Spring is just around the corner (hopefully), so we’re getting in the spirit with pretty florals and lots of spring-like colors. Today we’re sharing some DIYs that will help you get in the springtime frame of mind too. Keep reading to check out 16 of our favorite floral DIYs for your home.
1. Add a serious pop of color to a desk or dresser by adding floral gift wrap to the front. Glue a large piece of paper to the front of each drawer and then use an x-acto knite to cut around the edges on a self-healing mat. Read more here. [Photo: The Weathered Door]
3. Create a bold set of floral lights to add some pizzazz to your wall. Just grab some colored paper and head over here to get started. [Photo: The House That Lars Built]
4. Give your boring old mouse pad a new lease on life this spring using a piece of floral fabric. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Gold Standard Workshop]
5. Welcome friends inside your home with a beautiful faux flower wreath! Learn how to recreate the one above using this how-to. [Photo: Rachel Elizabeth Creates]
9. Turn fabric scraps into a gorgeous flower banner to add some interest to a mantel or an empty wall. Check out the instructions here. [Photo: Making Joy and Pretty Things]
11. Remind yourself to keep the good vibes coming with this gorgeous free printable floral wall art. Head over here to download it. [Photo: Sugar & Cloth]
12. Even torn paper can be transformed into beautiful floral art! Check out this tutorial to find out how to recreate these simple blooms. [Photo: Love Grows Wild]
15. Press flowers in between the glass of a float frame to create this lovely wall art idea. Head over here to check out the tutorial. [Photo: Urban Outfitters]
More and more I find myself opting for greener products in my home. Call me a hippie (you’re a hippie!), but I just don’t want all that toxic chemical junk around me. I’ve successfully transitioned all my cleaning products to eco-friendly versions, and I’m now dipping my toes in the realm of homemade cleaners. If you’ve made your own cleansing sprays before, you know the main ingredient is almost always vinegar. I love the cleaning power of vinegar, but hate the smell. Doesn’t it just remind you of decorating Easter eggs? This recipe for all-natural wood cleaner doesn’t have that overpowering vinegar aroma. Instead, is has a light lemon scent. And I have to say, it’s a crazy-pleasant smell. Like I kind of want to wear it as a perfume.
Materials
This cleaner is easy to make. Simply combine all ingredients in a large bottle, and shake it up! I opted not to use a spray bottle, and instead I’m keeping mine in a simple amber one. The reason is that I’ve found when I make all-natural cleaners, the sprayer tends to clog up and break. If anyone has any tips to prevent this from happening, let me know in the comments please!
To use this all-natural wood cleaner, distribute a little bit of the solution on a soft cloth, and wipe wood surfaces clean.
This wood cleaning solution is more about getting rid of dirt, and less about polishing. This makes it great for cleaning floors, dishes, or wood surfaces you eat off of or prepare food on. If you’re looking to make a cleaner with a little more polishing power, add a tablespoon of olive oil to this mixture.
In case you’re curious what each ingredient is for, here’s the breakdown: The water is essentially the carrier. The vinegar is the cleansing agent. The vegetable glycerin helps the solution dry faster, and the lemon oil is there to smell amazing.
Upholstered benches offer a comfortable take on a classic multipurpose accent, versatile and pleasant to use. We’ve collected our favorite upholstered benches from across the web – something for every style and every interior application. Find a spacious bench to make your entryway more fashionable and functional, a compact bench to provide supplementary seating in a small living space, a luxurious bench to rest at the end of your bed, or a bench with backrest to provide flexible seating at the dining table. Each style is represented in the upholstered bench buying guide below.
Living room elegance is only a chandelier away. Finding the right living room chandelier can be a tricky prospect, with sizing just as important as style. Determine what size of chandelier you need for your living room by adding together the length and the width of your room, then converting that figure into inches. To determine height, your chandelier should measure three inches for every foot between the floor and ceiling. And how low should your chandelier hang? Simply leave at least seven feet beneath the chandelier, raising that minimum height by three inches for every foot of ceiling height above eight feet.
Spring has sprung and Easter egg season is here! Gone are the days of simply dropping tablets into water and vinegar and plastic-wrapping your eggs. Though there’s nothing wrong with the classic method, the sky is really the limit when it comes to egg decorating, and DIYing a dozen has never been easier or more beautiful. We’ve rounded up fifty of the best DIY egg-dyeing and decorating projects to inspire you!
