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The faux brick comes in panels that measure 8ft x 4ft and can be found at Lowes or Home Depot. The price is very similar at both places. I have noticed that the color is slightly different so it just depends on your preference and what look you are going for. The panels from Lowes have a darker “grout” line and the panels from Home Depot have lighter “grout” lines.
You can have these cut to your specific measurements at the store or you can cut everything at home if you have the correct tools. For this project you will need
If you do get your panels cut to the measurements you need, you will still need to make cuts for outlets or windows depending on where you are putting the brick. If you are making cuts for an outlet, a sharp razor or utility knife will work great. You can use the same to cut bigger areas for a window, but it might be easier and faster to use a saw.
The panels tend to make a mess when cutting them. They are essentially made from cardboard and will create a lot of dust everywhere. I suggest cutting this either outside or in your garage before bringing it inside for the install.
If you cut this yourself, my first choice would be to to use a hand saw - this will give you the smoothest cut and its the easiest and fastest way to cut the panels. My second choice would be a jigsaw with a smaller/fine blade. A bigger blade will not give you a neat finished edge like a smaller blade will.
The first way you can use this paneling is going to be the fastest and easiest. This style does not require any grouting or painting. To do this, you simply measure the space you need, make the appropriate cuts, and then nail it to the wall. You’ll want to line up the brick to make the panels run together and look as seamless as possible. This was actually my first project using the faux brick, and at the time I liked the way it turned out but with any DIY project you learn a lot as you go. After doing this a few more times, I definitely prefer the grouting and painting technique because of the way the final product looks.
The second way and my personal favorite way:) is to measure, cut, and attach the panels to the wall. Once the panels are in place, I then use grout to fill in all the spaces between the brick. I also spread grout where each panel meets to fill-in any gaps and to make it look seamless.
I like to use a razor to smooth the grout - this is where you can get creative though, you can make the grout as messy or as smooth as you would like depending on the look you want! Using grout will give this a more realistic look, making it seem like you used actual brick and mortar on your walls.
Once the grout is dry, it's time to paint! At our first JaxnBlvd location I used the grouting technique and then used a paintbrush, randomly painting some of the bricks white to give it an aged feel and to make it look more neutral in color.
I recently installed this on a wall in our new store and I again used the grouting technique, and then painted the whole thing including the shelf and brackets green. (I really love green!) I used Behr paint in the color Army Green. You can buy this at Home Depot or Lowes can color match for you! This only took a few hours from start to finish including the paint and installing the shelves.
The paneling is thin, so you can easily hang things on it to decorate. It's also thin enough to sit right on top of any builder grade baseboards so there's no need to remove the baseboards in order to do this project. I’ve definitely gotten faster each time I’ve done this, but it’s still a totally doable project that can easily be done in a weekend:)
-Kim
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I remember as I teenage girl how important my bedroom was. It was my sanctuary, my retreat, and my safe space. My daughter Gwyn is 15, in High School, and is needing that same space. Teenagers and kids are bombarded with so many different things these days so we felt it was important for her to have a separate space from the outside world. Somewhere she could relax, reflect, and re-set. Gwyn has dealt with some pretty hard things over the past few years including depression and self harm, so it's vital for her to have a positive space that will make her feel comfortable and safe.
I normally have all the say when it comes to decorating and projects around out house. I have a vision and run with it, but not this time! Teenagers can be pretty opinionated and Gwyn had a few opinions and her own vision for her room. She really wanted a loft bed with space underneath for either a desk or a hang out area. She also wanted it to have a Boho/ 80's Funk kind of vibe with the colors and design. I created a Pinterest board and began pinning lots of ideas for the loft bed, room colors, lighting, flooring, decor, etc.
Anytime we start a new project, we like to really plan out every detail as much as possible. We have found that this is the best way to save time and money. We will create sketches and take measurements, price out all the materials including tools, and we also decide what things are really important and will be must haves and what is negotiable. There are always unforeseen costs and things don't always go as planned, but trying to work out as many of those details beforehand really helps to keep things running as smoothly as possible, especially for a big project like this one.
