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House Tour 2016

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I’ve been blogging a long time – almost 6 years to be exact.

Over this half decade, our home has changed, evolved, and become a place that is filled with meaning + reflects who we are & where we’ve been. And along the way, there hasn’t been a single surface that’s gone untouched – sometimes twice (or more).

Since it’s been several years (and a whole lotta projects + room renovations later), I thought it was time to share an updated HOUSE TOUR of our humble abode!

Last year was a big year with so many updates. We tackled the kids/hall bath, the living room, and THE KITCHEN, which completely changed the look and feel of our home.

Let’s get to it. Grab a cup of something-good.

WELCOME

Come on in.

The entrance way to a home, is what I believe, sets the tone for what’s to come, so it’s such a delight to surround our home in nature’s beauty.

The entry into our home has been a labor of love (and at times, hate) for many years. From the earlier days of a rickety railing and overgrown shrubs, to the current days beautifully landscaped + open and colorful front porch, this is what we call our entryway…

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Winter, Spring, Summer, FALL… our front porch is filled with seasonal favorites.

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

EXTERIOR POSTS

Creating a garden edge using stone

Adding a stone veneer base to the foundation wall

DIY: vertical pallet garden

Choosing + Painting the front door

Spring + Summer Porch 2015

Fall Front Porch… with COLOR!

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

step inside…

FOYER

A few years back this foyer received quite the transformation. From an entire new staircase to new flooring to the gorgeous stripes on the wall (the wall used to be stenciled), the foyer sets the aesthetic of my classic eclectic design style where I believe, all things should have meaning.

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

FOYER POSTS

Foyer Reveal

Painting perfect stripes on the wall

New greige wall color

Removing carpet from stairs

Filling homes & staining treads

Staircase Reveal

Stenciled Wall

How to install a luxury vinyl floor

DIY Fern Art

The foyer isn’t overly large, but I’ve really tried to maximize on space since it’s the hub of coming & going.

In the small area behind the front door, I transformed the unused wall by adding hooks to hang everyday coats and bookbags. This tiny spot has been a game-changer!

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Post: An easy upgrade for a small space

POWDER ROOM

Next to this entry nook in the foyer is the powder room. The neutral greige walls of the foyer are the perfect transition to this big + bold bathroom with a vibrant Amy Butler wallpaper as the focal point. This room might just be my favorite of all…

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

This quaint, but dynamic space was photographed and featured in many Better Homes and Gardens magazines over the years. The credit for this photo goes to them… their photo is so much better than mine…

POWDER ROOM POSTS

Powder Room: Plan of Action

Repairing the walls + hanging the wallpaper

Powder Room Reveal

LAUNDRY ROOM “CLOSET”

Also off of the foyer (I told you it’s a small space with a lot of purpose!) is the laundry room. Well I should say CLOSET. A few years back the teeny space got a remodel which included removing the doors, painting the walls a robins egg blue, and organizing the shelves with baskets + bins. Here is the result…

Is it my dream space to do laundry? Certainly not, but it’s much nicer now!

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

OFFICE / FAMILY ROOM

When entering into the foyer from the front porch, to the right is the office / family room. Another space that has greatly evolved over the years.

Storage Magazine Fall/Winter 2014: cover feature with my living room / office. Great story on organization and how I've created a multi-purpose space.

A few years back it was photographed and featured on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens Storage Magazine. It was a huge highlight and honor. This multi-use room has had a few updates + furniture moves, but for the most part it has remained the same.

It’s such an inspirational space, which I’m so thankful for since it’s where I spend the most time (other than the kitchen ).

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

My forever favorite kids art wall. I love adorning the walls of our home with the kids artwork.

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

OFFICE / FAMILY ROOM POSTS

How to paint laminate shelving

How to style a shelves

My favorite navy wall colors

How to hem & paint stripes on curtains using paint

How to make a GIANT inspiration board

Home Office / Family Room reveal

DIY: Modern to industrial style coffee table

A view from the office / family room into the newly renovated kitchen…

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

KITCHEN

Speaking of kitchen, this is the most recently renovated room in the house. And since the transformation, I truly feel that our home is complete. It finally reflects our aesthetic + style. The remodel process wasn’t easy. At times it felt like forever and was even a bit painful at moments, but 100000% worth it. If you are going to update a room in your home, it has to be the kitchen.

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

KITCHEN POSTS

Wonderful White Kitchen Inspiration

Kitchen Remodel: Before + Plan of Action

Demo Day: Steps for Demolishing the Kitchen

Kitchen Progress: Staining Hardwood Floors

The Cabinets Arrive + Get Installed

Natural Quartz Countertops in the Kitchen

10 Countertop Materials to Consider for the Kitchen

Subway Tile Installation + Choosing the RIGHT Subway

Kitchen Backsplash Tile Options + Inspiration

Choosing a Paint Color + Wallpaper for the Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen Renovation: The Appliances

Dissecting the Details

Kitchen Renovation: REVEAL + RESOURCES

Before the full gut of this kitchen, we remodeled it DIY-style in 2011. Here is the result + the associated posts.

2011 DO-IT-YOURSELF KITCHEN MAKEOVER

SASinteriors_Kitchen_After_3

Featured in Better Homes and Gardens KBMO magazine a few years back:

Kitchen Makeover featured in KBMO Fall/Winter 2014, produced by Donna Talley & photographed by John Bessler

DIY KITCHEN POSTS

Countertop transformation

Painting the cabinets

Custom tile backsplash

Faux support brackets

Kitchen reveal

Simple window upgrade

Change a recessed light to decorative light

In the space between our kitchen, foyer, and dining room is where I have my central command center. A.K.A…. the little niche that keeps us on track daily so we know where we’re going & when.

