Wall Treatment with Reclaimed Wood
In today's video I show you how to do your own Reclaimed Wood Wall. This is a project I have been wanting to do for months and am so thrilled with the result. My husband and I were first inspired by The Antonio Treatment, an HGTV show starring a laid back kinda punk rock/metal dude who does everything green and features his dog Chewie a lot. We dig him. Antonio does BIG heavy hauls and revamps and shows glimpses into the projects, without doing big DIY tutorials. This is definitely a two person job (at least in my case), so thanks to my rockstar husband Will for helping make it happen. How do you like it? Photos by the amazing Jess Edwards Tagged : getnested, Kitchen, wall, wood, reclaimed, green, How-To, DIY
Cement Patio Planter
Finding space to install a garden in your modern city home is always a challenge. You can either settle for a tiny windowsill herb garden…or you can get creative. This unexpected solution was created by Annette Guttierez and uses a type of building block that most of us would never think to bed plants in. This small wall garden was made using regular 12″ cinder blocks. To avoid creating mortar lines, the blocks are held together with Liquid Nails: a liquid adhesive that can be found at most hardware stores. This project is one that almost anyone could recreate at home.
Tutorial: Making a Stencil
UPDATE: If you are here at All Things Thrifty for the first time, WELCOME!! Since I wrote this post about making a stencil I have found that making stencils are MUCH easier with my Silhouette Machine. So, if you would like to see an easy way to make a stencil with a Silhouette check out that post! UPDATE:Also, if you would like some FREE stencil designs, check out that post also! A few weeks ago, I came across this amazing image fromWhitewall and Co. Step 1: Go to Office Max or Staples and get some clear folders like the ones in this picture below. Step 2: Cut the folders and tape them together. Tape the two folders together to create a large enough area for your stencil. Step 3: Find an image that you like for your stencil and have it printed large enough to trace. Step 4: Trace your image on to your plastic folders with your narrow sharpie. This is what it will look like once you have the image traced. Step 5: With an exact-o-knife, cut out the image. Here is when the FUN begins!
Chalk Headboard
I say "almost free" because all you need is a can of chalkboard paint and some chalk and you can have any headboard you want at any time- all for the cost of chalk (once you paint your wall, that is)! I think you can get a quart of chalkboard paint (covers an 8x12' space) at Lowe's or Home Depot for under $15. I am NOT claiming this to be an original idea, I totally jacked it off of the cute little movie, 500 Days of Summer. Once I saw it, though, I knew I had to do it. I have used chalkboard paint before in my son's room, but just made a rectangle with a faux frame around it for him to draw on. I know I probably should have cleaned/spruced up my night stands, but this is just how I roll. I've been wanting to draw a headboard for a while now, I just haven't found one I liked. So once my son helped me move my bed out of the way, I got my chalk ready and pulled up the reference picture on my computer. I draw and write notoriously crookedly (can I use two adverbs back to back like that?)
Reclaimed Wood Wall
Previous image Next image I'd been scheming to create a reclaimed planked wall for several years, and finally got my chance when the talented couple behind Ashley & Robert's Streamlined Bohemian asked me to help them design their new Georgetown chocolate shop. The goal for their shop, Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates, was to create a vibe that was both clean and rustic. In this space, I chose to use the wood wall as more of an art installation than an architectural feature. After helping "Team Fleurir" assemble their wall, I became a little jealous, and decided to do something similar in my own home. Before we start, I want to mention that there is no one-way-fits-all set of instructions for this type of project. Materials: • reclaimed tongue and groove flooring (look at salvage yards, Craigslist, and Freecycle)• stud finder• pencil or piece of chalk• chop saw or a handsaw and miter • hammer• level• drill (or nail gun)• screws (or nails if using nail gun)• paint, sander, wet rag (optional)
Blue Barn Door
I’ve been lusting over interior barn doors for ages. Ever since I saw their rustic beauty, I knew I had to have one. When we moved into our new home and started living in a master suite with no door to the bathroom, I knew this door would be the perfect solution. After doing a little preliminary research, ordering the hardware would cost us upwards of $100, and waiting on shipping. Step 1 – Design your door layout We chose beadboard paneling boards, which had tongue-and-groove edges. We chose a bold blue stain so the door would really pop. You get a little teaser here because I was bad with my in-process photo taking. This sucker is a trolley rail that you can pick up at Lowes for $25. Okay, here’s where things get all mathematical and tricky. See how large the hole is on the rail? Confused yet? The hole needs to be large enough for the bolt to slide through. Step 8 – Attach your trolley wheels Slide your bolt through a washer and into the hole in your wheels, down through the board.
Wine Cork Backsplash
16. Karenheff's simply luxurious kitchen update. Perfectly classic and put together, the kitchen of Houzz user karenheff looks simple, but is outfitted to the nines. The white cabinets were painted in Benjamin Moore's White Dove and are offset with honed Absolute Black countertops and a white subway tile backsplash. The island is the exact opposite, with black cabinetry, and a Kashmir White granite counter. The wine refrigerator next to the butler's pantry is from Sub-Zero, and is a luxurious addition to the already high-end appliance selection.
