With vintage furniture the question always it, to paint of not to paint. If you’re at a loss for what to do, take a nod from our friend Jacqueline at Simple Home Life. She reimagines tables, chairs and dressers with a few coats of paint and perfect styling. Here are a few of our favorite furniture transformations from her site. Simple Home Life Vintage Makeovers: Herringbone Mid Century Dresser   Telephone Table   Herringbone Nightstand   Stenciled Tray Tables See even more of Jacqueline’s vintage revitalizations on her blog, Simple Home Life. If you live near Worchester, MA you can shop her collection at Crompton Collective, or buy pieces right from her site!   Feeling Inspired? Tell us what projects you’re itching…

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Here are a few of our favorite designers, remodelers and DIY amateurs who are all creating beautiful homes and blogging about it. Design blogs are our favorite place to find inspiration, especially when they’re run by innovative, decorating geniuses like these three. Enjoy! Little Green Notebook Jenny Komenda is a New York based Designer who has been featured in Elle Decor, Vogue, Better Homes and Gardens, and tons of other big name publications. We love that she takes unruly spaces and makes them look crazy chic. A perfect example is her tiny NYC bedroom (pictured above) that she transformed into a space to remember with Bavarian Forest walls and a coral velvet headboard. Plus, she gives awesome tutorials that look…

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It’s the little things that often get left behind in home maintenance. Who has time to clean grout and fix a smelly garbage disposal?  Give your home some TLC this Valentine’s Day with 10 easy maintenance ideas from BrightNest. BrightNest is the ultimate resource for new or veteran homeowners. Their mission is to make homeowners happy with tips and tools to shape up your home and simplify your life. Find delicious recipes, organization and cleaning tips, and super smart maintenance hacks over at the nest.   Clean a Smelly Garbage Disposal Got a mystery stink that’s driving you batty? Your garbage disposal may have lingering food residue that’s the culprit. De-stink in seconds with baking soda and a lemon. You…

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Red can be an intimidating color to incorporate in home decor. It’s easy to go over the top, or to predictable. Soft neutrals are effortless little black dress of decorating, but nothing makes a statement like red done right. Red and Turquoise An easy way to temper the intensity of red is by pairing it with a cool turquoise. This palate is an unexpected and modern take on this iconic hue.   Daring Red Prints Another way to incorporate red is in fearlessly bold prints. These patterned beauties are decorating showstoppers that will never blend into the background.   Red in the Kitchen Red is the ultimate choice for country-chic kitchens, but you can also take it modern with high…

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Do you remember the moment when you walked in to your home and knew it was “the one”? Did you fall in love with the big oak tree out front where kids could play, the dining room that was perfect for thanksgiving dinner, or the built-in work workshop off of the garage? When we think of home, all of us have a special space that we love the most. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we want to help you rekindle the love with your home. Even though the pipes burst last winter and the stairs still squeak, don’t forget about the things that made you first fall in love. We asked Blinds.com employees to share what they love most about home:…

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Put Some Pep Into Your Food Prep! 1. Paint Your Cabinets Sea Glass Green- Although Emerald is the darling of the design world right now, it’s softer cousin, Sea Glass, is sweeping the fashion community with it’s throwback feel. Where Emerald energizes, Sea Glass brings serenity. On cabinets, this jadeite hue will give your kitchen nostalgic charm, and will calm even the most hectic meals.   2. Create an Herb Garden With Old Tea Tins – Caring for plants has been proven to reduce stress. Seeing something green in your life, especially during a dreary winter, will give you a mood boosting connection to nature. Save money at the grocery store by starting an herb garden on your kitchen windowsill….

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Make your Big Game decorating score big! From beer cans to helmets filled with queso, we’ve all seen our not-so-fair share of groan-worthy decorating audibles when it comes to Super Bowl parties. It’s not too late to make your tailgate a little more classy. Here are just a few tips for manly Super Bowl decor. Team Themes One of the easiest ways to bring a little gusto to the gridiron is already pre-packaged for you in the form of team colors. Whether you’re rooting for the Baltimore Ravens or the San Francisco 49ers, you can find all kinds of color-themed items in blacks and purples or golds and reds. Silverware, dishes, throw pillows, flags — all of these can easily…

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For newlyweds and anyone starting a new home, it can be a struggle to balance the decor styles of both partners. Having the chevron rug and the purple couch in the living room may cause the overall look to skew a little too girly. Go crazy with all that in the ma’am cave. Bring some gender equality to your home by incorporating a few manly decorating elements in the areas you both use the most.  Even if one half of the couple is the designated design guru, take steps to make your home reflect both of your personal styles and interests. Here are a few tips to help man-up your home decor while still maintaining a stylish look. Map it Out…

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Feeling the winter blues after weeks of grey days? Create an indoor oasis from all things cold and bland that will brighten your spirits until spring comes. Our favorite Pinterest picks will rejuvenate your home as you reconnect with nature and create cozy spaces to finish out your hibernation. 1. See the Sea – This nautical influenced decor won’t be found on any other beach house on the block. Natural elements are always in style, but keep the look modern by mixing clean lines and unruly organic pieces. 2. Set a New Benchmark – Add extra cushiness and eclectic charm to your kitchen table by replacing a few chairs with a plush high backed bench. Crisp stripes add formality to the…

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We all need some catharsis from stress, busy schedules and problems out or our control every once and a while. Organization is one way to tap into that inner peace. Tackling a sorting or purging project that you can accomplish in a few minutes or an hour can help bring back feelings of control for many people. We’re bringing you a few home organization solutions that we hope will empower you with a feeling of accomplishment. Save Space with a Spinning Rack For Condiments Are you pulling a muscle trying to reach for condiments in the pantry and not knock over all the rest? Keep jars and bottles at your fingertips by loading them all on a tiered rotating rack. This will…

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