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Trending on HGTV.com: You’re Liking Upcycling

by Sarah Herron May 11, 2013 3 Comments

I believe home organizers have a seasonal cycle.

At the beginning of the year, online organization tips spike and a couple of months later, it’s spring cleaning season. So it makes sense that now, our audience loves finding new ways to use old things…as in stuff they couldn’t bear to toss.

Whether it’s for an environmental or a sentimental conviction, upcycling is a creative way to justify keeping old stuff.

In a few months, we’ll be organizing closets again for fall. This will likely be followed by a thorough cleaning in preparation for the holidays. Then, perhaps the unused items can be upcycled into Christmas gifts.

Just know, if you don’t use it or toss it, this stuff will keep cycling through the seasons.

How do you stay organized? Let us know or just keep clicking…

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HGTV’s April Color of the Month is Outside the Box

by Liz Gray April 1, 2013 9 Comments

April Fool’s! See which color we really picked to feature in April.

When we’re searching for the perfect hue to name as HGTV’s Color of the Month, inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places: think a garden plot, a bird’s nest or even a candy cane. The light bulb moment for this month’s color choice? It all started when a mysterious box arrived at HGTV headquarters.

FIND OUT HGTV’S APRIL COLOR PICK

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Trending on HGTV.com: Budget Makeovers

by Sarah Herron March 9, 2013 14 Comments

Our online readers are searching for ways to update their homes on a budget. Between the Christmas credit card bill and impending tax deadline, it’s no wonder so many people are interested in thrifty ideas.

This bathroom makeover is a popular pin on Pinterest. The bathroom overhaul only cost about $500, including DIY plumbing, electrical work and painting.

We recently created a Budget Decorating board on HGTV Pinterest. Our pinners love this kitchen island, which was given a facelift using weathered, reclaimed wood for an inexpensive new cottage-style look.

Be sure to follow us as we continue to add our favorite budget tricks and low-cost DIY projects. Tell us how you’re sprucing up your home…or just keep clicking (and pinning).

Defend the Trend: Are Black Walls Gorgeous or Too Goth?

by Briana Mowrey March 8, 2013 8 Comments

BRIANA: Black walls have been black sheep in the design world, but they’re starting to make some inroads, as this quote from a recent Boston Globe Magazine piece proves: “Black is definitely a trend,” says Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams in Dallas. “People think it will close the room in, but it has the opposite effect.” This trend was suggested by our own Marianne Canada and the room image comes to us from designer/opinionated Defend the Trend contributor Brian Patrick Flynn, so I think I know what they’ll say, but maybe y’all will surprise me. Are black (and other super-dark) walls gorgeous or too goth for your taste?

LEANNE: Only cool if accented with black velvet paintings and vintage Jane’s Addiction album covers.

Mood Board Monday: Tulle

by Kayla Kitts February 18, 2013 2 Comments

Doesn’t tulle just make you feel like a little girl again? (And yes, today’s Mood Board Monday was totally inspired by today’s Daily Delight.)

Skirt / Pom-Poms / Tablecloth / Heels / Gift / Bedroom / Tulle Detail

Come back every Monday for an inspirational mood board. Miss a day? See all the posts here.

Daily Delight: I Heart Valentine Pompom Wreath

by Grant Dudley February 5, 2013 3 Comments

We’re no strangers to pompom wreaths here at Design Happens. In December, furry balls were flying everywhere when Marianne was creating a wreath for a holiday Crafternoon episode (folks went wild for that project).

When Haeley from Design Improvised highlighted a Valentine wreath she made using pompoms that had adorned her Christmas tree — I knew our readers would love this craft, too. I like that these hues aren’t traditional Valentine colors (aside from the red), and yet they work beautifully — anyone notice Haeley’s use of a familiar design blog’s February Color of the Month?

BONUS: D-HAPP’S KAYLA KITTS MAKES A CUPID’S ARROW WREATH >>

Photo From Design Improvised

Valentine’s Day is just over a week away — don’t let the big day sneak up on you! You’ve been warned!

Daily Delight: Cardboard Playhouses

by Grant Dudley January 16, 2013 5 Comments

Some of you probably experienced this scenario at Christmas: You spent a fortune on a thoughtful gift for your little one and yet, all they cared about was the box it came in. Does that sound familiar? Well, this adorable project from A Beautiful Mess plays right in to the love of big boxes that all kids possess.

See how to make a cozy cardboard playhouse for your child!

Pinterest Has Spoken: Your Favorite Photos of 2012

by H. Camille Smith January 9, 2013 8 Comments

Seriously, what did we do before Pinterest? It’s not only a great way for the HGTV.com editors to stay on top of design, craft, entertaining and gardening trends, it also lets us know what you guys are interested in so we can tailor our content to suit it.

So, needless to say, we keep a close eye on the photos HGTV fans pin and the ensuing comments — we love feedback! Wondering which 35 HGTV images were most pinned (and repinned…and repinned) in 2012? Check em out then feel free to pin away to your own boards or leave comments letting us know why that photo is one of your faves.

All 35 images are stars but here are 6 stand-outs:

Not surprisingly, beautiful indoor spaces, like this chic and restful bedroom by Sarah Richardson, topped the list:

Dreamy outdoor rooms were also big. HGTV fans love how John Gidding turned the under-used corner of a deck into a party-ready outdoor lounge:

The chalkboard paint trend is still going strong. Tinted a cheery red, it gives an old dresser new usefulness:

Defend the Trend: Are You Still Stuck on Wall Decals?

by Briana Mowrey January 4, 2013 12 Comments

BRIANA: Wall decals can be fun and are definitely convenient (especially for my fellow renters, holla!), but when I saw them in my fiancé’s grandparents’ home over the holiday break, I knew they’d reached peak saturation. So, are you tired of this trend? Or are you still stuck on decals?

KELLEY: I loved them at first – so cute! So clever! I especially liked the chandeliers. Now when I see them, I shudder. They feel so two years ago. Oversaturation is right!

New Year’s Eve Craft: Champagne Chairs

by Farima Alavi December 30, 2012 5 Comments

Now that Christmas is a few days behind us, it’s time to put your focus on the next holiday: New Year’s Eve. You’ve probably picked out your appetizers and made your decor, but we aren’t done squeezing that little bit of crafting juice you still have left in you.

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