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

If you’ve been following my blog for the past several years, you might remember that my kids + I were featured in the I DID IT section of Better Homes and Gardens. It was such an amazing + thrilling experience. Looking back the kiddos were so young…

I Did It feature in January 2014 issue of Better Homes and Gardens - @Jenna_Burger of SAS Interiors, www.sasinterior.net

DINING ROOM

From the kitchen is the dining room / breakfast room / we-eat-all-our-meals-here room

If you were to walk straight through the foyer, you’d enter into this space as well. With our open concept floor plan there really is no separation from space to space; I love the bright and airy feel of flowing rooms.

Navy was a color that I started to introduce a few years back and from the looks of the dining room, and obviously my office (pictures above), you can see that I just adore the deep hue, which over the recent years I’ve paired with raspberry colors. The dining room has a large bay area (which I recently wallpaper) with two side windows and a sliding glass door that leads to our deck. Super easy access to the outdoors. We love being outside once the weather warms up (I can’t wait)!

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Post: Before & After China Cabinet Makeover

LIVING ROOM

Having one open space, makes our home feel so much larger than it really is.

Continuing from the dining room, there is one step down into the living room. Because of the vaulted ceilings with skylights, this space always feels so light + bright. When the time came last year to give this room a revamp, I knew it could handle + needed a dynamic dark color. Everyone thought I was crazy for choosing a black paint color, but once it was complete and the lighter layers were brought in, the space resulted exactly how I envisioned.

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

This is our everyday, hang out space and it’s such a delight to melt into after a long days work!

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

LIVING ROOM POSTS

Living Room Makeover: Plan of action

How to make a laminate bookshelf into a built-in

DIY Dropcloth window panels

Planning + creating an art wall

Top paint colors for black walls

Tiling the fireplace surround

So that’s basically it for the first floor. Come on upstairs.

into the master bedroom.

MASTER BEDROOM

A space that has forever been in transition (and is still a work in progress). Somehow this room gets neglected often and even though it looks pulled together here, it rarely looks like this (I’m so bad at taking the time to make our bed). Just like my office, this space has a huge amount of light filtering through. The windows are amazing.

The aesthetic in this room is more serene than the rest of the house. Comparably to the other spaces, it seemed less dramatic, until a few years back when I added pops of citrine + plum! The space is still very serene and has an overall quiet palette of whites, but pops of color bring in the added dimension and depth it needed to pop.

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

MASTER BEDROOM POSTS

DIY Rolling door hardware using plumbing pipe

How to make a simple lined curtain (from previous space)

Master Reveal {2014 revamp}

Master Makeover: Plan of Attack

The Dark Side: Choosing a Contrasting Paint Color

Ideas for Breaking Up Matching Furniture

Customizing Store Bought Curtain Panels

How-To Make a Pendant Fixture

Desk Makeover using Make-Your-Own Chalk Finish Paint

Picture Gallery Wall

DIY: Jewelry Holder

MASTER BATHROOM

And then there is the bathroom. If you want to see a horrid looking bathroom, you have got to check out the before!! You’ll be frightened. And to think back and remember that it took us over a year before we even started to redo it, just simply scares me. Anyway, similar to the bedroom, the master bathroom is another quiet space accented with shades of blue. From the before color, you’ll know why this hue was chosen.

Similar to most of the spaces in my home, the master bathroom was a full-on DIY endeavour. From the cabinet to the floor to the mirror to the shower curtain, this space was entirely transformed using my two hands (and a bit of the Misters, gotta give him credit. He’s my can you help me? sâvior)!

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

MASTER BATHROOM POSTS

Horrid to heavenly master bathroom reveal

How to glaze a cabinet using stain

How to make a shower curtain using a curtain panel

(psst… this room might be getting a remodel next)

Another room that was featured in Better Homes and Gardens KBMO magazine.

Bathroom Makeover featured in KBMO Fall/Winter 2014, produced by Donna Talley & photographed by John Bessler

Onto my kids spaces

GIRLS ROOM

The room that my 2 daughters share has had quite the transformation over the years starting as a nursery, then getting revamped to a big girl room with a 3-in-1 play tent. Once baby #3 (our littlest lady) came along, a new wall color was added and changes were made to accommodate a nursery nook.

This is kind of how it looks today minus that the beige wall which was recently revamped with a new mint-colored hue

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

This nursery nook won’t look like this for too much longer as our littlest lady is approaching 2. WHAT? How can it be?!

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

GIRLS ROOM POSTS

Washi tape initial craft

How to add decorative trim to curtains (for cheap)

DIY: 3-in-1 Play Tent

Nursery to big girl room reveal

Nursery nook

Handmade nursery mobile

Honeycomb hooks

BOY BEDROOM

And now to my little guys room (who is 10 – what?!)

His room has had many evolutions over the years since we moved in when he was 4 and now he’s 10.

At one time he had bunkbeds, but we took them apart to make two twin beds. Since we don’t have a guest room, having an extra bed was nice, but it was rarely used so in his current revamped room, he only has one twin bed. His before room, which is an untraditional blue-for-boy was a fun and creative space. So many of you loved the stripes on the wall…

House Tour of @Jenna_Burger, SASinteriors.net

2013 BOY BEDROOM

How to paint stripes

Skateboard shelves

How to make pallet shelves

Painted two-tone desk + Tips on painting furniture

A few years back, we revamped his room again with a light gray wall color + a fun picture frame wallpaper + cool wall decor.

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

BOY BEDROOM POSTS

Ideas for a shared kids room (when we thought our kids were going to share a space)

How-To hang wallpaper like a PRO!

New Leaning Shelves: Decorating with leaning + ladder shelves

DIY: Rolling underbed toy storage crates

DIY: Honeycomb Shelves

DIY: Pallet Book Holders

Boy Bedroom Reveal

Last but not least…

HALL / KIDS BATHROOM

This bathroom revamp was my biggest + most-challenging DIY to date because it involved hardwork + manpower (actually more like willpower) + plumbing, which made for a big job! This is the result…

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Posts associated with the hall bath

Plan of Action

Demo: Removal + Installation of the Tub & Walls

How-To Tile + Grout the Bathroom Walls

Installing Wallpaper

Adding a Tile Accent Border

Creating a Tiled Niche

We’re not done yet…

BACK DECK

Over the years, we not only touched every nook + cranny on the inside, but we’ve also revamped much of the outdoors.

