Brandon Baker
Every living room needs a focal point; for most it's the fireplace but even a hearth as beautiful as that one can find a style increase when surrounded by a graphic wallpaper.
Every living room needs a focal point; for most it's the fireplace but even a hearth as beautiful as that one can find a style increase when surrounded by a graphic wallpaper.
Corral Clutter With a Tray
Trays are really handy-dandy things -- equally useful for turning assorted coffee table tchotchkes to a vignette since they are for serving cocktails when guests arrive. Purchase or craft your own decorative tray and use it in the living area to corral coffee table requirements or from the bathroom to stylishly store toiletries.
Upcycle an Old Calendar
Calendars, especially classic versions, are usually full of amazing images. A collection of budget-friendly frames and inventory white mats make it easy to turn a classic calendar into a colorful gallery wall. Our buddies at HGTV Magazine share 4 ways to dress up your house with items you already have available.
Stitch Up a Cozy Pet Bed
Produce a detachable, washable cover to your furbaby's bed that's oozing with enchanting, farmhouse design. This simple sewing project will transform a mattress your pet enjoys into one you love also. Create your own with our step-by-step instructions.
(Finally!) Hang People Draperies
Hanging curtain sticks can be a nuisance! You spend lots of time measuring and marking the brackets' placement, yet the final result could still be away. We have the solution! This easy stair glass railing system . DIY template makes hanging drapery hardware easy and worry free.
Brush Up Your Bookshelf
FYI: #shelfies really are something. That is right, folks everywhere are using their bookshelf, then proudly submitting photos for the entire world to see. The trick to a well-styled bookshelf would be to start with an intriguing backdrop, like background or even a kicky paint colour, then layer on more color and pattern with various books or magazines and mix in a few of your favorite tchotchkes. To take your bookshelf into the next level on the inexpensive, turn prefab cabinets to some custom built-in.
Soften the Stairs
This DIY stair runner not only looks fantastic, it also makes glossy wooden staircase safer by providing a little padding and a non-slip surface. Using cheap woven table runners, it's a budget-friendly fast fix to boot up. Learn how to create your own with our step-by-step instructions.
Put Even the Smallest Spaces to Work
Particularly for urbanites and flat dwellers, each square foot counts. Here, designer Brian Patrick Flynn mounted a floating shelf to a corkboard wall to turn this unused space into a functional home office. Get more of Brian's small-space tips.
Dress Up the Walls With Wainscoting
Wainscoting is a classic method to add architectural interest to any room. Consisting of horizontal rails and vertical stiles, this comparatively simple woodworking project is based on a design found in historic houses and is guaranteed to lend old-home appeal to builder-basic new spaces. Discover how to recreate this classic style using our step-by-step instructions.
Focus on the Floors
Dress up worn concrete, wood or even vinyl flooring with a few coats of primer and durable floor paint. Tape off wide stripes with painter's tape to get a playful look. Get more hints for adding fashion underfoot.
Give an Old Coffee Table New Usefulness
If your wood coffee table is stained, stained or just plain dated, our step-by-step directions will show you how to change it into a cushy tufted ottoman with built-in hidden storage. Add a menu along with your new ottoman can also double as a coffee table.
Design Your Sips
Even if happy hour is not your thing, you've probably noticed that home bars and cocktail culture have become the toast of the plan world. Truly, it is no wonder -- cocktails are delicious, plus bar necessities are so trendy. Short on space? Partake in the trend by whipping up a fold-away pallet bar with all our step-by-step directions. Or, if you're thirsty, wet your whistle with one of our simple cocktail recipes.
Turn Wood Scraps Into a Custom Coffee Table
Salvaged wood and architectural remnants are prime candidates to be repurposed as furniture. In the instance of this table, sections of an old rope mattress plus a beadboard door were upcycled into a functional and one-of-a-kind java table. Our step-by-step directions make it effortless for you to build your own.
