Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
I came across the blog called Made By Isa a couple of days ago, and when I initially saw this bedside table, I just thought it was a really cool modern table. The blog is in French, so it wasn't until I scrolled through the pictures that I realized that the table was actually made from an old washing machine drum! I never would have thought of such a thing! Who knew washing machine drums could look so amazing?! Visit Made By … [Read more...]
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Every time I go to ReStore, I see several brass chandeliers and bargain prices. I'm always so tempted to scoop them up, but unfortunately I have no place for them in my tiny condo. But I hate passing them by, especially when they're so easy to update without spending a ton of money. This brass chandelier makeover from Katie at SweetGirl Expressions is a fantastic example of what can be done with these brass chandeliers. Katie's … [Read more...]
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This master closet makeover/overhaul/remodel from Sandra at Sawdust and Paper Scraps has to be one of the most amazing DIY projects I've seen in a while. Are you ready to be amazed? And green with envy? She started out with this... ...and with lots of hard work and elbow grease (yes, her hard work, and her elbow grease) she turned her closet into this... I know, right?! Once you've picked your jaw up off the floor, you'll … [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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Plate collections are one of my favorite things to use to decorate large areas of wall space. They are so versatile, and can be used in almost any style of home, from the most contemporary to the ultra traditional and everything in between. Plate walls can also be done very inexpensively, with mismatched plates from yard sales and thrift stores, or cheap plates from discount stores like Ross and Marshall's. Since the debut of Kelly … [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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Are you familiar with Fluff Your Stuff? If not, you should be! It is an interior design company located in Omaha, Nebraska. But I don’t live in Nebraska, you say. Regardless, you should at least check out their Facebook page for amazing ideas, tips, and tricks. They’re not stingy at all with their ideas and inspiration, and I love that! Lorrie, the president of Fluff Your Stuff, sent over an easy headboard idea … [Read more...]
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Hello, hello! As I told you a few days ago, I was invited by Olioboard to participate in a moodboard challenge with six other bloggers, and today’s my day! The challenge was for all seven of us to create a moodboard in a coastal cottage style. Each of us had a different room to design. The room I chose was a bedroom. So here’s what I came up with… Greens and blues. Are you shocked? Ha! Of course not! As you know … [Read more...]
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If you're new to sewing, learning how to make a basic throw pillow is a perfect place to start. And with just this basic knowledge, you can create an unlimited number of throw pillows for your home. Use them on your bed, a sofa, or a chair. Put a few pillows in a basket in your family room for the kiddos to use as they're lounging on the floor. And with this one simple skill, you can potentially save yourself hundreds of … [Read more...]
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The banquette in my breakfast area has been in need of pillows for…well…ever since I built the banquette! I decided it was finally time to tackle this project, and so far, I’ve gotten one pillow finished. Yep, one. But I decided to do something a little special on this one, so it took a bit longer than just a standard throw pillow. Here’s how it turned out… I absolutely love it!! When I went to the fabric … [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!