One of the big must haves for this room was the Murphy door. Because her room is the smallest in the house, and because of the design for the room and the way we fit the loft bed in, we had to remove the closet and rebuild it on the other side of the room. This left us with an open closet area with no doors. We could have left it open but I came across this awesome website that makes Murphy doors. I love Murphy doors not only for their functionality but for the design and aesthetic that they bring to a space. I will go into more detail and share the door we chose once it is installed and we do the room reveal.
Remodeling a bedroom is definitely more than a weekend project and we are about 80% done with the room right now. We are planning on having it finished within the next few weeks and I'm excited to share not only the final reveal, but more details on how we built the loft bed, the closet, install the Murphy door, put in the flooring, and my favorite part, decorating! I'm really excited about the end result and Gwyn is excited to not only have her new teenage retreat, but to have her room back after sleeping on the couch during the remodel! :)
See you next week!
-Kim
]]>Part One of our Half Wall Project. After the wall was finished we were left with a hollowed out space on one side that opened up into our family room. We could have closed off the entire wall but I wanted to add 2 long shelves that ran the whole length of the space. The shelves were built out out pine and plywood - using pine for the main part of the shelf and the plywood as supporting pieces. There was room for a third shelf but I didn’t think I would be left with much height on the shelves to add decor so we went with two. I used Minwax Stain in Jacobean and American Chestnut mixing the two shades together to stain the shelves. I love the rich contrast and the way the wood shelves look against the white wall. I'm really happy with how the shelves turned out - just like I envisioned in my head!
The actual build of the wall, shiplap, and shelves came out relatively easy, and it was the styling that was harder than planned. Because the shelves are so long it was a challenge to find enough pieces and then to make everything flow together and look cohesive. I did have to take quite a few trips to Home Goods, TJMaxx, and a few thrift stores, but that is the fun part! Books are one of my favorite things to use in home decor - they are fairly inexpensive and add height, texture, and color. Second hand stores like Goodwill or Deseret Industries are my go to places for books, and I usually pay $2-$3 per book. I typically only use hardcover books because they stack better and will stand up easier. When I look for books to decorate with I am looking to see what color the hard cloth is underneath the book jacket. I always remove the book jacket anyway because they usually have pictures and large lettering. While I am picking out books at thrift stores, I will pull back the book jacket to see what color the book is. Some colors are easier to find than others, with white being really hard to find so I will always grab all the white ones I can find! For my shelves I wanted to use a rainbow of colors grouping them in different shades. I ended up with blues, greens, reds, yellows, a few neutral colors.
After a few shopping trips (or seven), I finally had enough books and decor and of course a few JaxnBlvd signs to fill up the shelves. I really enjoy this part of the process and love playing around with the different pieces. I have a pretty Eclectic style so mixing colors, patterns, and textures makes my heart happy. I also have a thing for globes, I really love globes but my husband thinks we have more than enough!
One of my favorite parts of the build was adding in the three sconce lights. I found the lights on Amazon and had an Electrician come out and install them. He was in and out in less than an hour and it's so great to have the extra lighting in this roo
From start to finish this was a little more than a quick weekend project, but all in all it was not a super hard one, just a little more time consuming because there were quite a few steps. Now onto the next project!
-Kim
]]>We moved into our house 7 years ago and there were quite a few things that we would have done differently had we built the house and not bought it as is. Thankfully my husband and I love working on DIY projects together so we've been able to change quite a bit and put our own touches into the home. We had a half wall or pony wall that was visible from the front door and separated the front room and family room. The wall not only collected a lot of dust and became a catch all area for clutter, but our kids also loved to use it as a jungle gym. It was on our top ten list of projects and we finally got around to doing it!
