Here's a great idea for that big, empty wall in your house that would be perfect for a huge piece of art--especially if you can't afford a huge piece of art. Time investment: 15-20 minutes Cost: Approximately $12 SUPPLIES 1. [...]
Remember way back when, when we designed these modern window valances, using common roofing materials like galvanized metal flashing? A couple of years ago, another client requested we do the same thing for the windows in her breakfast nook, only [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I shared this photo of a table a client had made out of a tray and some of the spindles from her daughter's old crib: I'd like to share the whole shebang, now that I've [...]
We dorked it up to meet Jonathan Adler last month and we're doing it again tonight! This time it's John and Sherry Petersik from Young House Love at bat. Their eponymous home decor book full of DIY decorating how-tos hit [...]
Room Fu Decorologist Claire Patrick has pulled her favorite posts from the blogosphere for another monthly wrap-up! 1. At its origins, I fully intended on writing these “best of” monthly posts without repeating a particular blog – there are SO [...]
After hearing this story a few weeks ago, I begged Room Fu designer Claire Patrick to do a guest blog post about her recent do-it-yourself (DIY) project gone wrong. If you've ever accidentally glued your fingers together with SuperGlue (or [...]
You can finally catch Design Star Season 5 fan favorite Dan Faires' new online show, DanMade on HGTV.com. The first episode features a do-it-yourself upholstered headboard project made from a sheet of plywood, a painter's canvas, and carpet tacks. Dan's [...]
If the early part of the 21st century will be known for anything when it comes to home decor accessories, it will be known for its balls. Seriously, you can't swing a proverbial cat in any home decor store without [...]
I caught up with Eddie Ross (from Season 2 of now defunct Top Design) today on his way back to New York from a flea market shopping trip in Washington, DC. Now…Jason Champion set up this little phone chat on [...]
Just noticed in my handy-dandy Costco coupon mailer that they are offering 15-30% off closet storage and organizational built-ins from Easy Closets, if you order online through Costco. Easy Closets is a great DIY resource...they offer free next-biz-day shipping (although [...]