DIY Panel Moulding

Hello Friends!

We have another DIY project update to share with you all! This project toke many weeks to finish and it was a learning curve for me. However there was much growth and knowledge learned from this project so for that I am grateful. 

 

Our home has no custom moulding really anywhere. The walls are plain and cold feeling to me. We have a long plain wall in our living room that I envisioned some kind of moulding to upgrade the space. 

After much Pinning on Pinterest and back and forth I decided on a picture frame moulding look. I decided on this because I think it would look nice to have family photos hung on this wall and the picture frame moulding will compliment each other well. 

What is panel moulding

 

 It is an interior finish to a space to create the impression of panelled walls. It can come in a variety of shapes and styles. The beauty of it is the freedom and creativity to customize it to your space and aesthetic. 

 

 

Installation 

 

The installation process is not difficult but it is time consuming. The prep is the longest part of the process. Deciding on the measurements toke me the longest time. 

 

Supplies:

 

- moulding 

 

- brad nail gun

 

- miter saw

 

- laser level

 

- leveler

 

- measuring tape

 

- caulk

 

- wood filler

 

- sanding block 

 

- caulk gun 

Step 1: Calculate your measurements and plan

After you sketch or design your desired moulding then you can plan your measurements. Start by obtaining all the measurements of your walls. If you are looking for a formula to start with check out The Coastal Oak blog 

She did a great job to help me have a starting point and then customize my spacing according to my measurements and my space. 

 

Step 2: Cuts 

 

Once you have finalize your measurements you are ready for your cuts. Using a miter saw to help with your cuts. Take your pieces and  test them out on the floor to ensure that they all connect. 

 

Step 3: Installation

Using your laser leveler install your pieces one by one with a brad nail gun. We found installing the first top piece of your rectangle shaped helped us the most. Use your hand lever to ensure that your pieces are leveled BEFORE you nail them.

Once it is leveled then install with your nail gun. I liked to start the nailing in the center of my piece and then working my way out. We used about 8-10 nails in each piece. 

Then I installed each of the side pieces and make sure that they are leveled. 

Lastly you install your bottom piece. 

Once your pieces are installed, you can fill the nails with wood filler and ALL your edges with caulk. Sand your wood filler when dried. 

 

 

 

Step 4: Paint 

 

Since my PVC moulding is white I didn't have to prime. I painted the moulding the same color as the wall which is Sherwin Williams Alabaster. To apply I used one of my favorite paint brushes. 

 

I love the finish and look of moulding in your home. It is an affordable way to upgrade your home. It is a great project for beginners. There are tons of Youtube videos out there for more in depth instructions if you need more help and questions.

 

 

NO SEW BENCH CUSHION

 

HOW TO CREATE A NO SEW BENCH CUSHION

Bench cushion are expensive! So I am sharing my no sew bench cushion to inspire you all to try to create one yourself and save money!

 

What I love about creating a bench cushion yourself is that you can customize it to any fabric you like and you can keep customize it! When your ready for a change just staple another fabric right over the existing one. 

This is a quick easy project that you can do in a couple hours. 

 

SUPPLIES

 

Staple gun

measuring tape

ruler

pencil

Fabric (similar one)

plywood (optional) 

Table saw

sander (optional)

bread knife 

You can make one without or with plywood underneath. I chose to use plywood because I happened to have some scrap and the more room we can make in our garage the better! 

I found my fabric at Hobby Lobby because they had a sale for 40% off. Since it was also my first time I didn't want to invest too much money on an expensive fabric in case I messed up! 

I first cut my plywood to the dimensions of my bench. Then I cut it with our table saw and sanded the edges a little bit. 

 

After that I measured and marked my foam. I used a ruler and a marker to create a guide of where I was going to cut. To cut my foam I read lots of tutorials that used a bread knife. After using it I personally wouldn't use it again. I found it hard to cut. 

Next I measured my fabric. I wanted it to have 6 inches of length on both sides more than the wood base. I wanted enough fabric to work with when wrapping it around my wood and foam. 

Once I had my fabric ready I used my staple gun to lock it in place. 

The corners were the last step and I decided to fold mine like a present. I toke the side pieces and folded it in and the middle pieces which formed a triangle shape I brought it to the top of the wood base. It worked for me and looked good. 

That's it! Looks so good and the whole project cost under $100! 

What do you think guys?

DIY WOOD PEG RACK

This is a great DIY project for a beginner to build confidence and comfort-ability with handling tools. 

 

 

Supplies Used: 

Hart 20V impact and drill driver

Rubber mallet

Shaker pegs

Drill bit

wood glue (optional)

measuring tape

Click here to learn how I build this board and batten wall

Measure

I first measured how far apart I wanted each wood peg. For reference mine are 11inehes apart. I marked my space with a pencil and measured from that space where the center was on the board. 

Drill your Holes

After I installed the bit size that I needed for my wood pegs I installed it into my impact driver and drilled in the space that I marked. 

I drilled straight in as oppose to an angle. My husband spotted me and helped me with the first one because I was so nervous to mess it up! I went all the way through and went back and forth with my driver a few times to make the hole a bit wider.

Sidenote: this leaves a mess so make sure you move anything underneath you out of the way! 

Install Pegs

Take your pegs and using your rubber mallet tap it into each hole. You can add glue if you want before hand. 

 

Sidenote: If you are going to stain or paint your pegs you can do this step before installing into the wall. I stained mine for a bit of a darker color and then installed.  

Once they are firmly into the wall you are all done and ready to hang up and decorate your space! 

 

 

DIY board and batten

Board and batten and wood peg rack is a great beginner DIY project! 

Its cost effective and adds value and organization to your home. It's a satisfying sight to see spaces in your house come together to become your home. 

