Posts tagged diy

A Natural Beauty

As a hairstylist, Megan’s favorite part of the job is giving her clients a new, refreshed look while still letting their natural beauty shine through. When she found this unique wooden bowl at her local flea market for only $.99, she got excited to carry her same style philosophies over to her own renewal project!


Harlow’s Nursery: A Welcome Home

Harlow’s nursery blends unique style with modern finishes, proving that personal connection is the most important aspect of decorating your home. Walls in Cooled Blue (SW 6759) provide a crisp contrast to the white dresser and rug, both from West Elm.

Supplies:

Scotch-Blue™ Painter’s Tape

Purdy® Clearcut® Swan™ paintbrush

Two gallons of Harmony® Interior Acrylic Latex Paint with a semi-gloss finish in Cooled Blue (SW 6759)

Kovrd Paint Tray Storage Bag

(Source: tintandbristles.com)

Rediscovered in Red: Voila! 

And there you have it. Who says ornaments are only for trees? This ruby red cabinet’s cheer will outlast the holiday season and provide practical storage for years to come.


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Rediscovered in Red

One of the perks of buying an old house is finding its forgotten treasures that have been left behind. Allie, a photographer, needed a space to store her camera equipment. Adam needed a place to put his keys at the end of the day. They realized that a solution to both of their problems was already under their own roof.

The Best Way To Paint A Dresser
Have you figured out the best way to paint a dresser? Well, our friends at Dream Book Designs claim to have discovered a foolproof method for it! While that’s quite a claim these DIYers are making, this “after” photo of their dresser makes us think they might be on to something. Check it out for yourself here.

 A Touch of Color

We love sharing a good SWRenew project!

Denise from PearMama.com recently painted her old China cabinet to add a breath of fresh, bright color to her kitchen. With just few coats of Cooled Blue (SW 6759), her cabinet is now a great focal point to highlight her pottery collection. Check out her blog to see the step-by-step and get inspired to take on a project of your own! A Spanish version of this project is also available here.