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Our kitchen Before and After!
We knocked the wall between the dining room down to open up the space, redid the ceiling, reconfigured the original island, removed some cabinets and replaced with shelfing, added a custom hood, new countertops, new lighting, and refinished the floor!
#kitchen #kitchenupdate #kitchenrenovation #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchensoftiktok #kitchendesign #kitchenisland #blackaccents #blackceiling #paintedceiling #homereno #homediy #diyhome #homedesign
We knocked the wall between the dining room down to open up the space, redid the ceiling, reconfigured the original island, removed some cabinets and replaced with shelfing, added a custom hood, new countertops, new lighting, and refinished the floor!
#kitchen #kitchenupdate #kitchenrenovation #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchensoftiktok #kitchendesign #kitchenisland #blackaccents #blackceiling #paintedceiling #homereno #homediy #diyhome #homedesign
I went to our second home this week and did a little back yard refresh! Spruced it up with some mulch, decor, flowers, and this beautiful wooden hammock 😍
With the weather cooling down, I can’t wait to relax some in this spot!
I’ve linked the hammock in my LTK page found in my bio or if you want the direct link just comment below and I’ll be happy to send to you!
What do you think?!
#homedesign #outdoorspace #backyarddesign #porch #backyardremodel #homerefresh #backyarddesign #hammock #hammocklife #porchdesign #cozyspace #porchdecor #porchlife #homestyle #homestyling #homerenovation #exteriordesign #historichomes #homediy #diyhome #porchview #homesweethome #homefresh #homeupdates
With the weather cooling down, I can’t wait to relax some in this spot!
I’ve linked the hammock in my LTK page found in my bio or if you want the direct link just comment below and I’ll be happy to send to you!
What do you think?!
#homedesign #outdoorspace #backyarddesign #porch #backyardremodel #homerefresh #backyarddesign #hammock #hammocklife #porchdesign #cozyspace #porchdecor #porchlife #homestyle #homestyling #homerenovation #exteriordesign #historichomes #homediy #diyhome #porchview #homesweethome #homefresh #homeupdates
Transformed this table in a day and I am so shocked with how easy it was to do and how beautiful it turned out!
This leads to Part 1 of “DIY IN A DAY”. DIY’ing can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! I’ll be sharing more easy DIYs in the future that hopefully can give you the confidence to just try it! 😃
This was as easy as Painting, adding finishing wax - which required a little elbow grease, then updating the hardware. That’s it - no sanding required and I didn’t even have to move my table!
Here are the steps:
1. Prep the area, lay down protective mat under your table or furniture piece (or if you are like me, trash bags 😆) to protect your floors. Take off any hardware.
2. Using a paint brush, brush on two coats of chalk paint. I used “Summerwood” by BEHR found at Home Depot
3. Let the chalk paint dry between coats (doesn’t take long to dry at all - an hour / hour and half)
4. Once paint is dry, rub on the finishing wax really well all over with a clean rag. I used Jolie Finishing Wax in Brown which I found off Amazon. Let that dry over night.
e / furniture piece will be all done! Put hardware back on or update with new hardware - I found my gold knobs off Amazon!
THATS IT! It now has a beautiful white oak tone and has added so much warmth to my space ❤️
Let me know if you have any questions and if you plan on trying this too!
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#homediy #homediyproject #homediyideas #diyfurniture #diyfurnituremakeover #diytips #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeimprovement #homedesign #hometips #homeimprovementideas #homeimprovementtips #diy #diyer #diyersofinstagram #accentwalls #diyhacks #whiteoak #neutralhome #neutraldecor #chalkpaint #behr #behrpaint #amazonfinds
This leads to Part 1 of “DIY IN A DAY”. DIY’ing can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! I’ll be sharing more easy DIYs in the future that hopefully can give you the confidence to just try it! 😃
This was as easy as Painting, adding finishing wax - which required a little elbow grease, then updating the hardware. That’s it - no sanding required and I didn’t even have to move my table!
Here are the steps:
1. Prep the area, lay down protective mat under your table or furniture piece (or if you are like me, trash bags 😆) to protect your floors. Take off any hardware.
2. Using a paint brush, brush on two coats of chalk paint. I used “Summerwood” by BEHR found at Home Depot
3. Let the chalk paint dry between coats (doesn’t take long to dry at all - an hour / hour and half)
4. Once paint is dry, rub on the finishing wax really well all over with a clean rag. I used Jolie Finishing Wax in Brown which I found off Amazon. Let that dry over night.
e / furniture piece will be all done! Put hardware back on or update with new hardware - I found my gold knobs off Amazon!
