Make It: A Minimalist Wooden DIY Tripod Table Lamp
A simple, low-cost DIY lighting project that you can make from the most basic materials, without any special tools, that looks great and is completely customizable?! YES,… Continue Reading
Make It: DIY Outdoor Log Lounge Chair
Even though it snowed yesterday where I live (Hello, weather! It's May! Get a grip.), my thoughts are occupied by visions of summer and lounging in the sun with a good book. Of course, to lounge one would need a lounge chair. I'm thinking of giving this rustic-meets-modern version a… Continue Reading
Before and After: A Playful, Budget-Friendly Dresser Makeover
Ah, the ubiquitous IKEA Malm Dresser. This simple piece of furniture is the perfect blank canvas for a colorful and quirky… Continue Reading
How to Make a Modern Bedside Table from Scratch!
Unimpressed with the bedside table offerings from your local furniture stores? Make your… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Stylish Herringbone Cabinet from Upcycled Flooring Scraps
I stopped dead in my Internet-browsing-tracks when I saw this DIY cabinet on ManMade. I mean, c'mon! A solid-wood, Herringbone-patterned storage cabinet made from leftover flooring?! AWESOME.
Genius Transformation: Director's Chair to Accent Table
Erin from House of Earnest took a director's chair, much like the Pier 1 staple pictured above, into a fabulous accent table in about a minute. Okay, it took longer than a minute, but all she did was… Continue Reading
Make It: Cinco De Mayo Fringe Table Runner
I'm obsessed with any kind of paper decoration and Cinco de Mayo is the perfect holiday to cover your home in tissue paper fringe. Take the weekend and get your home fiesta-ready with this table runner! … Continue Reading
How To: Turn an Old Tire into a Stylish, Nautical-Inspired Ottoman
As it turns out, with the right materials and some creativity, you can transform just about anything into a functional and stylish piece of furniture -- even old tires! … Continue Reading
Rusty Plant Stand turned End Table Makeover
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If you're looking for a small table or stand for a couple of knick knacks or spring plants, check out this DIY for converting a rusty plant stand into an end… Continue Reading
How To: Turn an IKEA Nightstand into an Indoor Dog House/End Table
Alex's little Yorkie needed a home to call his own. Perfect for breeds of about 10 pounds or smaller, Alex says an IKEA, 2-drawer Malm chest ($50) is the way to go. The chest-turned-doghouse/end table hack takes… Continue Reading
Roundup: 10 Creative Uses For Mirrors
Most of us have mirrors in our homes. They can be a beautiful addition to a room, making it feel larger. But the reflective power of mirrors can be harnessed in many other ways... as sculptural art, accents on furniture and even functional pieces.… Continue Reading
Roundup: 10 Easy DIYable Spring Centerpieces
There's still snow on the ground where I live, so I'm doing all I can to bring a breath of spring indoors. These easy spring centerpieces do just that. They're pretty enough for parties and simple enough to make any day special.
These first ideas pair flowers with fruit.… Continue Reading
How To: Turn Wood Shims into a Table Runner
Whitney was looking for something to dress her naked dining table. After considering options for table runners, she decided to make her own using wood shims. Varying the skinny and fat ends of the shims… Continue Reading
10 New Ways to Repurpose Wine Crates
Wine crates. They're easy to find and they can function in so many different ways. They can be used simply as storage boxes, but today I have some other ideas for you. So head to your local liquor store to grab some used crates and let's get started!… Continue Reading
Roundup: 10 Clever IKEA Table Hacks
I've always been drawn to the simple, modern lines of Swedish design, so naturally, I'm a frequent shopper at Ikea. But since their products are now so ubiquitous, sometimes I crave more of a custom look... which is why I've become obsessed with IKEA hacks. Below are ten easy DIY projects using a variety of IKEA… Continue Reading
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