We decided to shiplap the wall that faces the front room, completely covering the cutout that opened up into the family room. On the opposite wall we added shiplap and long shelving so it would almost be like a built in bookshelf. We have shiplapped several other areas in our home and used several different approaches so we have a pretty good feel for what works best.
Curtis used 2x4's to frame out the opening of the wall and he cut the 45 degree decorative angles, leaving the edges square. It was amazing how much better it looked right away! The 2x4's were installed flush with the wall so the MDF shiplap boards could go right over the opening on the wall to cover it.
Materials needed:
-1/2 inch MDF Wood - Lowes is our favorite hardware store and they will rip your wood down for free. They supply all of the lumber for JaxnBlvd and we have always had a great experience working with them!
-Nail Gun and Nails
-Router and Router Bit
-Chop Saw or Miter Saw
-Stud Finder
-Level
-Caulk
-Sandpaper
-2x4's if covering a half wall
We like using 1/2 inch MDF, it's not too heavy and not too expensive. We routed all of the edges and sides which allowed us to butt the boards against right up against each other and still give a shiplap look - almost like tongue and groove but much more affordable. Using MDF can be messy, especially when using a router. Sawdust gets everywhere! We usually cut our boards for shiplap to be 7 inches wide but decided to cut the boards for this wall at 11 inches wide to save a little time on this project. We always like to remove the baseboards before starting and we work from the bottom up.
I wanted a clean, seamless look but ultimately decided I didn't want to put in the work to create that look. It would involve a lot of caulking and sanding and that was not something I was interested in. In order to create a pattern that would not look busy but would still look clean , Curtis used he same 3 cuts and rotated placement on the walls. We also cut the ends at a 45 degree angle and this helped the boards fit together really well and look seamless on the edges.
I'm often asked how I'm able to complete so much so quickly. We plan out our projects 100% from start to finish and we gather all the materials we need so we can work, work, work as much as possible without stopping. My husband works really fast and is great about at not stopping until it's done. If I am not tending to the kids then I am working right along side him. For this project, I spent several hours routing the boards for the shiplap so he could work on the rest of the project. We work really well together and pretty quickly with only minimal fighting :)
I can't wait to share the finished product with you, so check back next week for the reveal!
-Kim
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Caulking is one of those things when working on a house project that might seem unnecessary or even a little daunting to do. It can get messy really quickly and when you are at the end of a project, you kind of just want to be done and don't really want one more thing to do. Caulking can totally change up a space though and give it a finished look whether it's baseboards, trim, moulding, staircase, shiplap, board and batten, etc. It's also great on bathroom projects and outdoor projects. I'm going to show you how to caulk baseboards and this is the easiest way I have found to do it. With just a little practice, you'll be a pro in no time!
Supplies Needed:
Caulk - This is the kind I use the most. I prefer white over clear because it's easier to see what you are doing. You need to make sure that it is paintable.
Spray Bottle
Old Rags - You'll need to get them wet
Scissors To Cut The Tip Off Tube Of Caulk
Start by prepping your area, make sure to wipe everything down so there is no dirt or dust. Then you are going to load your tube of caulk into the caulking gun and tighten it until it's locked in.
Once the tube is loaded, you can cut the tip off the tube - you will want to cut as small of a hole as possible and make sure to cut it at an angle. The bigger the hole, the more caulk will come out which can result in a big mess! You can always cut the hole a little bigger if you need more, but it's best to start out small.
When your tube is ready to go, you simply push down the handle and run the tip along the edge of the baseboard where the baseboard meets the wall. You can do as little or as much at one time that you'd like. I usually do about 10-15 inches before I stop and do the next step.
Grab your spray bottle and squirt the line of caulk that you just laid down and then run your finger over the line to remove any excess. Take your wet rag and run the rag over the line to smooth it out and to dry up any water. Wipe your finger on a different wet rag and move onto caulking the next line. I like to keep one rag to wipe my finger and one rag to smooth and wipe the area I'm working on.
You can start the next line right where you left off and once you follow the steps above it will all blend in seamlessly.
