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How to Implement the Ombré Home Painting Technique

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How to Implement the Ombré Home Painting Technique Over the past couple of years, the term “ombré” has been showing up everywhere – specifically in reference to a popular hair dying style in which hair color fades from one color into the next as it flows from root to tip. We’ve also seen ombré used to describe nail art, fabrics and much more. Lately, however, we’ve also seen a new way to use the ombré style – painting. This gradient style of coloring can give your room a bit of a glowing vibe, and a unique touch. View in gallery (courtesy of OKB Architecture / Tamara Leigh Photography) Here are some tips for implementing this trend at home: 1. Plan it out. Just as with any other new home design idea, it’s important that you plan out exactly how you will complete the project. Some professional painting experts suggest measuring the entire wall and dividing it into equal sections with light pencil marks. Instead of using different cans of paint, add darker (or lighter) shades to your pa

How to Decoupage Furniture With Fabric for an “Upholstered” Look!

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How to Decoupage Furniture With Fabric for an “Upholstered” Look! Learn how to decoupage furniture with fabric with this detailed tutorial! It allows you to get the look of upholstery without the expense! Hello lovely readers! Have you ever wondered how you can add some interest to furniture without painting it? I mean, paint is GREAT (I love it), but sometimes you want to do something other than paint furniture. Well, this tutorial my friends, will teach you how to decoupage furniture! This is one of my FAVORITE projects EVER. You can essentially “upholster” a wooden chair with fabric and Mod Podge! If you have followed my blog for a while, you know that a while back I transformed an unused room in our house into a home office/craft room. I was searching for a desk chair and wound up falling in love with this gorgeous upholstered chair from One Kings Lane . I so, so wanted it for my desk chair. Unfortunately, it cost $445 (which was closer to my budget for my entire room). SO, I had t

How to decorate all of your home bohemian

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How to decorate all of your home bohemian Because one room just isn't enough Kitchen: Via: vtwonen.nl Displaying mismatched crockery gives off a Mediterranean , well-travelled look which is key to boho style. Try playing with your primary colours; vibrant greens , yellows , blues and reds and opt for less uniformed, but more eclectic pieces of kitchenware made from china, glass, wood or clay. The more unusual the better. To create intensity, a boho kitchen would be nothing without colourful and patterned tiles . The result? Your kitchen is eye-catching, bright and full of life. Dining Room: Photograph: Michael James O'Brien The dining room is a place of occasion and this look is perfect for adding a splash of personality whilst still being elegant. Try adding bright statement chairs to your table whether bought or upcycled - a look that works especially well against all types of wood. Have fun with your table settings and pair colourful plates and tumbler glasses ( Anthr

How to Create Crafty Decorations out of Useless CD’s

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How to Create Crafty Decorations out of Useless CD’s CD’s are the most purchased things when it comes to computers and technology. Every software, e-book or guide for almost everything is now available in CD’s. Catalogs and booklets have long been ruled out. But once the compact disks have fed their purpose, they simply go to waste. We have no use for them anymore and we tend to throw them in garbage. However, these useless CD’s can be turned in amazing DIY projects after recycling. The varieties of ways you can accomplish such tasks are mentioned below. (1) Decorative Lamps: We know that CD’s have shinny surface that reflects light very well. Attach transparent beads or pearls all around the edges of the CD using glue. Create medium height walls using these transparent beads. Now insert a connected small bulb inside the central hole in the CD. Ditch messy text-only spreadsheets for something flexible, beautiful, & (dare we … Ad Airtable Learn more Source (2) Wall Hangings for K

How to build a Hobbit house…

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How to build a Hobbit house… This Clever Man Reveals One Brilliant Technique To Cut And Serve Watermelon When These Kids Start Singing, The Judges Can't Help But Tear Up Her Father Kept This Secret For 13 Years, When He Finally Revealed It, She Was Shocked Woman Releases Chimp To The Wild, Pay Attention To The Chimp's Reaction Original article and pictures take themetapicture.com site

How to Achieve Bohemian (or “Boho-Chic”) Style

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How to Achieve Bohemian (or “Boho-Chic”) Style Some might wonder what Bohemian style is. Although it embraces a sense of flowing liberty in décor choices and can be associated with eclectic style, Bohemian style is more than that. The word “Bohemian” comes from the French word for “gypsy,” and it applies to those who live unconventional (usually artistic) lives. Someone or something that has a Bohemian style typically evokes a picture of travelers, hippies, artists, gypsies, and other “free spirits.” Individuality is expressed, which means the style is as diverse as the individuals themselves. If you enjoy structure and order, you might want to give this style a pass. But if you’re inherently drawn to free expression, unconventional displays, and colorful collections, read on… This is most definitely the place where your own personal style and aesthetic can shine. Speaking of unique aesthetics, let’s start with this one: Rainbow-colored slips are used as curtains in this Bohemian style

How to Achieve an Industrial Style

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How to Achieve an Industrial Style Industrial style was born within the commercial market when old, bare warehouses and similar structures became new shops, offices, restaurants, even apartments. Rather than demolish the remaining essence of the warehouse, designers began to embrace the rawness and conscientiously construct a style around it. Industrial style is known for its utter lack of pretense, for its salvaged utilitarianism, and for its exposed architecture. If you’re drawn to minimalist spaces and objects with a sense of history and purpose, you’ll likely love industrial style. Here are some ways to achieve the style for your own space: (Grin and) Bare It. The architecture of industrial style emphasizes a stripped-down infrastructure – the more exposed and raw, the better. Unfinished walls, aged brick, metal ductwork, bare windows, and exposed beams pay stylistic homage to the skeleton that supports the structure overall. Often, industrial-type floors (think concrete, wood, or