Join me on the deck where an oasis has been created to lounge and enjoy the warm days of Spring + Summer.

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

DECK POSTS

An outdoor deck for outdoor living

DIY Pallet Sofa

How to stain a deck

Aside from our front porch + back deck, we have one more outdoor spot where we like to relax and lounge…

PATIO

… our patio paradise. This area of the yard was a horror show when we moved in. With a lot of TLC and years of attention, we’ve used the base of what was there and transformed it into an inviting oasis that we always envisioned and now can truly enjoy.

before

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

Post: Before & After Patio Paradise

Jenna Burger Design HOME TOUR! Filled with attainable + approachable design solutions and DIY creations, this classic-eclectic home uses color and texture in the most interesting and inviting way. You won't want to miss it! www.JennaBurger.com

And that’s a wrap. That’s our home. I hope I didn’t loose you in one of the rooms.

What a treasure it’s been to walk down memory lane and reminisce on all the projects + rooms we’ve revamped to make our own!

Thanks for taking the tour with me. What’s your favorite space? Hmmm… I’ll have to give some thought to which mine is.

Savvy Solutions to Get a High-End Look for Less

I just returned from a weekend away giving design talks at the Hudson Valley Home Show in Upstate New York.  It was the second opportunity for me to partner with HGTV Magazine + TD Bank for their Rolling Renovation Tour which has stretched from Maine to Miami since February and will continue through June.

Presenting at the Hudson Valley Home Show in New York

For this design presentation + the previous one in Boston a few weeks back, I shared DIY ideas + savvy solutions to get the high end look for less.

Designer tips + tricks + solutions to get a high-end look for less in the home. Check out how this designer breaks it down + shares how to achieve high-end style but on a budget!

As a recap if you had the opportunity to meet me at the show OR if you too are in need of tips to get a designer-look for less, this post is dedicated to sharing the scoop…

Let’s dive in…

DISSECT THE DETAILS.

When wanting to revamp a space(s), start out by FINDING INSPIRATION. Flip through design magazines + peruse the web to gather spaces that you like and that you feel reflect your style.  Start a board dedicated to the space(s) on your Pinterest account and pin things pictures that catch your eye.  Search for spaces using key words that reflect what you like, ie: industrial, farmhouse, or modern.

During the process of gathering inspiration, ASK YOURSELF:

> What do you like about the space?

> What appeals to you?  Is it the the style that the overall space evokes OR does one item in the room catch your eye (ie: rug, art, window treatments, etc)

NEXT UP…

MAKE A PLAN.

With your inspiration in hand, establish a BUDGET. How much can you really spend?  A few hundred dollars or a few thousand dollars?  A range is fine, but knowing how much you can devote to the project will keep you on track.

Then create a VISION BOARD. Big or small I put together a mood board / vision board for every project – personal and for clients.  It keeps me on track when shopping to know what will work together and what won’t.  Referencing the vision board makes shopping easy to stay on track.

>>> this is the design board I created before the kitchen renovation <<<

Kitchen Design Board

Then…

Go through the space(s) and ask yourself piece by piece, is this worth keeping or should I ditch it?  It can be difficult to part with things, especially when they are sentimental items, but if it doesn’t work for the space, it’s not worth keeping.  Try moving the item(s) to another room OR give it to a friend or family member.

EXECUTE.

With inspiration + a plan in place, it’s time to execute the project and pull the space together to make it a reality.

When the time comes to purchasing the items, my rule of thumb is to spend more on the items that will last and spend less on the layers.  Items like a sofa, chair(s), or a rug that you want to ‘live’ for years to come, should be quality items.  Then for the layers of pillows, side tables, and accessories, spend less.   Those layers are necessary to give the room character, but they’re often items that you may want to change in a year or even seasonally.  If you don’t spend a lot, then you’ll be more inclined to swap it out to get a freshened look.

Tight on Budget? Make a statement.  Choose one oversized piece as a focal point. Try a vibrant wallpaper or oversized art or a dynamic light fixture.  Those bold statement pieces will draw the eye in.

And lastly…

IF YOU CAN’T BUY IT, DIY IT!

Want examples?  I have plenty to share…

One of my favorite all-time projects are the horizontal painted striped panels that I made a few years back for the living room.

During the design process, I was drawn to this gorgeous space, specifically the long white panels with thick navy horizontal stripes.

Inspiration

I achieved a similar look by adding tape to white cotton panels from Ikea and painting stripes using the wall color of the room.  A few coats later and they were complete. This high-end look for less cost about $25.

TUTORIAL >>> Add Stripes to Curtains Using Paint

DIY idea for designer-looking curtain panels

This is the result…

Living Room Revamp with many DIY projects to get the high end look for less

Another look that everyone wants in the home are built-ins, but most can’t afford the cost of thousands – myself included.

inspiration

When it came time to revamp our family room, I knew built-ins were the only answer for the walls at the sides of the fireplace.  But how was I going to get the look but not spend thousands???

I chose to purchase $60 laminate bookcases and using stock base + crown moulding from Lowe’s, I was able to achieve a high-end, built-in look but at the fraction of the cost.

TUTORIAL >>> How-To Make a Laminate Bookcase Look Like a Built-in Bookshelf

Steps for DIY built-in laminate bookcases getting the high-end look for less

This is the result…

A $1000 bookshelf for $100. How-To DIY a bookcase to look built-in. Tutorial by www.JennaBurger.com

And here’s the overall space…

A $1000 bookshelf for $100. How-To DIY a bookcase to look built-in. Tutorial by www.JennaBurger.com

One more big impact way to achieve the high-end look for less is PAINT!