These baseboards that I'm working on will need a coat of paint after I finish caulking, but depending on your project this could be your very last step and you could be done. Check out the before and after below - such big difference!
I've had quite a few people reach out and ask me about caulking so hopefully this tutorial helps! Shoot me an email or DM if you have any questions. For more links of our favorite products that we love, check out our Amazon page.
- Kim
]]>Sometimes it feels like I have a never ending list of house projects going on. And while I'm not afraid of a serious DIY project, sometimes it's nice to do something simple and fast but gives big results. Spray painting window casings does just that! I recently added board and batten in my son's room and painted everything white. The walls and windows all seemed to blend together so in order to make something pop, I spray painted his window casings black. Super simple and really the only part that took the longest was taping everything off.
Supplies Needed:
Krylon Color Maxx Primer (Gray)
Rust-oleum Satin Paint and Primer In One (I used Black)
Plastic Drop Cloths - (I used 5)
Hair Net - (You do not want spray paint in your hair!)
I started by taping off around each window, leaving the casing exposed. Then I went back in and taped the glass. I used blue painters tape and it took about a roll and a half for the entire wall. After the windows are taped, I put one plastic dropcloth down on the floor and then taped another one to the wall, one between each window, and another above the window to create a tent. I covered the larger areas with the plastic but used the tape for the detail work. It was a bit tedious but I took my time with the detail work to make sure the lines were straight so I didn't end up with paint in places I didn't want.
The grilles are the pieces that run up and across the middle of the window (to create a grid effect) The grilles on these windows are in between the glass - so there was not an actual piece of the grille that was on top to paint like the surrounding outside pieces. I still wanted these to be black and have the same look, so I taped the glass and followed the outline of the grille. I then just spray painted the actual window so it looks like the grille is painted too. It's really just the glass that is painted but you can't even tell unless you looked really really close. You can see in the picture below how I taped it off.
Once everything was covered, I first used Krylon Color Maxx Primer in Gray, adding 2 coats and waiting about 15 minutes between coats. Then I used Rust-oleum Paint and Primer In One, in the color Black. I sprayed two coats of the black waiting 15 minutes between coats. I let the paint dry for another 15 minutes before removing the tape. I want the paint to still be a bit tacky when I pull it which prevents the paint from peeling.
There you have it! Super simple DIY that makes a big impact!
-Kim
]]>Christmas 2012 is where it all began when I made my very first sign as a Christmas present for my sister. I kept designing and creating after that and slowly built a following. My very first post on Instagram was of a custom that a friend of mine asked me to make. In writing this post, I had to dig pretty deep into my Instagram account to find old pictures. It was fun looking through old posts and seeing how much this little business of mine has grown and changed!
When I first started JaxnBlvd, it was just me (and my sisters helping when they could) painting on my living room floor. I was pregnant with my youngest and when my belly got too big, I moved the painting to my kitchen table. After I had my daughter, I decided to hire my first employee and the painting continued in my kitchen until there was an abundance of glitter and paint that was constantly stuck to my poor baby’s knees when she tried to crawl around. I had a shed built in my backyard and JaxnBlvd continued to grow from there. The shed was only about 8ft x 10ft but once I added AC and a TV for Netflix, it turned into a fun and functional workspace. The signs were all painted in the shed and we used my garage to cut all the wood, frame, ship, and store signs. The business was growing and now that we had a dedicated workspace, I was able to hire a few more employees.
JaxnBlvd continued to grow and we eventually outgrew the shed in my backyard. I had 6 employees at this point and finding space for everyone to work was becoming an issue. My garage was busting at the seams and the storage unit I had to rent to store extra signs was filled to the brim as well. The time had come to set up a brick and mortar and we opened our doors on November 13, 2015. It was so exciting that my business had expanded so much, but also a little terrifying at the same time!