THATS IT! It now has a beautiful white oak tone and has added so much warmth to my space ❤️
Let me know if you have any questions and if you plan on trying this too!
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And don’t forget to follow along at @johnston.designs_ for more home DIY and Design!
#homediy #homediyproject #homediyideas #diyfurniture #diyfurnituremakeover #diytips #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeimprovement #homedesign #hometips #homeimprovementideas #homeimprovementtips #diy #diyer #diyersofinstagram #accentwalls #diyhacks #whiteoak #neutralhome #neutraldecor #chalkpaint #behr #behrpaint #amazonfinds
My little one's bedroom is done! She and her sister were sharing a room, but it was time for their own space. She is loving this room so much - when she comes home from school this is the first place she goes to and can stay in there for hours playing 💕
Now we just need to figure out how to actually get her to sleep in here all night 😆
All the items in here were very affordable finds too, from the Amazon bed frame to the pinch pleat curtains ($65 for two panels!). I’ve linked them all in my LTK page or if you see something you like just comment below and I’ll be happy to send you the link directly!
Like & Save for future reference and don’t forget to follow along at @johnston.designs_ for more home Design & DIY.
#bedroomdesign #girlsbedroom #girlsbedroomdecor #girlsbedroominspo #bedroommakeover #juterug #pinchpleatcurtains #curtains #bedroomstyling #bedroomstyle #amazonfinds #targetfinds #gallerywall #neutral #neutraldecor #neutralstyle #neutralbedroom #littlegirlsroom #ltkhome #ltk #checkeredrug #lighting #bedroomlighting #lightandairy
Now we just need to figure out how to actually get her to sleep in here all night 😆
All the items in here were very affordable finds too, from the Amazon bed frame to the pinch pleat curtains ($65 for two panels!). I’ve linked them all in my LTK page or if you see something you like just comment below and I’ll be happy to send you the link directly!
Like & Save for future reference and don’t forget to follow along at @johnston.designs_ for more home Design & DIY.
#bedroomdesign #girlsbedroom #girlsbedroomdecor #girlsbedroominspo #bedroommakeover #juterug #pinchpleatcurtains #curtains #bedroomstyling #bedroomstyle #amazonfinds #targetfinds #gallerywall #neutral #neutraldecor #neutralstyle #neutralbedroom #littlegirlsroom #ltkhome #ltk #checkeredrug #lighting #bedroomlighting #lightandairy
An easy weekend project - updating your door hardware!
This can give your home a fresh and updated look and can make your doors appear sleeker, more stylish, and in line with contemporary design trends.
I am not sure why I put this off for so long, but it has made such an impact in my space! I worked on the downstairs this weekend and plan on doing the upstairs next.
I found my doors and hinges on Amazon - they were much more affordable than what I saw in my local hardware stores. I have linked them in my bio or just comment below and I’ll be happy to send you the links directly!
Don’t forget to like, share, and save for future reference 🖤
And follow along @johnston.designs_ for more home DIY & Design ☺️
#homediy #homediyproject #homediyideas #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #homeimprovement #homeimprovementideas #easyhomeupdates #homeupdates #door #doors #doorhinges #doorpulls #doorhandle #doorhardware #modernhome #diyideas #diyersofinstagram #diyer #homedesign
This can give your home a fresh and updated look and can make your doors appear sleeker, more stylish, and in line with contemporary design trends.
I am not sure why I put this off for so long, but it has made such an impact in my space! I worked on the downstairs this weekend and plan on doing the upstairs next.
I found my doors and hinges on Amazon - they were much more affordable than what I saw in my local hardware stores. I have linked them in my bio or just comment below and I’ll be happy to send you the links directly!
Don’t forget to like, share, and save for future reference 🖤
And follow along @johnston.designs_ for more home DIY & Design ☺️
#homediy #homediyproject #homediyideas #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #homeimprovement #homeimprovementideas #easyhomeupdates #homeupdates #door #doors #doorhinges #doorpulls #doorhandle #doorhardware #modernhome #diyideas #diyersofinstagram #diyer #homedesign
I have a Wood Paneling Hack for you!
If you are looking to add a DIY wood paneling accent wall, Board & Batten, Wainscoting, etc. and your current baseboards do not flush up nicely to the wood and you do not want to remove your current baseboards - then this is for you!
