Before & After: "Barnwood" Coffee Table IKEA Hack City Farmhouse

When it comes to IKEA coffee table hacks, LACKs are oft the starting point. But today, we found a HEMNES that got a country rustic upgrade, with a new "barnwood" top.

If you've ever wanted to know how to paint great stripes, chevrons, and other patterns, today's video is for you! Hosted by Mark Chamberlain (our own specialty painter). More

How To Paint Windowsills & Window Trim Apartment Therapy Tutorials

Repainting my windowsill made it onto my to–do list during the January Cure, and I decided to tackle it this past weekend. After a couple hours of scraping and painting, my windowsill looks good as new. Below is a step by step visual guide of what I did: More

How To Confidently Choose Paint Colors: Mark's Foolproof Methods

At the end of the month long January Cure, I decided to invite past House Tour participant Mark Wynsma over to socialize, share some macarons, meet my Frenchie and discuss design. His home is fantastic with his brave DIYs, his eclectic style, and of course his bold and (very) successful use of color.
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Specialty Painting Technique: How to Paint a Cloud Ceiling Apartment Therapy Videos

Today's video comes from Mark Chamberlain (our own specialty painter). More

Before & After: Charlotte's Flea Market Find Makeover

You might walk by this unassuming stool at a thrift shop, but Charlotte saw potential. See how she gave this flea market find a fresh facelift.

Before & After: Kids' Table & Chair SetLolly Jane

I am quite envious of skilled thrifters; I'm unable to see the potential in a yard sale find or figure out what's quality and just needs a little repair or TLC. That's why I love seeing yard sale transformations. I have some hope that if I look at enough, the skills will magically transfer to me. So I've been staring at this beautiful kids' table and chair makeover for a few days. Check out what Lolly Jane did with this well-loved table and chairs. More

Before & After: Nursery Gets a
Happy Modern Makeover Bunches of Joy

Man, I love all these before and after projects this month. The home owners do the hard work, and we get the instant visual gratification from the finished products. Awesome sauce.

Need a mid-Winter pick-me-up? Tired of same old same? Me too. The clean lines of mid-century furniture can lend themselves to color nicely, and adding a little paint can take a piece out of the 1960s if teak isn't your thing. Take a look at these vivid mid-century dressers for inspiration. More

Before & After: Maria's Craigslist
Cane Chair Makeover

After scoring these sweet cane back chairs from a Craigslist seller, Maria wondered what to do with them. Well, inspiration struck, and she shared her chic transformation with us.