With the expansion of our space we were able to have a dedicated place for our customers to shop and we also opened up space to support other local small businesses and carry their merchandise as well. We began hosting DIY Classes now that we had the room and they quickly became a customer favorite. Over time we started selling home decor and in the past year clothing, shoes, and jewelry. It’s been fun to branch out and offer a variety to our customers.
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In 2015 Hobby Lobby approached me wanting to use my designs to sell in their store. Ummmmm, yes!!! Working with Hobby Lobby has been such a great experience from the very beginning and it helped open up doors to work with other companies like, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Home Goods, Walmart, and Wayfair. It’s so fun to see your hard work come to life in different ways, and I still get a bit giddy anytime I see my work sitting on a store shelf.
I am constantly thinking of new design ideas and projects and this new year will bring some fun things I have been working on - the biggest being a new location!!! The location we are in right now is 30 minutes away from my home and from where most of my employees live. We've all been making the commute for the past 3 years and we’re ready for a shorter one. Our new shop will be in a great location and I cant wait to share more details soon!
This has been an exciting, crazy, tiring, stressful, and amazing experience so far and I had no idea when I made my very first sign that it would turn into all this! I have definitely learned a lot and as you can tell, our signs and our photography have come a long way too. I’m so grateful for everything that has transpired so far and I’m looking forward to much more!!
-- Kim
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Our pantry was basically nonexistent before starting the project - very small and not very functional. We had an odd space in our garage that was not being used and it was in the perfect spot right behind one of our kitchen walls. The space in the garage wasn't a full 3rd car garage size, I think it was originally built to park motorcycles or bikes. So it was on the smaller side and we just felt like it was unused and wasted space. We removed some of our countertop and cabinets and knocked a hole through the wall opening up right into that space.
Our Water Heater was in that space and needed to be moved, and by doing this project we discovered it was on it's last leg. We decided to swap out our big water heater for a tankless water heater and in doing so discovered the old one was very rusted on the bottom and could have given out at any minute. Thankfully we caught it in time! (P.S. Totally loving the tankless water heater - it's awesome!)
We also had to lay new concrete where the new pantry would be because it was not completely level. After pouring the new concrete we needed to insulate the pantry as well. It was not insulated very well to begin with and we were worried that it would get too hot in the summer because of the exterior wall being on one side. We had to re-insulate the exterior wall which will help keep not only the pantry much cooler, but the rest of the house too!
Electrical was up next and were were able to add in some awesome lights! I shared with you my love for Sputnik lights in my first blog post and we put 2 of them in our pantry. I got them from ---------- and I am in loooooove. I love the way they look along with the cactus wallpaper that I got from ----------. My heart skips a beat overtime I walk into the pantry - it's so pretty!
Thankfully we were able to save money on new cabinets by buying salvaged ones from Lowes. We did not have to buy all new cabinets, but did need to replace a few. They don't match exactly, but once everything is painted, you won't even notice! I love the change from dark to light - such a big contrast and it has really opened up the space and brightened it dramatically.
My husband and I have done as much work ourselves as possible so far with the exception of hiring an Electrician, a Plumber, and Contractor to help with jobs that were out of our area of knowledge. Those are a few areas that we did not want to cut corners on! Our goal when we started this project was to stay under a budget of $10,000 and we have been able to do that! Doing a lot of the work ourselves has really helped in that area. As well as looking for as many options as possible when it came to design and decor items like using salvaged cabinets and shopping around for the best deal on subway tile has helped keep us on track.
Kitchen remodels are messy and a bit of an inconvenience, but I am so excited about the changes we are making and I can't wait to share the final reveal! Stay tuned for Part 2!
-Bosslady
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To start you need to decide what and where? What do you want to hang and where do you want your gallery wall to go? Big or small a gallery wall can be done almost anywhere. What kind of look are you going for? Do you want everything lined up, perfectly even and symmetrical? Or are you going for a more perfectly imperfect look with different sizes and colors of frames? Start gathering frames whether it's all in the same size, shape, and color - or different colors and shapes. A gallery wall does not need to be just frames though. It can have decor like antlers, a mirror, a decorative shelf, a clock, greenery, or a monogram. You can always throw in a few JaxnBlvd wood signs - or even a whole wall of JaxnBlvd wood signs!
