Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
I've wanted to add a weathered wood ceiling in my bedroom for about a year now, so I was really excited to see this bathroom ceiling over at Burlap & Denim. I love how the wood adds warmth and texture to the room. The whole bathroom makeover is great, so head over to Burlap & Denim to see the details. … [Read more...]
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Good morning, all! Yesterday I tried to finish up a project that I started...well...about three months ago. I still didn't get finished, but I'm almost there! Remember my fabric-lined kitchen drawers? I just love them! It always makes me smile when I open up my drawers and see that bright, cheerful fabric. So why fabric? I used fabric because I can never find any shelf/drawer liner that I like. I know that there are places that … [Read more...]
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A few days ago, I got an e-mail from my mom that said, "Just wondering why you don't have our bathroom under Rooms I Designed." Good question! It's one of my favorite projects I've ever done, so I definitely needed to get that post linked up under the "Rooms I Designed" tab. So I searched for the post. And I searched again. And I searched some more. I couldn't find a post where I ever showed you my mom's bathroom remodel! Could it really … [Read more...]
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I'm so happy to have the photo galleries now added to the new A2D! These galleries are very much improved over the old ones, and once the photos are tagged (I still have quite a bit of work to do on that), then they'll also be searchable by any number of words and room features. As before, these galleries include rooms from incredibly talented interior designers and decorators from across the U.S. (and some from beyond), but this time, I'm … [Read more...]
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Last night I came across some pictures for a tutorial that, for some reason, I never wrote! This is a bit of a blast from the past, but do you remember Gwen’s bathroom makeover? She had a shower with a brass frame, and to camouflage it a bit, I made an unlined pinch pleated drapery panel with a contrasting fabric band along the edge to use as a curtain in front of the shower. So if you’d like to know how to make your own unlined … [Read more...]
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I have a feeling today's question will resonate with many owners of previously-owned homes, or even with many homeowners who have been in their home for a couple of decades or more. Mary from Tennessee writes: My husband and I just bought this house and are in the process of renovating it. The one room that has me stumped is the master bath because of the LARGE amount of surface this outdated tile covers. I will do the obvious things … [Read more...]
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Good morning, all! I received a decorating question from a reader, Lindsay in Salt Lake City, regarding mixing the finishes of hardware in a room. This has to be one of the most often asked questions that I get, so let’s talk about it! Here’s what Lindsay had to say: “I am currently building a home. Hardware needs to be chosen and I'm having a hard time deciding on what to choose. I have shaker style cabinets with a dark espresso … [Read more...]
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If you find yourself in possession of a less than desirable dresser, or a dresser that you don't necessarily need, think about repurposing it! Dressers can be transformed and repurposed in many different ways, and can be used for much more than holding your socks and t-shirts. To help start thinking outside-the-box, I've gathered ideas for twelve different ways you can repurpose your dresser. 1. Turn a dresser into a … [Read more...]
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It’s not often that I’ll just endorse a product outright, but when it comes to hanging pictures on tile, there’s only one product I’ll use: Command Picture Hanging Strips. Generally when I mention these, people confuse them with the Command strips that have adhesive on both sides. Those double-sided adhesive strips are good for some purposes, but I’ve actually had some problems with them not holding. These Picture Hanging … [Read more...]
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Remember a while back I showed you a free printable from Simple As That that I wanted to use as artwork over my kitchen sink? Well it’s finally finished! Here’s how it turned out… I made it using some of the scrap MDF that’s piled in my office (and that I refuse to throw away), and some moulding, wood glue, spray adhesive, the free printable (printed on matte photo paper) and some clear spray. Now if you’re … [Read more...]
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I'm a self-employed interior decorator-turned-blogger, and a DIY fanatic. I hope you enjoy your visit here at A2D! If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me.
A gallery of DIY projects created by Kristi (with the occasional project from one of Kristi's clients or an A2D contributor).
A collection of amazing DIY projects created by other incredibly talented bloggers, from lighting projects to complete room makeovers and everything in between.
The A2D Photo Galleries are filled with beautifully designed rooms from talented interior designers, interior decorators, and home bloggers. You're sure to find inspiration here!
