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About a year ago I was on the prowl for totally un-pedestrian, one-of-a-kind furniture for my breakfast nook. After an hour or two strolling through designer showrooms, it became apparent that what I wanted to spend for the entire room would simply cover... more »
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Painting an interior wall might seem like an easy design fix, but like most home projects, it's more than a quick job. "Most people think that painting over a wall with a light color only needs one coat," says Philip Storey of Redhill... more »
Whether you knit, sew, paint, write or craft, chances are that you find it challenging to squeeze in as much creative time as you would like. It is all too easy to allow our schedules to be filled to the brim with obligations to others, but the fact remains... more »
Homeowner Debbie Murray loves to decorate and always keeps her eye out for clever ideas. "I had noticed creative people on the Internet using pennies on floors and backsplashes, and I wanted something done in pennies," she says. "I said to my husband,... more »
by Becky Harris
Suffering from Carrara marble sticker shock, homeowner Jennifer Brown knew she had to get creative with the rest of the elements in her bathroom renovation. "We bought our house as a new build 13 years ago, and the master bath was the one room we didn't... more »
by Becky Harris
Do you enjoy crafting with delicious fabrics but run at the sight of a sewing machine? There is no need to feel left out, because each of these 11 projects can be completed without so much as a needle and thread. If you can cut, glue and staple, you have... more »
When Houzz user Dianne Rogers came across a dusty, cobweb-covered antique birdcage in Wilmington, North Carolina, she envisioned a fabulous chandelier. "It was authentic, old, iron and large — about 32 inches high, and it caught my imagination,"... more »
by Becky Harris
As the ultimate night of old Hollywood glitz and glam, the Academy Awards is a yearly celebration of awe-inspiring movies, gorgeous celebrities and, of course, over-the-top dresses. Although most of us won't get the chance to make a red carpet appearance,... more »
by Amber Hopman
An intimate table set for two is always a special affair. This Valentine's Day, whether you're trying to impress a new romantic interest or refresh a relationship, try adding an unexpected jolt of color to your tablescape. Netherlands designer Sonia van... more »
by Holly Marder
A good butcher block is a fixture in any kitchen and contributes to the character of the food that is prepared there. It acquires a good seasoning the same way cast iron cookware does. Wood is durable but merciful to knives and can be refinished... more »
by Rick Olson
Painting older solid wood floors can give them new life without the expense and mess of refinishing them. It can also make your floors a beautiful design element in their own right, particularly with interesting patterns. It takes some time and... more »
You Houzzers never cease to amaze me. You're clever, resourceful and very handy! We put out the call for you to share your creative salvage ideas, and you answered with new uses for wine barrels, church pews, old windows, shutters, shipping containers,... more »
by Becky Harris
Paint may be the easiest way to update the look and feel of a room, but textiles come in a close second. Textiles add color, sophistication and texture to a room and can quickly change the style and feel with minimal effort.
I've been on the... more »
by Meg Padgett
Houzzers, I've noticed some of you sharing your reclaiming and salvaging accomplishments in the Comments section of Houzz contributor Bud Dietrich's ideabook Salvaged... more »
by Becky Harris
