25 Easy things to Paint You haven’t thought of

25 Easy things to Paint You haven't thought of!As homeowners, the typical uses for paint that come to mind may be, painting a room, touching up walls or doors, maybe even painting the exterior of your home.Clearly, a simple change in paint color can transform a room. As avid DIYers we love using paint. Without a doubt, it's the most cost effective way to change any space in your home.But have you ever thought about what other items you could paint around your home? You'll be surprised by this list of things you didn't know you could paint.Be sure to watch…

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How to Paint Furniture with Professional Results

Would you like to learn how to paint furniture or thrift store finds like a pro? Are you wondering what is the best method to use? Or does the thought of painting furniture seem overwhelming?No need to worry! We’ve been painting furniture for years and would love to share our tips and tricks. We will share how to paint furniture and get professional results.As you may already know, we love to frequent thrift stores, vintage and flea markets in search of a pieces we can transform. It’s what we LOVE to do!There is real satisfaction taking a worn, dilapidated and outdated…

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Cardboard Picture Frames Made with Saltwash

Here at Sunny Side Design, we're all about creating beautiful spaces in our homes on a budget! You can't get any more budget-friendly than creating a gallery wall for FREE! It's likely that we all have empty cardboard boxes at home. Don't throw them out just yet. We're so excited to show you how to create cardboard picture frames using Saltwash!Not only is this project cost effective, but it's a great activity to let the kids help with. Heaven knows all of us Mommas need some creative ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer! Creating Cardboard Picture Frames Before creating…

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How to Paint a Faux Concrete Finish

Do you love the trendy look of concrete? It's possible to mix and cast your own concrete pots, however we are going to share in our tutorial How to Paint a Faux Concrete Finish. This technique uses a unique ingredient that creates convincing results; it’s not just paint…Creating concrete pots can be fun, however it takes a fair amount of time and energy.On the other hand painting a faux concrete finish is quick and easy and can transform an ordinary pot into an extraordinary piece.We will also share how to create a vintage texture on a pot or other decor piece…

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How To Make Vintage Textured Paint

Do you love a weathered and worn finish, that unique vintage and textured paint look? This style creates a sense of history to furniture, décor, artwork or even walls.We’d like to share some of our own ideas on how you can create this aged look on furniture or décor right in your own home using a simple technique! Vintage Texture I've always been drawn to an old and weathered vintage texture! I can't even explain why, other than I suppose I'm attracted to the sense of history and the unknown.Leaving myself to wonder how long a certain piece of decor has…

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How to Use SaltWash for an Amazing Worn & Weathered Finish

Hello friends, we are so excited you are here today! Do you love a worn, aged and vintage look? You know that we do! Today we would love to share with you another technique to achieve that aged and worn look using a paint additive called Saltwash™️.  Not only does this product give you a finish that looks worn and weathered, but it's the perfect finish for that coastal look that Stephanie LOVES! Previous Next To see ALL the highlights from this master bedroom makeover on a budget click any link below.-EASY No Sew Hemming-How To DIY Your Own Bay Window…

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Saltwash Tutorial

Hey guys, it’s me again, just plugging away here trying to get a bunch of posts out for ya!  What have you guys been up to?  What kind of activities have you been doing to survive this cold weather, or to make it more enjoyable?  We’re taking off again this weekend!  This time to another cold place near Denver CO, just for a quick weekend visit to meet our new baby niece!  One thing you may not know about me yet is that I am the “Ultimate Baby Hog”, and I’m proud to claim this title among my family and friends! …

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Travel Collage Wall Tour

Hey guys!  Sorry we’ve been a little MIA around here!  We just spent a week away from home enjoying the sunny and warm weather in Southern California…a much-needed change from this bitter cold here in Utah!  It’s been so hard getting used to being back in the cold weather!  Time to get a grip on reality and bundle up again.  I might have to talk myself through the next couple of months, but at least I have some fun projects up my sleeves I’m working on that I’m anxious to share with you.  Hopefully that will help keep my mind off…

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