Customizing particular items or areas in a home is what transforms it from being a space you live in to a true home of your own. One of the most popular and inexpensive ways to make that transformation happen is through painting. As with the previous ‘How to Paint Any Surface‘, which centered around brick [...]
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When it comes to embarking upon a DIY project, two things will always remain true: Any job is easier with the right tools. Being informed ahead of time will prevent headaches in the middle of the project. Not all materials are created equally and treating them as equals when painting will surely lead to headaches. [...]
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With the arrival of slightly warmer weather (and immense pollen), it’s relatively safe to say that Spring is finally here. A great way to shake off the winter blues is to change your decor to match the changing seasons. Providing a few ways to incorporate the brighter, more upbeat vibes of spring into your home [...]
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Sticking to the budget these days is an important task that we can’t ignore. For some of us, however, we also can’t ignore our dated design and decor. There are an abundance of ways to change your space without changing your budget, some of which we covered in earlier articles. Decorating on a Budget covered [...]
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Tight budgets are no reason to continue looking at the same, tired spaces. See our first installment, Decorating on a Budget, for even more ideas. If you’re ready to mix things up a bit, here are a few more budget-friendly ideas you can use to change your rooms: Freshen Up the Shower Invest a few [...]
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We’ve explored a few different aspects of outdoor lighting here at Online Furniture Design. Actual lighting techniques were covered in Outdoor Lighting and different ideas to implement were discussed in Outdoor Lighting Ideas, This time around, we’re going to show the do-it-yourselfers a simple project that can be carried out to improve or freshen up [...]
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Looking to change the look and feel of your rooms without breaking the bank? The good news is, it is more than possible to update your living space while maintaining a reasonable budget. The key is to find relatively low-maintenance tasks that have a huge impact. Even more can be accomplished by those willing to [...]
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Changing the color of walls is the quickest way to change a room’s design with maximum impact. Although painting a room is simpler, applying wallpaper can instantly add depth through patterns and textures. The opportunity to completely transform a room within a matter of hours is rather tempting and, if done correctly, is absolutely worth [...]
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In our prior article, Unique Headboards, we discussed the need to invigorate a bedroom with character through the use of uncommon headboards. This article is going to present some truly nontraditional headboard ideas that will definitely infuse the space with individual character and charm. Many headboards commonly available are boring and effective in putting us [...]
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Painting walls is probably the most common remodeling, do-it-yourself task on the planet. Why wouldn’t it be? It’s relatively inexpensive and quick to complete, depending upon the size and requirements of the room. Choosing to paint a room (or the entire house for that matter) yourself in lieu of hiring outside professionals can save a [...]
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