Trompe l'Oeil Rug
Painted tassels at each corner echo the passementrie trim on the room's accent pillows. The sunroom's elegant flagstone floor needed warming, so Nancy Golden's guest, Gigi Wright-Turpin, of Fairytale Design Studio, drew inspiration from the ... [... more]
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How to stencil concrete
Stenciling can be done in both freshly placed concrete or in existing concrete that has been covered by an overlay After you place the concrete, float and edge the slab in the usual manner and then place the stencils on the surface while the ... [... more]
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How to Save Money Redecorating Your Dining Room with ...
If you're sick of looking at plain painted walls, here's a way to paint, and by using stencils, mimic the look of molding. This border can be applied at chair-rail height or at ceiling height. Measure, mark with a pencil and check for even ... [... more]
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How to Update a Sofa Without Spending a Lot of Money
With the expenses that come with maintaining a home, whether it be the mortgage payment or rent, any idea that can make a home beautiful without spending lots of money is an idea worth trying. A sofa is one of the big ticket items to spend on a ... [... more]
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How to Give Books a Makeover
Books can really make a house feel like a home, and they also make great decorative accessories. But not all books are equally attractive--it seems that for every gorgeous glossy coffee table book you own, there are 10 worn old paperbacks taking ... [... more]
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How to Wood Burn With Stencils
You can burn patterns and designs into wood to make beautiful wood crafting projects by using a wood burning tool and stencils. You will need coordination and patience to complete this project, but even a beginner can do it. The following steps ... [... more]
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How to Seal Faux Paintings in a Bathroom
After you have put faux painting in your bathroom it is important to seal it so that humidity won't destroy all of that hard work. Paint over the faux painting with a thin layer of polyurethane. Let the first coat dry. It will dry faster if you ... [... more]
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How to Decorate a Girl's Room that is Not Too Girly
Oftentimes we see little girls' bedrooms decorated in pink, ruffles, frills and too much flowers--all the girly things! There is nothing wrong with doing so, but at times the little girl in your life may not be playing with dolls like other ... [... more]
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How to Decorate with Stripes
At times it is necessary to add a little flair in your design, whether on your walls, curtains, accessories and fabric choices. One way to add interest into your home is with the use of stripes. Whether horizontal or vertical stripes, whether on ... [... more]
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How to Stencil a Wood Floor
Stencils provide you with the opportunity to customize your wood floors in any way you choose. You can go as elaborate as you would like, or you can create a simple border that helps ground seating areas. Prepare to stencil your wood floor. If ... [... more]
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How to Design a Functional Green Baby Nursery
Preparing the nursery for baby's highly anticipated arrival is one of the most important and rewarding experiences of your pre-parenthood life. Making the nursery a comfortable environment for baby is important. Making the nursery functional and ... [... more]
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How to Stencil the Alphabet on a Wall
The alphabet makes a cute designed border for a child's room, play room or class room. Using stencils to create the alphabet makes the work go a lot easier, and allows creative designs and colors. Stenciling is fun and adds an educational flare ... [... more]
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