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How to Create an Ombre Dresser Using Chalked Paint

This ombre dresser looks great in a child’s room, but the painted ombre look is popular throughout the house these days. Natalie Dalpias, The Creative Mom, used chalked paint to create the ombre effect on this old dresser. And as you’ll see, it’s an easy paint project that’s fun to do. Painted Ombre Dresser Project I... The …

How To Build a DIY Faux Fireplace with Extra Storage

If your home doesn’t have a fireplace, build a DIY faux fireplace! Ashley Basnight, who writes Handmade Haven, built her own faux fireplace. Not only is it cute and on-trend with its sliplap sides and limewashed faux brick, Ashley also included some extra storage space! Here’s her step-by-step tutorial. Build a DIY Faux Fireplace for... The …

6 Steps to the Perfect Limewashed Brick Backsplash

a Limewashed brick is popular these days. The unique, distressed look it produces is classic, and goes so well in many different decor styles. Courtney Clymer, who writes Lifestyled Atlanta, wanted to create her own limewashed brick backsplash in her kitchen. She gave it a go, and discovered it’s a surprisingly easy look to achieve.... The …

New Decor Trends in Hardware: 10 Inspiring Mood Boards

Check out these mood boards based on new decor trends in hardware tones and finishes and how they’re combined. Your cabinet hardware– the knobs, handles, drawer pulls– is often the last thing you think about when you’re creating the look of your home decor. But cabinet hardware can play a major role in getting the The …

Three Ways to Style a Bedroom Nook

How many ways can you style a bedroom nook with a simple accent chair? With a little creativity, the styling possibilities are infinite. But we surely like the three different looks lifestyle blogger Liz Stanley, of Say Yes, and two of her colleagues came up with. They each expressed their unique personalities and decor tastes using the The …

On-Trend Bathroom Ideas

With so many styles of bathroom tile, lighting and vanities to choose from, a bathroom remodel offers an opportunity to add style and comfort to your home. Take a look at these on-trend bathroom looks to inspire your next bathroom update. On-Trend Bathroom Ideas Farmhouse Look Bathroom This farmhouse style bathroom starts with the white The …

Family Room Makeover with a Mid-Century Modern Vibe

This family room makeover has a mid-century modern vibe that’s comfortable, welcoming and totally kid-friendly. The styling is by Alex Evjen, who writes the AVE Style blog. She explains how she focused on varying the shapes and textures of the various decor pieces to make her new family room visually appealing. A Spacious Family Room Makeover Life... The …

Style Your Bed Like a Pro With These Tips and Tricks

Style your bed just as you would style an entire room. That’s the key to creating a comfortable, attractive and cozy place for good sleep and relaxation. Fashion blogger Lauren Lefevre, of Edit by Lauren, shares her tips and tricks for achieving a perfectly styled bed. How to Style Your Bed The bed is the focal The …

DIY Painted Stencil Bathroom Floor

This painted stencil bathroom floor project totally changed the look of the room. It was a lot cheaper than re-tiling the floor, too. It’s the work of Mallory and Savannah of Classy Clutter. They used chalked paint in black and white for a bold contrast to match the large, eye-catching flower pattern of the stenciled The …

Repainting Furniture Using a Paint Sprayer

Using a paint sprayer to repaint furniture makes the job easy, and you’ll get excellent results. Katrina Sullivan of Chic Little House gave new life to a couple of furniture pieces in her dining room using a paint sprayer. Follow along as she shows us how she did it. Using a Paint Sprayer to Repaint Furniture Materials The …

How to Paint an Ombre Wall

This ombre wall painting project is fairly simple, but it results in a gorgeous, eye-catching accent wall. It’s great for a living room, dining room, or just about any place in your home that needs a little extra visual appeal. We teamed up with Amy Osaba of Amy Osaba Design to create this simple guide to creating The …

A Simple Guide to Painting a Stone Fireplace

Painting the textured surface of a stone fireplace requires a little more planning than your average painting project. But it’s not hard if you use a paint sprayer and you know how to prep for the job. We teamed up with Amy Osaba of Amy Osaba Design to show you what to do in this simple The …

A Simple Guide to Prepping and Painting a Front Door

Painting a front door the right way often involves as much prep work as actual painting. It’s a pretty easy job, though, as Amy Osaba of Amy Osaba Design shows us. How to Prep and Paint a Front Door Materials Painter’s Tape Razor Blades Sand Paper Exterior Paint (I used BEHR Marquee paint in “Pink Elephant“) Paint Brush The …

Wooden Star Decoration for the Fourth of July

These Fourth of July wooden star decorations are a great way to dress up your front door, backyard deck or fireplace mantel. Alexi Politis of Seeking Alexi, takes you through the project, step by step, and offers a few tips to make the wooden star project go smoothly. I made three wooden star decorations for my The …

Wooden Star Decoration for the Fourth of July

These Fourth of July wooden star decorations are a great way to dress up your front door, backyard deck or fireplace mantel. Alexi Politis of Seeking Alexi, takes you through the project, step by step, and offers a few tips to make the wooden star project go smoothly. I made three wooden star decorations for my The …