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How to Make Your Wood Paneling Look Seriously Chic
Doesn’t it seem like everyone had wood paneling in some area of their home years ago? True, when I say “years ago” I really mean “The ’70s” , but I’ve seen wood paneling in many a house since then! If you love the bones of the paneling, but hate how it ages a space, you should check out these terrific ways to make ANY kind of paneling look totally chic! As always, my idea links for these projects can be found on the last slide of the article. The wood paneling in this home isn’t even obvious (peek behind that shelving!) but it becomes the subtle focal point of this…
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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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18 DIYs Every Home Owner Needs
If you like to spend the summer evenings in your backyard, then this is a must-do DIY. Take old wine bottles and turn them into tiki torches. They’re a great way to add extra outdoor lighting, and they double as a mosquito repellent! Perfect! Magnetized jars are so useful because they can be used in almost any part of the home. You can use them in the kitchen to store spices or even in the garage to keep your nails and screws in order. Get the tutorial for this space-saving organizer here. Make a DIY sewing kit out of a Mason jar! Turn the lid into a pin cushion and then…
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10 of the Greatest Christmas DIYs
I love making Christmas signs. They just make me so happy! You can make them out of any material, but chalkboards or wood seem to be best for me. Just choose a favorite lyric, phrase, or word that relates to Christmas and paint it onto the sign! If you don’t want to go the word route, then try a Christmas sign with an image. I think this reindeer Christmas sign is absolutely stunning and would look great anywhere in the home! For a fun and creative DIY gift, make hot cocoa in a jar. You just add all the ingredients into a Mason jar, attach a cute note and…
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25 of the BEST Halloween Decorations
Bats are a classic Halloween decoration, so you definitely want to use them! You can hang them up inside, in the yard, or on the front porch. Just have fun! Decorate your doormat or get a scary one for your entryway! You can buy a plain doormat and then decorate it yourself to make a uniquely scary entryway mat. Put silhouettes in your windows so that, when the lights are on, people outside will see spooky silhouettes! You can do as many as you want. Take some old board and “shutter” some of your windows, making your house look old and abandoned. Just put the boards across your window…
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10 Beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Cornucopias are pretty classic for Thanksgiving and it looks great as a centerpiece! You can make it as simple or complex as you want; just make it look good! Make a beautiful arrangement of flowers for your Thanksgiving centerpiece. Choose flowers and other foliage that has fall colors—yellows, oranges, browns, reds, etc. If you can work some candles and rustic wooden pieces into your centerpiece, that would be fantastic. They give you a warm and homey feeling—great for Thanksgiving. Try a simple but beautiful basket for your Thanksgiving centerpiece. It can be a combination of whatever materials you want; just make it look great. This is beautiful! It’s a…
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10 Ways to Decorate with Sea Glass
Make (or buy) this incredible candle holder made from sea glass. Not only does it bring in that great beachside feel, but it also adds so much color to your candle light! Add a bit of pizazz and style to your wine glasses by decorating them with sea glass. Be careful though, a little goes a long way when it comes to this design. You can just use the glasses for decoration, as well. Make a fantastic tabletop by incorporating some sea glass! It makes it pop with a fun touch of color and texture and turns it into a unique work of art. Let your creative side loose…
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25 Cheap Halloween Decor Ideas
Buy one of those cheap Christmas villages from the dollar store and then turn it into a haunted village! You just need some black spray paint and a few other items and you’re good to go! Make your own cutout bats that you can put anywhere in the yard or house. You can hang them from the ceiling, put them on your porch, or anything else you like. Take dried apples and turn them into shrunken heads! You just have to dry the apple cores, and then decorate them to look like spooky shrunken heads! Make a fantastic spider web out of a trash bag! You’ll just have to…
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25 Incredible “Shared Bedroom” Ideas for your Kids
If you have a boy and a girl sharing a room, then try an idea like this. Divide the room with colors, decorations, and other things they each like. It still looks great! Go for a nice open look with these comfy mattresses and bed ladder! You can also try a modern and chic look without much work at all! Choose some moderate colors and classy decorations. Kids love a good theme, and that can help them share. Try a great theme that they’ll both enjoy having. The classic L-shaped bed arrangement is effective, saves space, and allows for a shared night stand or table area. If your kids…
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12 Clever Back to School Ideas
With the beginning of school comes homework and school work. Make it as easy as possible for your kids to do their homework by getting their desks organized. Buy or make a desk organizer to help out with the inevitable clutter! Getting to school can be pretty crazy in the morning and easy to forget stuff. So, install a slot or organizer by the door to keep track of all the paperwork that needs to come and go in the morning. Create lunch zones in your pantry and fridge that the kids can choose from in order to make their lunches. Just tell them they can take one of…
