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Rambling Renovators features our personal home renovations, do-it-yourself home projects, crafts, celebrations, and design inspiration."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/-\/decorating?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=6"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/search\/label\/decorating"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/-\/decorating\/-\/decorating?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=7\u0026max-results=6"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"91"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"6"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-6955253088878839006"},"published":{"$t":"2019-03-06T05:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-03-06T12:21:15.057-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decorating"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"spring"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fireplace Mantel Decor Ideas for Spring"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1ZgeVLO6n0\/XH1M_H_QxbI\/AAAAAAAAeSY\/S_3sFR71u0M9EWtImtH668UPGlruSzJdwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, spring mantel decor, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1049\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1ZgeVLO6n0\/XH1M_H_QxbI\/AAAAAAAAeSY\/S_3sFR71u0M9EWtImtH668UPGlruSzJdwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-1.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, spring mantel decor, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zeJFIWJGZRk\/XH1NAHmN1lI\/AAAAAAAAeSk\/8Bbg5ceb5cQEXrbe-frGOXZ9ZxA1LOnnwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-4b.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, spring mantel decor, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"752\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zeJFIWJGZRk\/XH1NAHmN1lI\/AAAAAAAAeSk\/8Bbg5ceb5cQEXrbe-frGOXZ9ZxA1LOnnwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-4b.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, spring mantel decor, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESpring is just around the corner. Can you feel it? Slowly, I'm transitioning the corners of our home from heavy and dark winter layers to bright and light textures. I've put together a simple spring mantel with touches of Easter to carry us through the next few weeks. Let me show you around and share a few tips on how to decorate a fireplace mantel for spring.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w1roWtCb-bo\/XH1NAbdf_lI\/AAAAAAAAeSs\/qoZA-hIg_Bogw1QDEmtx5QkZeut-RgNWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, brass fireplace screen, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, living room fireplace\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1540\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w1roWtCb-bo\/XH1NAbdf_lI\/AAAAAAAAeSs\/qoZA-hIg_Bogw1QDEmtx5QkZeut-RgNWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-6.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, brass fireplace screen, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, living room fireplace\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love this view of our living room from the kitchen. When I decorate our mantel, it's with this view in mind... I like having a fireplace vignette that draws you in and entices you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch1 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #1: Add something with height. Fill the full area above your mantel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe flat wall above a mantel provides an ideal spot to put artwork or a large mirror. I always start with deciding what goes in that spot first and then fill out all the other areas. Not only will a large object create a focal point but it does a good job of filling up the physical space. It's best to decorate with a few larger pieces than many smaller pieces, which can end up looking cluttered.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdLayQYUug8\/XH1M_T7RwKI\/AAAAAAAAeSg\/T1yh_wJ89gY5lYkBD7XZkcgxLx0Auv0ggCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, living room fireplace, glass jug with branches\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdLayQYUug8\/XH1M_T7RwKI\/AAAAAAAAeSg\/T1yh_wJ89gY5lYkBD7XZkcgxLx0Auv0ggCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-3.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, living room fireplace, glass jug with branches\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch1 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #2: Add in greenery and flowers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EFireplaces tend to have a lot of hard edges and textures. Tile surrounds and hearths are made of stone and the fireplace typically has straight lines and crisp architectural details. To soften the look, bring in greenery and flowers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIn this display, I've stuck to just greenery using faux branches and a faux topiary. You can also use flowers and plants like I did in this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2018\/05\/a-nautical-summer-mantel.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENautical Inspired Summer Mantel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to bring in more colour. The glass jug and branches are new purchases but everything else was sourced from around my house. The branches were a steal from HomeSense at just $4 each - three people stopped me in the store asking where I got them. Now I regret not buying more, lol!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3wZjC7g24LI\/XH1NAaeVA_I\/AAAAAAAAeSo\/R6ESC8KM7N4re_tRsTdIcw95DavXlrgtgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, spring mantel ideas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"552\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3wZjC7g24LI\/XH1NAaeVA_I\/AAAAAAAAeSo\/R6ESC8KM7N4re_tRsTdIcw95DavXlrgtgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-5.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, spring mantel ideas\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch1 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #3: Bring in colour and texture\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EA change of colours is a simple way to indicate a change of seasons. For my spring mantel, soft whites, pastel blues and yellows felt right. I've also added small little touches of Easter into this display. Just a few speckled eggs and a sweet bunny to give this mantel display some longevity as I don't plan to change it out again until the summer.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EIf you notice, I've stuck to three main textures - wood, glass, and greenery - and repeated them throughout the display. This helps give the mantel cohesion and all the accessories work together.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JWbE21nh1es\/XH18QPtTWWI\/AAAAAAAAeTQ\/62SwJ-vLVDQSVC0x97ocEri0bOShq9H8QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/3%2BPhotos%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, living room fireplace, glass jug with branches\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JWbE21nh1es\/XH18QPtTWWI\/AAAAAAAAeTQ\/62SwJ-vLVDQSVC0x97ocEri0bOShq9H8QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/3%2BPhotos%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, living room fireplace, glass jug with branches\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P_tvp9zR6CQ\/XH1NA-p3ADI\/AAAAAAAAeSw\/D6BQfhnDJXcUGcTf2sUtP3kx5ka3iMKMgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, spring mantel ideas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1586\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P_tvp9zR6CQ\/XH1NA-p3ADI\/AAAAAAAAeSw\/D6BQfhnDJXcUGcTf2sUtP3kx5ka3iMKMgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-7.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, spring mantel ideas\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe colour palette is also repeated around the room. The pillow is an older one from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tonicliving.ca\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=sakura\u0026amp;aff=ramblingrenovators\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETonic Living\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;but the cheery hue still feels fresh and modern. Cherry blossoms are a sure sign of spring!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1ZgeVLO6n0\/XH1M_H_QxbI\/AAAAAAAAeSY\/S_3sFR71u0M9EWtImtH668UPGlruSzJdwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, spring mantel decor, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1049\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1ZgeVLO6n0\/XH1M_H_QxbI\/AAAAAAAAeSY\/S_3sFR71u0M9EWtImtH668UPGlruSzJdwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-1.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, spring mantel decor, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch1 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #4: Decorate in Threes\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe rule of decorating in groups of threes always works. An uneven number of objects brings harmony and creates a more pleasing display. It's also a good idea to use objects of varying heights. Here, you can see that I've used large, medium, and small accessories in each corner to create a display that is varied and interesting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZM3NuEDUdGw\/XH1NBAfHe3I\/AAAAAAAAeS0\/hmfxJNlzF5I2i-N9esnAsyPpVNIZAs38QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, spring mantel ideas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZM3NuEDUdGw\/XH1NBAfHe3I\/AAAAAAAAeS0\/hmfxJNlzF5I2i-N9esnAsyPpVNIZAs38QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-mantel-easter-8.jpg\" title=\"fireplace mantel decor ideas, how to decorate your fireplace mantel, fireplace greenery, spring mantel ideas\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch1 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETip #5: Balance and Symmetry\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis last tip is the most contentious. Generally, decor that is balanced and symmetrical is the most pleasing to the eye. You can see that I have used a very symmetrical arrangement on this mantel - three objects at varying heights on each side. The colours are similar and neither side feels too heavy or imbalanced.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHowever, decorating your mantel with an asymmetrical display can be just as beautiful. In \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2017\/05\/one-room-challenge-preppy-traditional-living-room.