Budget Friendly DIY & Interior Decorating
Today I have a doozy of a tutorial for you. I'm going to show you how to make lined, pinch pleated draperies with three coordinating fabrics. But these aren't just any lined draperies...these are draperies made the way a professional drapery workroom would make them. I don't think I've ever seen a step-by-step tutorial for this method on any other blog, so perhaps I'm the first to share this info! :) Now I know you're probably … [Read more...]
Boys' rooms can be such a challenge to decorate, especially when it comes to window treatments. Mallory at Classy Clutter found a great solution for her little guy's window. She created a rustic wood cornice with an airplane transfer on it. And the best part...it didn't cost her a single dollar! She used wood and supplies that she already had on hand. That's the best kind of project, isn't it? To see the step-by-step tutorial for … [Read more...]
Custom window treatments can be one of the most expensive things in a room. I've had clients easily spend several thousands of dollars on windows in just one room. So if you know how to make your own, you can save a bundle of cash. To save even more money, you can get creative with the kind of fabric you use, and painters drop cloths are perfect when you need yards of fabric for a little bit of cash. Linda at It All Started With Paint … [Read more...]
Maggie from The Hell On Heels Housewife wanted to swap out her dark, heavy curtains for some light and airy curtains. The problem is that the light and airy curtains that she had were way too short for the window. Maggie came up with a fantastic solution. As expected, she added a contrasting fabric to the bottom of the curtains to lengthen them. But what's not so expected is that she pleated the additional length of contrasting … [Read more...]
Good morning, friends! I'm slowly chipping away at my "to do" list for my hallway, and I think I'll actually have the final ta daaaaaa to show you next week. I finally made a trip to Home Depot yesterday and actually remembered to purchase the items I needed to hang my striped painted curtains properly. So last night as I was finishing those up, it dawned on me that many of you might not know the secret of the drapery return. So for … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Today, I'm feeling a bit frazzled and scattered. I woke up this morning feeling like I was running behind. I hate waking up like that. One of the reasons was because I didn't quite get my striped painted curtains finished. I mean, the actual painting of the curtains is finished, but the hanging of the curtains is pretty sloppy at this point. I was bound and determined to completely finish them yesterday and get them … [Read more...]
Good morning, friends! I finally have some progress to show you on my painted curtains for my hallway washer/dryer closet. I'm so excited about how these are turning out! Here's a sneak peek for you... I'll have the finished product to show you soon, but for now, here's how I did it. Tools & Supplies: 6 yards of heavy cotton drapery lining; Matching thread; Sewing machine; Scissors; Latex paint in color(s) of your … [Read more...]
If you don't know how to sew (or simply don't want to), you can still have beautifully dressed windows! This no-sew balloon shade from Diane at In My Own Style is actually a fitted sheet! Isn't that brilliant?! To see just how she did it, visit In Her Own Style. **This project was shared at the Addicts (not so) Anonymous Link Party. Have a project you'd like to share? Come join the party every Friday at 1:00pm! … [Read more...]
Jennifer in South Carolina is having trouble deciding what window treatments to use in her family room. She seems to suffer from the same thing I do--a need for everything to be perfectly symmetrical. Here's what she wrote: I have a wall of windows (and one door) that I need to cover but the door is causing an big headache. I just don't know how to cover or if to cover. See I have a symmetry affliction. If it does not have some symmetry, it … [Read more...]
Well good morning, all! I know I've mentioned this before, but let me repeat myself. As a DIY home blogger, there are few things that thrill me more (when it comes to my blog) than when readers actually use my tutorials and then send me photos of their projects. Seriously, every time I get one of those e-mails, I get as giddy as a little school girl. So I've decided that rather than hoarding all of your amazing A2D-inspired projects to … [Read more...]
I'm an interior decorator-turned-blogger, and a DIY fanatic. My blog is where I share my own creations, as well as inspiring projects from other fabulously creative bloggers. Sometimes on weekends, I like to share info on my other favorite topics: blogging and WordPress. Read more >>.
Breakfast Room Makeover
Kitchen Makeover
Laundry Room (Disguised As A Hallway)
Small Bathroom Makeover
Skirted Bedside Table
Distressed Wood Chevron Table Top
Mini Dimensional Quote Made With Alphabet Pasta
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Inexpensive Feather Pillow Inserts
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Painted Floor Cloth From Scrap Vinyl Flooring
Decorative Pillow
Grouted Iridescent Glass Marble Vase
Easy-Sew Pillow With Painted Design
Decorative Mirror Made From Wood Shims
Pleated Ottoman Slipcover
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