What's "in" in furniture these days? Antiques? Rustic? Contemporary or classic? It's hard to know sometimes what trends to dig into and which to let go, so Pickled Barrel is here to help you sift through the confusion with 10 trendy furniture inspirations you can really use. 1.Cerused wood is definitely a trend to pay attention…
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10 Ways to Elevate Your Entryway
Sometimes an entryway can seem tricky to decorate. You want it to be welcoming, but not overly done. And it doesn't matter how big or small it is, you want it to feel inviting, as an entryway should. Whether it is small or spacious, with a stairway or just a small nook, here are 10 ways…
Turn Trash to Treasure: 10 Ways to Reuse Your Old Stuff
Are you one of those people who feel better sending less trash to our landfills? {We can all feel good about that!} Well, stick around for today's post! I've got some great upcycles for you today. They'll help you turn trash into treasure and reuse your old stuff in some pretty incredible ways. 1.Instead of cutting…
8 Target Hacks That Will Immediately Change Your Life and Your House
Target has a magical way of making us buy their stuff, don't they? But don't take it home and then wonder what to do with it. Here are 8 amazing Target hacks to take your Target purchases to the next level. They're sure to change your life and your house! 1. At Cuckoo 4 Design, see…
11 Ways to Light Up Your Living Room
According to HGTV, a well-lit living room space has a combination of lighting types. These include ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. Ambient lighting is the general light, like those recessed can lights in the ceiling. Task lighting includes reading lamps, and accent lighting is that used to showcase a piece of art or…
Decorating With Distressed Wood Is Easy-Here’s How!
It's easier than ever to incorporate distressed wood into your decorating scheme. There are lots of fun and beautiful ways to do it. Today let's focus on one: your walls. The following inspirations come from Houzz, and they prove once and for all that you don't need to distress about using distressed wood in your…
14 Ways to Make IKEA Furniture Look Expensive
IKEA furniture is known for being inexpensive and functional, which is a great thing. But did you know there are some great ways to customize your IKEA furniture and make it look as if you spent big bucks? Here are 14 ways to make IKEA furniture look expensive. 1.Here's a beautiful upholstered bench that started out as a…
11 Fun and Folksy Bookshelves
Today I have some bookshelf ideas for you. Bookshelves don't have to be boring, and these DIY ideas prove it. Take a look at these 11 fun and folksy bookshelves. 1.This first bookshelf is amazing and one-of-a-kind. Veronica wanted a bookshelf inspired by a mandala, and her carpenter completely nailed the look! 2. How…
10 Upcycled Rustic DIYs
Rustic is warm, easy going and comfortable, but it doesn't need to be expensive. Here I'll show you 10 upcycled rustic DIY projects you're sure to want to try. 1.Visit the DIY Network to see how to build your own headboard from upcycled picket fencing set into a weathered lumber frame. The pickets are cut…
12 Cool Ways to Repurpose Old Doors
Doors can be welcoming in more ways than one, so if you've got an old door you were going to just throw out, there are some good reasons to rethink that decision. Keep reading to see 12 cool ways to repurpose old doors. 1.Over at Finding Home Farms, they'll show you how to create a…