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis example\u003C\/a\u003E, I used only two small and white objects on the mantel. That made the mirror really stand out. Play with balance and symmetry to emphasize or deemphasize parts of your display.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E***\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36041\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Seasonal-Simplicity-Spring-Series.jpg\" width=\"500\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday I'm joined by a fabulous group of blogging friends who are also sharing their Spring Mantel or a Vignette in their home as part of the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series!  You're going to love all this springy inspiration... \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40895\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seasonal-simplicity-mantel-1.jpg\" width=\"2000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/simple-spring-mantel-decor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Happy Housie\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/roomsforrentblog.com\/?p=11036\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERooms FOR Rent\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/placeofmytaste.com\/floral-spring-mantel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlace of My Taste\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonthistle.com\/minimal-spring-mantel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELemon Thistle\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\/\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lollyjane.com\/spring-mantel-decor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELolly Jane\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40887\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spring-mantel-or-spring-vignette-5.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com\/simple-spring-vignette\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA Pretty Life\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanandscentsible.com\/easter-hot-chocolate-bar-printables\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClean \u0026amp; Scentsible\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/spring-mantel-decor-plaid-and-carrot-signs-diy-banners-and-more\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETatertots and Jello\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\/\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/taunieverett.com\/carrot-themed-easter-mantel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETauni Everett\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ambertysl.com\/2019\/03\/06\/a-coastal-spring-vignette-seasonal-simplicity\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmber Tysl\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40882\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Spring-Mantel-spring-vignette-2.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blesserhouse.com\/simple-spring-mantel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBless'er House\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zevyjoy.com\/my-home\/a-simple-spring-mantel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZevy Joy\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/somuchbetterwithage.com\/?p=30038\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESo Much Better With Age\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\/\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.housebyhoff.com\/2019\/03\/bright-spring-living-room\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHouse by Hoff\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modern-glam.com\/simple-mantel-decor-spring\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EModern Glam\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40883\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spring-mantel-spring-vignette-3.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homemadelovely.com\/farmhouse-style-neutral-sideboard\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Made Lovely\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/maisondecinq.com\/simple-spring-mantel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMaison de Cinq\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/antique-pine-chest-spring-vignette\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESincerely, Marie Designs\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\/\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/town-n-country-living.com\/painted-mantel.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETown and Country Living \u003C\/a\u003E\/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hallstromhome.com\/french-country-mantel-decor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHallstrom Home\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40884\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spring-mantel-spring-vignette-4.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/03\/fireplace-mantel-decor-ideas-for-spring.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERambling Renovators\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisourbliss.com\/2019\/03\/06\/a-touch-of-spring-in-the-entryway\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis is Our Bliss\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeisaparty.ca\/2019\/spring-mantel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELife is a Party\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\/\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/southernstateofmindblog.com\/V9GYK\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthern State of Mind\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/deeplysouthernhome.com\/2019\/03\/diy-faux-terrarium-spring-mantle.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDeeply Southern Home\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40896\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seasonal-simplicity-spring-mantel-6.jpg\" width=\"453\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftberrybush.com\/2019\/03\/sweet-spring-vignette.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECraftberry Bush\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/tarynwhiteaker.com\/simple-spring-decor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETaryn Whiteaker Designs\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.findingsilverpennies.com\/simple-touches-of-spring-on-the-mantel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFinding Silver Pennies \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/6955253088878839006\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/03\/fireplace-mantel-decor-ideas-for-spring.html#comment-form","title":"0 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Flowers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5TW2cYrwQo\/XHRO0eyxvUI\/AAAAAAAAePI\/dqPVhCxnVqk6Dxw-ZA5KpxweIi7XAGHcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5TW2cYrwQo\/XHRO0eyxvUI\/AAAAAAAAePI\/dqPVhCxnVqk6Dxw-ZA5KpxweIi7XAGHcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-5.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat's your favourite kind of DIY project? Mine is one that is (a) easy to create, and (b) looks great. I think today's Spring DIY checks off those boxes and is one you're going to love!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMumo3ZPNkA\/XHRRbnIizUI\/AAAAAAAAeP0\/tD-Sgl4pLVw_MBt0RyE8jkiiblYDsVJqwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-text.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMumo3ZPNkA\/XHRRbnIizUI\/AAAAAAAAeP0\/tD-Sgl4pLVw_MBt0RyE8jkiiblYDsVJqwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-text.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm joining dozens of other bloggers today as part of the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESeasonal Simplicity Spring DIY Hop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E hosted by Krista at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Happy Housie\u003C\/a\u003E and I was determined to come up with a DIY that was stylish and uncomplicated. This \u003Cb\u003EPickup Truck Full of Flowers\u003C\/b\u003E is just that.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ayuqVZGNDe8\/XHROxhwbtgI\/AAAAAAAAeOc\/onv9WityjdI1gsgMOre6SReUWXtEQ6WZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ayuqVZGNDe8\/XHROxhwbtgI\/AAAAAAAAeOc\/onv9WityjdI1gsgMOre6SReUWXtEQ6WZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-12.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_KuXBPUtl9M\/XHRO0LpIINI\/AAAAAAAAePE\/ua9uIkE79WM8vRVHIvoZA_Gx6KrxrrkCACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_KuXBPUtl9M\/XHRO0LpIINI\/AAAAAAAAePE\/ua9uIkE79WM8vRVHIvoZA_Gx6KrxrrkCACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-4.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EYou know the pickup truck with miniature trees in the back that seems to be everyone's favourite Christmas decoration? This is a spring twist on that classic. It's a fun planter for your faux flowers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'll walk you through the steps on how to make one of these. It uses simple materials but there is a method to the flower arranging and I'm slowly starting to find my way with that!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sKDSW8bMcQw\/XHROzCvYYOI\/AAAAAAAAeOw\/73TB4eDaNnIkzQDZL9TvhzXTQoaoK2gPgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-17.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers, spring shelfie\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sKDSW8bMcQw\/XHROzCvYYOI\/AAAAAAAAeOw\/73TB4eDaNnIkzQDZL9TvhzXTQoaoK2gPgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-17.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers, spring shelfie\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BS3axyF1GV4\/XHROzyY6EBI\/AAAAAAAAePA\/rSYhOZ7sGgkORHVbqsrH6zIvfop7ddLKQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BS3axyF1GV4\/XHROzyY6EBI\/AAAAAAAAePA\/rSYhOZ7sGgkORHVbqsrH6zIvfop7ddLKQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-3.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELook how pretty it looks on my shelving. I love the impact of this piece. With this as the focal point, you can keep the rest of the decor simple and minimal.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOkay, time to walk you through the steps so you can make your own Pickup Truck Full of Flowers!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou'll need a pickup truck to start. I found mine for about $40 at HomeSense but you can find similar on Wayfair and on Etsy. While these trucks might get pricey, I find its an accessory you can use year round. I plan to fill this with mini pumpkins for fall and back to mini trees next Christmas. You might even consider using one of your children's old toy trucks if it's big enough ;)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3489601\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Reactivate it to view this content.