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    How to prep furniture for chalk paint

    A table waiting to be prepped for chalk paint

    Easy summer decorating ideas (& Home tour)

    Summer decorating ideas and home tour 2022

    Painted Ikea Moppe hack - Creative DIY

    A person using a marker pen to transfer a pattern onto the front of an Ikea Moppe storage chest.

    Charming small porch decorating ideas and tips for summer

    small porch table and chair. The black granite tabletop holds a basket of fresh lavender and an illuminated twig wreath in the shape of a heart.

    Outdoor furniture for small spaces (6 stunning designs you'll love)

    Easy DIY wood framed mirror - how to build a mirror frame

    The - DIY wood framed mirror finished. Styled with green plants and baskets.

    Easy wooden trunk makeover - how to create a modern industrial look

    This upcycled wooden trunk, has had black metal corner brackets added. The trunk has been stained with 'oak' woodstain. A cream sheepskin rug is draped over one corner. A green sansivira plant in a sisal plant holder sits inside a natural seagrass tray which is placed on the left side of the trunk.

    How to whitewash wood - easy furniture flip

    A large and small paint brush displayed on a whitewashed wood tabletop. Showing the end result of whitewashing the wood with chalk paint.

    How to make a multifunctional workspace at home

    A collage of photos showing a collage of furniture and accessories in the colours blue-grey and natural beige for a multifunctional room makeover.

    How to organize a small under-stair pantry

    organize a small under-stair pantry with glass jars

    How to update old furniture and make it look modern

    How to upcycle, refurbish & refinish your old furniture

    How I upcycled furniture and furnished my home for under €260 and how you can too!

    A DIY corner desk for the room at the top of the stairs

    Small, work from home office with an L-shaped corner desk.

    Styling shelves so they look great and hide the mess

    Facebook graphic for the post Styling shelves so they look great and hide the mess by chalkingupsuccess.com

    How to put up shelves with adjustable brackets

    Beautiful & affordable drawer pulls - how to easily upgrade furniture

    A selection of beautiful drawer pulls made of various materials, as seen in the blog post 'Beautiful and affordable drawer pulls - how to easily upgrade furniture by www.chalkingupsuccess-dot-com

    How to Stencil Furniture with Chalk Paint

    Photo shows the finished media stand in duck egg blue with a chalk paint wash in old white over the top. The colour Graphite has been used for the stencil, which shows grasses and cow parsley blowing in the wind

    Making a creamy chalk paint wash - Media stand makeover Part 3

    The media stand has had one coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue.

    Chalk paint media stand makeover - priming and painting

    A open tin of paint in the colour duck egg blue.

    Painting and stencilling a media stand with chalk paint – Cleaning/Prep

    Chalk painted media stand before it was painted & stencilled with chalk paint. Brilli the black tri Australian shepherd is sitting close by 'keeping watch!'

    How to buy used furniture and get it right first time

    Find out exactly what you need to do BEFORE you buy used furniture, and things to check for that you would probably miss. Fantastic Furniture Flip Checklist available to download for free - don't leave home wthout it!

    Barley Twist Floor Lamp | How to get your dream furniture when you have no cash

    Barley twist floor lamp after its makeover with Annie Sloan Chalk paint in 'old white' standing next a a sofa filled with cushions

    How to paint & stencil furniture with chalk paint

    White & Grey secretary desk with damask stencil - Create a gorgeous space saving desk space for you or your child. There's loads of built in storage for files or school books and it's easily customisable with paint or stencils to suit your home style. #secretary #desk #office #diydesk #backtoschool #kidsrooms #schreibtisch #kinderzimmer #buro #vintagedesk #stencils

    How To Create A Beautiful Boho-Chic Pallet Sofa

    A stunning black boho-chic outdoor seating area with a pallet sofa stained white and a beer crate side table. Accessories include, black & cream embroidered cushions and chequered throw, and lots of glass lanterns with flickering candlelight. Festoon lights are draped across a DIY privacy screen made from recycled wooden blind slats. A chic outdoor rug and lots of lovely plants complete the look. All the details are on the blog. #palletsofa #outdoorliving #diysidetable #palletsectional #boho #palletsofadiy #palletsofaoutdoor #recycledpallets #indooroutdoorrugs

    How to make a privacy screen from recycled blinds

    How to make a privacy screen from recycled blinds. Really easy DIY - create a privacy screen for your garden with recycled blinds or use it as a backdrop for photos or for your office. chalkingupsuccess.com #boho #outdoorliving #palletsofa #diy #privacyscreen #sunshade #sunscreen #recycledblinds #recycledvenetianblinds #outdoorspace #palletfurniture #beercratetable

    Wooden Stool For The Bathroom | Affordable & Unique

    Have you seen those lovely bathroom stools popping up all over Pinterest? Now you don't need to wait until you find one you like. Save money and create something unique that fits your style by transforming an untreated wooden stool with stain, paint & wax. Click for the tutorial or Pin for later – Here's to a beautiful home for us all! :) #stool #bathroom #bathroomstool #driftwoodfinish #distressedwooddiy

    How To Transform Furniture With Chalk Paint

    These are the Paris Grey chalk painted chests I transformed for my bedroom refresh. They required a transformation story all of their own, so here it is! Click on over to the blog to read their Cinderella story. #chalkpaint #chalkpaintedfurniture #bedroomrefresh #parisgrey #oldwhite #diy #bedroomrevamp #anniesloan #ascp

    DIY Rocking chair makeover

    Second-hand furniture doesn't have to be boring! Just look at this DIY rocking chair makeover using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. There's even a free guide which shows you how to transform your home with second-hand furniture in 10 easy steps - Gotta have it!

    French Style Chair Makeover |Part Five - Applying the nail-head tacks

    French-Style-Chair-makeover- part 4 applying the nailhead tacks www.chalkingupsuccess.com

    French Style Chair Makeover | Part four - Applying the fabric

    French-Style Chair Makeover Part Four - Applying the fabric, www.chalkingupsuccess.com

    French Style Chair - Upholstering

    French style chair - upholstering | covers making templates for the seat and chair back. This is a great idea for freshening up your old furniture. This Easy to follow tutorial will help you get the look for less! #anniesloanchalkpaint #chalkpaint #furnituremakeover #frenchstylechair #upholstering #upholsterytutorial #paintedfurniture #beforeandafter

    French Style Chair Makeover | Part Two - Painting & waxing the frame

    Make the most of the furniture you already have to make your home more beautiful. This easy to follow tutorial for painting and upholstering will show you how to get great results. #anniesloanchalkpaint #chalkpaint #furnituremakeover #frenchstylechair #upholstering #upholsterytutorial #paintedfurniture #beforeandafter #easychairmakeover

    French Style Chair Makeover Series

    Easy Bookcase Makeover | Part Four, Wax

    Easy Bookcase Makeover - Part three

    This bookcase was destined for the fire and got a beautiful makeover with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint instead. In this tutorial, you can learn how easy it is to transform old unwanted furniture into beautiful pieces for your home. There are plenty of photos & before and after shots too. #bookcase #anniesloan #chalkpaint

    Easy Bookcase Makeover - Part Two

    Easy Bookcase Makeover using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

    Easy bookcase makeover using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

    Brown wood bookcase

    Riviera Maison Inspired Coffee Table Makeover

    DIY ladder makeover - boutique style

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