Lay shoe mounding down on top of your baseboards. I found the one I used here at Lowe’s and it’s 3/4-in x 1-1/4-in x 8-ft. I flipped it upside down and the bottom aligned perfectly with my wood panel, allowing it to flush up nicely for a cleaner look 👏🏻
Let me know if you plan to try!
Like and save for future reference 🖤
& Don’t forget to follow along at @johnston.designs_ for more home DIY & Design!
#homediy #accentwall #wallpaneling #woodpaneling #boardandbatten #wallpanelling #diytips #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeimprovement #wainscoting #homedesign #hometips #homeimprovementtips #diy #diyer #diyersofinstagram #accentwallideas #accentwalls #diyhacks
If you are looking to add a DIY wood paneling accent wall, Board & Batten, Wainscoting, etc. and your current baseboards do not flush up nicely to the wood and you do not want to remove your current baseboards - then this is for you!
Lay shoe mounding down on top of your baseboards. I found the one I used here at Lowe’s and it’s 3/4-in x 1-1/4-in x 8-ft. I flipped it upside down and the bottom aligned perfectly with my wood panel, allowing it to flush up nicely for a cleaner look 👏🏻
Let me know if you plan to try!
Like and save for future reference 🖤
& Don’t forget to follow along at @johnston.designs_ for more home DIY & Design!
#homediy #accentwall #wallpaneling #woodpaneling #boardandbatten #wallpanelling #diytips #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeimprovement #wainscoting #homedesign #hometips #homeimprovementtips #diy #diyer #diyersofinstagram #accentwallideas #accentwalls #diyhacks
It’s crazy what an impact paint can make!
This door had been through the ringer by my kids 😆 my sons basketball hoop stains and finger prints galore!
I really wanted to upgrade to a new door, but doors are expensive so my quick alternative was to paint!
I ended up painting it Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams in Semi-Gloss, removed the old blinds, topped it off with a new handle, and covered the white lines on the window with black electrical tape! All in all, it took me about about 3 hours! 👏🏻
What do you all think of the update? 🖤
Don’t forget to like and save for future reference and follow along at @johnston.designs_ for more home DIY and Design!
#homediy #homediyproject #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeprojects #frontdoor #hallwaydesign #entryway #entrywaydecor #paint #paintproject #diy #diyersofinstagram #diyer #accentwall #blackpaint #tricornblack #sherwinwilliams #gobold #beforeandafterhomeedition #beforeandafter #neutralstyle #neutralhome
This door had been through the ringer by my kids 😆 my sons basketball hoop stains and finger prints galore!
I really wanted to upgrade to a new door, but doors are expensive so my quick alternative was to paint!
I ended up painting it Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams in Semi-Gloss, removed the old blinds, topped it off with a new handle, and covered the white lines on the window with black electrical tape! All in all, it took me about about 3 hours! 👏🏻
What do you all think of the update? 🖤
Don’t forget to like and save for future reference and follow along at @johnston.designs_ for more home DIY and Design!
#homediy #homediyproject #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeprojects #frontdoor #hallwaydesign #entryway #entrywaydecor #paint #paintproject #diy #diyersofinstagram #diyer #accentwall #blackpaint #tricornblack #sherwinwilliams #gobold #beforeandafterhomeedition #beforeandafter #neutralstyle #neutralhome
I wanted a neutral statement in my girls room, so when I came across this beautiful Checkered Hart Jute Rug from @Revival I knew this would give the pop I was looking for!
This natural fiber rug adds the perfect texture and earthy tones to this space and I am obsessed 😍
Isn’t she a beauty? Use code “10OFF-JOHNSTON” to receive 10% off! (Good through 10/1)
Rug: Checkered Hart Jute Rug
Size: 6’ x 9’
Color: Tan
#revivalpartner #revivalrugs #bedroomrug #bedroomdesign #fallstyle #neutraldecor #neutralstyle #bedroomstyling #juterug #roommakeover #mydiyhome #diyhomedecor #homestyle #neutralhome #neutralrug #girlsroom #girlsroomdecor #girlsroominspo #girlsroomstyling #neutralroom #bedroommakeover #homeaccents #checkered #checkeredrug #homestyle #homestyling #bedroomstyling #bedroomstyle
This natural fiber rug adds the perfect texture and earthy tones to this space and I am obsessed 😍
Isn’t she a beauty? Use code “10OFF-JOHNSTON” to receive 10% off! (Good through 10/1)
Rug: Checkered Hart Jute Rug
Size: 6’ x 9’
Color: Tan
#revivalpartner #revivalrugs #bedroomrug #bedroomdesign #fallstyle #neutraldecor #neutralstyle #bedroomstyling #juterug #roommakeover #mydiyhome #diyhomedecor #homestyle #neutralhome #neutralrug #girlsroom #girlsroomdecor #girlsroominspo #girlsroomstyling #neutralroom #bedroommakeover #homeaccents #checkered #checkeredrug #homestyle #homestyling #bedroomstyling #bedroomstyle
I think I have found the secret combo to transforming old orange toned wood into beautiful warm oak looking wood!