\u003C\/noscript\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4f40R_5irSg\/XHauSI2xc4I\/AAAAAAAAeQg\/C8mf6c6r-cMgwMgs_dg8ZvXQW4B3XrJqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Copy%2Bof%2B3%2BPhotos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4f40R_5irSg\/XHauSI2xc4I\/AAAAAAAAeQg\/C8mf6c6r-cMgwMgs_dg8ZvXQW4B3XrJqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Copy%2Bof%2B3%2BPhotos.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHOW TO MAKE A PICKUP TRUCK FULL OF FLOWERS:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EMaterials:\u003C\/h4\u003E- Mini pickup truck\u003Cbr \/\u003E- 4 varieties of faux flowers\/greenery: 3 leafy branches, 3 green accent branches, 2 colourful branches, 5 colourful flowers\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA few notes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EI usually buy faux flowers at the dollar store, Michaels, or Ikea. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/ca\/en\/catalog\/products\/80335773\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eleafy eucalyptus\u003C\/a\u003E are from Ikea and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/5834348\/type\/dlg\/fragment\/q%3Dpeony%26start%3D24\/https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/9in-peony-bouquet-coral\/D050247S.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epeonies are from Michaels\u003C\/a\u003E (a bouquet which I've separated into individual flowers)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour colourful branches and flowers should be in the same colour family (pink, in this case)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThis arrangement was meant to be sitting on a shelf. So, I've arranged the flowers so that they are facing forward. I didn't care what the back looked like as it wouldn't be seen but if you display yours where all four sides are visible, make sure to arrange your flowers accordingly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d5i5ll2rdkg\/XHROy3Oy2iI\/AAAAAAAAeOs\/k1uxzR2yV4I4MRRV_30QMGf-8TT00EvSQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-16.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d5i5ll2rdkg\/XHROy3Oy2iI\/AAAAAAAAeOs\/k1uxzR2yV4I4MRRV_30QMGf-8TT00EvSQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-16.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hYqmeQKWFvQ\/XHROzGQPbmI\/AAAAAAAAeO0\/Lj4OJEyL9EEJnuxU4jKHvqI-mQT5jMJFwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-18.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hYqmeQKWFvQ\/XHROzGQPbmI\/AAAAAAAAeO0\/Lj4OJEyL9EEJnuxU4jKHvqI-mQT5jMJFwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-18.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gvPQm8-YEPU\/XHROyeLreRI\/AAAAAAAAeOo\/MhXoECq3hEsJGjTCcXjrN4gOrgk2StMGQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gvPQm8-YEPU\/XHROyeLreRI\/AAAAAAAAeOo\/MhXoECq3hEsJGjTCcXjrN4gOrgk2StMGQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-15.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N-4ra6WX2SM\/XHROxxzcMyI\/AAAAAAAAeOg\/LUF1Tf5oxI49tB9RVWvfEQK-UIWn9a2fQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N-4ra6WX2SM\/XHROxxzcMyI\/AAAAAAAAeOg\/LUF1Tf5oxI49tB9RVWvfEQK-UIWn9a2fQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-13.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GZFW_TACaPg\/XHROxELw4MI\/AAAAAAAAeOY\/krFH13wtK_gpnU6pzFAjm8C80n4Obuo-wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GZFW_TACaPg\/XHROxELw4MI\/AAAAAAAAeOY\/krFH13wtK_gpnU6pzFAjm8C80n4Obuo-wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-11.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JXS6CLmkF2g\/XHROxPtd4tI\/AAAAAAAAeOQ\/yzAWYhNN1HQOqyUsqvYS_eullC4fR52qwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JXS6CLmkF2g\/XHROxPtd4tI\/AAAAAAAAeOQ\/yzAWYhNN1HQOqyUsqvYS_eullC4fR52qwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-10.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l6VgBCLyQOs\/XHRO1KDJWGI\/AAAAAAAAePU\/WJBXFkTKuCU7BGPKMdn-Z6QPcvH7svnHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l6VgBCLyQOs\/XHRO1KDJWGI\/AAAAAAAAePU\/WJBXFkTKuCU7BGPKMdn-Z6QPcvH7svnHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-8.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EInstructions:\u003C\/h4\u003E1. Take one leafy branch and arrange it so that it is overhanging the end of the truck\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Layer the two colourful branches on top. Arrange one of the branches so that it overhangs the front side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Add in two green accent branches on top\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Separate your flowers into two groups (3 heads and two heads). Tuck the three heads behind the cab of the truck. Tuck the two heads closer to the back.\u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Add two leafy branches to the top of the arrangement, behind all the other florals. These branches provide the 'backdrop' and provide structure to keep all the other flowers\/greenery facing forward\u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Take your last green accent branch and place it inside the cab of the truck, spilling out of the window\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSPOM99m4GM\/XHRO1n0hChI\/AAAAAAAAePY\/PWEalZhxWM8x9AJHRVYjRtJMZT_n38F3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSPOM99m4GM\/XHRO1n0hChI\/AAAAAAAAePY\/PWEalZhxWM8x9AJHRVYjRtJMZT_n38F3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-9.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEt voila, you have a colourful and fun faux floral planter. This one is decorated for spring, but it's easy enough to change it out and use different seasonal flowers. I think an autumn one, with burgundy branches and plum flowers and accents of berry branches would be very pretty too.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-w8PJQ-c64BY\/XHRO0tfhZ-I\/AAAAAAAAePM\/qzcaMnVFOK0-YEk7HP1QbS6-nmH9exYagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers, spring shelfie\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-w8PJQ-c64BY\/XHRO0tfhZ-I\/AAAAAAAAePM\/qzcaMnVFOK0-YEk7HP1QbS6-nmH9exYagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-6.jpg\" title=\"spring DIY, pickup truck planter, tips on arranging faux flowers, spring shelfie\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow this shelf is done. Time to decorate the rest of the room for spring!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36041\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Seasonal-Simplicity-Spring-Series.jpg\" width=\"500\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd today I'm joined by a fabulous group of blogging friends who are also sharing their Spring DIY Projects as part of the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series.  You're going to love all this springy inspiration...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;  \u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40836\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Spring-DIY-projects-hop-Seasonal-Simplicity-1.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/diy-gold-leaf-plant-pots\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Happy Housie\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lollyjane.com\/watering-can-makeover\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELolly Jane\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftberrybush.com\/2019\/02\/faux-fern-planter-using-dollar-store.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECraftberry Bush\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/inspirationformoms.porch.com\/painted-doormat-tutorial\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInspiration for Moms\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/roomsforrentblog.com\/2019\/02\/diy-hanging-basket\/%E2%80%8E(opens%20in%20a%20new%20tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERooms FOR Rent\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40837\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Spring-DIY-projects-hop-Seasonal-Simplicity-2.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zevyjoy.com\/?p=12590\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZevy Joy\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modern-glam.com\/cute-shoes-doormat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EModern Glam \u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hallstromhome.com\/chalk-paint-vs-fusion-mineral-paint\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHallstrom Home\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com\/how-to-grow-plants-from-cuttings\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA Pretty Life\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com\/drawers-repurposed-as-spring-arrangements\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConfessions of a Serial DIYer\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40839\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Spring-DIY-projects-hop-Seasonal-Simplicity-4.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jennakateathome.com\/diy-trailing-plant-for-spring-decor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJenna Kate at Home\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeisaparty.ca\/2019\/diy-miniature-sheep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELife is a Party\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/spring-anthropologie-inspired-painted-houses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETatertots and Jello\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/town-n-country-living.com\/vintage-paper-mache-boxes.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETown and Country Living\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/placeofmytaste.com\/how-to-decoupage-with-napkins-decoupage-planter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlace of My Taste\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40840\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Spring-DIY-projects-hop-Seasonal-Simplicity-5.jpg\" width=\"750\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/02\/spring-diy-a-pickup-truck-full-of-flowers.