Neutral Decor Favorites: Mixing Patterns with Scallops & Stripes

 Mixing patterns with stripes, scallops, and textured neutral home decor! Stripes and scallops are classic and versatile design elements.  Mixing the two is an effortless way to simultaneously incorporate masculine and feminine styles while adding interest and texture.  From a kitchen backsplash to dinner plates and planters.  Adding depth, dimension, texture, and interest is easy when incorporating stripes and scallops into your home decorating. WAYS TO INCORPORATE SCALLOPED DETAIL INTO HOME DECOR Are you feeling bold?  Consider adding scalloped wallpaper or painting a fun scalloped border on your walls.  If you're looking for more of a subtle way to incorporate scallops into your home decor, pillows, curtains, frames, baskets, lamps, planters, and rugs are excellent options.   Baskets / Plates / Brass Planter / Rattan Vase HOW TO MIX PATTERNS AND TEXTURES Mixing patterns and textures works best when you vary the sizes, stick to one color......

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Vintage Dog Art Gallery Wall: How to Hang a Gallery Wall

A curated collection of original vintage dog sketches makes the perfect art gallery wall! I've slowly been making a few decor updates to our dining room and I'm excited about this latest update! Earlier this year, I planned a few changes to our dining room .  I swapped the green velvet curtains for a lighter alternative and replaced the 80% wool rug with a durable easy-to-clean  Harlequin Ruggale rug . Finding the perfect vintage table and light fixture has been a slower process.  I have, however, finally found enough original dog pencil sketches to start my gallery wall!  I scoured every online auction in the United States looking for vintage dog sketches.  I was very particular with what I was looking for, requiring each piece to be a pencil sketch and original art.  Many of the dog sketches I bought were signed, numbered, and dated, which was a huge bonus!  TIPS FOR CREATING A VINTAGE GALLERY WALL 1.  Stick to a color scheme or theme (lan......

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Dated Arch Bookcase Makeover: Bookcase Styling Tips

A dated Ethan Allen arched bookcase gets a modern makeover and is beautifully styled following these simple bookcase styling tips! Let's update and style a dated wood bookcase!  I've been drawn to furniture with arches lately and immediately stopped my scroll when I spotted an arched wood bookcase at a local online auction.  The bookcase was dated and the hardware had to go, but it had great bones and I knew it could be beautiful with new paint and hardware.  I took a chance, placed a bid, and won the bookcase sight unseen!  SUPPLIES NEEDED TO UPDATE A DATED BOOKCASE - Secondhand bookcase ( secondhand furniture sources ) - General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint - Minwax Waterbased Matte Polycrylic  - Kwikwood Wood Epoxy   - 220 Grit Sandpaper - Simple Green Cleaners - Lint-Free Rags - Screwdriver - Drill - Drill Bit Set - Antique Brass Drawer Pulls - Tape Measure HOW TO UPDATE A DATED WOOD BOOKCASE The Ethan Allen bookcase I updated was from a local on......

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10 Budget-Friendly Spring Refresh Ideas

Budget-friendly spring decor ideas to help refresh and lighten your home!  There's nothing like longer days and warmer weather to encourage you to clean and freshen your home for spring.  I'm a neutral decorator who gravitates towards high-contrast black-and-white decor, but once the days get longer and the weather warms I like to lighten my home decor.   Today, I'm sharing budget-friendly spring home decor ideas to help refresh your home!  BUDGET-FRIENDLY SPRING DECORATING IDEAS 1.  Replace winter plants, stems, and florals   Swapping out dark, dense, and heavy winter greenery for leafy stems and faux florals will lighten and brighten a room.  Opt for real-touch greenery with muted and waxy stems for the best realistic look.  TIP: Consider clipping branches and fresh flowers as they bud and bloom around your yard.  They are perfect for displaying in found wood water jugs, glass vases, and demijohns. Resource: The Best Realistic ......

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