Insert an Accent Wall
Every living room needs a focal point; for most it's the fireplace but even a hearth as beautiful as that one can find a style increase when surrounded by a graphic wallpaper. Limiting a bold print to only one wall lets it actually shine without feeling overpowering; plus, it is a quick project that keeps the cost down too. Get our tips for hanging background like a pro.
Create Storage a Snap
Storage is a must for every house. This rolling cubby was made to be a multifunctional storage piece for pet owners, crafters or homeowners at every stage of the life. The spacious cubbies make it effortless to stash away or grab backpacks, shoes, pet supplies, kids' toys or any other necessities you need to keep at hand in the mudroom, living room, playroom, closet or garage. Learn to build your own.
Dress Up a Lackluster Lampshade
Vintage drum-style lampshades are available for a sneak at garage and estate sales but they generally show a few signs of the age. In less than 30 minutes, give that old shade a cool new lease on life with only a bit of upholstery trim and paste. Get step-by-step instructions.
Go to get a Gallery Wall
A great way to set your memories on display, a gallery wall's directional setup makes it a DIY project anyone can tackle. Simply gather up favorite framed pieces and some other flat, lightweight items that may be hung, such as architectural remnants, shells, trays or other serveware. Decide the placement of the largest items first, then fill in with smaller bits. Get additional tips for a picture-perfect gallery wall.
Create a Portable Kids' Play Table
Place an old square galvanized tub to function as a handy place to stash children' toys. This easy project creates mobile storage for building blocks or other toys also includes a built-in play surface on top. Make your own with our step-by-step instructions.
New Life for Old Crates
Need more storage? Cheap wood crates piled together and fastened with a sturdy, wood framework may be just the ticket. Hit antique shops and flea markets to get the genuine article or purchase new crates at craft shops, then blot and discomfort them for a timeworn look. Learn how to properly secure them.
Pick Multifunctional Furniture
When choosing furniture, look beyond the piece's original purpose. For instance, the coffee table in this bright living room is truly a classic map file cabinet while one of those side tables is a classic steamer trunk. Both bits include a boost of character to the distance while at the same time providing handy hidden storage. Watch more of this home supplied on a budget which was featured in HGTV Magazine.
Give New Furniture Timeworn Charm
Want to give a plain-Jane or damaged piece of furniture a charming new lease on life? A new coat of paint followed by just the ideal number of distressing will work as a charm. Learn how to distress furniture like a pro.
Frame Fun Finds
Skip mass-produced printed posters and rather find creative when framing items to use as art. This living space, from HGTV Magazine, has an eye-catching portion of a boat's sail that once raced in the America's Cup.
Give Their Space to Pets
Designer Brian Patrick Flynn transformed a drum-style side table into a cozy hideaway for cats or dogs. Want to produce your own? Hit thrift shops to discover a side table that's big enough for the pet to have the ability to stand up and turn around. Eliminate the doors and include padding and upholstery cloth to the table's interior. In the end, put in a cushy pillow for lounging.
Store Firewood With Design
By eliminating a doorway with this built in, Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines made a readily accessible niche for stacking firewood so it's handy when adding a woodsy, rustic touch to the area.
These Accents are Sew Easy
Throw pillows are a must for adding just the right amount of colour and layout to your living area -- but they don't need to cost a fortune. With basic sewing skills, whip up your while binge-watching your favourite show. Get our step-by-step instructions.
Locate Your Happy Hue
Nothing freshens up a room's style like a fresh coat of paint about the walls, lamps or even the furniture. In this small-but-sunny living room, bright yellow paint makes the timeworn rattan furniture feel cool again. See more of the home, showcased in HGTV Magazine.
Stitch Up a Simple Slipcover
Slipcovers are equally useful for protecting fine material or covering up stained or torn upholstery. You can even use classic fabrics, like old quilts, to give your slipcover a period-perfect appearance. Get step-by-step instructions for dressing up a outdated footstool.