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERambling Renovators\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homemadelovely.com\/stamped-book-stack\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Made Lovely\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thediymommy.com\/dollar-store-lavender-place-card-holders-for-spring\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe DIY Mommy\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/tulips-in-a-nest-spring-arrangement\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESincerely, Marie Designs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.paint-me-pink.com\/simple-spring-centerpiece\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Me Pink\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ambertysl.com\/2019\/02\/27\/diy-flower-trellis-from-an-old-baby-gate\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmber Tysl\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40838\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Spring-DIY-projects-hop-Seasonal-Simplicity-3.jpg\" width=\"2000\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/southernstateofmindblog.com\/blue-white-easter-artwork-free-printables\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthern State of Mind\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisourbliss.com\/2019\/02\/27\/how-to-marble-easter-eggs-with-black-gold-pink\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis is Our Bliss\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/taunieverett.com\/chocolate-bunny-bar-diy-easter-sign\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETauni Everett\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.findingsilverpennies.com\/easy-flower-arranging-for-spring\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFinding Silver Pennies\u003C\/a\u003E \/\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanandscentsible.com\/?p=25236\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClean \u0026amp; Scentsible\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca 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RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5TW2cYrwQo\/XHRO0eyxvUI\/AAAAAAAAePI\/dqPVhCxnVqk6Dxw-ZA5KpxweIi7XAGHcwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/spring-pickup-truck-flowers-5.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-3405491236963528338"},"published":{"$t":"2019-02-21T07:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-02-21T07:00:07.538-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"basement"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decorating"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration and ideas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Basement Refresh"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHas your home ever felt finished? Truly finished, as in there were no more rooms left to decorate, no bathrooms in need of renovating, with even the landscaping established and lush? I feel like that state of home bliss is a unicorn; you want to believe it's out there but you're not quite convinced.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo it is with our basement. With a whole house to redecorate, we haven't really done anything with this space since we moved in two years ago. I think most basements fall to the bottom of the priority pile. Money is better spent on kitchens and living rooms that we use daily and where we entertain guests. But basements? They can become homes for leftover furniture, unpacked boxes, and all the useful but mismatched things that don't fit anywhere else.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was time to give our basement a refresh. I did just that, with little expense and just a few clever decorating changes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Before\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vBWu-2qOtFc\/XG2hLZhm4PI\/AAAAAAAAeK4\/0HfGb21RbtEL_5bGqk7yO5Wb65oxy2uOQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vBWu-2qOtFc\/XG2hLZhm4PI\/AAAAAAAAeK4\/0HfGb21RbtEL_5bGqk7yO5Wb65oxy2uOQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-1.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHere's what the basement has looked like for the last few years. This side is the lounge area. It's where we have movie night, play video games, and where I'll sit occasionally to leaf through my magazines.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lM65HQiHi5A\/XG2hVCIsulI\/AAAAAAAAeMI\/8twiNCo3_l4k5U5bX1tBK8R8qxVYIAdxgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lM65HQiHi5A\/XG2hVCIsulI\/AAAAAAAAeMI\/8twiNCo3_l4k5U5bX1tBK8R8qxVYIAdxgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-3.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECan you tell we just moved things from our old house, plopped them down here, and called the room 'done!'? Let's see if you noticed all these things that are wrong with the room:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E- the rug is too small\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E- the painting is too small and hung too high (on an existing nail, ha!)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E- the sofa is squeezed into the corner\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E- the dresser looks bare\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E- the wicker ottomans, while awesome looking, are almost 10 years old and are not great for sitting\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E- there is no design scheme and the colours and decor look... boring!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0zT4HMyy0G4\/XG2hWReTYII\/AAAAAAAAeMQ\/qkZ0uQDuVkEBc5j9qQdNeYP7CXK39i20ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0zT4HMyy0G4\/XG2hWReTYII\/AAAAAAAAeMQ\/qkZ0uQDuVkEBc5j9qQdNeYP7CXK39i20ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-5.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere's also all this unused space behind the ottomans. The fireplace is a great feature to have but it kicks out a lot of heat and we don't use it too often. And don't get me started on the paint colour, the fireplace rock, and the black zone of tv and electronics. I have plans to make all of those things more attractive when we do a bigger basement renovation down the road but for now, they're livable and functioning.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OiNp-dcpZFs\/XG2hYUakn4I\/AAAAAAAAeMg\/OexuwIlq4OgcR0x5o-_WbDBxsCyVwDb5QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OiNp-dcpZFs\/XG2hYUakn4I\/AAAAAAAAeMg\/OexuwIlq4OgcR0x5o-_WbDBxsCyVwDb5QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-9.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOn the other side of the room is Chloe's play area. We generally keep this area open so she has room to play on the floor with her dolls and LEGO - and of course do some gymnastics ;) We moved the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2018\/11\/a-simple-way-to-make-living-room-cozier.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etufted ottoman\u003C\/a\u003E to the basement for extra seating over the holidays and the striped pouf is one Chloe likes to sink into.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JiZiSN0AyoI\/XG2hUutGh0I\/AAAAAAAAeME\/egOerasSQXwnyaMLv_OS4Bmre5l7cBIuwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-29.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy dollhouse, ikea dollhouse, ikea Ivar hack, american girl dollhouse\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JiZiSN0AyoI\/XG2hUutGh0I\/AAAAAAAAeME\/egOerasSQXwnyaMLv_OS4Bmre5l7cBIuwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-29.jpg\" title=\"diy dollhouse, ikea dollhouse, ikea Ivar hack, american girl dollhouse\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESean built the dollhouse for Chloe out of two \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/ca\/en\/catalog\/products\/S59016075\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIKEA Ivar 2 section storage units\u003C\/a\u003E. I do love it (it has shingles, siding, and a matching dog house!) but sadly, I think we're almost at the end of our doll-playing years :( Eventually, I'd love to turn this part of the basement into a cool tween hangout.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qUUp9o8GQcs\/XG2hPtcvYKI\/AAAAAAAAeLc\/lUqHmm1oak4AWjhRTZZAfX-ZfZMKv3JsACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qUUp9o8GQcs\/XG2hPtcvYKI\/AAAAAAAAeLc\/lUqHmm1oak4AWjhRTZZAfX-ZfZMKv3JsACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-2.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI know... things are looking a little chaotic down here. But with just a few design tweaks, this basement is looking like a new space!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe After\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3VYbysQvHwo\/XG2hLdrNw6I\/AAAAAAAAeK0\/HHXOYDUIZSs_BwzG_M3wEXWq0ssidXcBwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3VYbysQvHwo\/XG2hLdrNw6I\/AAAAAAAAeK0\/HHXOYDUIZSs_BwzG_M3wEXWq0ssidXcBwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-11.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4p5qMQir7Js\/XG2hNkuH1WI\/AAAAAAAAeLM\/LoZ4F7LNWWsmYfIY4jKzOmVaCfuckM4uQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-16.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4p5qMQir7Js\/XG2hNkuH1WI\/AAAAAAAAeLM\/LoZ4F7LNWWsmYfIY4jKzOmVaCfuckM4uQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-16.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDoesn't this room feel refreshed??\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELet's look at some of the small but impactful changes...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gyLwECk-Uxc\/XG2hL_bRFhI\/AAAAAAAAeK8\/F-WrfF4KYc8rs6qC-zWesNZfW1RtQh18wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gyLwECk-Uxc\/XG2hL_bRFhI\/AAAAAAAAeK8\/F-WrfF4KYc8rs6qC-zWesNZfW1RtQh18wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-12.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe first change was switching out the rug. We've had \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/df8yfcstf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis jute chenille rug\u003C\/a\u003E for years, most recently in our dining room. The larger size helps anchor this side of the room and define the space. The neutral colour tones down the scheme while the subtle herringbone pattern adds texture. Eventually, I want a more coastal look for the entire basement to match \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2018\/05\/a-modern-coastal-craft-room-reveal-projectcraftsdept.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe new craft room\u003C\/a\u003E, and this rug helps convey that feeling.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-11dZhkMUENE\/XG2hMoGKZNI\/AAAAAAAAeLE\/9VmbY5_pNkg7v9GqmJ9VwZDPrw7gs6QKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-11dZhkMUENE\/XG2hMoGKZNI\/AAAAAAAAeLE\/9VmbY5_pNkg7v9GqmJ9VwZDPrw7gs6QKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-14.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jTxMKzzFa-A\/XG2hTkntq0I\/AAAAAAAAeL8\/MteWqyFi6NAJUs3RLEGSOAVXfErJG8WSgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-27.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jTxMKzzFa-A\/XG2hTkntq0I\/AAAAAAAAeL8\/MteWqyFi6NAJUs3RLEGSOAVXfErJG8WSgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-27.