As a photography enthusiast, my display methods are pretty traditional. A perfectly processed photo (from Aspen Creek Photo), a Nielsen Bainbridge frame and I’m good to go. Of course there are many different ways besides the traditional method for displaying your photography. I’ve scoured the internet looking for the best of best. Here they are: […]
A lot of the dresser makeovers we feature are pieces that were in fairly bad shape and then get spruced up with a colorful or unique paint job. From the looks of it, someone attempted a painted makeover on this poor Lane dresser years ago, not once or twice, but three times. Is it beyond […]
We’re big on typography here at Curbly and when you combined that love with our love of DIY projects and our obsession with art, well… you get a trifecta of awesomeness! Here are ten of our favorite typographic DIY wall art ideas and projects. Feel free to let us know some of your faves in […]
Seat, back, wheels. Office chairs can be so ho-hum, which is why many see them as blank canvases just itching for a punch of personality, as evidenced by the plethora of makeovers scattered across the internet. Here are some of the fun and funkiest out there. But beware, gazing upon them might make you […]
Just because your walls and furniture are Neutral City, USA doesn’t mean you can’t bring color in! My favorite way to do that is through big, bright, high-impact art. Here are a few spaces that do that well–and with some serious flair.
So you wanna hang a gallery wall. You’re not alone! They are an awesome way to fill up a big space with art and photos you love. Here’s what you need to keep in mind when planning yours.
The commitment of some to indulge in their love of stripes is nothing less than remarkable. Seriously, prepping a room with tape for a regular paint job is a pain. But prepping a room–let alone a ceiling–to paint it in a striped motif, that deserves a round of applause. From vibrant to soothing, there’s
I just walked around my house and made a quick inventory of how many silhouette images I have as wall art in my home. The count currently stands at 10, but that number increases drastically depending on what holiday decor I have out throughout the year. You could argue that I like silhouettes. A lot. […]
It’s art month here at Curbly! We’re going to be sharing enough DIY art projects in the coming days and weeks to fill every blank wall in America (by my rough estimates). But, if you’re itching to get something up on your walls ASAP, we’re putting together some shopping guides to help you find affordable […]
Just when I think we’ve reached the tipping point in the popularity of paint chip art, I see something new that makes me think that the medium still has legs. Take a look at these ideas and tell me what you think. From ‘crafty’ to all out Art (note the capital ‘A’), the lowly chips […]
Let’s talk wood floor makeovers, shall we? In particular PAINTED wood floors. Unquestionably, the one pictured above needed resuscitation, and the after is certainly head-turning. But looking at a painted floor and living with a painted floor are
Our discussion concerning granite kitchen countertops started me thinking about how we might have the benefits of granite/marble/quartz without the chilly experience when bellying up to the bar. For people who have kitchen islands with a bar, the perfect solution would be to install a wood countertop on that area. (We’ve all seen that.) For people […]
I once had a friend who asked if baby toys came in beige because they were so unsightly. You could say the same about dog crates. So Erin Loechner came up with a modern and practical solution.
Cinco de Mayo is this weekend and if you’re looking to add a little extra pizzazz to the party, here are seven mini piñatas to make, give, or decorate the town with!
Natalie’s no-two-alike birdbaths were made out of old lamps. A PERFECT project for thrift store finds, we’ll also need a bowl, a drill and some
As soon as I spotting this bird feeder in Fern Richardson’s beautiful, new book Small-Space Container Gardens, I immediately had to ask her publisher, Timber Press, if I could share it with my fellow Curbliers. Okay, yeah, it’s a bird feeder and Fern’s book is about small space gardening, but she does devote an entire […]
Um, have you tried to buy outdoor furniture lately? It’s expensive! So, rather than wait ’til the end-of-season sales roll around, take matters into your own hands. Here are seven awesome DIY ideas for you.
When the outdoor evening temperatures are too perfect to go inside, you’ll need something to keep your outdoor living space lit to enjoy it as long as you can. Something you made yourself. These DIY lighting ideas,
If you’ve ever spent a warm summer night next to a wetland area, you’ve probably seen lampyridae. Their name might not ring a bell, but their tiny glowing bodies do. Lampyridae are fireflies, those belly-glowing beetles that seem to take people’s breath away, especially when seen in multiples. In our second project from Lorene Edwards […]
Bruno and I have some big news brewing – we’re having a baby! Our first, Ayla, was born in 2009, and has been our greatest joy. So we’re ridiculously excited to add to the family. Of course, a new baby means a new nursery, so for the last few months I’ve been dreaming up color schemes […]
