Decorating Ideas

Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Spray Review

June 17, 2020 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

Rust-Oleum Fabric Spray Review

There isn’t anything I won’t try to paint. I’ve painted bathroom tile floors, chandeliers, fans, furniture, and more! I have some old cushions on my patio that have faded and decided to give Rust-oleum Outdoor fabric spray paint a try!

You can save so much money if you can give an up-cycle with paint. When I was in Home Depot, I was thrilled to find Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Spray. I am a huge fan of Rust-Oleum and have saved so much money using their products that have turned out gorgeous! However, I have not yet used their outdoor fabric spray paint.

I have spray painted fabric before and the problem is, when it dries, it is scratchy and stiff. Rust-oleum claims to have long lasting color and an ultra soft feel. Let’s get started!

Outdoor Spray Paint Makeover

My beige outdoor cushions really needed a spray paint makeover. First, I set the cushions up against a cardboard box so that they would be easier to spray. Next, the directions say to shake the spray paint for an entire minute before getting started. After that, it is important to go in slow motion back and forth, keeping six to eight inches from the cushions. After waiting 30 minutes, I came back and put another coat on.

I am done painting the cushions and have to say I am disappointed in the coverage. It seemed to get really splotchy. I’m not sure if I did something wrong or maybe have the wrong type of cushion. I put on several light coats and still could not achieve a solid color across the cushion.

In conclusion, my product review on the Rust-Oleum outdoor fabric spray paint is a thumbs down. I may try it again on something else in case I did something wrong.

I am still a huge Rust-Oleum fan! In fact, while I was letting my cushions dry, I spray painted some medallions for a client. I used Rust-Oleum spray paint to change them from a brown rust color to a beautiful soft white. They turned out beautifully and you can check those out here!

Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Spray Paint Review Youtube Video

If you want to check out my full video review of the Rust-oleum outdoor fabric spray paint, simply click the video above!

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

-Jennifer

Cozy House Tour

May 8, 2020 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to share with you a very special cozy house tour. My design assistant, Cole, has let us do a tour of her remarkably beautiful home. This is a 1940’s classic southern home right off of the square of Murfreesboro and it is just bursting with charm and elegance!

Cozy House Tour

The first thing I notice about Cole’s house is her stunning front porch. She says this was the most daunting and time consuming project they tackled, but was well worth it! Wouldn’t you love to enjoy a cup of coffee out there?

They replaced almost everything on her front porch, but still managed to keep the character of the home. Everything was originally plastic and vinyl; they replaced it with wood and a gorgeous haint blue ceiling. In addition to the wood and ceiling, they replaced the front siding and trimmed out the windows and the door. It certainly makes a beautiful and welcoming first impression!

Living Room

The first room I enter is her living room. There is a reason I called her home the Cozy House! In every room you are greeted with warmth and charm.

They had no idea this fireplace existed when they purchased their home- what an amazing find! Her husband, Nick, was in the basement and noticed the brick. Furthermore, they removed the drywall and found this gorgeous original fireplace. She painted it and Nick made the corbels. Without a doubt, the warmth and texture it adds to the room is absolutely beautiful!

Kitchen and Dining Room

Next, I see her dining room and it absolutely takes my breath away. Nick made these mirrors that just fit the space perfectly!

The exposed brick is one of the first things I saw featured in Cole’s house on her Instagram. The wood just compliments the brick beautifully.

Cole has a simple buffet with two buffet lamps on top. She painted this painting herself- how talented is this couple?!

Their first kitchen project was painting the cabinets. They were a bright yellow that she painted with Annie Sloane chalk paint called French Linen.

Next, they started on the backsplash. They put up subway tile, but it felt much too modern and did not fit the character of the rest of the house. So, they replaced it with bead board. I never would have thought of using bead board but it works perfectly in their classic, Southern home!

In addition to painting the cabinets, Cole added this gorgeous glass cabinet that gave the room depth and interest. Everything is just styled beautifully!

Nursery

The next stop on her Cozy House Tour is the nursery. Just like the rest of her home, it is just happy and timeless. The paint color she used is Nimbus by Sherwin Williams- gorgeous!