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnother significant change was the addition of a pair of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homepop.com\/products\/accent-chairs\/modern-accent-with-swivel-base-light-gray\/?style=light-gray\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EModern Accent Chairs from HomePop\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Not only do they provide extra seating, but the clean lines and grey colour tie in beautifully with our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2013\/05\/desperately-seeking-small-sofa.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eexisting IKEA Karlstad sofa\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G2ZUISJ0sdE\/XG2hOW6wNEI\/AAAAAAAAeLQ\/7MSMGPVkr48Ad16BD_WBHTYfzC3kAjkHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-17.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G2ZUISJ0sdE\/XG2hOW6wNEI\/AAAAAAAAeLQ\/7MSMGPVkr48Ad16BD_WBHTYfzC3kAjkHACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-17.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zSMBUSz22wk\/XG2hOgHqy7I\/AAAAAAAAeLU\/1J8Fw7ZzAcoIJg97tHj3bIgyQhE8WkBcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-18.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zSMBUSz22wk\/XG2hOgHqy7I\/AAAAAAAAeLU\/1J8Fw7ZzAcoIJg97tHj3bIgyQhE8WkBcwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-18.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5jBWvgPJZy0\/XG2hQiMuoRI\/AAAAAAAAeLk\/7EGKyo9NTbEBodswhQeT2-dW0P5EWYgkQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-21.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5jBWvgPJZy0\/XG2hQiMuoRI\/AAAAAAAAeLk\/7EGKyo9NTbEBodswhQeT2-dW0P5EWYgkQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-21.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI've enjoyed working with HomePop over the last year and have incorporated quite a few HomePop products into my home. I am consistently impressed by the quality of their products. This chair in particular has gorgeous stitching on the arms and the box cushions are nice and strudy but not too stiff.\u0026nbsp;As well, as an online shopper, I appreciate that most of the furniture comes fully assembled!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOne particular feature of these chairs made them a must-have for our basement...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3d5Un4mtZ5g\/XG2jsXW25rI\/AAAAAAAAeNE\/YGnoYMjWbpgQGPiscfJosSsk7zUN_-fVwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Webp.net-gifmaker%2B%25282%2529.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3d5Un4mtZ5g\/XG2jsXW25rI\/AAAAAAAAeNE\/YGnoYMjWbpgQGPiscfJosSsk7zUN_-fVwCLcBGAs\/s640\/Webp.net-gifmaker%2B%25282%2529.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThey're on a swivel base!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThey twirl around easily and are super lightweight and easy to move around. It's great to have the option to have the chairs facing the tv, each other, the fireplace...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rYa5ou-5s8o\/XG2hNCqMV6I\/AAAAAAAAeLI\/GtdkWhNt6ew4dGZvRjsXPknxFwusZI_yACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rYa5ou-5s8o\/XG2hNCqMV6I\/AAAAAAAAeLI\/GtdkWhNt6ew4dGZvRjsXPknxFwusZI_yACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-15.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003Eor towards the play area. It gives Chloe and friends a place to sit, and its easy for us to spin around if Chloe wants to show us her latest gymnastics moves. Which happens frequently!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2N-hFFxHN4I\/XG2hUKIl9DI\/AAAAAAAAeMA\/aGpuruZSTwMvNJrHokSGTOWzVjfnE3AQQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-28.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2N-hFFxHN4I\/XG2hUKIl9DI\/AAAAAAAAeMA\/aGpuruZSTwMvNJrHokSGTOWzVjfnE3AQQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-28.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TPOK_LkYaYI\/XG2hW4PfPkI\/AAAAAAAAeMU\/MJ2z-ufIeFkRLOg4QMpDyjg43WFKahcGwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TPOK_LkYaYI\/XG2hW4PfPkI\/AAAAAAAAeMU\/MJ2z-ufIeFkRLOg4QMpDyjg43WFKahcGwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-6.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe swivel chair + wicker ottoman + personal bowl of popcorn makes for the ultimate movie night.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Il9-s5YRChE\/XG2hXqzNBYI\/AAAAAAAAeMc\/9rJmQw8zXZARs6KmWNrHUZEfxVxb-mpQACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair, movie night, family night\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Il9-s5YRChE\/XG2hXqzNBYI\/AAAAAAAAeMc\/9rJmQw8zXZARs6KmWNrHUZEfxVxb-mpQACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-8.jpg\" title=\"HomePop swivel chair, modern swivel chair, grey swivel chair, movie night, family night\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAside from the chairs, a few other details really helped create a more cohesive style in this space.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI added in a side table beside the sofa. I used one we had on hand and it's a tad short, but for now, it does a great job. We also needed a table lamp down here (the recessed potlights can be so harsh) and this one makes for more pleasant reading.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f9shpiLrD-w\/XG2hPZtESgI\/AAAAAAAAeLY\/mmlaK6NK1Q8NhyPNlL53kxC5Pfws3rQFwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-19.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, karlstad sofa\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f9shpiLrD-w\/XG2hPZtESgI\/AAAAAAAAeLY\/mmlaK6NK1Q8NhyPNlL53kxC5Pfws3rQFwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-19.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, karlstad sofa\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-muOAgmfV89M\/XG2hTYVvt1I\/AAAAAAAAeL4\/2J0jpRrwuFsP3ZIu3vWk9ykadSdUsCU2wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-26.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-muOAgmfV89M\/XG2hTYVvt1I\/AAAAAAAAeL4\/2J0jpRrwuFsP3ZIu3vWk9ykadSdUsCU2wCLcBGAs\/s400\/basement-refresh-26.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iaU4uVfnwEc\/XG2hQBTlY-I\/AAAAAAAAeLg\/s9rDb6gJdHk5m0XBvg8s6-Yxy3NvUrqJwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-20.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, blue orange accessories\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iaU4uVfnwEc\/XG2hQBTlY-I\/AAAAAAAAeLg\/s9rDb6gJdHk5m0XBvg8s6-Yxy3NvUrqJwCLcBGAs\/s400\/basement-refresh-20.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, blue orange accessories\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m4M9NsruvNU\/XG2hRgpOv-I\/AAAAAAAAeLs\/0rylafgjGacayKybU3e8hfc13hx_0cMJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-23.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, coastal vignette, teal dresser, large round mirror over dresser\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m4M9NsruvNU\/XG2hRgpOv-I\/AAAAAAAAeLs\/0rylafgjGacayKybU3e8hfc13hx_0cMJACLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-23.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, coastal vignette, teal dresser, large round mirror over dresser\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EI brought in more of that coastal feel with blue and white accents around the room, punctuated with bold hits of orange. I'm not normally an orange person but I do love it paired with blue.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2011\/04\/painted-dresser.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe dresser is one which we repainted\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;years ago. Chloe and I went through her plastic bins of toys and gave away many of the toys she had outgrown. Now this dresser is filled with the board games, craft kits, books, and puzzles that she still uses.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EThe dresser has given me another surface to decorate and I've taken full advantage of it! Surprisingly, all of the accessories were things I already had so this little vignette cost me $0.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZWtnI1aFLk\/XG2hMLeYdCI\/AAAAAAAAeLA\/F0XdngtKMM0ZgVg40OcJR2o-d_3AiNfxQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, coastal vignette, teal dresser, large round mirror over dresser\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZWtnI1aFLk\/XG2hMLeYdCI\/AAAAAAAAeLA\/F0XdngtKMM0ZgVg40OcJR2o-d_3AiNfxQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/basement-refresh-13.jpg\" title=\"basement update, budget basement makeover, basement living room, coastal vignette, teal dresser, large round mirror over dresser\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI love how the orange vase on the dresser ties in with the orange artwork.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESeeing how easily this room came together, I wonder why it took me so long. Just because a room is temporary, and you've got bigger renovations planed in the future, doesn't mean you need to settle for a mediocre design right now. All it took was some amazing new chairs and redecorating with things I already had to give our family a whole new space to enjoy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDisclosure:\u0026nbsp;This conversation was sponsored by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/homepop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHomePop\u003C\/a\u003E. Thank you for supporting the brands whose quality products I bring into my own home.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/3405491236963528338\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/02\/a-modern-basement-refresh-with-swivel-chairs.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/3405491236963528338"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/3405491236963528338"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/02\/a-modern-basement-refresh-with-swivel-chairs.html","title":"A Basement Refresh"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vBWu-2qOtFc\/XG2hLZhm4PI\/AAAAAAAAeK4\/0HfGb21RbtEL_5bGqk7yO5Wb65oxy2uOQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/basement-refresh-1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-232813857883970791"},"published":{"$t":"2019-02-11T07:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-02-11T07:00:02.354-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decorating"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"how to decorate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration and ideas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tips and tricks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To Decorate Series: How To Start Decorating a Room"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003EDo you enjoy decorating? Do you find it fun or do you struggle with the process?