Roots & Wings Furniture LLC Blog
Teaching you how to transform your house into a home one project at a time! The blog features home DIY projects, painting projects, refinished furniture and other ideas to make the home you dream of.
Create a Simple Faux Shiplap Accent Wall
Looking for a unique accent wall that won't break the bank? I've got an idea for you! This faux shiplap wall was easy, inexpensive and really fun to do. This started out the makeover for my daughter's room. My son got a barn wood wall, which we love, but this room I wanted to be bright, clean and...
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How to Replace Garden Bench Slats
Has your cast iron garden bench seen better days? Ours sure had. It was on it's last legs and either destined for the trash (where I found it in the first place) or a full makeover. I actually googled "garden bench replacement slats" thinking I could just buy some new slats. Harder to find than you may think. But...
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Did You Just Ruin It?! The Creative Process.
The creative process is one that doesn't always go as planned. That was the case with this cedar chest makeover. I thought at one point I had just about ruined it, but I kept going and changed the direction and I have to say, I love how it came out.
I wanted to share the thought process behind this makeover,...
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DIY Outdoor Coffee Table
My neighbors build a beautiful new deck last summer, but couldn't find the right coffee table to fit the space. So, I built one! I love building furniture, it's a process for sure - and I have a lot to learn, but building something from a few pieces of wood is immensely gratifying. This DIY outdoor coffee table didn't...
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Reclaimed Wood Desk {The EASY Way}
Today's project is an unusual twist on a reclaimed wood desk. I don't know about you, but when I think of rustic, reclaimed wood furniture I think of piece with a ton of texture, but that's really hard to work with and not all that practical for creating furniture with. BUT this has to be the easiest reclaimed wood...
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Peel & Stick Barn Wood Strips
We are chugging along room by room here in the house, and exciting news - I only have 3 more rooms to paint!! I think I'm going to throw a party when I'm done painting all this oak trim white.
This time it's my son's room. I told each kid we needed to do a summer purge, and along with...
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Painting Wood Furniture – The Layered Look with Chalk Paint
Love that layered paint look, but don't know how to get it? This post is for you! One of my most popular tutorials on YouTube has been a color washing technique. I did it with General Finishes Milk Paint in a few different color combinations, and it was always one of my favorite looks.
I've gotten the question several...
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Easy Board and Batten | A Bathroom Makeover
This is the guest bathroom in our home. Our 3 kids share the bathroom, it's a small mauve cave with no natural light and the builder grade orange oak trim and cabinets the rest of the house had. I don't know what took me so long to get around to doing the bathroom. No one seemed to care that...
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Tent Sale Preview
This Saturday is the Summer Tent Sale! I decided not to do any markets this year and focus my attention and energy at Eleven Eleven Gifts. We thought it would be fun to have a big sale, get outside and have some fun!
As always, I like to give you a preview of what I will be bringing to the...
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