Small Bathroom

After the nursery we see her guest bathroom. Her bathroom makeover is absolutely jaw-dropping! She completely transformed this bathroom on a budget.

You are going to want to check out her before photos and find out how she did this for pennies on the dollar. Click here to see her small bathroom makeover video! Her bathroom makeover is also featured here along with some other gorgeous transformations!

Office

Next, we go into her husband’s office upstairs. First of all, this is the tidiest office I have ever seen. I love the artwork she chose, the oversized frames are just perfect. They added this gorgeous trim on the walls that gave the space more character and texture.

Guest Bedroom

Finally, the last room I am sharing is her guest bedroom. It is so welcoming and cozy. Like most of the rooms in her home, every piece has meaning and sentiment. This gorgeous bed belonged to her grandparents and is a timeless treasure- as is her entire home.

Thank you to Cole for sharing her home with us!

If you would like to see the full video of Cole’s Cozy House Tour, simply click on the YouTube video below. Also, be sure to hang out with her on Instagram @ColeWorlld.

Thank you for reading (and watching) and have a blessed week!

-Jennifer

Small Bathroom Makeover

May 6, 2020 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

Looking for ways to give your small bathroom a makeover on a budget? These rooms are often overlooked but are so easy to give a refresh! I have three small bathroom makeovers I am so excited to share with you- all of them done under $350!

The first bathroom is this gorgeous bathroom by Marissa @HerrHome. She transformed her bathroom on a budget and it is stunning! Check out her before photo below.

The first thing she started with was her vanity. The glass detail on the front needed updating. She found- get this- peel and stick grass cloth! This was an aboslutely briliant idea.

She covered the glass and began painting the vanity.

Super easy, time consuming, but easy! She saved a ton of money doing it this way!

Next, she painted the mirror. It was the perfect size so she had no need to find a new one. It is amazing how you can transform pieces with just a little bit of paint! She added a little chalk paint and lightened up the entire space beautifully! Look how it even matches the grass cloth.

I will be honest, I have never thought about flamingos for bathroom wallpaper, but it is absolutely beautiful! This bathroom makeover blew me away. She completely transformed this room on a budget! Thank you to Marissa @Herrhome for sharing with us.

Cole's Bathroom Makeover

The next bathroom makeover I’m excited to share with you is Cole’s from @ColeWorlld. She is a popular Instagrammer and one of my design assistants. Cole’s home is a 1940’s home in downtown Murfreesboro. You can check out her full home tour here!

Anyways, back to her bathroom, her bathroom makeover was done for $350! Check out her before picture below!

The first thing they did was add some board and batten.

Next, they tackled the floors. This flooring had several layers! Her and her husband, Nick, did a fabulous job of getting it up and they added long marble tiles that they purchased from Lowe’s.

Next, they removed the pedestal sink and replaced it with a sink they found at Lowe’s. It was brown and they painted it the same color they painted the walls. This gave an illusion of a larger space- brilliant!

This bathroom makeover is just stunning!

Bathroom Makeover #3

The final bathroom makeover I wanted to share with you is from my own home! We have so many projects we are wanting to tackle so I knew this small bathroom would get pushed to the bottom of the list. So I thought, what’s the cheapest way I can fix it up a little bit? So I did just like Marissa, I painted the vanity a pretty blue color. Putting the paint on immediately updated it!

The coolest thing that I did in here was update the tile. It was brown and looked very dated. I decided to try painting it! You can check out my full video here on how I did this.

In a nutshell, I painted it two coats and then lightly sanded it. It looks like old world tile and it was so inexpensive! It immediately transformed our bathroom!

If you want to check out more small bathroom decorating ideas and would like to see a full video on these bathroom transformations, simply click on the Youtube video below!

Business Office Interior Design Ideas

April 16, 2020 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

This post is all about business office interior design ideas to help impress your customers and clients. If you have a brick and mortar business that clients are visiting, what does your office say about you? This is your business and your brand! If you are a business owner, having an organized, inviting space for your employees is going to make your productivity soar!

