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The Brownstone Boys Answered All Your Renovation Questions!
In case you missed it, the Brownstone Boys joined the community to talk all things design, DIY, and renovating. Catch up on the conversation and check out this thread to get all their great ideas and advice for your home!
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Where do you source fabric?
I'm working on a project that requires making a custom headboard and doing some reupholstery. Where do you all like to source your fabric from? I can get lost on Etsy for days. Do you have any favorite textile designers/vendors?
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BEFORE & AFTER / SOUTH OF FRANCE APARTMENT
BEFORE & AFTER / FRANCE APARTMENT: I wanted to share our home renovations over the last few years that started with our little apartment (527 s.f.) in the South of France. We purchased it just before COVID and it proved to be very challenging since it was our first renovation. We hired a contractor just before the…
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Hiding an air conditioner in plain sight
Does anyone have any ideas of how to hide a window unit AC in plain sight when not in the window? We take our AC out of the window at the end of the season every year. We used to hide it behind our couch but that’s no longer an option. I was thinking of having box made so that would mask the unit and it could double as a…
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Renter-friendly ideas for “hiding” chandelier?
My family is moving into a rental apartment abroad and this will be my 4-year-old son’s bedroom. Any ideas of how to transform this chandelier into a more child’s bedroom-friendly piece without removing or replacing it?
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Help me improve this rental bathroom!
Would love to hear your advice on how to transform this rental bathroom into a brighter, family-friendly space for less than $100. Paint and peel-and-stick are not an option. Thanks for your help!
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DIY Design Tips for a Stunning Home
What are your favorite DIY projects or design tips for making a home more beautiful and functional?
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Need Advice: Physical Card or Ecard for New Home Congrats?
Hey everyone, I’m bummed that I can’t make it to a friend’s new home party, so I want to send a congratulatory card instead. I’m debating between a physical card or an ecard. A physical card feels more personal and something they can keep, but it might not arrive in time. On the other hand, an ecard can be sent instantly…
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Help with refreshing Dresser w/ wallpaper
I have a white dresser that I bought from FB Marketplace a few years ago, and I'm looking to give it a new look. After using Google Lens, I found out it's the Kylie dresser from Raymour and Flanigan. Recently, I found a beautiful dark brown side table at a thrift store, and I want to refresh both the dresser and my white…
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Mirror wall DIY
Just wanted to show off a mirror we built over the weekend. Love how it turned out.
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My Love Affair with Candle Making
Hey there! I’m Hannah, and I just have to share my passion for something that has completely captured my heart—candle making. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just dipping your toes into the wax, there’s something incredibly magical about creating your own candles. It’s not just a hobby; it’s a way to express yourself,…
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Peel and stick backsplash?
I'm v curious to try some in my kitchen but I don't even know where to start! I'd love a zellige tile look. Do any of you have any recs or inspo photos you like?! TIA!!
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Can you share your favorite peel-and-stick renter-friendly countertops?
Can you share your favorite peel-and-stick renter-friendly countertops? I need some inspiration!
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How to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper?
Hi all, I put this up about but it was soo difficult for me! I had the hardest time lining up the sheets and from keeping it from bubbling. Also after 2 years it's starting to come off especially this summer while it's been so humid. Does anyone have any advice on how to put up peel-and-stick wallpaper better and how to…
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What easy DIYs should i do to my tiny bathroom (rental)
I have a very small bathroom, I'm renting, how can I make it more warm and attractive with contrast? Without major work… Thanks a lot
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If you could wave a magic wand & have one home project completed for you, what would it be? 🪄
For me, I would have to choose our upstairs bathroom renovation. It's a pretty major project that my husband and I have been putting off, mainly because of costs and we already have a bathroom downstairs so it doesn't feel totally essential. I think we'll finally get started in the spring, but it would be so nice to have…
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Wall bed in living room??
For several reasons, we’ve given up the bedroom of our 1/1 to our 1 year old (everyone is sleeping so much better). The plan is to get a Murphy / wall bed for our queen size bed and I’m finding myself wanting some inspo on how people have styled and configured their open living/dining/kitchen room area to also be a…
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Have you repurposed any old furniture or decor items?
Have you repurposed any old furniture or decor items? Show me your upcycled creations!
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I added a cute DIY scalloped wood apron to my work desk. What should I do with it?
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I want to hear your funniest design stories!
Does any particular story come to mind? For me, thinking about my husband and I renovating our kitchen cracks me up. We were very naive and optimistic about doing the work ourselves. I wanted to record everything to document the process and pretend to have my own little home reno show. When we started tearing down the…
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Do you have any outdoor spaces or balconies that you’ve decorated?
Do you have any outdoor spaces or balconies that you’ve decorated? If so, how'd you go about making it look good but also useful?
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waterproof fabric
looking for a way to waterproof a scarf and a shawl so I can use it as a Table Runner
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Help! What do you think about this painting?
hello all! I've posted about this in past discussions but it was my original goal to color my entire bedroom in blue. so far, I've painted the walls blue and purchased a blue comforter (still on the hunt for other blue items!) but I had an empty wall and, instead of painting the canvas blue, painted it bright red. do we…
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What's the next decluttering task on your agenda? I'll go first!
By this fall, my goal is to have the space above my kitchen cabinets organized. Right now, I'm using it as a storage space and it looks super cluttered. I want to purchase canvas or plastic bins and label them so it makes my life easier and looks good, too! I'd love to hear what other organizing projects people are working…
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What's your favorite home decor blog/Instagram/YouTube?
Do you have any favorite home decor blogs, Instagram accounts, or YouTube channels that inspire you? Share the links!
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Any hope? Upscale? Or haul for junk pickup?
After buying a house 3 years ago (huge purchase 🤪) slowly been able to purchase /change some things . Our dining room furniture is currently my husbands grandmas passed down and I can’t handle this sideboard /buffet for another day . Toss or is it salvageable ?
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What's the best piece of decorating advice you've ever received?
I'm curious if anyone has received design advice that really stuck with them. I'm inching toward the finish line of a renovation project at home, and I'd love to hear any words of wisdom you've been told while decorating/completing your own project. Let's hear it! 👇️
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What easy DIYs should I do to my kitchen
OK, I have a teeny tiny kitchen (spot the mini fridge!). The cabinets don't close, the floor tiles are loose…. there's a lot I want to do! What easy DIYs would you suggest to make an instant difference? I'd love for it to be light, bright, and even a little bit more modern haha
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What's the best way to repaint metal?
I recently bought this beautiful vintage floor lamp, but hate the color they restored it in. Its neither here nor there for me. I would have preferred a chrome vs matte-ish silver(this photo makes it look much better haha). If anyone has experience repainting/spray painting metal and whats the best brand and best way to…
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old work bench
My father was a carpenter and he used this in the basement as his work bench. He often just painted things with leftover paint from his projects… and thus the Kelly Green. I can just see him turning in his grave about me using this in my living room… he would have so wanted to build something 'nice' for me. But I love it…
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Help me "fix" this lamp
So I was on a fringe kick a few months ago and added fringe to this lamp's lampshade… and then gave the fringe a weird "wavy" trim. I don't think that fringe was the right DIY direction to take this lampshade in, but now I'm not sure what to do next! I could just take the fringe off entirely and leave it as-is, but I kind…