Whether a new splash of color on the walls or painting a piece of furniture, paint is probably the item that costs the least yet yields the biggest results.

My favorite paint project ever… The raspberry china cabinet makeover.

Remember when we snagged it off Craigslist a few years back?

Craigslist Cabinet Before

THE PROCESS.

> Remove the hardware.  Clean it up.

> Sand the surfaces.

> Prime the surfaces using a stain-blocking primer.

> Paint using 3 coats  of semi-gloss latex paint.

> Finish with a clear coat of polyurethane in a semi-gloss finish.

Process transforming this Craigslist find...

The result…

TUTORIAL >>> China Cabinet Makeover

China Cabinet makeover

It’s truly amazing what paint can do.  Check out these inspirational pieces and how paint has completely transformed them giving them new life…

Paint Furniture Inspiration

And that’s a wrap!

Achieving the high-end look for less isn’t difficult, but it takes time + focus.

Find inspiration and create a plan before executing to keep you on track to make the best decisions that are right for the room. Can’t buy?  DIY!  Integrate do-it-yourself projects to keep costs down and achieve the look you’ve always wanted.

The Rolling Renovation Tour continues through June with many more stops at home shows + retailers. It was a blast to be apart of their crew and to connect with new faces.  I love inspiring + empowering others and sharing my know-how has been such a rewarding experience.  I hope to be able to do it again soon…

Rolling Renovation Tour - Home Show Presentation

DIY Ideas for Book Organization

Happy Monday + Happy Spring!

Even though it doesn’t feel like Spring at the moment with a 30 degree chill, I am so thankful we didn’t wake to snow this mornin’ like those in NYC and Boston.  By the weeks end, I hear temps will be back in to the 50s – 60s. Phew.  Snow in Spring… what?

Anyway, I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  We did some DIYing around the homestead and ran into a bajillion (yes that’s a real word in my book) issues, but we kept with it and the result is pretty cool, I have to say.  More on that coming soon. In the meantime, I have a busy week ahead but wanted to share that I have a new post up on  my Better Home and Gardens page!

For all you book worms, I am sharing 5 Clever DIY ideas for organizing books

Book-obsessed? Love being surrounded by the classics? Ditch the idea that books are only for the bookcase in the living room. Organizing and displaying books can be fun and functional with unique do-it-yourself creations to hold beloved tall tales and display the kids’ favorites.

Click to read the full article on >>>DIY Book Organization

5 DIY Ideas for Book Organization! Ditch the idea that books are only for the bookcase. Organizing + displaying books can be fun and functional with unique do-it-yourself creations to hold beloved tall tales and display the kids' favorites.

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Fuschia + Turquoise Bedroom Makeover

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

The 3rd + last teen room makeover that I recently finished is ready to share.

Whether for your teen or for yourself, I hope you’ve been inspired by affordable, outside-of-the-box style + creations to create a bedroom space that is unique, meaningful, and stylish. It was a blast to design + create rooms that evoke each of their personalities + interests.

TEEN BEDROOM MAKEOVER 1 > Splashes of Pink + Shades of Gray

TEEN BEDROOM MAKEOVER 2 > Modern Rustic with DIY Pallet Wall

For this last teen bedroom, a girl who is quite the gymnast, I was put to the test to create a fun, colorful, and inviting space filled with bold layers + storage for her many trinkets + awards.

WELCOME TO BEDROOM 3

Come on in and check out the details that make up this new striking + vibrant teen room…

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

Let’s break it down…

Upon meeting with the 13 year old to discuss the wants + needs for the room, I created this Vision Board to capture the essence of what items would remain + what new items would be added + what she could DIY.

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

And this is the layout of the room with the furniture plan I created…

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

Of all 3 rooms, this space felt the easiest to pull together. When I first started the project & spoke with this teen about her vision, the furniture was arranged the same way, which I felt worked best.

The twin bed made of pine with a clear lacquer finish was existing and set under the window. I chose to ‘frame’ the bed by adding new white sheer panels (from Ikea) that I embellished with a fuchsia pom-pom trim on the leading edge. It’s amazing how inexpensive trim can give window panels a high-end, big-impact designer look!

Want more DIY window treatment ideas? Check out 9 IDEAS FOR DIY WINDOW TREATMENTS

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

The vibrant paisley bedding was part of the old space and I chose to keep it since it was so pretty. This fabric was the launching element for which the other colors for the room were chosen. Fun, new bright pillows were layered on, which gave the space new life.

On the left side of the bed is a tall bookcase, while on the right is a vanity / desk. Even though the flanking pieces are differing heights, they work well together since they’re the same color of painted white and have similar lines + detailing.

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

For the bed wall, I chose a deep + striking turquoise paint color, which gives a beautiful + bold backdrop to the crisp white furniture. For the other three walls of the room, I chose a mint hue which isn’t as dominating. The vibrant turquoise + soft mint make a great complimentary pair.

Benjamin Moore Jade Green  I  Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams

 

Benjamin Moore Paint Colors

Other engaging colors of fuchsia + orange were introduced in the rug, wall decor, and pillows.

I wanted to add some fun wall decor and because of the tight budget, I thought some DIY creations would be ideal + it would allow this teens talents to shine through. Scouring Pinterest, I found a few cute ideas, one being yarn wrapped letters spelling out her name…

DIY wall art - yarn wrapped letters to spell a word or name! Great idea for a pop of color

unfortunately I don’t recall the original source for these images. If you know them, please reach out and I’d be happy to share a link!

Here is her DIY version…

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

Teen Room Makeover with colors of mint, turquoise, and fuchsia + layers of texture and vibrant patterns. Design by JennaBurger.com

One more must for this teen room was to create a spot for her growing collection of ribbons + awards. She is a very talented girl and it’s important to display what she has been rewarded with!

In her previous pad, the awards were scattered around the room and the ribbons were in a box, but now there is a designated place for everything. To the right of the door as you enter, are 2 newly installed white floating shelves for the awards and a simple $5 white curtain rod below to hang the ribbons.