Our home had nothing in this space. In fact it was actually a darker purple color on the walls. We painted all the walls Alabaster by Sherwin Williams. 

 

I knew quickly I wanted to add a design feature in this narrow space. Its not our main entrance but it leads to our front yard small steps area and I like to keep the door open for light and fresh air. I also had in mind of creating a Montesorri get ready area for my little guy in this space. 

Board and batten 

Supplies:

measuring tape

pencil

Hart brad nail gun

Lattice pine wood

3 x 1/2 wood (for wood peg board)

Top shelf I used  3/4 x 1 1/2 (scrap wood I found) 

wood filler

Caulk

Primer + Paint

Measurements

1st step is to measure your space. The height is yours to customize. For reference mine height is 55 1/2 inches. 

Next was how far apart would the vertical battens be. For reference mine are from center to center 12 inches apart. Mark each space with a pencil. 

Making your cuts

I didnt want to rip out the molding so I grabbed pine lattice wood from Home Depot to place above the crown mounding and use for our vertical wood placement. Its thin enough that it wont come out too much and appears cleaner as if it was all one design. 

I then installed the the 3 x 1/2 board. Level it before installing. This helped me with the installation of the vertical batten to be even and flushed against it. You want to make sure that your vertical battens are level.

Each vertical batten will not be the same height due to my floor being uneven. Once they were all added to the wall I began to caulk. Caulk helps you fill in any gaps shown and will result in a seamless final look.

After the caulk I covered the nails with wood filler. Follow the directions on your wood filler. Once dried I sanded with a sanding block for a smooth look. 

Final step was to cut and nail down my top shelf. Ensure that your brad nailer is angled to ensure your nails connect both the top shelf to your peg board piece. 

 

Prime and Paint  

I primed my space with honestly whatever I had left over and painted with Shoji White by Sherwin Williams. 

Click here to read my post on installing the wood pegs

 

 

Summer Smores and Walmart+ deals

Summer is here in the Northeast and I have been craving one of my favorite summer foods: smores! I love the experience that smores give us from picking out your own yummy treats, applying it your stick and smooshing all that gooey-ness together to take one big messy bite! 

Our fire pit area is still being renovated but I found some great pieces at Walmart to help us decorate it and make it look more like our style and vibe. I love Adirondack chairs and because our backyard is very woodsy, Adirondack chairs are perfect to sustain our environment. Walmart has great options for an affordable price!

I found a cute galvanized white tray for summer nights where I can bring out drinks or all our smores goodies and assembly them right there. 

These lanterns are my favorite find! So pretty and I can bring them in when the weather is cold or rainy and leave them out for evening nights by the fire pit. Once our patio area is renovated they will look great there as well to provide nice ambient lighting. The price is amazing for its quality! 

Right now from July 11-13 its Walmart+ week! That means Walmart has tons of summer deals! Also you can sign up for your Walmart+ membership and save 50% off! YUP! You'll get your Walmart+ membership for an annual fee of just $48 (reg. $98).

Run to your laptop or the Walmart app and check out some great deals to save money for all your backyard items! I picked out some of my favorites below to make your shopping easier and save you time!

You can also check out more listing if you follow my shop @thestylebrunch on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app- only content! #walmartpartner

Adorning the fireplace for the Christmas season

Dear Friends,

 Rejoice for the Christmas season is here! 

Another year to celebrate the birth of Christ!

I love the preparation that comes with the holiday season. This year I am really into keeping our decor simple and warm. I have been intentional in saving money this year for our household and pushing myself to tap into my love for crafts and creativity. 

I visited a couple of local Goodwill and Savers stores a couple months back and found some beautiful handmade pieces that would work for the holiday season. 

I wanted to mix old with thrifted and handmade to give our home nostalgia and rustic warm touches. 

The stocking tree holders were found at Savers for $.99 each and I painted one white and the other stained it attached a hook and they are now our new stocking holders. 

The garland I found at Marshalls this year and its the only new piece that I added to home. It faux but the quality is amazing for the price. 

The bells were found at Savers and the gingerbread house garland I handmade myself. Some black card stock, chalk pen and some creativity and you have this fun and whimsical garland for your home. 

 

 I must share that the reason that I chose simpler ways to decorate is to keep my heart simple. This season is wrapped with so much hope, joy and peace however the world clouds it with buy more, chaos and stress in our lives. 

In order to keep my focus linear I keep traditions simple and find beauty and joy in it. I stay the course keeping my eyes on Jesus and celebrating Him. 

Thank you all for your time and I wish you all a very blessed and merry Christmas season 🎄

 

Toddler Christmas Room Tour

 

I envisioned for a long time what Christmases would be like and feel like once I had a child of my own. My son is two this year and I wanted to decorate his room with color and sprinkle of nostalgia with old pieces. 

 

I have been thrifting for a few months older pieces that I could use in our home for the holidays and it was fun to finally put them up. Since he is young I didn't want to buy anything new or go out of hand so everything in his room is already owned, thrifted or handmade. He honestly only gravitates towards the tree when it is light up in the evening. But everything can be used again and again for years to come as memories. So I am excited to share his room with you guys this year as an inspiration to use what you have, thrifted or as a gentle nudge of encouragement to try a DIY project. 

Sources:

Small house: Found at a local Savers store and painted white accents

Large House: Found at local Goodwill 

Garland: Handmade by me (Dm on my Instagram if interested in ordering) 

Numbered houses: Target Dollar Section (found this year) 

Reindeer: Target (old)

Tree: Target (old)(similar one) (love this one)

 

Hope do you guys incorporate Christmas into your child's or your own rooms?!!! I would love to know. 

If you want to see more pictures and decor reels on my holiday this year check out my Instagram. 

Thank you guys for stopping by the blog today and for your support. God bless