Once you have gathered everything you want to hang, you can start laying everything out on the ground. You'll want to decide what will be your focal point or your middle and then start building it out from there. I prefer to hang things in odd numbers. Hanging in odd numbers makes it easy to not only find the center but it is aesthetically pleasing and it forces your eye to move. When you are ready to hang there a few tricks that make this process a little easier.
1. You can take butcher paper and trace the back of each piece, cut out the shape, and then hang that on the wall.
2. Lay out your pieces face down on the ground - Take wax paper and lay it over everything - Mark each spot using a sharpie where the nail or hanger is on the wax paper - Turn the wax paper over and tape it to the wall where your gallery wall will go - Hammer nails into each spot that you marked and then carefully tear away the wax paper - Hang your pieces and you are done!
3. A laser level is a great tool when it comes to not only hanging frames on the wall, but it is great for hanging shelves, painting stripes on your wall, board and batten, shiplap, etc. It is a great tool that can make so many jobs around the house easier.
4. My favorite trick is to use a paint stick to help hang frames - it's so easy! You simply drill a screw about 2 inches from one end of the paint stick - Take your frame and hang it off of the screw - Holding the paint stick in place, hold the frame up to the wall where you want to hang it - Push the screw into the wall leaving a small hole - Hammer a nail into that hole and voila! Your picture is ready to hang!
Play around with different frames, decor, and display variations until you come up with a design you love. It takes a bit of patience and time but I promise the end result with be so worth it! Want to share your gallery walls with us! tag us on instagram or hastag #iheartgallerywalls so we can see what your doing, and be sure and Check out my Instagram for the latest and greatest of gallery walls!
-Bosslady
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If you have been following our JaxnBlvd Instagram page very long you might have noticed that I like to change things up quite often. My husband literally used to pull a retina (while rolling his eyes) when he would see me doing "another thing to the house" now I have a storefront and well he doesn't have a say . For the longest time I have called my style organized chaos, and have explained it as being eclectic (Fun fact; my husband actually thought I made that word up to describe my style. Silly man!) I am not afraid of bold colors, patterns and prints not only in my storefront but in my own home. Decorating is a passion of mine, actually a stress reliever, and the more I do it, the more I learn and the more I love it, and the happier I am . Each year there seems to be different trends in the Home Decor world. We’ve seen a lot of neutral colors, farmhouse decor, shiplap of course, thanks to my bestie Joanna (no we aren't besties but I sometimes dream that she looks at my signs and says to Chip "we should collab with this Kim chick.") and even wallpaper (insert all the heart eyes ) is making a comeback! I thought it would be fun to start our new blog and the new year with my top picks for the upcoming year. You may see some of these popping up in my own home over the next little while.
Paint
Let’s start with paint. Paint can make such a big impact on a room, whether it is painting one accent wall or painting the whole room. When it comes to paint don’t be afraid! It may seem scary but painting is so versatile and can easily transform any space. I think whites and grays are here to stay for a while which is great because having neutral paint colors gives you so many options when it comes to accent pieces. Neutrals allow you to add in fun curtains, rugs, pillows, picture frames, and even furniture. The possibilities are endless.
I think this year we are also going to start seeing deeper, more bold colors like dark blue, forest green, and burnt orange and maybe a bit a light pinks and Goldie yellows. I know it screams the 70's but I swear it's going to be amazing. The amount of time I have spent pinning new paint colors is sad and a bit insane . I think we are going to start seeing these colors pop up not only on walls but in furniture accent pieces like chairs, side tables, and in the kitchen. How pretty would a dark blue or forest green kitchen island be? Freaking amazing if you ask me.