It’s been the perfect solution to display her achievements!

Hang ribbons using an inexpensive curtain rod + floating shelves for awards!

And that’s a wrap. Another satisfied client. And this one was only 13!

 

DIY Toy Organization

Hi All!  It’s been a bustlin’ few weeks with prepping for my quick trip to Boston + a slew of client projects. In the meantime, I have a fun + uber helpful new post up on BHG.com.

With yesterday’s crazy warm weather, Spring organizing + cleaning was all I could think about (aside from getting the urge to throw on a pair of flip flops + a cute sundress). I had the instant urge to organize everything from the closets to the drawers and everything in between.   Not much of anything got done – that’s what the weekend is for – but I did manage to get the kids toys tidied up thanks to simple + strategic solutions that I’ve implemented to make it easier.

As I’ve shared in past posts, to stay organized after putting in countless hours of purging is half the battle.  And with kids stuff – toys, clothes, papers – the challenge to stay organized is quite the feat. I have found, IF you set a plan that is easy + manageable, toys + kids stuff can actually stay under control.

Avoid a toy takeover! Corralling toy clutter can be quite overwhelming, but with clever DIY projects, organizing can be a cinch.

Head on over to my latest article on Better Home and Gardens.com to check out a few do-it-yourself toy organizers – you’ll thank me later!

Click to read the full article on >>> DIY Toy Organizers

DIY Toy Organizers: Avoid a toy takeover! Corralling toy clutter can be quite overwhelming, but with clever DIY projects, organizing can be a cinch. Round up by www.JennaBurger.com

You might recognize a couple of these pictures because they are projects of mine that I’ve shared on this blog.  Looking for how I ORGANIZE MY KIDS TOYS?  Check out this past post:

DIY Toy Organizers: Avoid a toy takeover! Corralling toy clutter can be quite overwhelming, but with clever DIY projects, organizing can be a cinch. Round up by www.JennaBurger.com

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Rolling Renovation Tour

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

This past weekend I was in beautiful Boston to give a presentation on DIYing in the home…  savvy solutions to get the high-end look for less, to be more specific.

It was actually my first time since the good ole’ college days presenting to a large audience and as much as I was anxious + nervous, I was equally excited + thrilled to meet and engage with a new audience to share my passion for DIY & design.

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

My presentation was in collaboration with HGTV magazine and TD Bank for their Rolling Renovation Tour along the East Coast spanning from Maine to Florida.

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

This wickedly awesome (said with my best Bah-ston accent) glass house was created for this tour and has been on the road for several weeks with a lot more stops to come.

My blogging pals Sherry + John of Young House Love – which you all know – kicked off the tour at the Philly Home Show a few weeks back and from there, the traveling glass ‘house’ has hit small towns & big cities sharing inspiration + know-how on ways to jumpstart a dream of renovation into a reality!

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

Interior of the glass ‘house’.

Glass of OJ?  Eggs anyone?

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

At each stop along the tour, there are opportunities to ask questions about renovating options + have some fun playing games with chances to win prizes + money!

When the party is over, the glass ‘house’ is packed up (it folds up like an RV) and is pulled along by the TD Bank truck. You never know, it could be riding alongside you the next time you’re on the highway…

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

Jason Cameron, DIY Network Host + General Contractor, is heading up the tour and making stops along the way at various events to share his experience + skills with homeowners.

Rolling Renovation Tour

I didn’t meet him at the Faneuil Hall Boston stop, but I hope to see him when I give another presentation in April at the Hudson Valley Home Show in Poughkeepsie, New York.  If you want details on that home show OR want to learn about the other stops on the tour, check out the upcoming dates here.

Can’t make one of the upcoming shows, but are in need of inspiration and/or want ideas + ways to make your renovation dream come true, check out TDRollingRenovation.com and follow along @ #TDRollingReno

Jenna Burger in Boston on the Rolling Renovation Tour with HGTV magazine + TD Bank

I hope to see you at my next presentation!

Modern, Rustic Teen Room + DIY Pallet Wall Tutorial

Hey There! Hope you’re having a great week.

Today, I’m sharing the details of another teen bedroom that I just finished up. The other day I shared the first of the 3 teen rooms (all siblings) and you all were in love. Many of you chimed in and said “this is for a teen? I want this room!” With splashes of pink + shades of gray, it was a winner young OR old. And that geometric rug – you all were gaga over it. See more of that space > here.

On to this new teen room reveal…

As I mentioned the other day, I had a neighbor reach out about remodeling their 3 teens bedrooms. I thought a new splash of paint + a few new throw pillows and it’d be done. Nope! This was an entire makeover from top to bottom for each room. These awesome parents wanted to put the time + money into creating a space that truly reflected each of their blooming personalities. Using some old, adding in quite a bit of new, and DIYing a few fun projects, these room got a total revamp.

WELCOME TO BEDROOM 2

Let’s dissect the details of this teen space with a new rustic pallet focal wall layered with vibrant geometric patterns + bold colors

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

The process of revamping each room was fairly similar to how I typically work with clients, yet it was multipled by 3. Three unique personalities. Three styles. Three visions. Not having worked 1-on-1 with a teen before, I wasn’t sure how it was going to pan out, but they came prepared with a plan.

And I was able to execute this for his new pad…

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

and the floor plan…

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

This specific teen – a boy – was less decisive about the design direction, so other than a few specifics, I had free rein. I wanted to achieve a modern, but worn aesthetic and as a starting point, I was feeling wood had to be introduced!

A pallet wall?

Would they go for it?

I would do a pallet wall in my house, but how could I “sell” the idea to a client??

Sold. They loved the idea – the teen AND the parents!

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

How fabulous does it look as a feature wall?!

After creating the floor plan + vision board (seen above) for each of the teen rooms, I sent them off with a shopping list + tutorials. On their own, they took on the task of gathering pallets, dismantling each pallet, then sanding + cleaning each board. It was a lot of work, but in the end, the project cost nothing AND they made it a family project.

