How To: Make Removable Fabric Wallpaper. Applying fabric to a wall with liquid starch is a great solution for renters and commitment-phobes alike. A bit time intensive, yes, but the results are just about as good as it gets. And unlike wallpaper, you can take it with you when you move! This kitchenette turned walk-in closet (old house, used to be multiple apartments..) had great light and was begging for some inspired design. I'm a big fan of print/pattern/texture/print (repeat) and decided my closet would be the perfect space to bring that design aesthetic to life. And I must admit, I am a fabric hoarder that doesn't sew... so this project is truly the most satisfying project ever. What You Need Materials Lightweight, cotton fabric Liquid starch Tacks or Tape (painters or duct) Drop cloth Tools Paint roller Roller cover Paint tray Utility knife Step ladder Scissors Measuring tape Instructions Phone a friend or make this a team-building exercise with your favorite co-worker or cohabitor. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1.
Or 2. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Good luck! Reclaimed Plywood Ceiling and Open Shelving in a Guest Bath | Burlap & Denim. On the main floor of our home we have a tiny guest bath. I have tried to spruce it up many times, even going so far at to paint it Kelly green (yikes! That lasted less than 24 hours). I decided to go the opposite of bright. I went for a feeling of weathered, worn, dull and peaceful. This is my Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceiling I painted the walls a light grey (Ralph Lauren Tudric Pewter interior eggshell paint – mixed and matched at Lowes) I wanted to something on the ceiling.
I couldn’t believe how beautiful the ply wood looked when installed. The vanity that came with our house is a bit awkward. I liked the stenciling, but have always loved open shelving and the merchandising ability it gives me, even for my guest bathroom. Here is my merchandising/storage for now. Accessorizing with new mirror from Ikea, an old map print from Target, a leaf sculpture from Pier 1 and a magazine rack from Pottery Barn (all but the mirror were gathered from around my house). Entryway Project :: DIY Board & Batten Revealed! » Casa de Lewis. Painted countertops. Okay folks... if you are interested in how I painted my countertops then settle in.
This is probably going to be a long post. I feel like I should preface this post by telling you a few things. One, is that I am not generally a big fan of faux painting so I was skeptical when I started researching this project. Two, is that I am in no way shape or form a professional painter! And last, I have included a "tutorial" if you will of what I did with my preferences. So, how did I decide this was the route to go for us? Then, I started checking out granite samples online.
Then I painted a sample board. Ok. I ended up using six different colors of craft paint, but three of them were in a very similar color family just varying shades or finishes. I started with my Rain Gray and just blotted all over. And here is what it looked like after the first layer. Then I used my darker gray color. Um... After that step this is what I had. After all of that I used a very fine grit sand paper... Now... Using Technology and Decorating to Bring People Together. <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered wpgb_shadowed"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><img class="enable-pib-img-under" src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon" data-recalc-dims="1"/></div>Thanks for coming by!
I try to feature a new creative tutorial every day -- and I'd love to have you follow along: <a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>subscribe to my email updates</strong></a> or <a href=" rel="nofollow">come follow along on Facebook</a>. <div style="clear:both"></div></div></div> I’m trying to design and decorate a few of my rooms, and I’ve discovered that I want to make places in my home that are not only pleasing to look at, but serve a function as well. What got me thinking about this? It’s amazing how much more time we spend in the our family room now!
Let me tell you what I mean. And, guess what, it did. xoxo. D.I.Y Inspiration from ScrapHacker.com. 23 (Very) Beautiful French Kitchens. Here are a set of very beautiful kitchens from French kitchen maker Perene. Perene’s portfolio is impressive with a set of luxury kitchens targeted at the high-end market and to those who do not mind giving an extra dollar for quality.
Though majority of their designs can be classifed as ‘modern’, each kitchen is not without its own twist of style. Fancy decor, custom wall art and other curios lend each design its own flavour. Hats off to the designer here…and yeah, the photographer too! Loved the French ones? Interior Design Ideas, Interior Designs, Home Design Ideas, Room Design Ideas, Interior Design, Interior Decorating. Design Ideas, DIY Projects and Practical Advice For Inspired Living---Stylelist Home.