Colourful interior designs push back at the neutral phenomenon that has swept through modern interiors in recent years. Beige and greige aren’t everybody’s cup of tea, particularly when the time we spend at home is becoming greatly increased with remote jobs and flexible working schemes. Living spaces that uplift and invigorate are becoming key in powering us through our days. In these two cosy modern home designs, captivating pink, blue and green decor shapes rooms that come alive under contrasting colour-blocked wall treatments, unique area rugs, colourful accent furniture, and wall art. Despite compact room dimensions, the bright accents only seem to enhance the sense of space, light and welcoming atmosphere.
The young owners of this colourful home redesign desired more open living space for enhanced practicality along with a more personalised appearance. A large window brings natural light to the living room, which allows the design to venture into a darker colour palette of blue hues and contrasting pink. Indoor plants explode invigorating greenery throughout, whilst lustrous gold accents gleam in the shape of a modern sputnik chandelier and a chic accent chair.
A golden frame supports a trendy racetrack-shaped white marble coffee table at the centre of the lounge. An assortment of colourful and patterned scatter cushions add interest to the plain grey modern sofa design.
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A pink border runs between two shades of blue on the living room walls to create a three-tier colour-blocked treatment. Modern art pulls all of the decor shades together in two eye-catching pieces above the couch.
A soffit runs above the small sofa to neatly accommodate air conditioning and recessed spotlights.
More artwork is displayed upon and over a modern console table at the side of the living room. Gold candlesticks and a decorative tray add metallic accents.
The kitchen and dining room are fashioned into one open plan, sociable space that allows the couple to chat together more freely whilst engaged in individual tasks.
Glass doors accept maximum light into the dining room, extend the space, and achieve a free-flowing connection. An oversized pendant light makes a bold statement over the small dining table. See more dining room pendant lights.
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The upper walls and ceilings are painted a fresh, pure white to ensure that the colour intense decor scheme remains light and airy.
A home office area slots into a large window recess, which is accentuated with a band of soothing blue colour. A lighter, aqua blue-green envelops the rest of the room.
The same two-tone colour palette has been implemented into the dressing room. A small round rug brings in soft pink contrast.
Terrazzo tiles pattern the floor and walls of the entryway in-between gold edging.
Paper bunting adds a festive feel to the pastel blue walls.
Out on the balcony, a plethora of plants flourish in the sunshine.
Moving on into the master bedroom, we discover a colour-blocked pink and blue headboard wall with gleaming gold accents.
A small bedroom pendant light descends upon a round bedside table that’s cosily packed with books and decorative accessories.
The intriguing art mobile above the chest of drawers is The Futura Mobile, designed by Ole Flensted.
The bathroom is a captivating compilation of stunning houndstooth tiles and soft pink decor elements.
A gold vanity mirror and gold bathroom wall sconce make a glamorous pair above the basin.
In our second featured home design, green accents play a dominant role amongst shades of muted pink. Pistachio green walls and a darker, recessed arch bookcase contend with a blush sectional sofa and a light rug.
Modern wall art drops in more pink accents behind the couch.
In the dining area, a deep, comfortable armchair forms one side of the seating arrangement and brings a muted blush tone with it.
Modern upholstered dining chairs complete the layout.
Shaker wall cabinets are teamed with slab-fronted counterparts to fashion a unique kitchen composition.
The green and pink kitchen design complements the adjacent lounge decor in the open plan concept.
Out in the hallway, powder blue accents take over. An arch-shaped full length mirror inspires a curved paint effect by the door.
A catch-all entryway table displays a cheerful floral display, which adds to the colourful decor scheme.
In the modern kid’s room, wooden beading is applied to the wall to create cute house silhouettes beside the crib.
A bunny cushion accessorises a comfortable nursing chair.
Rabbit-themed kids’ chairs gather around a sweet Scandi-style kids’ table. Open shelves display art supplies, books, and toys.
The parental domain is a light blue bedroom scheme that promotes rest and relaxation. Dark blue pendant lights and a matching bed cover provide a darker contrast.
Fitted white wardrobes achieve a streamlined finish in the airy bedroom design.
A blush vanity stool pulls up at a sleek modern dressing table and round wall mirror. Modern art props on the floor nearby in a casual, colourful arrangement.
Pink flowers colour the bedside unit.
In the sage green bathroom, a fitted bathtub is clad in modern tiles.
A green toilet camouflages with a matching cistern concealment wall.
A unique pink bathroom sink forms the hero piece of the small bathroom, making sweet contrast against the green walls.
