey made her ladder in only 30 minutes. If … [Read more...]
10 Home Renovation Mistakes that Too Many New Homeowners Make
Home renovation is not something you can plan overnight. Yes, you can think about it overnight but not set out to start working the next morning. This is because there are excessively many things to consider, especially if it involves hiring professionals to help you renovate it. As much, as you can always opt for DIY home renovation using … [Read more...]
Looking Good In 2019: This Year’s Top Interior Design Trends
The interior design industry in the United States is on fire. The economy is booming and people are spending money on fresh new décor. Did you know that the interior design industry generated $16 billion in revenue last year? In fact, revenues increased by over 5 percent from 2017 to 2018. Now is the time to bring your house up to date. … [Read more...]
“Brother” Wall Sign
One of the perks of DIY is the ability to customize an item exactly how you want it. You want dark brown instead of black? You got it! That’s exactly what spurred on the creation of this wall sign by Aimee from The Vintage Estate. Aimee used paint and a contact paper stencil to easily replicate the plaque her client wanted in the exact color … [Read more...]
Home Decor Project Ideas that You Can Make with a Heat Press Machine
I say heat transfer, and you think t-shirts, right? Right. We’ve been programmed to think that heat transfer machines are made for creating creative, custom t-shirt prints that reflect who we are, what we love, and what we stand for. But when you stop and think about it, heat transfer machines can practically print any design on any fabrics. So … [Read more...]