Check out these seven unique lighting ideas, that you can easily do yourself, in a shabby chic style.
DIY Decor
Rustic home decor DIY projects. All of these decorating projects have detailed tutorials and easy to follow instructions. Make things like furniture, window treatments, cushions, and lamps. Also find projects for finishing wall and floors in creative and rustic ways. Besides painting walls, learn special techniques for finishes like faux galvanized metal or distressed finishes.
Because there are so many home decor projects that you can do yourself, you can save a ton of money. Of course, you also have the satisfaction of creating something cool! Here are some must try DIY decor projects:
Ikea Table Hack From An Ikea Plant Stand
How To Paint And Stain Stairs
Because I have painted our stair risers and stained our stair treads, I feel like I have some good pointers that I can share. I'll show you how to paint and stain stairs to get the best results using the best products for the job. We have been in our cabin for nearly two years
Combining Burlap and Birch For Chic Decor
When it comes to pairing elements together in decorating, there are some things that are just meant to go together like peanut butter and jelly. One such pairing, that is my all time favorite, is burlap and birch. Both have similar neutral coloring and interesting textures. The rustic blending is a natural fit in decorating.
DIY Lampshades In A Rustic Chic Style
Instead of buying expensive lampshades, why not buy a less costly plain shade and dress it up just the way you want it. Not only will you be saving money, when you do it yourself, but you can also customize your lamp to fit your decor. DIY lampshades are the way to go when you
Lots Of Shabby Chic Wall Art Ideas
I love decorating walls because you can keep adding to them without taking up valuable floor space. If you are going for a shabby chic style, you may be looking for some unique wall art ideas in keeping with your decor. Sometimes just a picture on the wall isn't enough. Therefore, I have come up
DIY Knobs That Are Full Of Style
A great way to update tired cabinets or an old dresser is to replace the existing knobs. There is no better way to add a ton of unique style than to replace the knobs with your very own creative version. You can make DIY knobs yourself out of just about anything to create a fun
Picket Fence Decor Idea
If you like the look of old windows and doors used in home decor, you may also like the look of a partial picket fence. These old architectural salvage pieces make great back drops for other decor. Just take a look at my post on decorating with architectural salvage. There are so many cool ideas.
How To Decorate A Bulletin Board With Old License Plates
When you need some cool and funky decor for a boys bedroom, a simple project is to decorate a plain bulletin board. Any plain bulletin board, for that matter, can be made fun with a little embellishing. In fact, my idea using license plates would be kind of cool in a garage. It would be
DIY Brick Patio With Recycled Bricks
An affordable way to make your own brick patio is by using recycled bricks. You may not get uniform bricks to use but it's a great way to create a rustic setting that is a bit more whimsical. The prep work and laying out of bricks is a little labor intensive but the cost savings
How To Make A Rag Garland Window Swag
What could be more shabby chic than a window swag made from burlap, lace, floral fabric, pearls and vintage cowbells? That is exactly what I put together when I made, what I like to term, my rag swag, since the base and ties are made up with scraps of fabric. Of course, you can use
Free Printables With A Rustic Design
Download some free printables offered in a rustic design. Items range from invitations to stencils to kid activities and more.
DIY Birch Lamp With Wood Burned Design
See how to make a table lamp and carve out a design using a wood burning pen. Decorate the shade using birch twigs for a total rustic look.