Here is a recap of the process to making the pallet wall…

DO -IT-YOURSELF PALLET WALL

DIY Tutorial for how-to build a pallet wall to create a rustic + warm feel to a space. Lots of labor BUT FREE! Tutorial @ www.JennaBurger.com

TUTORIAL

1 Find pallets

> For this 10′ wide x 8′ wall, about 100 planks were used. That breaks down to approximately 15 pallets (depending on the size + usability of planks per each pallet)

> I scour the back of my local Lowe’s for used pallets that they’ve given permission to take. Pallet projects are so popular, that some places are selling them, but I would try to find free before paying…

Dismantel the pallets

> Check out this tutorial for tips on dismantling a pallet

> When you have a pile of boards, clean them off with a damp cloth + sand the surface – an orbital sander is easiest and be sure to wear a face mask!

2Lay it out

> Avoid possible mistakes by laying out the wall on the floor BEFORE installing. Because the planks are of varying sizes and widths, this will help determine what works best + looks best when installed on the wall.

3Cut the boards

> Using a powered miter saw, cut the planks to size to fit the wall space.

4Install the boards

> Starting at the ceiling plane, position the planks on the wall and using a nailgun, nail the boards to the wall. This process should be fairly fast since the boards have already been laid out + positioned how you want them to look. Of course, adjustments may need to be made along the way.

> After each row, take a step back to the opposite side of the space to be sure the planks are fairly level. A long level might also be useful to check if the boards are straight, but your eyes should be enough.

5Finish it

> Row by row, make your way down the wall until you’ve reached the floor.

6  Step back

> Step back and enjoy your hard work. This DIY project isn’t difficult, nor expensive, but it’s time consuming.

> A helper isn’t required, but will surely make it easier!

> Layer the beautiful new wall with other rustic accents or contrasting decor as I did with colorful geometric patterns.

THE RESULT

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

Teen Room Revamp: A pallet wall was added to the focal / bed wall and geometric patterns in bold colors were layered in. Check out more of this space + SOURCES @ www.JennaBurger.com

This is absolutely a fun + inviting space for this teen – and his friends – to enjoy for years to come…

Pink + Charcoal Bedroom Makeover

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

A few months back, neighbors reached out and challenged asking me to work with their 3 teens to revamp their bedrooms. I initially thought it was going to be a few pillow swaps & maybe a paint color change to call it done. Nope, I was delightfully wrong.

Their intention was for a full makeover from top to bottom with anything they wanted – but within a reasonable budget. They had never worked with a Designer before but wanted my input for each of the kids – 2 girls + a boy – so their rooms reflected them. They have a few more years till they hit college and they wanted to create a place that each of the kids truly love and shows their personality – how awesome are these parents?! Creating a Meaningful home – yes, I love it and was up for the challenge.

WELCOME TO BEDROOM 1

… a teen space reflecting “I Believe in Pink” – throwback to Audrey Hepburn – with splashes of pink mixed with shades of gray.

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

The process for this makeover was fairly similar to how it works with most clients.

Each teen made a list of wants / needs + what they wanted to keep / what they wanted to ditch. Then I set a date / time with each of the them for a private meeting to discuss their vision for the space. And let me tell you, these teens were PREPARED. Their parents talked through ideas before they met with me to hone in on necessities, but the girls had 2 pages of notes & new exactly what they wanted (the boy not so much, but I was able to ‘capture’ him despite his lack of vision / direction). I was off designing in no time…

To start, I put together a Creative Vision Board for this teen. My intent with a mood board is to share inspiration + actual items that I foresee in the space that tells the story of what the room will look + feel like when complete.

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

And the floor plan…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with charcoal + citrine revamped this bedroom into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look this room got! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Thankfully she was impressed. I knocked it out of the ballpark. Score!

At our initial meeting, she expressed her love for pink. Multiple shades of pink. And dark gray. I loved where this girl was going. She didn’t want, nor did I want to design, a frilly, girly-girl room. No, this room would be soothing, but with pops of color. The range of pinks would be offset with dark hues of gray + a little black thrown in for contrast!

Check out more of the finished room…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

When you enter into the bedroom, a large picture window is in front, while the bed + futon are on each side. The bedroom is somewhat tricky with the slanted ceilings of the roof above. The double-sized bed worked best on the one shorter wall of the room, and opposite of it a sleeper futon was added.

To add contrast to the light pink walls, I chose to paint the two lower walls black. The play of light & dark in this space is exquisite. As usual when I mention black, I get the crazy eyes, but they were all for it and trusted me – phew! Thankfully the result was killer, Look how all the lighter hues are offset by the bold black…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Check out this color palette for the new bedroom:

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with charcoal + citrine revamped this bedroom into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look this room got! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

BM Raspberry Pudding / BM Wispy PinkBM Day’s End / BM Cotton Balls / BM Martini Olive

One major need + want for this room was storage! With all their stuff, every teen needs storage.

With her love for pink, I new this Ikea bookcase – which can be positioned horizontal or vertical – would be ideal. The lines of it are modern and could ‘live’ for a long time and in different settings.

It fits snuggly under the window, which are surrounded by window panels in colors of pink, red, yellow, and green. The pattern truly captures all the colors of the room and pulls it together.

 

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Right of the window was an opportunity to use the wall for more storage so I found this geometric-looking wall shelf, ideal for trinkets + trophies.

shelf

The smaller pattern of the window panels works so well with the larger, bold pattern of the area rug. This modern, vibrant rug which has all the requested colors – pink + gray – is perfect and ties the whole space together.

I always get objections about putting a rug over carpet, but as you see here, the space wouldn’t be the same without…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

With all spaces there has to be a balance of color + pattern. All pink or All florals or All geometric, doesn’t work. There has to be a balance and that is achieved by choosing complimentary colors to bring contrast + joining varying patterns that bring texture and depth.

