Makeover Tour: A Colorful and Quirky "Big Girl Room" Bedroom Makeover

By: Capreek Jun 17, 2013

I'm super, super excited about our Makeover Tour today! It's kids and pets month here at Curbly, and to celebrate we're getting a behind the scenes look at this colorful, personality-filled bedroom any kid (or grown-up) would love. Check it… Continue Reading

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How to: Easy DIY Copper Pipe Wall Sconce

By: Faith-towers Jun 17, 2013

I was on the hunt for a simple sconce for my living room when I ran across a glamorous wall-mounted copper light fixture. I thought for sure it would be exorbitantly expensive. But alas, I clicked on the link and it turns out that I can make one myself! And so can… Continue Reading

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DIY Idea: Make a Faux Fur Message Board

By: Matt allison Jun 12, 2013

Dedo Message Board

I stumbled across this faux fur message board by design by Portuguese designer… Continue Reading

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Five Fantastically Fun & Modern Playgrounds

By: Lexy.b.ward Jun 07, 2013

Playgrounds have become pretty generic over the years. There are so many safety guidelines for children when considering building (safety is important!), that it's hard to step outside the box. Here are five unique playgrounds around the world that have managed to stand the test of time. Their modern and whimsical designs make them some of the most popular playgrounds… Continue Reading

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Make It: Rustic Hanging Coat Rack DIY

By: Capreek Jun 06, 2013

If floor space in your entryway is at a premium, try this simple hanging coat rack… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Floating Wooden Clouds

By: Matt allison Jun 05, 2013

Floating Wooden Clouds

I'm going through a bit of a cloud phase at the moment, it's probably because in this part of the world we're heading towards winter, which means darker days and clouds somehow remind me of summer and brighten my day just a… Continue Reading

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A Tale of Two Dressers: An Incredible Double Dresser IKEA Hack

By: Capreek May 28, 2013

The Rast dresser from IKEA, with its untreated pine and minimalist lines, is common fodder for DIY furniture makeovers. This version, though, takes the Rast to a whole new level -- times… Continue Reading

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How to: Indoor Herb Garden IKEA Hack

By: Faith-towers May 23, 2013

Don't ask me how I came up with this project...it's a long story. Basically, my dog Charlie can jump really high and will eat anything, so I needed to make a wall-mounted planter that I could place out of his reach. So the Vurm herb planter was born.  

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Make It: Modern DIY Brass Chandelier

By: Capreek May 22, 2013

Oh, hey there drop-dead gorgeous chandelier! What's that, you say? You're totally DIYable?! Tell me more!… Continue Reading

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Our Affordable Kitchen Makeover in Action

By: Alicia May 20, 2013
Our affordable kitchen makeover with Wilsonart

Last week, we told you about a kitchen makeover that we were planning for Bruno's dad's fixer-upper down the street. As I write this post, the magic is happening and we'll be back next week with the pictures of the demolition and makeover process. In the meantime, we wanted to share some of the thought and planning we put into this space.

But first, here's a little refresher to remind you what we're… Continue Reading

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How To: Make These Cute Cress Cup Planters

By: Matt allison May 15, 2013

How To Make These Cute Cress Cup Planters

How cute are these! Bring some character into your home this Spring by planting up a few of these DIY cress cup planters. You'll find it hard not to smile everytime you look at them.

DIY – Cress Cups With A Face via By Wilma

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Make It: DIY Outdoor Log Lounge Chair

By: Capreek May 02, 2013

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

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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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10+ Stylish and Affordable Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

By: Capreek Apr 30, 2013

Mother's Day will be here before you know it (May 12th -- mark your calendar!). If giving flowers is getting old, check out these stylish and affordable gift ideas that any mom will love!    … Continue Reading

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Before and After: A Playful, Budget-Friendly Dresser Makeover

By: Capreek Apr 29, 2013

Ah, the ubiquitous IKEA Malm Dresser. This simple piece of furniture is the perfect blank canvas for a colorful and quirky… Continue Reading

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How to Make a Modern Bedside Table from Scratch!

By: Capreek Apr 24, 2013

Unimpressed with the bedside table offerings from your local furniture stores? Make your… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: Cool Gallery Walls in Homes

By: Matt allison Apr 24, 2013

I've always been deeply attracted to gallery walls. Their presence in a home immediately draws me in; the artwork an extension and reflection of a home's… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10 Inexpensive DIY Art & Picture Frame Ideas

By: Matt allison Apr 19, 2013

Framing your artworks can become quite costly when you add it all up, but take a peek at these inexpensive options that won't break the bank AND provide attractive ways of displaying your prized… Continue Reading

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Make It: A Playful DIY Mountain Wall Shelf

By: Capreek Apr 17, 2013

DIY Wooden Mountain ShelfI love mountains, loooove them. I'm lucky enough to live in a place where I can look any direction and see snow-capped mountains, going back in seemingly infinite layers, year-round. They're just straight up majestic. And, turns out, they look pretty dang adorable translated into wooden wall shelves!  … Continue Reading

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Makeover Tour: A Dated Midwest Kitchen gets a Scandinavian-Inspired Revamp

By: Capreek Apr 15, 2013

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Our Makeover Tour this month is one of my favorite kitchen makeovers to date! Read on to see how this pest-filled foreclosure was transformed into a fresh, Scandinavian-inspired dream home in the heart of the Midwest!  … Continue Reading

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