Hello friends! If you have dated brick that needs an update, check out this tutorial on how to whitewash brick! My new friend Marly from A Brick Home created this fabulous wall and it’s amazing! This post was originally published on A Brick Home. Enjoy and happy painting! When my husband and I moved into our home in …
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Shiplap – It’s having quite the moment in the decor world and I love it. It goes hand in hand with farmhouse style and I’ve been patiently (big fat lie – no patience here my friends!) waiting to add some to our builder-grade house. I’m in the process of updating our master bedroom and I …
I found an amazing plant shelf on Craigslist and it’s the perfect addition to our small back patio. However, take a lesson from me. If it’s going outdoors in the blazing sun and the elements, do not paint it with interior paint – no matter how many coats of polyurethane you add – It will not last. …
I’ve been updating my outdoor spaces and one thing I’ve found that can break the bank is a new planter! Especially if you’re looking for one that is a decent size. So to save money, you have to get crafty! My solution: Make my own DIY vintage planter with some farmhouse style – All you …
Curtains are tough to pick sometimes because they’re semi-permanent (not many people change their curtains monthly) and they can be costly. However, you don’t have to spend a fortune to pull your room together with curtains – Follow along to see what I came up with for 11 budget-friendly modern farmhouse curtains.
I’m in the process of saving for our master bedroom update so the decor budget is pretty much on hold at the moment. I know I want something simple over our bed and initially thought some sort of art. However, I keep seeing these incredible, simple wreaths on Pinterest and Instagram so I made my …
Recently, I came across an antique chiffarobe online and I knew it had amazing potential. It was quite a steal, but also needed a lot of work. However, it had good bones, the original hardware, and even the key! When my husband brought it home, I fell in love instantly. Old furniture just screams “buy …
I want to redo our master bedroom and make it an enjoyable place to sleep. Here’s the problem with that idea: My budget for this amazing redo that I have planned is tiny. So, I’m treating this as a challenge. Funds are tight, but I’m determined to make over this room. I think it’s possible …
Today I decided to make a simple DIY wood crate to hold our remote controls. I’m not a skilled woodworker for sure, but four hours later, I had a DIY wooden crate. Yes, four hours. Clearly, I’m not that swift at woodworking. However, it worked, I have a new simple DIY wood crate, and it …
If you are looking for new lighting, I’ve got 10 affordable farmhouse style lights that you’ll love! There is something for every budget. New lighting changes the look of a room – it’s a great way to update without drastic changes.
Unless your house comes with a money tree (and if so, I want to know where you live), you’ve probably figured out that adding decor can get pretty pricey. But..it doesn’t have to kill the budget. Here are a few simple ideas for getting decor and furniture on a budget.
If you’ve priced new furniture lately, it can be a little overwhelming. However, if you’re willing to invest a little time and effort, you can give that old dresser or Grandma’s vintage buffet a new life. I put together a beginner’s top 10 list of furniture painting supplies to help.
This cigar table makeover is a quick and easy DIY project I did in no time. I actually received this cute little table for free. Since I don’t have any use for cigars, I decided to make it into a sweet side table using paint.
Our laundry room sits in the middle of the house upstairs with virtually no light. It’s a decent size – I wouldn’t do cartwheels in there, but it’s perfectly functional. There’s room for the washer/dryer and a cabinet for storage and a folding area. But it had zero style. And let’s face it – I …
This farmhouse china cabinet makeover was a labor of love, but it was worth it to transform this piece. It came to me as a dusty, dirty, nest-infested mess. But with lots of time and a bit of paint, it was brought back to life instead of the landfill.