Roundup: 12 Dresser and Nightstand Makeover Projects

By: Brittnimehlhoff Feb 22, 2013

created at: 02/21/2013

Yesterday, I rounded up  bold, bedroom eye candy; and I'll be honest, I'm still on a bedroom kick today. I know you love makeover projects almost as much as I do, so let's explore the world of bedroom dressers and nightstands today, with a before and after twist. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how easy (and awesome) many of these makeover projects actually… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: Fun Patterns and Prints in the Bedroom

By: Brittnimehlhoff Feb 21, 2013

created at: 02/20/2013

Back when I still considered myself a painter, I constantly studied patterns for inspiration - wallpaper, fabric, you name it. I guess you could say, it became an obsession of mine, since my focus as a painter was planted firmly in the abstract world. Naturally, some of those interests carried into my adult life, and I'm still a huge fan of pattern, especially in unexpected places.

So today, I thought it would be fun to explore interesting ways that patterns and prints can be used in the bedroom.… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10+ Easy and DIYable Closet Door Makeovers

By: Diy maven Feb 19, 2013

created at: 02/18/2013

Bi-fold, sliding, swing. No, they're not classes of ballroom dances; they're  closet door types. Whatever kind of closet doors you have, or whatever you call them, we have a makeover for them. Read on, be inspired and go from slab to fab in no time.  

1. Janet gave her boring white bi-folds an architectural lift… Continue Reading

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24 Decor Ideas to Make Your Apartment Fabulous

By: Diy maven Feb 18, 2013

created at: 02/18/2013Although these interior design ideas are geared toward apartment dwellers who decorate at the mercy of rental agreements, they are also perfect for anyone who wants a 'wow' makeover without major DIY fuss. Some at the top of… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Mid-Century Herringbone Dresser Makeover

By: Brittnimehlhoff Feb 14, 2013

created at: 02/12/2013

A mid-century thrift store find gets the herringbone treatment in a DIY dresser redo that won't cost an arm and a leg to… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Kelsey's Bold and Colorful Bedroom Makeover

By: Brittnimehlhoff Feb 07, 2013

created at: 02/06/2013

The 'after' version of this bedroom is so different, I honestly can't believe it's owned by the same person. Curious to see what I'm talking about? Check out this electric, modern makeover and see for… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Bedside Table Makeover

By: Brittnimehlhoff Jan 31, 2013

created at: 01/30/2013

A $10 thrift store side table gets a pop-inspired makeover with some brightly colored paint and a few smartly placed wall… Continue Reading

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Before & After: An Inexpensive Vase-to-Table Lamp Makeover

By: Capreek Jan 21, 2013

created at: 01/21/2013

You guys... I love when people get crafty and turn ordinary objects into extraordinary, way-more-functional objects. Like this clever decor hack from Curbly reader Kim!  … Continue Reading

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A Prize-Winning Guest Room Makeover

By: Diy maven Nov 19, 2012

created at: 11/19/2012

In just four days, Yamini turned her sad and uninviting guest room into a prize-winning retreat. Besides the lovely room, the payoff also included recognition by Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine and $1,000.  An old Craiglist find, wall lights, an art-piece… Continue Reading

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Before & After: An Incredible Girls' Bedroom Makeover

By: Capreek Sep 10, 2012

created at: 09/10/2012

This attic space, the shared bedroom of two sisters, was almost depressing in its starkness. These are teen and pre-teen girls, we're talking about: let's get some personality and life in here, STAT!… Continue Reading

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Week 12 Journal: Let There Be Light

By: Bruno Sep 07, 2012

The Curbly House Week 12 Journal: Turning on the lightsAhhh ... It seems like just yesterday we walked through the Curbly House and decided to take a chance on it. But, in reality, it was waaaay back in January!
And this week, we put the finishing touches on the inside: light fixtures and switches. Read on to watch our weekly video update and find out how we chose lighting fixtures for each room.

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How to: Give Boring Closet Doors an Inexpensive, Architectural Makeover

By: Chrisjob Sep 04, 2012

created at: 09/04/2012

When Janet Lee first moved into her tiny studio apartment, it was a blank box of white walls and neutral parquet floors. As a renter, she wasn't able to add any actual architectural details for visual interest, so she faked the look by bringing plenty of depth to her bland folding closet doors, creating an inexpensive and removable solution that anyone can do at… Continue Reading

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Week 11 Journal: Painting the Curbly House (Finally!)

By: Bruno Sep 04, 2012

The Curbly House: Week 11 Journal(Note: this post was supposed to go up last week, but I just couldn't get it out the door in time. Sorry!)

This week has been pretty crazy: a new baby boy at home, Alicia's starting to pack up in preparation for the move, and I've been working on transforming the Curbly House from a dark, messy construction zone into a freshly-painted, light-filled, livable space. Read on to watch our video journal, and get a first look at the (almost) finished interior. 

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Makeover: Door Turned Sidetable

By: Diy maven Aug 21, 2012

created at: 08/20/2012

Gail has a thing about doors. Especially old, junky ones. She uses them to make toddler beds and bookshelves and things. When she saw Jan's castoff door, she was struck by inspiration, which actually came from Brittany over at Pretty Handy Girl. Brittany used a door to make a bedside table, so Gail… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A DIY Upholstered Bed Frame

By: Capreek Jul 23, 2012
created at: 07/23/2012
This cheap, plain wooden bed frame gets a classy and masculine update for a fraction of the cost of similar beds. Intrigued? Check out the 'after' and the full DIY scoop below!    … Continue Reading
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