Wow With Wood
Repurposed wood walls are popping up everywhere -- from formal big-city living rooms into cosy country dens. Kitchen Cousins host John Colaneri set old barn boards to function to give the living space in his new home a rustic, timeworn aesthetic. See more of John's trendy-savvy house, that was showcased in HGTV Magazine.
Build a Storage-Rich Trunk
Trunk-style coffee tables are not just stylish, they also give practical storage for toys, additional throws and pillows, a picture collection and whatever must be kept for a busy family. This rustic trunk-style java table is a simple build, but the result will have your friends thinking you're a professional woodworker.
Go Crazy for Color
Filling your living space with colors of your favorite hue is a surefire way to make a space you will love living in. Blue-and-white is a no-fail color combo; mix in a few sunny splashes of yellow to energize the look. Our buddies at HGTV Magazine share more ways to make a colorful living space.
Create Furniture From Flea Market Finds
Turn one long wood bench into a pair of space-saving end tables with a designer suggestion that's a secret no longer: wood cleats. Our step-by-step directions describe how to place this handy designer trick to function in your living space.
Brighten Up a Brick Fireplace
The experts in HGTV Magazine share the steps you should follow before tackling this weekend undertaking. Investing time in the necessary prepwork and choosing the right paint can turn a dingy and dated hearth into your living room's shining focal point. Learn the fireplace painting dos and performn'ts.
Stylish Storage a Go-Go
Make stashing kids' or pet's toys easy with this budget-friendly speedy fix. Just cover a plastic storage bin with rope, then add casters so it can be moved from room to room. Our step-by-step instructions make this job a snap.
Refinish Reupholster a Locate
Give an old bench a new lease on life by massaging then trimming the thighs and freshening up the upholstery with new foam and fabric. Freshen a favorite bit together with our step-by-step instructions.
DIY a Space-Saving Wine Bar
In just a couple of steps, you can upcycle a classic wood shipping pallet into a custom rack for keeping your favorite vino. The clever addition of a wine glass rack produces this room saver a sanity saver too. Construct your own using our step-by-step directions.
Produce a Mobile Coffee Table
Old wooden trunks are stowed away in many attics and often wind up in yard sales or thrift shops at a great price. Give one a simple update simply by adding furniture casters to make it a charming (and mobile) storage piece for your living room. Find out how using our step-by-step directions.
Add a touch of vibrant color to a neutral space by painting your old mattress frame a bright, bold hue like this shiny raspberry from HGTV HOME from Sherwin-Williams.
The O'Keefes set up a new steel door and sidelights if they bought the home.
When giving an old piece of furniture a new coat of paint, then it's fitting to distress it somewhat, so the new paint feels natural on the classic or antique piece.
Great for outdoor entertaining, the deck boasts striking city views of Seattle, which glows brightly under the night skies.
A watermelon wall print puts a playful tone in this girl's bedroom and can be punctuated by neon accents which both add added liveliness to the space while remaining subtle.
But did you know that white paint comes in trendy colors and warm hues too?
This oceanside bedroom is cool and contemporary, with distinctive art and modern pendant lighting that both add punch.
Require your sangria recipe into another level by spicing it up with a grilled peach and brandy popsicle.
Plus, the vertical garden produces a wall of privacy which makes the dining experience more romantic and secluded from the remainder of the yard.
From that point, soak them in water and take aim!
Spell out "Mom," "Love" or a different fitting word to make it extra special.
Keep toilet decor minimal for cleaning.
For kid-friendly coffee table decoration, make use of games for a classic and colorful appearance, rather than hiding them in a closet.
You can view more of Laura's work featured on Instagram at @HitchAndCord, also on her site HitchAndCord.com.
The one on the right is the principal entry, and also the one on the left opens into the dining room.
You may be motivated by the cuisine from a particular area, a visit you chose there or just love the distinctive cultural differences," she states.
