How To Make A Faux Fireplace On The Cheap

How To Create a DIY Faux Fireplace With Mantle - The Curated Farmhouse

Learn how to create a DIY faux fireplace with mantle. By adding a faux fireplace mantle to your space you instantly create a cozy farmhouse atmosphere. This simple beginner DIY tutorial will walk you through all the materials and steps to build your own amazing insert with our black farmhouse mantle.

Barn Quilt

This is the second barn quilt I’ve made for my porch. Barn quilts are a great way to add character to an outdoor space.

Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover

I have been wanting to update my guest bathroom for several months. My goal was to brighten up the space and bring some life to it. Even though this is just a bathroom I wanted it to feel inviting to us and our guests, not dark and dreary.I wanted to spend as little money as possible on this project, so if you want to see how my husband and I transformed this space for under $30 read below. We are more than happy with the end result, and even though the changes we made were small they made all the difference.

How To Spray Paint Glass Vases Quick & Easy

Sometimes we luck out and we find exactly what we need when we need it. It doesn’t often happen that way. Actually it usually doesn’t happen that way.When I decided that I wanted to spray paint glass vases as accessories in my kitchen I thought I’d try to shop my stash first.

My First Milk Paint Experience – Faux Fireplace Mantel

It’s been a strange time. Social distancing has definitely changed the way we’re living. But to be honest, this new way of life we’ve developed has been refreshing. We are doing more as a family and we are being far more productive and intentional with our time. I’ve heard it said that “if you don’t have a new hobby, side hustle, or skill on the other side of this, then time was never your issue.” I found it to be quite the smack in the face. It challenged me to stop making excuses which prevent me from doing new things. With this thought bouncing around in my head I decided to try something new. I painted a piece of furniture with milk paint and I couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out!

DIY Faux Fireplace

Hello again! I’m always searching for ways to add cozy vibes to our small home! Our home is 1,308 sq ft and has a good amount of character on its own, like the ceilings and closets - they have this neat plaster swirl detail that is so good, but our bedroom just felt like it needed a little something extra. I pondered the idea of an accent wall for a minute but couldn’t decide on the perfect wall. So for now, I decided to add a faux fireplace under our TV!

Fire and Ice in Faux Fireplace!

Our DIY faux fireplace needed something to give it a fire look. I cut three logs about 3 inches thick. Then to "dress" them up for winter I added snow. I like the addition of crisp white to the firebox area since everything there is black. The back of the faux fireplace is chalkboard. I drew a 20 second tree on the chalkboard. :) Here's a list of supplies to make snow covered logs...because this would also look great in a centerpiece. 1. Logs 2. Approximately 3 large or 5 regular size white crayons 3. Craft heat gun {I tried a hair blow dryer but it blew crayons pieces across the table} 4. Butcher knife and board to chop crayons. Use care when using the heat gun. It doesn't get too hot, but still use care. :)

How to Build a Portable Free Standing Decorative Faux Fireplace

So excited to share my favorite project of all time: a DIY faux fireplace! I've always dreamed of having a fireplace but my rental apartment doesn't have one. I was determined to change that and I finally did it ! I'm absolutely in love with it and It's amazing how it completely transformed my living room - it's like I moved to a new apartment!***Do keep in mind that this project is for decorative purposes only and is not to be used as a heater***

Antique Style Mirror Turned Faux Fireplace Mantle

This is my second mirror turned faux fireplace project. You can find my first one in my projects. :) Honestly, I'm so happy I decided to have another go at it, and create something even more beautiful than the first one.I found this mirror on the Marketplace for $5. I loved that it had an antique look to it. I'm going to show you how I completely transformed this old thing into a beautiful, unique piece.*the estimated cost of this project will vary, depending on what products you use. I had most of mine on hand.*

Easy DIY Wall Art: How to Frame a Poster in 5 Minutes

Framing posters and kid’s art is really really expensive, so I had to turn to a cheaper solution - just a few bucks, that wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.And it hit me: the best solution was getting dusty in my craft room, but I just couldn’t see it till now.It’s a half frame actually, but it worked like a charm for what I needed. Keep reading to see what I mean!

How to Install a Wood Plank Wall

A big thank you to Timberchic for sponsoring this post! A few weeks ago I created a small man cave. More like a corner really. Just a small wall that I designated as a music “room” for my husband and his 12,000 guitars.But when I was done? The rest of the space felt… flat.See, in creating the music wall, I’d drawn a whole lot of attention to how boring the plain white walls in the rest of the space really were.Luckily, I had the perfect solution...In this post, I’ll show you how to install a peel and stick wood plank wall using Timberchic river-reclaimed wood planks. Using basic tools, you’ll be able to complete this DIY in a single afternoon once your planks have acclimated!The BeforeHere’s a true before to give you an idea of what I started with. Hello endless white walls of blah.(Yes, this was taken at Halloween.)