\u0026nbsp; Design blogs can help with that by providing information and inspiration. Over the years, I've shared a lot about how we design, renovate, and decorate our home and I think we have our decorating process nailed down. I've talked about decorating ideas, products, layout, and how to DIY - but there's a few things I haven't really discussed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EThe \u003Ci\u003EWhy\u003C\/i\u003E we do the things we do, the factors that impact our decisions, and the order in which we make decorating decisions are just as important as what those decisions are.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003ETo dig into that deeper, I thought it was time I took you on a journey, a decorating journey, and share the A to Z of a single design project. I call it 'decorating' but I'm referring to decorating, remodelling, and renovating projects; they're just different degrees of intensity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe interesting thing is, no matter how big or small your project, no matter your style, these decisions and steps are always the same. If you find decorating a challenge, perhaps you'll find ideas on how to overcome some of the obstacles. Over the next few weeks, I'll share my process of \u003Cb\u003EHow To Decorate \u003C\/b\u003Eand we're going to start right from the beginning\u003Cb\u003E. \u003C\/b\u003EToday's topic: \u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003EHow To Start Decorating A Room.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SKMSVJC13bM\/XGBbQ-BXjfI\/AAAAAAAAeGw\/lu6GvQNgaqY6HeHz4rg64LMwk6cZ-hSNACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bdecorate%2B%25281%2529.png\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SKMSVJC13bM\/XGBbQ-BXjfI\/AAAAAAAAeGw\/lu6GvQNgaqY6HeHz4rg64LMwk6cZ-hSNACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bdecorate%2B%25281%2529.png\" title=\"how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EHere's my belief: we all have the ability to decorate a room. But to decorate a \u003Ci\u003Egood\u003C\/i\u003E room that functions well, works over the long run, \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E is beautiful? That takes planning and forethought.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EThe first step in decorating a room is deciding which room to decorate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003EIf we had a giant stockpile of money, this wouldn't even be a consideration and we could do all the rooms. But most of us have limited funds and limited time so we have to pick and choose which projects are a priority. \u003Ci\u003ESo\u0026nbsp;how do you decide? \u003C\/i\u003ERarely do our homes feel 'finished'; there's always a room in need remodelling or updating! Here's four factors to consider before you start decorating.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1.\u0026nbsp; Need\u003C\/h3\u003EThink about \"need\" in two ways: qualitatively and quantitatively.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EQualitative needs\u003C\/u\u003E are emotional needs, those things that you feel. Every inch of your home should be used or enjoyed. Is there a room that you avoid or causes you dread when you enter it? Is there a room that's been neglected? What room do you avoid showing guests when they come for a visit? Your answers might indicate a qualitative need: is there a room whose redesign would bring you greater happiness in your life?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EQuantitative needs\u003C\/u\u003E are those hard and identifiable needs that translate into numbers. For a home, those numbers could refer to your home value (e.g. adding a second bathroom to increase your home's value), expenses (e.g. replacing your windows to save on heating costs), or time (upgrading your kitchen to make it a more functional and better working space).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETypically, quantitative needs will be more expensive and you'll need to save up before you embark on these projects. This brings us to the second consideration, budget.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LAclgVzT15w\/Vf7UzbZjqRI\/AAAAAAAAWC8\/SajTQpu5Bl8\/s1600\/designer-series-pella-windows-install-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"replacing a front window, how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"441\" data-original-width=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LAclgVzT15w\/Vf7UzbZjqRI\/AAAAAAAAWC8\/SajTQpu5Bl8\/s1600\/designer-series-pella-windows-install-2.jpg\" title=\"replacing a front window, how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2015\/09\/pella-windows-insynctive-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReplacing our front window\u003C\/a\u003E with one that let in light and a breeze was necessary in our non-air conditioned home!\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2.\u0026nbsp; Budget\u003C\/h3\u003EKnowing your budget beforehand helps you to prioritize which projects to tackle. You might want to work with a smaller budget and complete a smaller project. Or, you might consider saving up until you have a larger budget and tackle a more intensive project. Both kinds can be equally satisfying. Later in the series, we'll talk about allocating the budget and breaking it down into different elements. But at this stage, it's enough to have a rough idea of how much money you have to work with so you can at least eliminate projects that are completely out of budget.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Timeline\u003C\/h3\u003EIt's not unusual to have your projects determined by a real or perceived timeline. I find that imposing a timeline on your project can help motivate you and push you to achieve more than you thought possible. Our\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2017\/05\/one-room-challenge-preppy-traditional-living-room.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E six-week long living room renovation\u003C\/a\u003E that we completed for the One Room Challenge is a great example.\u0026nbsp; It's important to note though that while the physical actual execution of the project was six weeks, the planning and preparation took much longer!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-faJ5StFMXyg\/WRIspd30d1I\/AAAAAAAAaIs\/dlGiiEgkk7Ut2FgX3tCHru9hUp2awV8lACLcB\/s1600\/orc-preppy-traditional-living-room-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"801\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-faJ5StFMXyg\/WRIspd30d1I\/AAAAAAAAaIs\/dlGiiEgkk7Ut2FgX3tCHru9hUp2awV8lACLcB\/s1600\/orc-preppy-traditional-living-room-4.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHnp1o36bYY\/WRIoD0AziVI\/AAAAAAAAaIQ\/Rb3wiof0dUQ2alHs3C_-2jGTB72aPB49ACLcB\/s1600\/orc-preppy-traditional-living-room-after-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JHnp1o36bYY\/WRIoD0AziVI\/AAAAAAAAaIQ\/Rb3wiof0dUQ2alHs3C_-2jGTB72aPB49ACLcB\/s1600\/orc-preppy-traditional-living-room-after-1.jpg\" title=\"how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EExamples of elements which could impact your decorating timeline include:\u003Cbr \/\u003E- seasonality: certain projects are better completed during warmer weather. Gardening and pool projects need to be done in the spring and summer. Exterior paint projects are best in the early cool days of fall. And it's ideal to complete large renovations like kitchen makeovers when you can bbq outside and running back and forth to the garage\/workshop isn't a hardship.\u003Cbr \/\u003E- life events: Major life changes like welcoming a baby can precipitate major renovations. In the nine months before Chloe arrived, we finished up a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2008\/09\/and-its-done.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekitchen renovation\u003C\/a\u003E, tackled \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2009\/03\/bathroom-bliss.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea bathroom renovation\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2009\/04\/baby-is-on-way.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enursery renovation\u003C\/a\u003E as well! Welcoming guests over the holidays, rearranging rooms after the kids have gone off to collage... life events have a way of making 'someday' projects an immediate priority!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Effort and Skill\u003C\/h3\u003ESome projects are easier than others. If you have the knowledge, skills (and tools!) to complete a design project, you're more likely to go ahead and tackle it. However, if its a complicated project, one that is long, multi-phased, and requires expertise you don't possess, you need to find people who have those skills to help you do the job.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDecorating projects that require simple tasks like painting a room or rearranging furniture can often be done quickly and at little cost. Generally, the more difficult a project is, the more it will cost and the longer it will take.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HEZB5AxXJ6o\/T08HK_IH-eI\/AAAAAAAAGec\/moIruKI4QBQ\/s640\/demolition1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"basement demolition, how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HEZB5AxXJ6o\/T08HK_IH-eI\/AAAAAAAAGec\/moIruKI4QBQ\/s640\/demolition1.jpg\" title=\"basement demolition, how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2012\/03\/basement-demolition-done.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBasement demolition\u003C\/a\u003E is one project we left to the pros\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt might seem like a simple decision, but deciding which room to decorate requires a lot of thought and consideration. I've made the mistake of rushing in and just wanting to get things done (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2008\/04\/98-done-o.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis room\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;was a prime example of that) and while I might have had a finished room at the end, it wasn't one that I truly loved or one that really met our needs after all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs with most things, preparation is half the work. Take the time to consider your needs, budget, timeline, and skills and it'll be obvious which room you should decorate next.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E***\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI'd love to know if you found this first instalment in the How To Decorate series helpful. Let me know what your most burning decorating and renovation questions are and I'll address them in a future post. What stumbling blocks do you encounter, what keeps you from transforming your home into a place you love? Let me know in the comments below!