Katie Jackson studied visual art at Bennington College and has been educated at New England School of Architectural Woodworking's Cabinetmaking Career Training. She spent many years teaching woodworking to at-risk teenage girls.
In this kitchen with Ines Hanl of The Sky is the Limit Design, a red pedestal for a counter-height table and a red runner carpet add vibrancy to a more subtly colored kitchen.
This inexpensive idea consists of spray-painting a ceramic candleholder pink and gluing it to a vintage saucer.
Wall space above a bookshelf doesn't always have to have artwork.
Bags, hats, boots and scarves: Every item has its place within this glamorous custom made cupboard.
When closed, there's no indication of a TV in sight.
Brown, Monica Miller and Stefanie Ciak of J.S.
Black licorice bites shout Halloween.
Bring On the Pillows!
This is 1 colour scheme that will definitely not go out of fashion.
The blue cabinetry is a refreshing change from the usual brown cabinets and overlooks soft gray-tile wall.
We love those DIY ice cream cone holders that are a snap to pull together with a classic wooden box, card stock, striped paper, adhesive and a hole punch.
Here, woven acrylic using a sisal look creates a costal vibe.
With all that excess space, they could incorporate new appliances (such as a toaster!) As well as extra counterspace.
Particular infrared technology ensures steaks are evenly cooked and super juicy.
Get your glassware to the holiday spirit with cocktail charms made from last year's greetings.
This is much more cost-efficient than purchasing a custom-made designer rug, and you won't feel as guilty when it becomes worn from constant foot traffic.
The red bricks in the curved route mirror the brick trim beneath each window.
For fall, designer Lori Dennis is awaiting neutral rooms paired with handmade, traditional pieces.
Bought in: 2004. Size: 3,244 sq.
If you have plants, put them close to the house to bring landscaping up to the structure.
Decorated with Anatolian rugs and West African art, that the Treehouse in the Tongabezi Safari Lodge is not only notable because of its lavish amenities but also its spectacular view of the Zambezi River.
With careful preparation, this vacant yard has a lot of space to grow into something fantastic.
Audio and visual are also wired throughout the kitchen, therefore a person working in the kitchen may observe and listen in if a picture is being played at the house's oversized entertainment area.
This round sink opens up the space and makes it easy to maneuver around the very small toilet.
Custom industrial-inspired butler doors take up minimal space and present an interesting design element into the area.
Glass doors, open shelving and a farm-style sink not only keep the farmhouse ambiance, but also add balance to the bar area.
In this casual living area designer Jane Ellison added a daring cobalt-blue color along the back wall to pull out the muted blues at the couch detail, in addition to the hues from the ceramic bits.
A built-in wooden device with drawers and cabinets provides more room to tuck away shoes and accessories.
Locate an inexpensive necklace with flat-front drawers at a thrift store or discount retailer, and spice it up with your preferred patterned wallpaper.
The soothing sounds of water together with a stylish, contemporary design give a exceptional look and texture to the House: Personal Universe Garden.
All you need are four ingredients and a balloon to make this delicate, porcelain-like bird's nest.
Use a utility knife to cut a large "X" from the lining from points that are marked.
Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, the Cousins on Telephone dramatically increase the house's outdoor living area with a 2-story deck featuring a complete outdoor kitchen upstairs with a cozy Moroccan-inspired lounge beneath.
Though they can come in many forms, colour and styles, platform beds really never go out of vogue.
To make the most of interior of the two closets, two sticks were hung spaced three feet apart.
Glue the letters with each other, then nestle the finished product in your tree's branches or join with a pipe cleaner into the uppermost bough.
Although the high-rise residence is entirely new construction, designer Vern Yip admired NYC's architectural history by covering the bedroom feature wall at paneling that resembles masonry common from town's 19th-century buildings.
The fairly routine is hand-printed, plus there's a luxe down insert inside.
