Lamps before |
Lamps after |
Doesn’t it look so “old world” now? I am loving all of the pattern going on. All of the patterns have round, organic edges so they work together well. They also are working wonders with the rug that’s now in our bedroom (which has also inspired a new cooler color scheme).
The lighting isn’t great in this picture, so you can’t see the patterned shades. Just admire the rug. |
We moved it from our dining room, which was a good move–don’t ya think? So for the lamp tutorial, you can check out the original Revamp a Lamp post, but I did take a few pictures a long the way with a few pointers just for you!
With a patterned fabric (especially one featuring straight lines), you are definitely going to want to iron it.
I also used the lines to line up the shade making sure they all came out vertical looking and not diagonal.
Blah, brown and boring |
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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okay, I said “run” MEANT rug.
*tired mommy moment*
STOPPPPPPPPPPP being so domestic. You are killing me. I am falling WAY behind in my projects. I just look at my list and think, I’d rather nap or watch greys anatomy.
BLAH. New years resolution is definitely going to help with making our home more…colorful and cheery!
LOVE the run. Ryan doesn’t think rugs should go over carpet. Do you know how much that BUGS me that he doesn’t like it?? Hello…..we ONLY have carpet in our house (except bathroom and kitchen). I need SOME color on the ground. JEESH!