Succulent Wall Planter DIY Tutorial

Spring break gave me the time needed to complete my latest project.I’m pretty excited about this piece. Not only do I get something for my bathroom wall, I discovered a nifty new way to make a basket that may come in handy in the future.

Update Your Electrical Outlet to a USB Outlet

A simple 10 min DIY can really make all the difference in a single space. We updated a regular outlet to a USB outlet at our kitchen counter and it’s made all the difference in our makeshift office!We’ve been working from home for months now and we’re constantly unplugging each other’s devices to recharge our own. We wanted to make a quick update that would bring better functionality to our counter.Step 1: Turn off the power at the breakerSafety is really important. It’s best to shut off the electric at the breaker before starting any wiring project.Step 2: Remove the cover and the existing outlet

Home Bar Glow Up

I gave our wet bar a glow up makeover with new paneling and stools.

Plugging Drawer Pull Holes With Home Made Wood Filler and Dowels

This is a wood filler hack I came across. Since I like to refurbish furniture, it has come in handy on numerous occasions. Basically, you use sawdust and either white glue or wood glue to make it. The filler works well and is easy to make. Read on to see my hack for filling/ plugging holes from old drawer knobs and pulls.

How to Make a Mosquito Repellent Patio Planter

Learn how to make a gorgeous mosquito repellent patio planter with 2 common plants from your local nursery!

Garage Garbage Finds New Life

So I was in need of, and searching for, a dresser. One that I could use in my bathroom, where I require an immense amount of storage.. (I am what my friends would call a 'girly girl'). I had seen what I wanted... in my best friends bedroom, but , she wasn't parting with it.. so I said, if you ever run across something like this, let me know.Fast forward a few weeks.. she finds this dresser, and although it was not like hers , it did have 2 smaller and 2 nice sized drawers. She sent me pictures of it, asked if I wanted it, and based on her evaluation, I bought it. Then she kindly delivered it...I took one look and said "Um.. it has HOLES all over the top of it!" to which her reply was "I liked the legs". (well, I guess that's as good a reason to buy a poor, abused, piece of furniture as any. *sigh*).I told her I thought she had over estimated my level of expertise.. and she said "I'm not worried, you'll make it look good". Ok. No pressure....

Crocheted Air Plant Pods

These crocheted pods are great for displaying your air plants anywhere you’d like to hang them, like in a window or even on the fridge. I love thinking up new and different ways to display air plants (like this cement planter). I think they’d be a great gift for mother’s day!This project starts with some thrifted yarn and two sizes of loose-leaf binder rings.

Modern Painted Arch

Got a blank wall and 30 minutes? Paint an arch! This is such a great way to liven up a space or try a new color. AND! If there’s one thing I find myself saying OVER and OVER, it’s, “it’s just paint.” Don’t like it? Paint over it. Simple.

Painting Faux Brick Walls With 3 Different and Unique Methods

Welcome back! As promised in my post about how to make faux brick walls with joint compound, I’m here to tell you all about the 3 different methods for painting faux brick walls that I’ve personally used in our home! I love all of these 3 methods and the different looks that they each have.

Reclaiming Natural Beauty and Why I Didn’t Paint It

Why did I choose to reclaim this natural beauty instead of painting it? Because sometimes you see a beautiful piece and you have plans to accent it with paint but when you try something different than your usual. You like it even more. You see that reclaiming natural beauty makes it shine.

DIY Flower Pot Beaded Wind Chimes

I am happy that spring has finally arrived here in New Jersey! I am loving all the daffodils that are blooming in my front yard. I adore the warmer temperatures. I was feeling crafty recently, so I did a quick and easy craft for my backyard – wind chimes!

DIY 2×4 Bajot Table

DIY Sign

I wanted to change up my space for spring and summer by incorporating yellows. I love lemons, so I figured I would start there! I was browsing Joann Fabrics the other day, I saw those $2 bags they have up towards the cash register, and a lemon printed one caught my eye. An idea spring to mind, and so I decided to grab the bag and head home instead of spending a ton of cash on the other incredibly cute summery signs they have. Follow along as I show you how to make the easiest sign at the lowest price!

IKEA Toy Storage Hack

I'm currently doing a makeover of our playroom. Let me introduce to you this IKEA toy storage hack, aka TROFAST the fabulous! 😀

Garden Bunny

I love Spring! I also love items typically found outside like statues, used inside for decorating. I found one I loved but whoa was it expensive! So..I achieved the look with a thrift store find.