Check out the before and after of my Dresser!
Let me first say, I am not furniture expert, actually furniture is my least favorite thing to do 😆 but this dresser had been sitting in my garage for a year and I needed one for my daughters room - so I thought I would give it a go!
I had seen several people post about white washing to get rid of the orange, but did not want the rustic look it sometimes gives you for this space, so I thought I would experiment with using a brown tone vs the white… and I was SHOCKED with how beautifully it covered up the orange tones!
Here are the steps:
-I started by sanding down every part of the dresser, I started with a lower grit first (120 and worked my way up to a higher grit). This is timely, but I recommend you do this to get the wood nice and smooth.
-Once it was sanded, I mixed up the paint. I went with a mix of two paint colors from Sherwin Williams (Cardboard and Utaupia). I mixed one part of each paint for two parts paint total, with 10 parts water. I tried just the cardboard paint color at first and it was a little yellow, so mixing in Utaupia gave me the perfect tone I was looking for!
-I then brushed the mix on in sections, and let sit for about 30 seconds to a minute, and then wiped off with a sponge. I repeated this step as necessary for the tone I wanted.
-Once the entire dresser was dried, I finished it off with a Matte Poly coat to protect it.
-I decided to keep the original hardware and just spruced them up by spray painting a bright brass color.
That’s it! 🤗
What do you all think of this transformation? Let me know in the comments below!
Don’t forget to like & save for future reference and follow along for more home DIY and Design 🖤
#homediy #diyhome #dressermakeover #furnituremakeover #diy #homediy #diyhomedecor #diyhomeprojects #diyer #oakwood #homehack #neutralstyle #neutralhome #paintwash #sherwinwilliams #homediyproject #fyp #diyers #girlsbedroom
Check out the before and after of my Dresser!
Let me first say, I am not furniture expert, actually furniture is my least favorite thing to do 😆 but this dresser had been sitting in my garage for a year and I needed one for my daughters room - so I thought I would give it a go!
I had seen several people post about white washing to get rid of the orange, but did not want the rustic look it sometimes gives you for this space, so I thought I would experiment with using a brown tone vs the white… and I was SHOCKED with how beautifully it covered up the orange tones!
Here are the steps:
-I started by sanding down every part of the dresser, I started with a lower grit first (120 and worked my way up to a higher grit). This is timely, but I recommend you do this to get the wood nice and smooth.
-Once it was sanded, I mixed up the paint. I went with a mix of two paint colors from Sherwin Williams (Cardboard and Utaupia). I mixed one part of each paint for two parts paint total, with 10 parts water. I tried just the cardboard paint color at first and it was a little yellow, so mixing in Utaupia gave me the perfect tone I was looking for!
-I then brushed the mix on in sections, and let sit for about 30 seconds to a minute, and then wiped off with a sponge. I repeated this step as necessary for the tone I wanted.
-Once the entire dresser was dried, I finished it off with a Matte Poly coat to protect it.
-I decided to keep the original hardware and just spruced them up by spray painting a bright brass color.
That’s it! 🤗
What do you all think of this transformation? Let me know in the comments below!
Don’t forget to like & save for future reference and follow along for more home DIY and Design 🖤
#homediy #diyhome #dressermakeover #furnituremakeover #diy #homediy #diyhomedecor #diyhomeprojects #diyer #oakwood #homehack #neutralstyle #neutralhome #paintwash #sherwinwilliams #homediyproject #fyp #diyers #girlsbedroom
When we purchased our home the entired home was like green - head to toe 😱
I recently updated and DIY’ed this shiplap fireplace. I would say this space has been completely transformed! What do you think?
