Rachel Mae Smith I don’t know about you, but I always seem to struggle with finding a mousepad I actually like. The patterned ones at office supply stores tend to be a bit too generic and the plain ones just don’t give my desk that extra pop it needs. So when making over my office […]
Brittni Mehlhoff Does your desk look anything like this one? Disorganized, a little messy, and just kind of boring? If so, I have some tips to help get your desk organized and looking good, in a flash. Click through to see the after photos and my 6 tips for styling and organizing your desk space. […]
Houzz Accent walls are a great way to add some interest to a room without overwhelming the space. When the trend first became popular years ago, paint was the main material used… but now people are getting creative. Click through to see some gorgeous accent walls that are sure to inspire you.
The Hunted Interior I love a good IKEA hack. What’s better than turning an affordable piece of furniture into something customized especially for you? Here are ten of my recent favorites, along with links to the tutorials so you can recreate them yourself.
The internets are replete with dorm decor ideas this time of year. Although they all offer great ideas, a lot of them just aren’t practical. Some might take more time to construct than you’d like; others might take up too much packing space. Some might not even suit your dorm room once you get
No matter what time of year it is, it seems like leather is always in style. I’ve been seeing a lot of leather DIY projects, in particular, and some clever leather hacks as well (drawer pulls, anyone?). So, I thought I would roundup some of my favorites today. Here are 13 DIY ways to use […]
It’s time for another installment of Blogs to Follow, and this week is all about interior inspiration. Previously, I’ve shared 8 DIY decor blogs to follow and picks for awesome room makeover blogs to follow. So, today I thought we’d focus on blogs that are sharing beautifully designed interiors.
J.A. Moser This light post lamp looks rough, but it’s solid brass under that gunk and black finish, which is why I’ve held on to it for more years than I can remember. I’d always intended to remake it into an outdoor lantern, and I finally did. First
Feng Shui Trend Lately I’ve noticed a trend around the blogosphere – people have been layering their furniture. Coffee tables over ottomans, storage cabinets underneath desks, console tables over stools… the list goes on. And the best part about this concept is that it saves tons of space!
Sometimes, you just need a bright statement piece to finish a room. Are you bold enough for one of these?
Brittni Mehlhoff Last week, I visited my local Sherwin-Williams store to get some paint and tools for a furniture makeover I’ve been working on. And today, I’m ready to share the results from that makeover. Above is what this quirky little end table looked like before. And here is the (now) three-toned table after:Oh, don’t forget […]
Lonny Sometimes it’s tough to combine decor styles effectively, but when executed properly, it can be really stunning. So today we wanted to share a few beautiful examples of eclectic spaces to help you get inspired to mix styles in your own home.
New furniture made out of old furniture doesn’t sound very earth-shattering as far as do-overs go, but when you see what these tables, chairs, dressers, and etcetera looked like before compared to what they look like now, it’s
Ever since I wrote my first post on Curbly back in ’06, some of my favorite finds have been products that are totally DIYable. Especially wood working products. Shelves, tables, light fixtures, cubbies, I’m not choosy. The items just have to be stylish yet simple enough to reproduce just by looking at them. Going through Curbly’s […]
Sometimes arranging living room furniture can be challenging when the space doesn’t dictate a clear layout. Sure, you can go the easy route… but there are some great ways to set up your furniture in a more dynamic way. I’ve compiled a set of tips that will have your living room in tip top shape […]
The dog days of summer are here and it’s only matter of time before the heat becomes a distant memory. This time of year is fleeting, and we’ve been taking advantage of the sunlit evenings by eating almost all of our dinner picnic-style. Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors; they’re easy to […]
Design Dining Diapers There are many ways to give an old piece of furniture a makeover, but one of my favorite techniques is stenciling. It can be very transformative, as you’ll see… click through to check out ten inspiring examples.
FrouFrugal I found this makeover tucked in the much bigger makeover Suesan gave her 164-year-old federal-style brick home, which in and of itself is pretty amazing. She tackled everything in that makeover and documents it as well. BUT when I was perusing all her hard work, this grody, tin shelf really stuck out. Probably because […]
Brittni Mehlhoff I’ve had these scrap pieces of masonite for quite some time now. So I thought I’d turn them into something useful, by making these round, decorative trivets. FYI, this project does involve power tools, but there’s a way around that if you don’t feel comfortable using a bandsaw or jigsaw. So be sure to […]
Casey Starks IKEA products are known for being easy to customize, but sometimes those plans don’t quite work out. I came across this unfortunate IKEA Fira unit at the thrift shop. Its previous owner got creative with paint, glue, and origami paper. No wonder they donated it — it looked terrible! I’m always looking for […]