Get The Barn Wood Look By Using Vinyl Flooring

What do you do when you have a large curved surface that lacks character? You add it by using peel & stick planks! Get the barn wood look by using vinyl flooring.I love this weekend project idea! Add much-needed character at a fraction of a cost using peel & stick vinyl flooring planks. Not only was this project easy but creating the faux barn wood was a piece of cake too!Back in the fall, I had the opportunity to travel to one of my dearest friend’s new home in the Texas Hill Country. She purchased and beautiful home with great bones and beautiful appeal. This abode was however lacking a little of the Hill Country charm she wanted. Case in point, the kitchen bar area.The kitchen itself is a perfect size and the bar area is wonderful for friends and family to gather – it just needed a little “Hill Country ranch” oomph. Oomph on a budget!*Heads up! This post does contain an affiliate link. This means I may receive a small commission if you decide to purchase the product but at no additional charge to you. Check the sidebar of my website for full disclosure.

How To Make Concrete Looking Boho / Farmhouse Beads Using Clay & Paint

I love bead strands. They can go with just about any style and there's so many ways to create them and get different looks 😍For this project, I wanted a strand that could go well with both my farmhouse style and boho style decor.*I refinish furniture for a living and home decor is extremely important when it comes to staging and photographing a piece for sale. Creating pieces that can be used with different styles of furniture is a must for me!*Time listed includes dry time, actual work time is minimal.*Price listed is an estimate for the cost of the amount of product used, not the initial cost of the product.*At the bottom of this tutorial, I have listed both the wood bead strand (spread across the surface) tutorial as well as the bowl vase (what the greenery and clay beads are in) tutorial in case you're interested in creating the entire look in the photo below

Repurposed Old Wide Mounted Mason Jars to Become Cute Hurricane Lamps

I had these crochet lace pillowcases when I was growing up that I got to match my grandmother's crochet blanket. I haven't used it in years and wanted to do something with it to honor my grandmother. So, this week, I am going to share how I took these old mason jars (from How to Create a Bathroom Wall Mason Jar Organizing Post) and turned them into DIY hurricane lamps.

Spring Vase Upcycle

I used fallen tree branches to upcycle a dollar store vase for a fresh spring look.

Easy Plastic Plant Pot Makeover

Anyone else having spring fever at the moment? Not the allergies – although I have that too – but the overwhelming urge to plant everything in sight. Sowing, pruning, propagating, repotting! It’s all well and good until you realize you got ahead of yourself propagating enough plants to reforest the Amazon, and you’re running out of plant pots...Read the steps below or view the full blog post to find out how to upcycle any simple plant pot you found in your stash and turn it into a cool planter that deserves a place in your home.

Let’s Paint the Hoosier!

Recently, I found my new favorite color! It's a nice, warm teal and I'm in love! I decided to use it and repaint our antique hoosier. I know, I know, WHO would paint an antique??! Well, usually NOT me! I found the hoosier 30 years ago in an antique/junk shop. It was tucked in the back of a warehouse and had water damage along the bottom. The damage was so bad that it warped the veneer on both sides. To fix the issue, we glued down the sides and cut a 1" x 12" board to cover the area. Since the wood was so damaged, I chose to paint the cabinet but left the doors & drawers wood. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the cabinet before painting it.

DIY Bathroom Mirror Glow UP

We have been slowly updating our house since we moved in back in October and it was time for the master bathroom to get a little love! We didn’t want to totally renovate just yet, so adding little updates like this mirror feature updates without the cost that renovation brings with it.

How to Make a Simple Ladder Trellis

DIY Dog Bowl Succulent Garden

How to Clean Your Front Loader Washing Machine

Like all things that have anything to do with water, if you are not keeping your washing machine clean and dry, the smells will come- and let me tell you those smells won’t be pretty. Over time, washing machines build up sludge from detergents, fabric softeners, and different fibers from our clothing. This sludge then gets trapped in a warm, damp machine.

DIY Convertible Sand and Water Table With Beer Cooler Option

Most days, I'm desperate to keep my three-year-old son quietly occupied while I wrangle my newborn or get work done. Sensory bins are a great option, but Evan's ability to keep rice confined to a plastic tub is spotty at best.Most sensory bin activities involve making a mess – that's part of the fun!Never heard of a sensory bin, you say? Allow me to share God's gift to moms everywhere...

How to Make Linen Beeswax Wraps

Beeswax wraps are very easy and inexpensive to make. You’ll love this simple linen version of a popular classic for your natural kitchen. Ever since I first saw beeswax wraps I thought I could make them myself. That is what I did over 2 years ago (you can see that post here). I still use them a lot but I needed different sizes. This time around, I thought it would be fun to use one of my favorite fabrics: linen!