With the DIY movement, comes a slew of creativity. It’s amazing to see what people can come up with when using ordinary household items. When decorating your home, you don’t want your walls to be too bare. Here are ten inspiring wall art displays using upcycled items from around the house! Â Â Â
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!
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! Â Â Â
Basement bedrooms get a bad rap (probably because they’re usually dark and dank and full of spiders). Before you write them off completely, here are plenty of inspiring spaces that show just how incredible a basement bedroom can be! Â Â
Mobiles are a fun and unique way to hang all kinds of art in the home. Traditionally, they were hung over cribs where babies sleep. The mobiles we’ve rounded up here are made with all kinds of crafty mediums and prove that you don’t need a baby in the house to have some cool hanging […]
It’s art month here at Curbly and we’ll be sharing more awesome DIY art projects than you can handle. While we’re at it, though, I thought it might be fun to take a peek into the work spaces of a few professional artists. So, put on your Eye Candy aprons and check out these 11 […]
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. Â Â
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. Doing so is
When the washi craze first started, I went out and bought a lot of washi tape. A LOT. And after I did all those fun projects that were circulating on the Internet, I still had a washi tape surplus. So I decided to find a use for it. Â Â
 It’s time to step away from the traditional bookshelf. We know you have lots of books and it’s time you had the space to show all of them off. We’ve rounded up 10  creative ways to display all of your pages!   Â
If you’re planning your spring and summer projects, definitely add this custom DIY window bench to the list! It’s beautiful, comfortable, and oh so functional. Â Â Â
Spring has ‘officially’ sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, though Winter seems to still be clutching several places in its icy grip. What better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons by cheering yourself, and home up with fresh cut flowers, complete with our DIY vase roundup.
Now that spring has finally started to show its pretty face here in Boston, I’ve been inspired to add some bright colors to my apartment. The first place I always like to start is in the office… to me, there’s nothing more motivating than a fresh new colorful look. So I’ve compiled a group of inspiring, […]
Art doesn’t need to be flat to hang it on your wall — heck, it doesn’t even need to be hung on a wall at all! Here are 12 creative DIY projects that will add some dimension and visual interest to your space in no time flat. Â Â Â
If it’s warm where you are, take advantage of it over the weekend and get that garage organized! It seems like a daunting task, but here are three easy projects to help you kick-start one of the biggest home projects there is. Â Â Â
I’m suffering from a severe case of spring fever, and these shot glasses aren’t helping. (Although the alcohol they hold would probably alleviate the situation in the short term.) Fun, fresh and festive, they’re perfect for the patio, the beach or poolside. Pair them up with the
Let’s face it, most of your guests look inside your medicine cabinet, whether they admit to it or not. Would you be embarrassed if someone saw the inside of yours? Here are 8 quick and easy tips for beautifying this forgotten little space in your bathroom. Â Â
March is almost over, but spring cleaning has only just begun. I’ve shared DIY ways to organize your junk drawer in just five minutes and even how to organize your recycling in an attractive way. Now it’s time to tackle the real mess, when it comes to organization: the closet. If you are looking for some […]
Basements are usually not the first place you’d think of turning into your living or family room, but as families expand and space shrinks they may just be the ticket, growing down rather than up.
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!  Â