You may not have any money to put towards updating your office space right now, that’s ok! Take some time to walk out of your office, and step back in like you are a customer entering for the very first time. What do you see? How do things look? You don’t have to have expensive decor to create an inviting space.

Take some time to clean, organize, and refresh your space. This simple tip can make all the difference in re-decorating!

However if you are someone looking for ideas to update your work space, then check out these offices we have had the opportunity to help design.

Two Business Office Interior Design Ideas

Most recently, we had the chance to redecorate a reception area for a local real estate company. I am so excited to share with you this office makeover. Hopefully you will find some great ideas and learn what little changes can make a big difference!

Check out the before photo below.

One important factor in business office design ideas, is always utilizing our space effectively. This leather loveseat was not utilizing the space to the best of its abilities and the side table was a little bit too large. If you know me, you know I’m going to add a lamp to the side table for extra lighting! (You can never have too much lighting!) The picture above the sofa was not quite the right shape, so we opted for something horizontal to go with the length of the wall. And lastly, we updated the rug to modernize the space but keep it soft.

By bringing in a slim line sofa, we were able to utilize the space so much better. Extra seating! And my favorite part – check out these maps we hung above the sofa. These are my absolute favorite right now and they work great in almost any space! Don’t need maps quite this large? Check out some of my smaller Outline Maps that I have listed on my store’s website for an alternative option.

For the entryway, we brought in this beautiful navy/beige rug that completely updated the space and made it feel so welcoming. These rugs are a client favorite and we use them in a ton of design work! For one, we love the thinness of the rug. Easy to vacuum right over and isn’t a trip hazard! Plus, the durability is out of this world. You can check these rugs out on my store website as well! I can assure you you won’t be sorry with this purchase.

AND, now for our newest store addition (and one of my new favorite lamps!). This ceramic lamp has such a beautiful blueish-gray glaze that is soft enough to add to an office OR a master bedroom. It has a classic crystal base with a white linen drum shade. Lamps are such a simple way to add ambiance to any room! When thinking about business office interior design ideas, you can think outside the box. Add timeless and interesting decor.

This is what you used to see when you would first walk into their reception area. Their logo on the wall is perfect! Such a cool, modern way to advertise. The other pieces int the space made it feel a little bit cluttered. So we decided to take away the two chairs and add a whole new buffet. Something that really commanded the space a little more.

Before we change the front desk area, the client’s utilized this black piece for collecting their mail and other documents. This furniture piece actually fit the space really nicely! However, one of the partners was confiscating it and taking it home. So, we had to improvise! We placed another side table there that was a bit shorter with a tray on top to collect their mail.

Because the piece was so much shorter, we decided to add a clock above it. This clock has such a cool antique face with a burnished aluminum frame. But the best part is the cool rope that it hangs from! What a fun, vintage inspired accessory! You can also grab this one from our website or by clicking the button below:

In the corner where that used to house the floor length sign, we opted for a smaller accent chair with a floor lamp. (Again, with all my lamps!) Because they were a Murfreesboro local business like us, we added some photography of our town courthouse from a local photographer (my daughter). We are ecstatic about the way this reception area turned out and we hope that the clients coming in their doors agree!

Business Office Design Ideas for a Small Office

And last, but certainly not least, I wanted to share with you a quick picture of an office we designed a few months back. This client has quickly become a good friend of ours and working with him is always so fun as he has the “design eye”!

This room used to be this client’s “collect all” room. He needed a new office for a new hire, so we decided to help him create one! We brought in all new furniture, lighting, drapes – almost everything in this room from top to bottom! However, all of our choices had to be pretty small and narrow to accommodate the size of the room. The new lighting and accent wall have made it so cozy. For those of you that always ask me about paint colors – the color is called Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams and it is one of my favorites for a masculine office or bonus room! So beautiful!

If you are looking for more office decorating ideas and would like to see a full video on how we transformed these spaces, simply click on the YouTube video below. AND, if you want to see more of my how-to videos then simply hit that subscribe button so you get notified every time I have one out!

For more business office design ideas, here is another post dedicated to an office makeover.

Thank you all for reading (and watching) and have a blessed week!

