Home Dec
In addition to creating costumes, I also enjoy creating home decor items. My passion for home decor stems from a desire to personalize my living space and create a cozy and comfortable environment. I usually create home decor items out of necessity. If I can’t find a home decor piece that I want ready-made or if I need a custom item of a specific size, I figure out how to create it myself.
One of my favorite home decor projects was creating custom window blinds. I wanted to find a window treatment that would block out the sunlight but also add a touch of elegance to the room. When Ikea discontinued the blinds we wanted for our sunporch, I recreated them based on the one sample I was able to find. The final product not only looked beautiful but also served its functional purpose of blocking out the sunlight.
Another project I tackled was reupholstering a chair. I had found a chair I loved at ReStore, but it was in need of some love. I chose a durable and stylish fabric and carefully reupholstered the piece. The result was a chair that looked like new, was water resistant, and added a pop of color and style to my beach house living room.
I also created a sofa slipcover and various throw pillows to add more color and texture to my living space. These projects allowed me to experiment with different fabrics and textures and add a touch of personalization to my home decor.
In my blog, I have included posts illustrating solutions I’ve found when creating home decor projects. These posts go into detail about my research process, material selection, and construction techniques. I hope these posts can be helpful to anyone who is interested in creating their own home decor items. With a little bit of creativity and some hard work, you can create beautiful and functional home decor items that will enhance the look and feel of your living space.
IKEA Emmie Roll-up Blind DIY
When we bought our house in July, 2014, we found window treatments for our newly renovated sunroom. We were looking for a beach feel, and discovered...
Making Piped Throw Pillows
I have tackled making many different types of throw pillows, but one of the most intimidating (at first glance) is the piped throw pillow. With some...
Making or Recovering Outdoor Throw Pillows
Several years ago, we bought an outdoor furniture set that came with throw pillows. They were nice pillows covered in Sunbrella fabric, but we left...
Making Simple Zippered throw pillowsThrow Pillows
Simple throw pillows can be very expensive to purchase. But they are ridiculously simple to make. Adding a zipper adds a bit more complexity, but is...
Altered Net Curtain for a Smaller Gazebo
We recently purchased a 10’ x 10’ gazebo for our deck. Unfortunately, when we tried to purchase fitted mosquito netting, the only netting I could...
Reupholstering a Chair
I had been wanting to teach myself to reupholster a chair for a while. Then I found this chair at Habitat for Humanity’s Lawrenceville, GA...
Restoring Outdoor Furniture
Recently, the plastic wicker on our outdoor furniture had begun to break and fray, making the furniture look old and ratty. That's when I decided to...