Have an IKEA kitchen and want to successfully paint a fridge to match? Here’s how I did it with one of their bestselling colours. I had an IKEA kitchen but with a fridge that didn’t match. I’m sure it’s a common thing as IKEA kitchens must be some of the most popular in the world….
Want to give previously painted shelves a new look? Here’s how I gave a makeover to shelves I painted and decoupaged years ago. Tastes change. Fashions change. The beauty of paint is that it’s so flexible. No longer like the colour? Paint it. Furniture a bit boring? Add a transfer. The possibilities are endless. Which…
Can you paint furniture with clay paint? Absolutely! Here’s how to create a beautiful textured look with clay paint. I have an exciting post today as Dixie Belle has just launched a new range of clay-based paint. Not just new colours but a whole new range. To join their chalk paint and (my favourite), their…
Want to paint mismatched furniture to make it look like a set? Here are the key elements to create a balanced and cohesive look. Not as many people have a classic set of bedroom furniture these days. Pieces are acquired over time, bought separately or received as hand-me-downs. Which means that they don’t always look…
Like the look but not sure how to apply a furniture transfer? Don’t worry, they are so easy to do and look amazing. I’ve done quite a few pieces with furniture transfers. From chests of drawers to cabinets… and this one is the smallest yet. But the thing they all have in common is that…
From playing cards to masking tape and syringes, here are 7 painting hacks to help you paint better with items in your home. 7 hacks to paint better with items in your home 1. Foil for easy cleaning Line a roller tray with foil before pouring paint in. When finished, carefully pick up the foil…
If you’ve ever spotted a basket or bag in a charity shop and loved the shape but not the colour, don’t walk away! With just a bit of paint or stain, it’s easy to transform something bold and bright into a neutral piece that suits your style and home. This basket bag was £7 in a charity shop. It had such an…
Tired of boring cardboard tissue boxes cluttering your coffee table during the flu season? For under £5 (and under 30 minutes), you can upcycle a faux plant pot into a DIY tissue box cover. Don’t spend lots of money on a tissue box, head to a charity shop to make your own classy DIY tissue box. Follow these simple steps…
A She Shed can be a little haven when both functional and comfortable. This She Shed interior makeover and organisation ideas take this old shed from a wooden box to the perfect spot to craft. Here you can find out how to organise paint supplies for the most efficiency. How to create extra storage space for functional areas. And how to…
What’s the worst mistake I’ve ever made? How many pets do I have? What should you look for when looking for things to upcycle? Those are a few of the questions I got when I asked on Facebook if anyone had any questions. Not everyone wants to watch videos. So, if you want to see if your question got answered, carry…