There never seems to be enough cabinets and countertops in your kitchen, huh? Take a look at your floor space...do you have room to squeeze in an island? Take a look at these eight gorgeous DIY kitchen islands; perhaps one of them will be adorning your kitchen soon! This? Ingenious! Two dressers side to side, painted the same color, and stenciled for added zip! DIY idea by Remodeling Guy. Have an old desk? Need a kitchen island? This tutorial by My Repurposed Life has your solution. Some castors, some glue gun action, some primer and paint. Bazinga! I love this gorgeous piece was created by Killer B. Design...it makes a solid statement and was created on a serious budget. Ready for a real project? This beadboard and stainless island tutorial from DIY network uses stock cabinets … [Read more...]
Home Decor DIY – Gold Leaf Bottles
If you have looked at any style or interior design posts lately, you have noticed that gold and brass are back in a big way, from personal accessories to home décor. Although you may not want to commit to a brass coffee table or étagère, accessories are a great and inexpensive way to start. Rob Colosi McCann is an interior designer and co-founder of Inside Home, an interior design showroom and retail store based in Chicago. Here's how he transforms a wine bottle into vase that will add just a bit of glamor to any room (and now you can too- Thanks to Rob!). What you will need: Wine Bottle (I am using the Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay bottle, I love the grey ceramic against the gold leaf) Mini glass scraper razor blade (for removing the label off of the … [Read more...]
