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10 IKEA Furniture Hacks That Will Change Everything
I love IKEA furniture hacks as much as the next DIY blogger, and that’s why I was determined to round up as many of them as I could! There’s an IKEA just down the road from me, and I’ve been itching to make a few small home improvements. I’m totally trying one of these IKEA furniture hacks! Use latched jar lids from IKEA to streamline (and organize!) your pantry. Scroll to the bottom to get access to the hand lettered labels! Using a STUVA storage bin from the IKEA section, this blogger created a TON of extra storage space in her craft room. Use your Cricut machine to…
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Furniture Remodel Mistakes You CAN’T Afford to Make
I spend at least one weekend every year repainting any worn down pieces of furniture I have laying around. I’ve only been doing it the last three years, but I think I’ve learned a thing or two about the art of repainting! Of course, all of that painting didn’t come without a mistake (or two…or three..) that I would have liked to avoid! If you’re on re-painting a worn down piece of furniture? It’s important that you don’t make these remodel mistakes! They could ruin the outcome of your project. Mistake #1: Painting In an Airless Room Even though you think that you have plenty of airflow in your painting…
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How to Arrange Your Furniture the Right Way
I can’t have been the only one who was terrified to move out of my parents house because that meant that I was actually in charge of designing certain aspects of my new home! I’ve always wanted my home to be a direct reflection of me (and now it definitely is!) and I was worried that I wouldn’t do the space “justice” because it looked cluttered! After a LOT of moving furniture (hello, newly developed biceps!) I came up with the ultimate guide! It’s time to learn how to arrage your furniture, the correct way! The old analogy is correct: less really is MORE. When decorating a small living…
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10 DIY Pottery Barn Knock Off Projects
Pottery Barn products are so beautiful but so expensive!! When I get their catalogs I just want to buy everything. Luckily, some ingenious people have come up with knock-off projects that are just as good as the real thing and a quarter of the price. I’ve found some of my favorite projects that I’m dying to try–hope you find one you like too! 1. More For Four posted a tutorial for this awesome rope chandelier. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and I just love the nautical feel. You just need rope and an old chandelier: you wrap the rope around the frame, and there you go! 2. The Crafting Chicks posted a tutorial…
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14 DIY Kitchen Island Ideas
I’ve been thinking about changing up the island in my kitchen, and if you know me, you know its got to be DIY. I love fixing things up, and a kitchen island is a great way to make a big impact with relatively little time. I’ve collected some of my favorite ideas and tutorials for this project–hope you find one you like! 1. Rain on a Tin Roof posted a tutorial for this beautiful kitchen island, and I just can’t believe this is homemade! It looks so professional and super classy. This project may take a whole weekend, but the results are obviously totally worth it. I need one of these! 2.…
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11 Upcycled DIY Ottoman Projects
Is your living room ottoman feeling a little dated? A little old? I know mine is. But never fear! I’ve found some awesome DIY upcyle ottoman projects that would be easy to do over the weekend and would totally update your living space. So go for it! Update your furniture and freshen up you home. 1. Yours Two Make posted a tutorial for this lovely updated ottoman. By adding a tufted top in a beautiful fabric and some fresh paint on the wooden base, this ottoman gained a new life! This would be an easy and awesome way to update your tired ottoman. 2. The Chronicles of Home posted a tutorial for this…
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5 Best Methods for Painting Furniture
In all my years of giving old pieces of furniture a lovely makeover, I’ve come to find that there are some techniques that work better than others. I’ve decided to share the top 5 methods that I have found actually work and they range from beginner to expert. 1. Spray Painting As long as it is done right spray painting can really be a quick and easy way to paint your furniture pieces, and is probably my favorite! If you’re painting a large piece the spray paint cans can definitely add up cost wise, but for a smaller piece it works great! I found a great tutorial for spray painting…
