Author: oakandgrain.refinishing
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Midweek Mood Board: Earthy, Elegant Dining Room
Designing a dining area that feels both grounded and refined can be a challenge, especially if you’re drawn to natural textures and neutral colors, but still want a touch of polish. This earthy elegant dining room mood board brings together the best of both worlds. It’s a curated blend of earthy tones, wooden elements, and…
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8 Favorite Ways to Add Character to a Builder-Grade Living Room
When we moved into our early 2000s builder-grade house, we were met with white walls, beige carpet, and a blank slate. We desperately needed a builder grade living room makeover. It felt like a big, echoey space—definitely not a cozy, character-filled family room. But that’s the beauty of a builder-grade home: with a little bit…
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Midweek Mood Board: Coastal Classic Bedroom
If you’ve been craving a fresh, serene update to your bedroom, this Coastal Classic Bedroom Mood Board might be exactly what you need. Too many beachy themes are too cheesy for my taste, but I designed this space to reflect the timeless charm of coastal style while keeping the look clean, calming, and effortlessly livable. Whether you’re decorating a beach…
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Making the Most of a Small Living Room with No Entryway
When we moved into our 1500-square-foot home, I quickly realized it came with its own set of design dilemmas. One of the biggest challenges? Not necessarily a small entryway — but no entryway space. Our front door opens directly into the living room, leaving little to no room to create a traditional, proper entry space. No…
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Practically Free DIY Pet Silhouette Portraits
Pets are part of our families, so why not feature a photo of your dog as a piece of art in your home with a DIY pet silhouette? It doesn’t have to be cheesy. This is a project that blends perfectly into classic, sophisticated decor. I’ve wanted to include Burkley in our home decor for a long time,…
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Deciding on Flush Mount Lighting for Your Kitchen
When it comes to selecting the best kitchen flush mount lighting, it’s essential to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics. Lighting can make or break your kitchen, a place where you need essential task lighting with style as a huge plus. Before our kitchen remodel we were blessed with not one, but two what…
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Kitchen Art Ideas: Adding Personality to Your Cooking Space
When decorating a home, kitchen artwork often gets overlooked. But if we add art to every other room, why not the kitchen? After all, kitchens aren’t just for cooking—they’re where we spend a lot of time, and they deserve just as much visual interest as our living rooms and bedrooms. Thoughtfully selected kitchen wall art…
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Should You Buy a Pottery Barn Comfort Slipcover Sectional?
If you’re curious if a pottery barn sectional might be for you, you’ve found the right blog post! Here I’ll be answering all the common questions I’ve gotten about our PB Comfort Square Arm Slipcovered Sectional. We bought our new sofa a few months ago, and I’ve been loving it ever since. Choosing between the PB comfort roll arm…
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Refinishing ONLY the Top of a Wooden Side Table (No Paint!)
Not every piece of furniture needs a whole top to bottom refinish to look brand new! Maybe you’re asking, “How can I refinish only the top of a table?” When it comes to refreshing an old wooden table, you don’t always need to refinish the whole thing. Sometimes, focusing on the most worn areas—like the top of the table—is the best way to bring…
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Most Efficient Layout for Small 10×12 Kitchen
When we first moved in, our kitchen had a basic L-shaped layout—simple and functional on paper, but far from what I had imagined for our home. With a 10 x 12 kitchen layout, we were working with only 120 square feet, and at first glance, it felt tight and uninspiring. I wasn’t sure how we’d…