#fireplace #fireplacemakeover #fireplacediy #diyfireplace #shiplap #fireplacebeforeandafter #beforeandafter #shiplapfireplace #accentwall #diy #homediy #diyhome #homeimprovement #fyp
I recently updated and DIY’ed this shiplap fireplace. I would say this space has been completely transformed! What do you think?
#fireplace #fireplacemakeover #fireplacediy #diyfireplace #shiplap #fireplacebeforeandafter #beforeandafter #shiplapfireplace #accentwall #diy #homediy #diyhome #homeimprovement #fyp
Our girls currently share a bedroom and it’s just not working out anymore. My middle likes things in order and as you can see from the first few second of the video, my youngest likes to make a mess 😅. We wanted to give them their own space so we are moving our youngest into the room we currently use as a playroom.
This weekend she helped me clean the mess up, lay down the rug, and put her bed together - it was such sweet quality time. She is a messy girl but gosh she is the sweetest little thing with all her “momma I love you” - insert heart melting!💕
Next up - hanging the decor, new light fixture, refinishing a dresser, adding night stand and a fun little corner she can hang out and read 💕
We are doing a neutral theme in here with pops of muted green and mauve!
Follow along to see how it all turns out!🫶🏻
#girlsbedroom #littlegirlsroom #girlsbedroomideas #girlsbedroomdecor #girlsbedroomideas #girlsbedroominspo #bedroommakeover #bedroomdecor #bedroomstyle #neutraldecor #neutralstyle #daughterlove #likemotherlikedaughter #howmstyle #homedesign
This weekend she helped me clean the mess up, lay down the rug, and put her bed together - it was such sweet quality time. She is a messy girl but gosh she is the sweetest little thing with all her “momma I love you” - insert heart melting!💕
Next up - hanging the decor, new light fixture, refinishing a dresser, adding night stand and a fun little corner she can hang out and read 💕
We are doing a neutral theme in here with pops of muted green and mauve!
Follow along to see how it all turns out!🫶🏻
#girlsbedroom #littlegirlsroom #girlsbedroomideas #girlsbedroomdecor #girlsbedroomideas #girlsbedroominspo #bedroommakeover #bedroomdecor #bedroomstyle #neutraldecor #neutralstyle #daughterlove #likemotherlikedaughter #howmstyle #homedesign
Added some character to this entryway and stairway by adding wall paneling going up the stairs and a bold accent wall below! 🖤
#accentwall #accentwallideas #accentwalldiy #accentwallinspo #wallpanelling #wallpaneling #stairwaymakeover #entryway #entrywaydecor #entrywaymakeover #wainscoting #boardandbatten #entrywaystyling #blackaccentwall #fyp #homediy #diyhome #diy #diyaccentwall
#accentwall #accentwallideas #accentwalldiy #accentwallinspo #wallpanelling #wallpaneling #stairwaymakeover #entryway #entrywaydecor #entrywaymakeover #wainscoting #boardandbatten #entrywaystyling #blackaccentwall #fyp #homediy #diyhome #diy #diyaccentwall
Quick hallway update! Updated the paint and decor - A simple update in a day that completely transformed the look.
I went back and forth on painting white or black and I just couldn’t resist and decided I needed one more bold wall in my home. I already have some fun ideas for this space for Halloween too! 🖤
I also pulled out my fall stems in hopes that this will bring on cooler weather 😅😊 anyone else over this hot weather?
What do you think of the update?
#hallway #hallwayupdate #hallwaydecor #hallwaydesign #hallwaydesign #accentwall #accentwalls #accentwallideas #hallwayinspo #hallwayinspiration #hallwayideas #hallwaystyle #hallwaystyling #blackpaint #blackwall #tricornblack #featurewall #neutraldesign #homedesign #homeaesthetics #diyhome #diy #homediy
I went back and forth on painting white or black and I just couldn’t resist and decided I needed one more bold wall in my home. I already have some fun ideas for this space for Halloween too! 🖤
I also pulled out my fall stems in hopes that this will bring on cooler weather 😅😊 anyone else over this hot weather?
What do you think of the update?
#hallway #hallwayupdate #hallwaydecor #hallwaydesign #hallwaydesign #accentwall #accentwalls #accentwallideas #hallwayinspo #hallwayinspiration #hallwayideas #hallwaystyle #hallwaystyling #blackpaint #blackwall #tricornblack #featurewall #neutraldesign #homedesign #homeaesthetics #diyhome #diy #homediy
