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The $30 IKEA Dresser that Keeps on Giving

The link has several ways to give some personality to a basic chest of drawers. If you don't have an IKEA furniture store near you just look for a similar chest at a thrift shop. I really like the black painted chests pictured here and the way they put 2 chests together for a buffet look. This works well in a dining room, living room, bedroom, … [Read more...]

Amazing DIY Lamps to Inspire You

Lamps are some of the easiest decor items to save money on with a bit of creativity. Sometimes just paint can transform an old lamp into something you love. Then there are those magical transformations that become personal style statements, all for very little money. A Pottery Barn look that I like is a very large wine bottle that you wire up … [Read more...]

Give a Fresh Coat of Paint to Older Furniture

Fall is a great time to paint furniture--it's cool enough to paint outside. There is a surprising amount of older wooden furniture around. Resale shops like Good Will, yard sales, or even your parents' attic could be hiding some great pieces. It doesn't hurt to ask friends, relatives, and co-workers if they have something they'd like to get rid … [Read more...]

Color Therapy: Coral

Is a bit of coral color just what your home needs? It's cheerful, warm, and perhaps adds "a touch of whimsy" that so many decorators prize. In these recessionary times, we could all use a bit of cheer in our surroundings.I happen to like coral, but in small doses. It seems to be a bit of a trendy color, so it could easily look dated in a while. … [Read more...]

Beautiful Roman Shades from Cheap Blinds

Now here's an idea that combines the light controlling ability of blinds and the chic look of Roman Shades. All you need are cheap blinds and some fabric. From cheap to chic!The tutorial is pretty clear, but the comments add good alternatives for putting it all together. One person said to use velcro to attach the fabric to the top of the blind … [Read more...]

Painting Stripes on Walls for a Posh Look

Wide stripes on a wall add a lot of style for very little money when you paint them. They are pretty easy using blue painter's tape as guidelines. If you make the width of the stripes the same as the width of your paint roller, it gets even easier. You can choose any colors, but using neutrals makes a nice backdrop for art and accessories. I … [Read more...]

Bamboo Clothes Drying Rods Disguised as Home Decor

Now this is clever. You see those decorative bamboo sticks in the big urn? Very nice decor. What you don't see is that they transform into a clothes drying rack very easily with some chairs to lay them across.If you need to air dry some of your laundry this is a neat way to keep the bamboo "clothesline" disguised when not in use! lol No one … [Read more...]

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