-Jennifer

Dining Room Makeover

April 5, 2020 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

This post is all about tackling a dining room makeover! We moved into a different home about a year ago and one of the very first rooms we focused on was the dining room. I’m going to give you a tour and show you some of the things we did!

My husband and I tackled this makeover together and I am thrilled with how it turned out! Below is the before photo- it is amazing how much larger and brighter the same space feels now!

So the very first thing I picked for the dining room was this chandelier. We had it in our store hanging over a bed, and the first time I saw it, I knew I had to have it. It totally completed this room to me!

When I was choosing the furniture for this room, I knew my best bet would be a large round table. It did not leave room for a buffet, so I still needed some extra lighting. My husband installed these sconces on the wall and I think they turned out beautiful!

So, the ceiling in this room is vaulted and the color that was up before was brown. I did not like it at all, so I painted it white and then my husband added wood to the ceiling. We stained it a medium-dark so that it contrasted with the light fixture. What a difference!

Another project my husband tackled were the walls. This room had a chair rail and to me, when you already have a chair rail in a small room, it shrinks the room and makes it look a little bit dated. Scott removed the wallpaper, painted it white, and put up these boards.

Now the dining room makeover really begins!

These boards are 1×3 and he spaced them evenly apart, all the way around the entire room. I painted both the baseboards and these boards the same color white. The transformation from just changing the walls was stunning! It brightened the room tremendously and cozied up the entire space!

Always time for a tea party!

The fabric that I chose for the drapes in the dining room is probably one of my all-time favorites. They are wooded scene that is a stunning blue-grey. They are just beautiful paired with the grey chairs!

These custom drapes are available in our online store. They come in several different lengths.

Let me tell you some of the other tricks I did. So this is an older home and I was kind of surprised that it didn’t have two dining room windows. It is just one small window, but the way you can make people believe it is a big window is by expanding the drapery rods.

These are called French drapery rods and what I like about them is there is no need for finials. They actually curve around so that no light is showing on the side. I love the simplicity of the bronze metal rod. They do a fabulous job of making the window look a lot bigger.

Let me show you the two pieces of artwork that I have hanging on the wall. These are actually brand new in our store and online. They are oil paintings with a very thick, antiqued silver patina frame. These paintings added just enough softness and pattern to the room. I love how they pull out the little bit of blue-grey from the drapes, that also goes with the florals that I chose.

Whenever I am designing a room, I like to have balance between hard and soft. What I mean by this is, the furniture is our hard substance. How we bring softness in is with pattern, with fabric, and then, of course, I’m going to have a floral. Want to learn how to create your own floral?

This floral has a little bit of a grey-purple color in it. It looks beautiful all the way around because I’ve set it on a round table. I found these antique candle holders at the flea market that just paired beautifully. I put a table runner under the floral that, again, adds some more softness to the room and it gives a contrast between the table and the floral.

So, I really love to have company and there are a few things I make sure to do just about every time.

I’m always going to have some pretty music playing in the background to create an ambiance.

I’ve removed my big floral, mainly because you can’t see each other over that and I wanted to add some romance. So what I did was, I put this very large hurricane in the middle and then to give a little more color to the table, I got one of my wreaths and laid it around the bottom. So easy and elegant!

My favorite all-time STONEWARE DISHES.

I am so excited to share with you these dishes I found! I like to choose white dishes because white is so easy to pair with colors throughout the seasons and holidays. These dishes are Stoneware. They are made in Portugal, are microwave safe, I can put them in the freezer, the oven, they are chip-resistant and scratch-resistant. I have never seen such beautiful dishes that are also so durable and great for everyday use.

I remember years ago when I got married, picking out China that we rarely ever used. These dishes would be perfect for a new bride because not only are they perfect for regular use, but they’re timeless and elegant! They come with a lot of different pieces, from pitchers to pasta bowls, everything you would need. We sell them in our online store and I just cannot speak enough about them. I just love them!

Well, one room down and quite a few more to go! If you are looking for more ideas and would like to see a full video on how we transformed this dining room makeover, simply click on the photo below! Thank you and have a wonderful day!