Most people do whitewashing without even knowing what exactly they are doing, however, what is whitewashing? This is a technique used to lighten up a dark wood also known as “Pickling wood” it involves reducing the orange or red tones that usually appear mainly on a piece of furniture, and finally end up with a raw piece of wood color. What Material will you need? White paint (however any type [...]
According to a large number of homeowners the ceiling should not be painted in any other color other than white, but for those who are really in to home décor who really consider the ceiling to be the fifth wall, will always paint their ceiling to create a color block design. The color block design is a huge trend this year, which basically means rather than painting a whole wall [...]
Stripping furniture is an easy and very satisfying DIY project. Have you recently thought of stripping an old piece of furniture that you either inherited from your parents or rescued it from a dumpster? If yes then this article is for you. With the following tips, you can easily strip your old furniture and give it a new chance to live. Choose the right Stripper When shopping for the right [...]
Stripping paint from a piece of old wood furniture is never easy since it's usually full of crannies and nooks and also the finer details that you don’t want to get rid of since the old piece of wood furniture might end up revealing a gorgeous hardwood or honeyed pine. In order to remove the materials there are a few tools and materials that you will require: Heat gun Scrappers [...]
We all know mirrors can make a room appear bigger than its actual size but in order to achieve that you must know how to use one. One of the most common mistakes made by folks using a small mirror or a group of small mirrors will make their room look bigger, which definitely seems not to work, Instead one should use a single large mirror. After determining that now [...]
An all-white kitchen is one of the most popular kitchen designs in the market, but lately, kitchens with black cabinetry have become more of a sensation. Black kitchens are said to add a sense of drama to a kitchen, they can also be used to complement any type of kitchen design and also modernize an outdated space. With black cabinets, you won’t even have to worry about repainting your kitchen [...]
Furniture’s are a critical investment in your home or office, and hence you should always take your time when shopping for the right piece of furniture don’t rush. The whole furniture buying process can be really stressful but the worst mistake you can ever make is purchasing the wrong piece of furniture and end up hating every single moment spent in that home or office. Before buying any piece of [...]
The best way to approach a DIY wooden pallet furniture idea is to first gather whatever you think you will require. There are a few questions you should ask yourself in order to be able to decide on what you will need for your idea, which is. Is your idea going to be an outdoor or an indoor installation? How many pallets do you require? Are you going for a [...]
The best way to approach a DIY wooden pallet furniture idea is to first gather whatever you think you will require. There are a few questions you should ask yourself in order to be able to decide on what you will need for your idea, which is. Is your idea going to be an outdoor or an indoor installation? How many pallets do you require? Are you going for a [...]
Designing an open concept floor plan can be a tricky process, which may even result in to some expensive mistakes. Thankfully we reached out to some of the top designers in the country, and here is their advice on what to avoid when setting up an open concept living area. Putting all your furniture against the wall This is a common mistake among people with an open plan living area, [...]