Mixed MetalMetal is such an easy way to dress up your home. Metal adds a feel of sophistication and can really pull a room together. Adding big statement pieces can make your home feel more modern and smaller touches can add a bit of glam if you are going for a more rustic look. Big or small, metals can make a big impact. Combining different metals is an easy way to add depth and visual interest. I am really loving gold and brass together and the warm richness they give. My favorite way to add in metals is with light fixtures - oh I love light fixtures! My favorite right now that will be going in my kitchen re new is the Sputnik light. I love the metal and how it has so much funky character, and did I mention I found them cheap! Like practically free . (I'll share the details later)
Layered Rugs
Texture, color, comfort are the first things that come to mind when I think of rugs. Rugs are such an easy way to not only add warmth and a cozy feeling to your home, but they can so visually appealing and a great focal point. They are also a great way to help define a certain area in your home, especially if you have more of an open floor plan. Rugs are one of those things that will never go out of style, but I do think you can add your own style by layering rugs. You can get creative by mixing different patterns, colors, and textures. Start out with maybe a big jute rug and simply layer it with a smaller rug with a different color and texture. I am in love with this style of Moroccan Kilim rugs. the vibrant colors and beautiful designs are perfect for adding a Boho touch.
Tile
There are so many options when it comes to tile ! If you follow me on instagram , I've been sharing small bits of our kitchen re new and I just sat in the tile isle of Lowes for about an hour in the fetal position because I couldn't decide between subway tile or arabeques tile I did finally make a choice (I'll share later) Choosing a backsplash all depends on the look and feel you are going for and this decision tends to be a bit more long term, a rug can be moved to a new room or donated if your "sick of it" tile, well that's a bit more permanent ! A darker backsplash will bring in a bit of drama and create a sense of mood. On the opposite end, choosing a bright, light backsplash and it will create an airy and inviting feeling. Whatever color you choose - the options for style and shape are endless. Hexagon, subway tile, and brick are my favorites and I love the different look and feel each add to any space in your home .
Wood
We know our way around wood over at JaxnBlvd! Dark wood has been my first choice in the past because of the classic look and feel it offers, but this year I think lighter wood and even raw wood will be making more of an appearance. Lighter wood and raw wood go great with neutrals for more of a monochromatic look and will give great contrast to darker colors. Wood to me is like a great pair of jeans - dress it up or dress it down for classic looks that will never go out of style. You can do so many different fun things with wood like a reclaimed wood accent wall, butcher block counter tops, farmhouse table with big chunky legs, headboard, candlesticks, DIY picture frames or planter boxes - the list goes on! Lighter wood is perfect for a rustic yet modern look that will bring a very organic feel to any space! Can't wait to show you some of the new things we will be making with light wood and signs!
Wallpaper
Wallpaper is my spirit animal - I loooooove wallpaper. I know I know you're not surprised ! Wallpaper can seem intimidating, hard, impossible even to work with, but it is far from any of these things! I have friends tell me all the time that they wished they could put wallpaper in their homes, (when their husbands aren't exactly allowing it) ya know they grew up with it in their home and when mom wanted it taken down they were the ones having to take it down for them, husbands have a sour taste for wallpaper, but they shouldn't! The technology of wallpaper application and take down is really painless! It is much easier to work with and less messy than paint in my opinion. It may take a few tries to get the hang of it, but once you do, you will be pro in no time! In 2017 we will be seeing a lot of Ikat, Plaids, and Florals - big florals oh ya know and cactus (remember that kitchen re new , well I may or may not have picked cactus wallpaper for my pantry ) . Go big or go home! My favorite places to put wallpaper? Everywhere! Just like paint, you can add it to just one wall or a whole room. You can even start small and do your powder bathroom, or just one small accent wall. Wallpaper is so pleasing to the eye (especially my eyes ) and I promise you will get so many compliments! PS #iheartwallpaper
So there you have it - my top picks for 2017. We have some fun things planned for our Jaxn Blvd blog - lots of exciting projects, ideas, tips, and tricks - so check back often!
Bosslady