With the bold rug, the bedding had to be minimal + understated. Thankfully this teen was in agreeance and we chose this beautiful white, pinch pleat duvet. Then to the right, we added a white modern desk (offset by the black wall) with clean lines and paired it with a comfortable chair that duals as a vanity chair OR another spot to relax.

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

Can I just say that I am obsessed with this chair (color: Candid Moment Ebony)?! I need it someplace in my house pronto!  I adore the pattern with pops of color…

Burke Chair; Candid Moment Ebony

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with shades of gray + a pop of citrine. This bedroom revamp was made into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

ROOM WRAP UP

And that’s a wrap. This teen room was a blast to work on. I was actually a bit nervous to work with a teen, but they were fabulous and one of my best clients yet! They also did a lot of the leg work + execution on their own…

After creating the vision board, I put a resource list together for each teen and then sent them on their way to buy + execute. They were incredible to sticking to the list and made purchases right for the room, which is so important.

Most of the furniture + decor came from ikea, Target, and Hobby Lobby. They also repurposed many items that they already had + DIYed some creations as well (ie: fabric covered cork boards). With a little old + a bit of new, this space is an oasis that this teen is going to enjoy for many years to come.

The only drawback… she might never want to leave…

Teen Bedroom Makeover: Splashes of Pink mixed with charcoal + citrine revamped this bedroom into a teen hangout oasis. Be inspired by all the storage + new look this room got! Design by www.JennaBurger.com

The other 2 teen rooms coming soon…

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK

Happy Tuesday my friends!  I know it’s already the 2nd day into the week, but I hope you had a fun + fabulous weekend.

I’m working on a slew of client projects, but took a bit of time for myself this weekend to hunt down an old, salvaged door for a DIY project that I have in the works for my home.  After church Sunday morning, I went to a favorite local “junk” shop which has the best old treasures and found just what I was searching for.  Head over to my Instagram feed to check out this hidden treasure in Upstate NY!

In the meantime, I’ve been busy with a few new articles for Better Homes and Gardens.  My latest is on BRASS IN THE BATHROOM

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

Gone are the days of the late 80s, early 90s opulent bathrooms with the cheap-looking inexpensive gold (brass-plated to be exact) fixtures. Faucets with swan wings eerily come to mind.  Who thought those looked good?

I didn’t think anyone would ever be accepting of brass again, but it’s back and has been given new life and a whole new look – even one I’d be accepting of.

From vintage to modern, brass in the bathroom can give a beautiful, warm, regal (but not in an ostentatious way) look that makes a bold statement.

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

BE INSPIRED.

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

Small, but over-the-top gorgeous.  Kristin of The Hunted Interior hit it out of the ballpark with this bathroom.  Modern brass fixtures compliment the class black + white floor and traditional vanity + toilet. The brass fixtures have an almost rose hue to them which gives this bathroom such a warm aesthetic.

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

Same fixtures, different space.  Kristin of Bliss at Home paired modern brass with clean lines + minimalist marble.  Another gorgeous black & white bathroom, this space evokes a cosmopolitan aesthetic!

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

Kate of Centsational Girl created this gorgeous bathroom and used brass in a minimalist way by pairing it with other complimentary finishes.  The brass seen in the mirror and on the cabinet hardware don’t overwhelm the traditional space, yet enhance the other finishes and overall look.

The cabinet hardware is so chic with the simple ring pull and diamond backplate, while the bamboo-style mirror is a beautiful layer on the geometric green wallpaper.

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

This bathroom is so attractive because of the contrast and the play on modern-versus-traditional.  To offset the more detailed brass mirror and hardware, Kate chose simple, minimal brass accessories which continues the eclectic feel.

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

What a space.  Talk about contrast! From the ultra modern lines of the sink paired with the geometric floor versus the ornate traditional mirror, this bathroom by Jenny Komenda is so chic + sophisticated. Again, brass is used in an understated, non-dominating way, and is paired with other finishes to create a gorgeous space.

WANT MORE?

Check out more examples of brass in the bathroom in my recent post at BHG.com

Click to read the full article on >>> Brass in the Bathroom

Brass in the Bathroom is BACK! From vintage to modern, brass has been given new life and a whole new look. Check out this roundup of inspiration... www.JennaBurger.com

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In-Trend Wallpaper Inspiration + Sources

Wallpaper from the 70’s… Some patterns are still bareable, but many have lived their life on the wall to the max.

Recognize any of these patterns from decades past?

1970 Wallpaper patterns

As soon as you saw the title of this post on the topic of wallpaper, you might have cringed.  But don’t stop reading… please!

For many, the thought of wallpaper might bring you back to your childhood home with the walls covered in bold, intense patterns in hues of pea green and orange. Those ugly retro patterns adorning not only the walls of each room, but also the curtains, sofas, and more, will forever be engrained in our heads.

After the many years of removing wallpaper from our fixer upper homes to rid the intense, dated look for a more soothing aesthetic, the thought of wallpapering again was far from thought.

I can gladly attest that wallpaper patterns have made a complete 180.  And after living with paint for so many years, I new something more on the walls would pull the space together and that missing element was wallpaper.  I now have 4 different wallpaper patterns throughout my home and it looks nothing like the overwhelming 70s style.

There is a vast selection of wallpapers available today and honing in on just the right pattern + style can be quite daunting. Once the right one is found, it can completely transform any space from blah to beautiful!

Wallpaper Inspiration for every room of the home + WALLPAPER RESOURCES. It's amazing the impact that wallpaper can make in a room. Roundup + Inspiration @ www.JennaBurger.com

Whether a subtle geometric pattern in a bedroom or a vibrant, modern floral in the bathroom (like my powder room), wallpaper makes an impact!

Let’s dissect + be inspired…

INSPIRATION

This large scale baby blue wallpaper in a hallway is reminiscent of a damask pattern from the turn of the century. The subtle, but strong paper makes a statement and compliments the height of the space + the detailed architectural mouldings.