The house's hillside site permitted for the infinity pool unique, rambling layout.
Dried rosebuds, fresh mint, lime and champagne combine to produce this gorgeous, fragrant and delicious beverage.
Nail-head detail is an excellent method to add custom flair to readymade furniture.
Learn to create your own.
Filling your living space with colors of your favorite hue is a surefire way to make a room you will enjoy living in.
Possessing a Pinterest-perfect cake means thinking beyond the Bundt and allowing creativity be your guide.
The distance beyond the infinity pool is a protected greenbelt, ensuring privacy and lush views for the homeowners from their comfy lounge chairs.
You won't consider this: The single real new purchases in the bedroom were the window treatments and black silk accent pillows.
With its pretty mixture of lavender, orange, white and silver, this modern kitchen is an ode to color.
The island sits leveling stalks to make sure a flat cutting surface, and it features a steel bar with S hooks for hanging pots and other utensils.
Produce a fun, eclectic layout by tying ribbon into a tree's branches.
The jars can be used to bring a dash of colour to a plain window, as soon as they are thrown together.
Kitchen Essentials apparel at winter berry, $20 for a set of 3 bottles, williams-sonoma.
This modern bunk bed with built-in storage provides plenty of space for sleeping, assignments or simply chilling out.
Designer Denise McGaha of Denise McGaha Interiors provides up a calm Heirloom living room filled with pleasing charm and sedate colors and furnishings.
Seal the cut edges with fray stop and attach two lengths of ribbon to the top corners with fabric glue.
Capture sophistication and elegance with a muted blue-gray color palette accented by white trim.
Get back to nature with all the bare necessities--warm water, propane stove and Tiki torch lighting (no power available).
Horizontal lines plus a restful palette of grays and blues make for a calm urban escape.
You can come across the Marceaus relaxing in homey stained-wood Adirondack chairs after dinner on Friday nights.
The cool white of the walls along with the warm wood tone of the floor produce a stark backdrop that give the room's other colors and components ample room to shine.
This quaint bird feeder will take Dad back to his youth.
Attempt a "Pick 'n' Pluck Salad Bar": Loose leaf cut-and-come-again lettuce types can be planted as seeds or seedlings in a container to get a quick pick salad.
Blending inside and outside, letting strong sun to permeate rooms is a fundamental characteristic of Cast Shadows.
This mat has many shades of green pick up the colours of the home and yard.
All colors used in the space are pulled directly from the timelessly trendy fabric -- from the hazy blue used on the walls (Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore) into the pops of orange and orange in the lampshades, footstool and upholstered wingbacks.
Tickle the sensations in a bouquet tied with a feathery mix of artemisia, lavender, sage, rosemary and coriander.
You can find 12-piece sets for approximately $50.
Among the greatest spots at La Costa Resort & Spa is your oval shaped fire pit.
Designer Justina Blakeney's jungalow bathroom is inspired by the bathrooms she experienced on her travels to Turkey and Morocco.
By using a tension rod from an old window treatment and a few very simple shower curtain rings, you can turn those once "dead" spaces into prime real estate for storing handbags, kitchen utensils, accessories and much more.
By way of example, at a living area with neutral gray and brown tones during, we will add a pop of color through something such as an orange chair.
Simply gather the stalks in odd numbers, seven and five working finest, then set them in a big vessel," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.
He calls it "a keyhole to the world behind the backyard," and it features gears, panels and panels shaped by some of the coolest reclaimed materials around (wine corks -- who knew?) .
The timber carries up a winding staircase, developing a cohesive space.
Fresh produce, felt, a permanent marker and a few pieces of clothing are all you require.
It is possible to use any patterned paper, though we love the look of classic patterns on classic silver trays.
Meant to be yet another room, the deck at HGTV Urban Oasis 2015 celebrates Asheville's outdoor living with all the contemporary Americana motif continued from the master bedroom and plenty of entertaining area.