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aMV5v7GoZ4M\/XGCOajQM__I\/AAAAAAAAeG8\/H1V9eZLxbOAI6cyPABWfzrZBwXEV16Q1QCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bdecorate%2B%25282%2529.png\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aMV5v7GoZ4M\/XGCOajQM__I\/AAAAAAAAeG8\/H1V9eZLxbOAI6cyPABWfzrZBwXEV16Q1QCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bdecorate%2B%25282%2529.png\" title=\"how to decorate, how to start decorating a room, how to interior design your house\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/232813857883970791\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/02\/how-to-decorate-how-to-start-decorating-a-room.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/232813857883970791"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/232813857883970791"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/02\/how-to-decorate-how-to-start-decorating-a-room.html","title":"How To Decorate Series: How To Start Decorating a Room"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SKMSVJC13bM\/XGBbQ-BXjfI\/AAAAAAAAeGw\/lu6GvQNgaqY6HeHz4rg64LMwk6cZ-hSNACK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/how%2Bto%2Bdecorate%2B%25281%2529.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-7038544275927809734"},"published":{"$t":"2019-02-04T07:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-02-04T17:35:18.475-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decorating"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration and ideas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"2019 Design Trends"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003EHooray, it's February! One thing I like about this time of year is how it feels like a time for renewal. We look at our homes with a brand new set of eyes and see things we might want to refresh and improve. Looking at upcoming trends is a way to inspire change. It might seem a little late to be doing a trends post but I wanted to ease into the year, collect my own observations, and think about how I would incorporate some of the trends I'm seeing into my own home. Here's my predictions for \u003Cb\u003E2019 Design Trends\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECitrus\u003C\/h3\u003EI included this in my last Love List, but I think citrus plants are the new greenery for hip homes. From real orange trees to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dfhgvvstf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efaux lemon branches\u003C\/a\u003E, I've seen these pops of orange, lemon, and lime everywhere lately. Citrus accents are a great way to usher in warmer days and bring a lively spirit to your interiors.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_9tP-a0E3g0\/XFcdu8VDSRI\/AAAAAAAAeCQ\/nCIdCDVFolgsiiFFPRmCMo8hlQC5yYwjQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2554101_penci_065.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, citrus accents in home decor, schumacher citrus garden wallpaper\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1215\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_9tP-a0E3g0\/XFcdu8VDSRI\/AAAAAAAAeCQ\/nCIdCDVFolgsiiFFPRmCMo8hlQC5yYwjQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/2554101_penci_065.jpg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, citrus accents in home decor, schumacher citrus garden wallpaper\" width-=\"\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI love how Gen and Benjamin Sohr of Pencil \u0026amp; Paper Co. have used \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/christmas\/decor\/colorful-christmas-pencil-paper-creative?slide=419137#419137\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESchumacher's Citrus Garden wallpaper\u003C\/a\u003E in their powder room. Can you believe \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fschumacher.com\/item\/175760\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis pattern\u003C\/a\u003E was created in 1947? If feels so modern and brings an unexpected hit of colour in this small room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHow I would use citrus:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003EI'm terrible at keeping plants alive but I can't resist the idea of trying to grow a citrus tree indoors. I think a Meyer Lemon tree grown in this beautiful \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dfhhhrstf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elarge blue and white planter\u003C\/a\u003E (\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E20% off with code WINTER\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E) would be lovely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CEUE1pGm0y0\/XFclK1hJgZI\/AAAAAAAAeCc\/dXanP3dxgicCLShrohl9KNLGDJ5tCyenQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/indoor_citrus_tree_01.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, citrus accents in home decor, orange tree in blue and white ginger jar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"700\" data-original-width=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CEUE1pGm0y0\/XFclK1hJgZI\/AAAAAAAAeCc\/dXanP3dxgicCLShrohl9KNLGDJ5tCyenQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/indoor_citrus_tree_01.jpeg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, citrus accents in home decor, orange tree in blue and white ginger jar\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPhoto via \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingslane.com\/live-love-home\/learn-secrets-potting-indoor-citrus-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Kings Lane\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1970's Lounging\u003C\/h3\u003EI grew up in the 1970's and I have vivid memories of the furniture of that era. Jewel-toned velvet furniture. Barrel back chairs. Swivel armchairs. It seemed to me that my parents entertained guests in our home quite a bit and that kind of furniture just seemed right for lounging and conversation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_OGJQE5BWM\/XFdh8YqXb-I\/AAAAAAAAeCo\/HtVkRJdk100TDtZS0iy0nspRvx8axKlBwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Perfect-round-sofa-for-home-library.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, rounded curved sofa, 1970's lounge furniture\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"925\" data-original-width=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_OGJQE5BWM\/XFdh8YqXb-I\/AAAAAAAAeCo\/HtVkRJdk100TDtZS0iy0nspRvx8axKlBwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Perfect-round-sofa-for-home-library.jpg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, rounded curved sofa, 1970's lounge furniture\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESource unknown\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECould you picture yourself hanging out in this library? I love the juxtaposition of the modern armchairs and the neoclassical sofa. The arrangement and the soft velvets seem so inviting. I find that the more digital the world becomes, the more we seek places to escape from the technology.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHow I would create a 1970's lounge vibe:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oXpY9ixuz5A\/XFdknENNcoI\/AAAAAAAAeC0\/K4LWLr5_pToh0xqbUuXx91pzGTLRQvPjgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/apt34-okl3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, swivel armchair, 1970's lounge furniture\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oXpY9ixuz5A\/XFdknENNcoI\/AAAAAAAAeC0\/K4LWLr5_pToh0xqbUuXx91pzGTLRQvPjgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/apt34-okl3.jpg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, swivel armchair, 1970's lounge furniture\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESource: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/apartment34.com\/2016\/05\/how-to-solve-all-your-decorating-dilemmas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApartment 34\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI have a spot in our basement just right for a pair of swivel armchairs. Swivel chairs are great to use in large open spaces when you have multiple views, say towards the fireplace or towards the TV. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dfhuq5stf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThese chairs\u003C\/a\u003E, featuring a bold botanical print, would look good from all directions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETraditional\u003C\/h3\u003EFarmhouse, bohemian, Scandinavian minimalism... I think it's time for a new decor style of the moment, don't you think? Traditional design is never out of style so it's almost wrong to call it a trend, but I think classic style will come to the forefront this year. Characterized by charming details, patterns, and more tailored shapes, traditional decor brings a sense of luxuriousness that's been missing from interiors over the last few years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yu1QmONMh84\/XFdqT3rOoTI\/AAAAAAAAeDA\/Jqg7VHs77o4VkT5sTfKcAs7y1ZYCjPwagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, traditional design\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1128\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yu1QmONMh84\/XFdqT3rOoTI\/AAAAAAAAeDA\/Jqg7VHs77o4VkT5sTfKcAs7y1ZYCjPwagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/1.jpg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, traditional design\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDesign by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ashleywhittakerdesign.com\/folio11.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAshley Whittaker\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow I would use traditional design:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003EThere's no mistaking that I already lean towards the classics. The use of mouldings throughout our home and furniture like our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2017\/05\/one-room-challenge-preppy-traditional-living-room.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEnglish roll arm sofa\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;showcase our traditional style. With the big design moves already in place, I'm going to embrace traditional style even more through the small details. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dfhw4wstf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClassic embroidered sheets\u003C\/a\u003E, accent pillows with trim details, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dfhw8cstf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efloral ceramic stool\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with a Chinoiserie feel... I'll be looking for opportunities to bring elegant accents into our home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMatte Finishes\u003C\/h3\u003EBrass finishes and shiny gold and copper hues have been popular for quite some time and while I don't think they'll disappear, I think we're starting to see a shift towards more matte finishes. The same goes for surfaces in general... in paint, there's a movement away from semi-gloss sheens to eggshell and matte finishes, even on trimwork. Kitchen appliances have jumped on the trend too with black matte refrigerators and dishwashers entering the market and challenging the reign of stainless steel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XRzhK_-cWo4\/XFeCIPzq4II\/AAAAAAAAeDM\/TVororbdVF4KFA7T0A7nqopre-mLfaGyQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hb-matte-black-kitchen-ge-fridge-jpg-1533236919.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, matte finishes, matte black appliances\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"850\" data-original-width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XRzhK_-cWo4\/XFeCIPzq4II\/AAAAAAAAeDM\/TVororbdVF4KFA7T0A7nqopre-mLfaGyQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hb-matte-black-kitchen-ge-fridge-jpg-1533236919.jpg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, matte finishes, matte black appliances\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESource: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/shopping\/a22630272\/ge-matte-white-kitchen-line-cafe-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EElle Decor\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMatte finishes provide a unique tactile, sensory experience. The matte black faucet we i\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2017\/08\/a-cottage-bathroom-redone.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enstalled in our cottage bathroom\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;really elevates the simple act of washing your hands. I love that when you see an object in a matte finish, you're drawn to touching it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHow I would use matte finishes:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2tzGe60bVBc\/XFeLP-9MKjI\/AAAAAAAAeDk\/rxQZ0KJkCPckmw3D5ph_RimMdCqfeaLbwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/lighter_aa0b1cb7-c0c3-4ef6-95ea-fe37dd6af251_1200x.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, matte finishes, Jolie Home matte paint\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"650\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2tzGe60bVBc\/XFeLP-9MKjI\/AAAAAAAAeDk\/rxQZ0KJkCPckmw3D5ph_RimMdCqfeaLbwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/lighter_aa0b1cb7-c0c3-4ef6-95ea-fe37dd6af251_1200x.jpg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, matte finishes, Jolie Home matte paint\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI recently went to a preview for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/joliehome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJolie Home\u003C\/a\u003E and I was intrigued by their matte paint. I'm on the lookout for a secondhand dresser that we can update for Chloe's tween bedroom. Matte paint has a way of bringing out the details and lines of furniture beautifully.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sjugg7eXH8Y\/XFeNy0Wmi8I\/AAAAAAAAeD4\/10SNwzzF58Am5JSDCrwsf9qc5P-8P9vpgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/studiomcgee_holidayshop_047_f5a6d7d4-ee54-4cce-8e3c-9784b25ae2d8_960x960.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trend, matte finishes, McGee \u0026amp; Co plant pot\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sjugg7eXH8Y\/XFeNy0Wmi8I\/AAAAAAAAeD4\/10SNwzzF58Am5JSDCrwsf9qc5P-8P9vpgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/studiomcgee_holidayshop_047_f5a6d7d4-ee54-4cce-8e3c-9784b25ae2d8_960x960.jpg\" title=\"2019 home decor design trend, matte finishes, McGee \u0026amp; Co plant pot\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESource: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dfh2scstf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMcGee \u0026amp; Co\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dfh2scstf6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECeramics in a flat finish\u003C\/a\u003E are another way to bring this trend into your home. These matte blue pots contrast nicely with the organic feel of the ferns.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat do you think of these trends? Do you think you'll incorporate any of them into your decor?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uw0yQEXeKJI\/XFi97QwmoII\/AAAAAAAAeEQ\/mBx7aiAWijg5ws4gXhLgKx6eeqm1jYg3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Pinterest%2BImages%2B%252829%2529.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2019 home decor design trends, matte appliances, rounded sofa, citrus interior\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uw0yQEXeKJI\/XFi97QwmoII\/AAAAAAAAeEQ\/mBx7aiAWijg5ws4gXhLgKx6eeqm1jYg3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Pinterest%2BImages%2B%252829%2529.png\" title=\"2019 home decor design trends, matte appliances, rounded sofa, citrus interior\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/7038544275927809734\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/02\/2019-design-trends-citrus-traditional-matte.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/7038544275927809734"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/7038544275927809734"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/02\/2019-design-trends-citrus-traditional-matte.html","title":"2019 Design Trends"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_9tP-a0E3g0\/XFcdu8VDSRI\/AAAAAAAAeCQ\/nCIdCDVFolgsiiFFPRmCMo8hlQC5yYwjQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/2554101_penci_065.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-2790842197649854623"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-30T07:00:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-30T07:00:09.210-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decorating"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"shop the look"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Best Inexpensive Small Lighting on Amazon"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003EAre you an Amazon shopper? I wasn't much of one before, but Christmas gift shopping changed all that. I shopped Amazon a lot more in the last three months than I ever have and I'm amazed at how many great home decor items they carry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe lighting category is especially robust. With our recent \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/01\/small-bathroom-design-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebudget small bathroom remodel\u003C\/a\u003E, I searched all over for a good looking light that wouldn't break the bank. Luckily, Amazon has an abundance of inexpensive yet attractive lighting options.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pI_hs4f-VlU\/XE5tn28rdFI\/AAAAAAAAd_g\/-shG7hVtK08e6F-lDZVigqssAq5J-WjagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/small-bathroom-design-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pI_hs4f-VlU\/XE5tn28rdFI\/AAAAAAAAd_g\/-shG7hVtK08e6F-lDZVigqssAq5J-WjagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/small-bathroom-design-5.jpg\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/bathroomfix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis light\u003C\/a\u003E comes in five different colours and cost \u0026lt; $40\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's a roundup of \u003Cb\u003Esmall affordable lighting options\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;that you can find on Amazon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OwYTYt-eTcE\/XE51Xc4lb0I\/AAAAAAAAd_0\/Lwk-UjEfwk0LerRV09X44Xh7B_EhUsU3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/The%2BBest%2BAmazon%2BSmall%2BLighting.001.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"inexpensive, cheap lighting on Amazon. Stylish small lights. Budget wall sconces, pendant lights, semi flush mount lighting.\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1562\" data-original-width=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OwYTYt-eTcE\/XE51Xc4lb0I\/AAAAAAAAd_0\/Lwk-UjEfwk0LerRV09X44Xh7B_EhUsU3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/The%2BBest%2BAmazon%2BSmall%2BLighting.001.jpeg\" title=\"inexpensive, cheap lighting on Amazon. Stylish small lights. Budget wall sconces, pendant lights, semi flush mount lighting.\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/bathroomfix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E1\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/ZCFEKa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Afi1mp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Z3ZH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Cv3q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/msqXY6U\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E6\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2CMS4f0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E7\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/gVG2U\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E8\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/JNDha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E9\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/yNl8u9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E10\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Sfrx3w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E11\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2CN3C1P\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E12\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/ghCcOt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E13\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/EDyCt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E14\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELighting is an easy way to add personality to even the simplest of rooms. Consider these pendant lights, wall sconces, flush mount and semi-flush mount lights wherever you need a dose of budget-friendly style."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/2790842197649854623\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/01\/the-best-of-amazon-small-lighting-inexpensive.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/2790842197649854623"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/2790842197649854623"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2019\/01\/the-best-of-amazon-small-lighting-inexpensive.html","title":"The Best Inexpensive Small Lighting on Amazon"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pI_hs4f-VlU\/XE5tn28rdFI\/AAAAAAAAd_g\/-shG7hVtK08e6F-lDZVigqssAq5J-WjagCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/small-bathroom-design-5.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});