I’m not often drawn to coordinating patterns on multiple surfaces, but with this style space it truly works.  The pattern of the paper is repeated on the traditional side chair which continues the classic style.

Even though a bit too traditional for my aesthetic, I adore this soothing, yet dramatic space.

Wallpaper Inspiration for every room of the home + WALLPAPER RESOURCES. It's amazing the impact that wallpaper can make in a room. Roundup + Inspiration @ www.JennaBurger.com

VIA HGTV

Wallpaper shouldn’t overwhelm a room and with an intense pattern, it can easily happen.  Drawn to a powerful paper?  Use it on a focal wall and choose a complimentary color for the other surfaces in the space.

The gold-looking botanical print in this dining room is intense but is complimented by the other walls being painted a shade of chocolate.  Not only does the deep warm hue evoke a warm feeling, it’s also contrasted by lots of white – the door, mouldings, chandelier, display shelf, and the chairs.

It’s all about contrast…

Wallpaper Inspiration for every room of the home + WALLPAPER RESOURCES. It's amazing the impact that wallpaper can make in a room. Roundup + Inspiration @ www.JennaBurger.com

VIA BHG

Wallpaper in a hallway or transition space is a great ‘neutral’ between rooms to create a cohesive thread. You can never go wrong with a modern geometric pattern to tie spaces together.  This modern wallpaper in a kelly green hue is detailed, yet simple in a bold way.  It’s the perfect compliment to the oversized flower print in the bedroom beyond.

And I can not move on without commenting on those adorable framed toddler-sized swimsuits.  What a playful + unexpected addition to a 2nd floor hallway.

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Smaller scale patterns are perfect in smaller spaces.  Not only will the proportion of the design feel more suited for the scale of the space, the repeat of the paper will be more visible.

This entry is such a sunny space!

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The modern floral pattern makes such a statement in this entry and works so well with the colorful elements that are layered atop.  The organic patterned paper is also offset by pieces that have interesting architectural lines seen in the mirror and console table.

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Similar to using a dark paint in a small room, many people are reluctant to use wallpaper, thinking that it will make the space feel smaller.  Just a myth!  If you have a small space, such as a powder room, foyer, or office, adding wallpaper will make it dramatic and unique, similar to this modern floral design I used in my powder room.

Instead of overwhelming the 4 walls of this small space, I wallpapered the main wall (sink wall) only and painted the other 3 walls using a complimentary paint that I matched to the background color of the wallpaper.  All the other elements in the space – vanity, toilet, roman shade, light – are white, which give the perfect contrast to the dark + bold walls.

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This is another example of using a bold wallpaper in a small area to make a big impact look.  This watercolor floral pattern creates a beautiful focal point for this office nook.

It would look nice with a contrasting paint color in the nook, but it truly makes a statement with the addition of the wallpaper.

Small commitment, but a big look!

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Wallpaper doesn’t always need to be bold + dramatic.  Soft and subtle on one or all walls of a space can create an engaging, unique aesthetic.  This modern, geometric pattern is a lovely addition to this bedroom filled with grays and shades of lavendar.

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Go big or Go Home!  This vibrant orange wallpaper with a bird + cloud design makes a big statement on this focal wall.  A paper like this isn’t for an entire room but instead ideal for an accent wall or a ceiling, with whites + neutral layers and accents.

This breakfast area works so well because the paper has ‘it’s moment’, which is complimented by the white layers + minimal, simple furniture.

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Decades ago when rooms were wallpapered, there often was no order or level of importance to the elements in the room. An intense wallpaper adorned the walls, but an equally dramatic sofa, chair, rug, bookcase made the space overwhelming, stuffy, and just too much!  There was no statement.  No heirarchy.  No ONE ELEMENT to rest the eye on.

Wallpaper can be a lot and if a dramatic, bold paper is the right choose for you, it will only work when all other elements are minimal and quiet.  This bathroom is a perfect example… The traditional patterned paper in a deep raspberry hue is bold, but it works well because all the other elements are minimal and plain jane.

Once again, it comes down to contrast.  For this space, it’s contrasting the intense wallpaper with the minimal layers.

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WALLPAPER SOURCES

With all that inspiration, are you looking to wallpaper a spot or entire room in your home?  Not sure where to start looking for the right wallpaper to fit your style?

Here are 15 favorite sources for wallpaper…

15 Favorite Sources for Wallpaper!

GRAHAM AND BROWN
THIBAUT
HYGGE & WEST
GROW HOUSE GROW
CAVERN HOME
ANTHROPOLOGIE
WALNUT WALLPAPER
FARROW & BALL
CAITLIN WILSON
FERM LIVING
COLE & SON
JUJU PAPERS
SPOONFLOWER
ESKAYEL
SERENA & LILY

Interested in seeing where I’ve incorporated wallpaper into my home?

Check out my pad…

Wallpaper Inspiration for every room of the home + WALLPAPER RESOURCES. It's amazing the impact that wallpaper can make in a room. Roundup + Inspiration @ www.JennaBurger.comDining Room / Kitchen – Anthropologie wallpaper

Wallpaper Inspiration for every room of the home + WALLPAPER RESOURCES. It's amazing the impact that wallpaper can make in a room. Roundup + Inspiration @ www.JennaBurger.com2nd floor bathroom – Serena & Lily wallpaper

Wallpaper Inspiration for every room of the home + WALLPAPER RESOURCES. It's amazing the impact that wallpaper can make in a room. Roundup + Inspiration @ www.JennaBurger.comPowder Room – Amy Butler wallpaper

Wallpaper Inspiration for every room of the home + WALLPAPER RESOURCES. It's amazing the impact that wallpaper can make in a room. Roundup + Inspiration @ www.JennaBurger.comBoys Bedroom – Graham and Brown ‘Frames’ wallpaper

I’m on the hunt for the next wall or room to wallpaper.

Are you ready to start wallpapering?