The subsequent assemblage will encourage viewers to linger a while, discovering new layers in the cosmetic diorama with every glance.
What if we take from this?
HGTV Dream Home 2006 in Lake Lure, N.C.
The soft creams and browns in this film of Salt Lake Temple reminded Leanne Jacobs of winter, giving the foundation for her winter mantel.
Trace two circles for the wings, making them about precisely the same size as the head.
Selected from hundreds of submissions as America's most distressed landscape, this residence outside San Diego is an embarassment not only for the homeowners but for the entire area.
No outfit is too disheveled.
Smeg BLF01 blender in blue, $250, williams-sonoma.
Super-absorbent hand towels from a famed Italian style brand.
Tangerine accent pieces give play.
Do not worry, these apples are not really fatal -- but they certainly seem it.
WIth the help of a landscape architect, Felder included his front lawn and built a "green roof" entrance arbor.
When designing seats for a little space, it helps to think outside the box -- or, in this situation, beyond the rectangle.
It works well in Florida's humid climate.
In a small space, creativity is key. The designers of the enchanting playroom upped the fun factor by opening the distance over the bathroom and adding a loft for the homeowners' two daughters.
It is the perfect union of contemporary styling and classic requirement.
Rather than carpeting, which stains readily, vinyl can simply be wiped clean with a sponge.
Use fruit leather for the kitties' ears and noses and blue-green chocolate to their eyes and whiskers.
The Burmese stained wood mandala became the focal point in the area and imitates the Asian type of the custom table.
An open seating area with spacious Adirondack chairs and coffee table retains the focus on outdoor living.
Glass galore, from the top curlicues into the dangling drops.
These vintage gold bottles probably have a rich history, but you can easily mimic the appearance by painting extra Mason jars and liquor bottles.
Plus, it's easily accessible to both guest suite and fantastic room.
HGTV Green Home 2012, Serenbe Community, GA, Nov.
We love this lively and unexpected autumnal layout from Jennifer Hadfield of Tatertots and Jello.
This sweet guest home is nestled among the trees using meadow views.
We see why white on white is a favorite among contemporary designers and homeowners alike.
Oval Floral 4" x 2?
Turn your tile about for a high-end look.
HGTV Green Home 2012, Serenbe Community, GA, August 8, 1:38 p.m.
Greenery, such as foilage from the lawn is a cheap -- and possibly free -- way to add an organic vibe to a room.
Two glamorous outfits hang out of a coffered ceiling, while white cupboards decorate the rest of the space.
In the instance of this table, pieces of an old rope bed and also a beadboard door were upcycled to a functional and one-of-a-kind coffee table.
Inside, the home features a music studio and tons of Doors memorabilia.
For child- or pet-proof illumination, pop up a battery-operated votive in to each.
To get the look, use a cake pan as the sink and painted drama blocks as the tap.
Next, stir sugar, corn syrup and water together in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
The piece was created by Charles and Ray Eames in the late 1950s for the Herman Miller furniture company.
The island was created as a long block with two sinks.
The habit built storage bench is a comfy spot for crafts or could be pulled out into a daybed for lounging or sleeping.
Textiles motivated by Mother Nature are hot at the moment.
Along with a king-sized mattress is a sitting place in bold black and white patterns and stripes.
Mark guests' places with this cute place card thought that doubles as a party favor.
HGTV Dream Home 2013, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, June 27, 3:41 p.m.
Combine ingredients, then knead the mix into dough and then roll out level.
So all dust ought to be banished, floors swept or vacuumed, your linens and towels should be spotless.
Hard-working yet stylish, the laundry room makes a designer statement.
The curved borders will fit into tighter quarters compared to its rectangular counterpart.
When Erin first moved in, the accent wall behind the bed was painted a muted orange tone, the prior renter's homage to the San Francisco Giants that perform only across the street in AT&T Park.
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