It’s a rail…for a chair…right? This mid-wall molding actually has less to do with chairs and more to do with proportion and scale. Knowing how (and why) to use it can drastically affect the look and feel of your space. Here’s the scoop.
For those of you who haven't discovered beadboard wallpaper, let me introduce you! I discovered it 3 years ago (Graham Brown UK version) and haven't stopped us…
Change the look of a room in a weekend—or your whole house in a few weekends—with this easy guide to installing beadboard.
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Spruce up every room in your home with our collection of quick and easy do-it-yourself home improvement projects. Each weekend project can be completed in just a few days and increases the function (and style) of your home.
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Here is a supply list of all the items I used in my stairwell and hall update if you would like to replicate it. Pine Bead Board: Top Trim: Decorative Moulding: Paint Colors: Bead Board: Sherwin Williams – Natural Cream in Eggshell Walls: Behr Scuff Defense – Polar Bear in Flat Railing Primer: Stix Primer […]
Welcome to Step 5 in this series! Here is a recap of the first 4 steps if you missed them and want to get caught up! Step 1: Add wood ceilings. Step 2: Replace your builder’s grade doors with paneled doors. Step 3: Replace your builder’s grade light fixtures with ones that...
I am so honored to host my very FIRST guest blogger today! Please welcome Sue from My Bathrooms who will be sharing some great tips on small bathroom design! They’ve got tons of great bathro…
Are you tormented by dated wallpaper, fake wood paneling, chained lights, glitter popcorn ceilings and brass? You must be stuck in the 70's! You need a quick and easy update to make your bath bearable to walk into without thinking you are in an episode of Three's Company? (I know, I just dated myself) Here's some ways to update that will be easy on the budget... Typical Examples of the 70's Bathrooms Typical 70's wood paneling and wallpaper Crazy Wallpaper This bathroom is fairly calm but the hanging lights give it's age away This is what your bathroom could look like! Elegant and Classy! Here's some great ways to update: 1 - Remove or cover that ugly fake wood paneling!! It is the worst invention ever. There are several DIY sites that say to fill in the cracks with drywall mud and paint it but I am a firm believer that this doesn't work. It takes a lot of effort to do this process and eventually the mud will crack and fall out. It's better to cover it or remove it. DON'T DO IT! (Example of filling the cracks in wood paneling) A - Wood Paneling is a great option if you just want to cover it. Beaded Board Wainscot (Love the green walls!) Beadboard comes in sheets so you can nail and glue it right over. Add base and chair rail trim. An 8'ft long section is $50. Example of Board & Batten type paneling Just attached a 4'x8'x1/4" sheet of plywood and attached 1x2 or 1x4s any spacing you want just make sure to cover the seams. A paint grade plywood sheet is $13. Classic Paneling doesn't have to be white Paneling doesn't have to be traditional Remove the fake wood paneling and add sheetrock. Finish and paint or wallpaper. Use a chair rail to cover any wall depth differences Or put green board (backer board for tile) up and tile! Love a subway tile wainscot! 2 & B - Usually the 70's floor were sheet vinyl. Remove it or if it is stuck pretty good and not peeling up then put down self stick floor tiles over it. They are fast and easy to install and only $1 a square foot. Obviously a better option is to have new tile floors installed, so if you can afford it ...go for it! 3 & E - 70's cabinets...Oh boy, where do I start. They cheaped out. Most likely if you have 70's cabinets they are veneer or plastic over particle wood. Paint them or replace the doors with new ones! Think color, not just white! Still keep that 70's glam with a modern take on cabinets. 4 & D - Replace those plastic laminate countertops with stone, or if you want to splurge buy a vanity sink unit. I love a Carrara marble (shown in picture above) but you can get any stone. Look for remnants if you have a small vanity. Here's some vanities you can replace that old cabinet with.... Stone & Chrome Sink Vanity Restoration Hardware Gramercy $2,195 Modern Vanity & Eclectic Mix 5 & G - Dress up those walls! Remove the wild and most likely flocked or metallic 70's paper and either paint or put up some new wallpaper. Great example of a simple & traditional bathroom (minus the fern) There are so many fun wallpapers! Paint a stencil or use removable wallpaper. Sexy Hexy by Chasing Paper 6, C & F - Update with new hardware. This is the easiest update. Currently, gold is all the rage in finishes but if you aren't that trendy or it doesn't fit your style, stick with nickel, brass, stainless, or oil rubbed bronze. A satin finish is best because polished shows everything and scratches more easily. The least expense is chrome (which is a classic look)! Kohler Vibrant Modern Brushed Gold... Ohhh...Ahhh...Looove! 7 - Replace that chained pendant that hangs from a ceiling hook with a wall sconce. Horchow Edison-Type Wall Sconce $195 George Kovaks Rectangular Bronze Wall Sconce (comes in chrome and brass too!) $117 8 - A new mirror. This is the most important change because it is what you see the most, besides yourself of course! There are so many mirror fun mirrors, don't be afraid to try something new. You can even spray paint the one you have to breathe new life into it. Try layering mirrors especially if you have a plain plate mirror now. Hang another mirror in front of it using fishing line from the ceiling. The decorative mirror dresses up this plain plate mirror Layer two framed mirrors H - Add some life to those counters with new accessories. Your toothbrush will thank you! Horchow Waylande Gregory Porcelain and Gold (sorry these are expensive but I couldn't help myself) 9 - Under no circumstances should you have a toilet lid cover nor a rug that wraps around the toilet; it's just unsanitary. Do you have any additional ideas? email me your 70's updated bathroom pictures ~ [email protected]
When I move out of my flat in a few months time, I’m really going to miss my bathroom. Even though I much prefer showers to baths, there’s something about the freestanding tub that real…
Hello sweet friends! I hope this Friday finds you well, and ready for the weekend! Isn't it about time for a break from the weekday rush? :)...
Step by step instructions on installing a bead board ceiling.