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A Cramped City Apartment Is Transformed Into a Beachy Oasis

Elka Karl — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:44:53 PDT

Earlier today, we featured Kyle Schuneman's first tiny apartment transformation. Now, we're sharing before and after photos from another apartment Kyle vastly improved thanks to some help from HauteLook.

Keep clicking to see how Kyle turned a cramped Manhattan apartment into a positively beachy getaway. If you love what you see in the apartments, you can also shop the products at HauteLook.

Before and After: Kyle Schuneman Transforms a Tiny Apartment

Elka Karl — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:05:30 PDT

Designer Kyle Schuneman is experiencing some well-deserved media attention at the moment - he's in the June issue of Dwell, his book is about to come out, and he also just made over three apartments in collaboration withHauteLook. Today, we're lucky enough to feature two of the apartments, both of which were tiny, cramped spaces that desperately needed an injection of style.

Keep clicking to see how Kyle transformed the flats into fantastic sanctuaries for their residents. If you love what you see in the apartments, you can also shop the products at HauteLook.

See How We Transformed an Ikea Lampshade With a Potato

Angela Swinderman Elias — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:30:36 PDT

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Elka and I have been re-envisioning some Ikea products, thinking beyond the flatpack. Today, I'm sharing my first project, which was made with an ÅSELE lamp shade ($15) and a BRÅN Clear Glass Table Lamp Base ($20).

I was inspired by an Uzbeki ikat polka-dot fabric and was determined to re-create the look on my own. I decided to take a block-printing approach to replicate the pattern but needed some inspiration for an easy way to create a stamp. Enter the potato. Keep reading to see how this common household vegetable became the key to unlocking my coveted Uzbeki pattern!

See How We Re-Styled This $5 Hanging Planter From IKEA

Elka Karl — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:52:04 PDT

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Angela and I have been rethinking and restyling some IKEA products, thinking beyond the flatpack. Today, I'm sharing my first project, which was made from the SKURAR Hanging Planter. ($5).

I love this product's design and lacy detailing and have long admired the easy switcheroo that turns this planter into a hanging lamp. At least, it seemed easy when I read about it. But would this project prove to be harder than it looked?

Keep reading to see how my project with the SKURAR Hanging Planter turned out.

A Dark and Outdated Kitchen Gets a Rocking Miami Update

Elka Karl — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:40:00 PDT

Miami-based Errez Design, led by the husband and wife creative team of Ruben and Katie Gutierrez, recently sent us photos of a kitchen renovation they just completed. The design was inspired by their client, a creative bachelor who loves cooking and rock and roll. One of the goals of the project was to ensure that the kitchen still felt connected to the 1930s-era home, but also reflected their client's personality and vibrancy.

The Gutierrezes used a yellow and gray geometric wallpaper from Jonathan Adler, classic charcoal gray cabinetry, vintage library lights, and open aluminum shelves to update the space. Keep clicking for before and after photos and to hear what Ruben has to say about the space's transformation.

Photos courtesy John Paul Soto

Revamping a Forgotten Chair

Casa Community — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:15 PST

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome.

I bought this chair a few months ago and it sat in my garage waiting for a makeover, it looked pretty sad but I loved the frame!

After a lot of spray paint, new padding, and some new fabric for the old chair she's looking pretty great now!
If you'd like to see more of the chair makeover or some of my other furniture makeovers, please feel free to stop over to House to Your Home.

Have you finished any decorating projects lately? Be sure to post your photos in the Su Casa group!

Before and After: Updating the Foyer

Casa Community — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:00:35 PST

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome.

Last year I showed off my foyer to CasaSugar. In case you forgot here's what it looked like. I liked how it turned out but I've been obsessed with black doors and trim for awhile. Well, painting all the doors and trim in my house would be a major project - I thought perhaps I'd just paint my front door in the foyer.

This is how it turned out!

I really liked how it turned out, the drapery and rug really seem to pop a bit more! If you'd like to see how I added some winter items to the space, please feel free to stop by House To Your Home!

Have you done any decorating lately? Be sure to post your photos in the Su Casa group!

Forty and Fabulous

Casa Community — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:54 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Nolakat from the Su Casa group:

A $40 Craigslist chair that had been covered in a mint green polyester damask was a mess.
High gloss paint + funky suede fabric = a fabulous frenchy star for a tween girl's bedroom!

Read more about the chair and its transformation here.

Happy DIYing!

Have you completed any DIY projects lately? Be sure to share your photos with the Su Casa group!

Sneak Peek: Emily Henderson Chats About Tonight's Episode of HGTV'd

Elka Karl — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:15:38 PDT

Emily Henderson is one of my personal favorite designing ladies for many reasons - two of those being that she's got a great eye and possesses an immediately recognizable, very cool personal style. Plus, you can just tell that she's a really nice person. All of those qualities will jump out at HGTV viewers who tune in tonight to watch HGTV'd.

On this episode, Emily tackles the lackluster, cluttered family room of Steve and John, proud dads of two adopted sons. Their attic-level multipurpose room definitely has potential, but in its current state, it's a jumble of kids' toys, media devices, and old furniture. Luckily, Emily's the perfect person to tackle all of these issues. Check out some behind-the-scenes and reveal photos from the project, and hear what Emily has to say about the experience of designing for HGTV'd.

Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. to watch the entire transformation!

Before and After: Get Ready to Rough It in Style With a Decked-Out, Fully Renovated Airstream

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:30:06 PDT

Recently, we've been dreaming in Airstream. The retro vibe of an Airstream trailer is innate in its funky shape and aluminum hue, but, recently, many Airstreamers are choosing to bring beautiful hues and luxurious fabrics into their nontraditional spaces, like this renovated Burning Man gem. Living outside in comfort, luxury, and style sounds right up our alley.

We came across a pretty impressive project, named Runaround Sue, from New Prairie Construction. She was a pretty sorry sight to begin with, but the transformation is nothing short of amazing. The space is so rich looking yet completely practical. The best part of Runaround Sue? She's currently for sale! Take a look at the number the team from New Prairie Construction did on this pretty project.