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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Four For The Fourth
Here's four simple ideas to decorate for the Fourth of July.
Labels:
4th of July,
design tip,
holiday decor
Monday, June 7, 2010
Paint Transformations
Paint is really among the quickest, easiest, and least expensive ways to transform the look of what you own into what you love.
Here are a few examples from my client's home.
Here are a few examples from my client's home.
Labels:
before and after,
client,
paint,
spray paint
Friday, June 4, 2010
The Ol' Screen Door
One of my favorite projects for the porch redo began with a door
that was originally propped in the corner of the side porch. It was there because my client has
a love for old screen doors
and she had purchased this one to use as decoration. Without telling her my plans I kidnapped her door to give it a makeover.
that was originally propped in the corner of the side porch. It was there because my client has
a love for old screen doors
and she had purchased this one to use as decoration. Without telling her my plans I kidnapped her door to give it a makeover.
(She gave me a budget and told me she didn't want to make ANY decisions!)
I dry brushed it to give it a real aged appearance
and show off the details.We purchased two sets of bi-fold doors from the thrift store. And added plywood and molding to make a shelving unit.I gave the outside a few coats of the exterior red paint
that was used on other porch projects. The interior was painted a calm gray.Now the ol' screen door is not just pretty to look at,
it's functional too.The perfect little potting shed!
and show off the details.We purchased two sets of bi-fold doors from the thrift store. And added plywood and molding to make a shelving unit.I gave the outside a few coats of the exterior red paint
that was used on other porch projects. The interior was painted a calm gray.Now the ol' screen door is not just pretty to look at,
it's functional too.The perfect little potting shed!
Labels:
client,
furniture I a-door,
outdoor decor,
we built it
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Everybody Loves a Monogram
A great way to indicate where you live (along with your address) is to hang a huge monogram just outside your door.
I purchased an big wooden letter at my local craft store for just a few dollars.To make it a more significant statement I cut a piece of beadboard and framed it with MDF strips.I spray painted the beadboard frame black and the letter got a couple of coats of heirlloom white for a nice contrast.
I purchased an big wooden letter at my local craft store for just a few dollars.To make it a more significant statement I cut a piece of beadboard and framed it with MDF strips.I spray painted the beadboard frame black and the letter got a couple of coats of heirlloom white for a nice contrast.
Labels:
client,
diy,
spray paint
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A Side Porch: Before and After
She wanted it warm and welcoming for visitors,
as well as a nice place for the family to relax .(Before)
New chairs with ottomans and the window table call for you to sit and relax.as well as a nice place for the family to relax .(Before)
Just look at the detail.Now the porch better reflects the beauty of the family and their lifestyle.
Labels:
before and after,
client
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