Black wax on furniture can have a dramatic impact. It takes something monotone and plain and gives it dimension and character. This footstool was £5 from a charity shop. It was something my parents spotted for me. It’s always great to have family and friends on the treasure hunt too! As I mentioned in my…
DIY black painted furniture can look beautiful. It’s moody, dramatic and clean. But it isn’t an easy colour to paint perfectly. Particularly, top coats often leave streaks. In this makeover, I share a piece that I’m repainting with classy black paint. Also, I’m adding a beautiful decoupage paper to complement the dark paint. Then finally,…
White wax on furniture creates a faded or whitewashed look over paint or natural wood. It’s a simple process and can have a dramatic impact. My friend, Katherine, asked if I would like this mirror before she put it on Freecycle. Of course, I said yes because it had pretty details and I thought it…
Looking for a DIY Halloween porch sign to add to your scary Halloween decor? Perfect to welcome (or not!) guests to your front porch this Halloween. In this DIY project tutorial, I’m going to show you how easy it is to make Halloween signs. Thanks to Iron Orchid Designs for gifting this mould. You could…
Looking for inspiration for pretty ways to use rub-on transfers? Here are 21 unique ways to use rub on transfers, also known as furniture transfers. Some of these ideas use pieces from the same transfer. There are so many ways you can use the same rub on transfers for furniture and make it look different….
What’s the artisanal answer to a furniture transfer? A Paint Inlay! See how to use a paint inlay in action on this beautiful furniture flip. The words game changer are often overused. But in this case, it might actually be true. A Paint Inlay is a product that has been around for about a year….
IKEA is a great place for upcycling hacks. Here’s how to create an industrial DIY IKEA mirror without the price tag. DIY industrial mirror supplies 15 IKEA LOTS mirrors, wood trim, chalk paint, and wax. I also used a Z bar to securely attach the mirror to the wall. And for a bonus feature, I used (an optional) furniture…
In need of a half moon table makeover? Here’s a quick and easy way to modernise an entryway table to make it a feature of your hallway. A table of many names. Half moon, demilune, entryway or hallway table. Lots of names for a small table which fits against a wall in a narrow area….
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…
Have a children’s globe you want to upcycle? Here’s how to take it from a toy to a pretty piece of decor, in 5 easy steps. Globes are a lovely thing for kids to have. They’re fun to spin and there’s always somewhere new to discover. But once you get older, a colourful map is…