Makeover Tour: A Stylish, Light-Filled Senior Home Makeover with Designer Emily Henderson

By: Capreek May 20, 2013

If you've spent any time on the Internet in the last few years or have ever watched HGTV, you're familiar with Emily Henderson. On top of being a wildly talented interior designer, she's also one of the funniest and most down-to-earth people around. We are beyond thrilled, then, to share this month's Makeover Tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at the room Emily recently transformed for Fran Ferguson, a resident at an assisted living center.

Read on to see how Emily tackled the unique challenges of this room, including her tips for creating a stylish living space… Continue Reading

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Before and After: A Colorful, Art-Inspired Bookshelf Makeover

By: Capreek May 20, 2013

Decorating your home or updating a piece of furniture, but not sure where to start? Take this tip from Design Milk and use a favorite work of art as a springboard for color and pattern… Continue Reading

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Before and After: A Traditional Living Room Gets A Fresh Look

By: Faith-towers May 20, 2013

This living room had a few great existing architectural details, but needed some serious TLC. Paint was the most important element of this makeover, accentuating the shape of the walls and drawing attention to the… Continue Reading

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Make It: Colorful DIY Braided Fabric Scrap Basket

By: Capreek May 16, 2013

Put old t-shirts, fabric scraps, and discarded bedding to use with this fun -- and functional -- DIY… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a Silhouette Lamp Shade

By: Diy maven May 16, 2013

Imagine a plain lampshade holding a secret message that's only visible when the bulb inside is illuminated. Cool, huh? Chica and… Continue Reading

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10 Easy and Inexpensive DIY Floor Finishes

By: Faith-towers May 14, 2013

Flooring can be expensive. And hiring someone to install flooring can be even pricier. So why not get creative and try doing it yourself? There are plenty of DIY-able floor treatments out there that can really add some pizzazz to your space. Check 'em… Continue Reading

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How To: A Simple Rope Shelf Tutorial

By: Faith-towers May 13, 2013

In my humble opinion, rope is an underutilized material. It emanates a subtle maritime vibe... something I like to call "nautical glam." It's also cheap and very versatile. Last week we showed you how to make a rope swing, and today we'll teach you how to make a rope shelf to hang on your… Continue Reading

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Make It: Colorful DIY Dip-Dyed Bed Linens and Throw Pillows

By: Capreek May 08, 2013

I'm still loving the "dip dyed" trend, especially when applied to textiles, as it has more of an organic, water-color type effect rather than an opaque, colorblocked look. I think I might snag some plain white bedding and give this project a whirl this… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Mid-Century Bookcase Makeover

By: Brittnimehlhoff May 07, 2013

 

A mid-century book shelf gets a worthwhile makeover with a cool before and after. The new look allows the natural wood to show through and brings in a pop of color. Want… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Wooden World Map Wall Art

By: Capreek May 07, 2013

If you've got a blank wall, some scrap wood, and a love for maps, well, I've got the DIY project for… Continue Reading

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Make It: A Minimalist Wooden DIY Tripod Table Lamp

By: Capreek May 06, 2013

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

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Make It: A Modern DIY Stitched-Leather Stool Cover

By: Capreek May 01, 2013

It's a fact. I can't resist a good stool-related DIY project. Stools are just so handy, ya know? And they make great makeover fodder, like this super stylish and modern stitched-leather… Continue Reading

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Before and After: 5 Budget-Friendly Fireplace Makeovers

By: Faith-towers Apr 30, 2013

There are some ugly fireplaces out there. And renovating one can be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be as scary as it seems... and you don't even have to spend a lot of money! These budget friendly makeovers will knock your socks off, I… Continue Reading

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Chair Makeovers: From Queen Anne to Queen Awesome

By: Diy maven Apr 30, 2013

These two Queen Anne chairs were stuck in a time warp. Their sturdy builds made them perfect makeover specimens. The first, a Harden-made pleather-seated dining chair, is part… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10 DIY Decor Projects Using Stencils

By: Faith-towers Apr 29, 2013

Stencil designs have come a long way over the years - they're not just for grandma's house anymore. And you can use them in so many different ways... stenciled patterns can be put on ceilings, floors, walls - anywhere really!   

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