DIY Christmas Decorations: 5 Easy DIY’s for your Home

Today, we’ll show you 5 easy DIY Christmas Decorations to spruce up your kitchen, bathroom, windows, doors, and floors!

The holidays are a time to spread happiness and cheer, and that includes your home!

One of my favorite parts of the season is making fun DIY decorations with my family. I hope you enjoy them!

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DIY Christmas Decorations

Front Door Fabulous: Snowman Wreath

This is the cutest little snowman wreath that will add a ton of holiday spirit to your home! Your front door is the first impression of your home, so it’s a great idea to have something warm and cheery to greet your guests as they come in.

This tutorial from SweetLittleBluebird.com is so easy, and she’ll show you just how to make it yourself!

snowman wreath DIY Christmas Decorations

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Kick up the Kitchen: Table Luminaries

Setting the table for holiday meals is a great opportunity to add a special Christmas touch to your home. Give your table and intimate feel with one of my favorite DIY Christmas Decorations, a simple, gorgeous luminary for your table! Learn to make it in 5 minutes by clicking this link or on the photo below!

Christmas Luminary - DIY Christmas Decorations

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Brighten up your Bathroom: Snow Globe Soap Dispenser

This is one of the best DIY Christmas decorations I’ve seen for bathrooms! It’s cheerful, festive and actually useable! I will definitely be making these for myself and my family this year. It’s inexpensive and will definitely get lots of compliments this holiday season! Click this link or the image below to view the tutorial!

DIY christmas decorations - snow globe soap dispenser

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Fun on the Floor: Lighted Burlap Garland

This lighted burlap garland lets you light the way for your guests this holiday season! It adds a bit of sparkle and fun to the room and sets the mood as well! CreateCraftLove.com has done a great job laying out how to make this special piece, so click this link or the image below to learn how to make it yourself!

Diy Christmas Decorations - Lighted burlap Garland

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Window Winter land: Snowflake Window Hangings

Let it snow, let it snow! We all want a white Christmas. Sometimes we get it, sometimes we don’t. But that doesn’t have to get you down! You can create your own white winter wonderland right in your window this holiday season! It will be festive, inviting and just adorable. You can make them yourself, of you can have your kids help you! Click on the link and get the step by step guide on making these yourself!

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We hope you enjoy the holidays and that your DIY Christmas decorations turn out wonderfully!

Builders Surplus is a full-service renovation company with locations in Louisville, Kentucky, and Newport, Kentucky, which also serves Cincinnati, Ohio. We are the leading provider of Ledge Stone, wall tile and backsplash tile in Louisville, Newport, and Cincinnati. We specialize in interior design, kitchen design, bathroom remodel, building materials, and home improvement. Interior Design and measurements come as a free service to our clients. We sell building materials ranging in every price point, from unfinished kitchen cabinets to top of the line Wellborn cabinets. In addition to interior design, we also offer installation services. If you have any questions or would like to set up a free design consultation with one of our interior designers, we would encourage you to do so. We love sharing our knowledge with clients & potential home renovators. We write about interior design, home decor, decorating ideas, and home improvement. We hope you’ll check back in for our next article! Happy Renovation!Written by: Allie Bloyd

November 29, 2018

Simple Additions to Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets

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Today we’re going to cover some simple ways to upgrade your kitchen cabinets. You also may be thinking of some ways to spruce up an area or two, you know, to really make a lasting impression. Since the kitchen is one of the main focal points during any time, and not just the holidays, I’d like to discuss some additions you can make to your kitchen cabinets that are easy, quick, and make a real difference!

Crown Moulding

It is with no surprise that this finishing material makes the list because they are created to serve this particular purpose – to inexpensively give an elegant appearance. Best part is, you’re not limited to just one design or fashion. You can make it simple, using crown moulding that has a few beveled edges OR you can crazy elaborate like the one pictured below. Whatever suits your fancy, really. Installation is easy, and the look will really enhance the design on your kitchen cabinets. Trust me.

Glass-Paneled Cabinet Doors

I really like this look. To me, it makes the kitchen seem more open, you know what I mean? Installing glass-paneled cabinet doors gives your kitchen design more depth. You can show off some fancy china, decorative plates, or maybe your quirky collection of coffee cups. Either way, this addition is for everyone. It’s a cool way to give your cabinets a bit more character, as opposed to a variety of solid doors.

Cabinet Scribe

Purely for aesthetics as opposed for functionality, this little finishing piece does wonders for the look of your kitchen cabinets. It is installed at the edge of the cabinet where it meets the wall, and is used to hide any gaps that may appear. This, people, is as simple as it gets, and it makes a monstrous difference. Scribe is just one of those pieces that gives your cabinets that complete, finished look. You can look back afterwards, and finally say, “Yes. My job here is done.” kitchen cabinets

Cabinet Toe Kicks

Similar to the aforementioned, this finishing piece is pretty much just for the eye. Toe Kicks are used to cover the space between the floor and the cabinet, and once again just appeases the eye. It’s a quick install, and really changes the appearance, especially in terms of your kitchen flooring. Sometimes, it’s the little things that pack the most punch, for sure.

Cabinet Hardware

Ah, my favorite addition to make this list. Cabinet hardware, to me, really sets the tone of your kitchen cabinets for a couple of reasons. One, with the many variations and styles of hardware, you’re able to really choose and hone in on how you want your cabinets to look. It’s a prime opportunity to make your kitchen unique, in your image. Now, we have some prime names in-store that will really do wonders for your kitchen cabinets. Traditional pieces, contemporary, rustic, “Old World” styles and many more are available, so please feel free to come in and see first-hand. Until then, you can check out our brands including Jeffrey Alexander, and some of our special buy hardware options!

There you have it, folks. Five simple, quick-install additions that will leave a lasting impression to whomever enters your kitchen! I hope this post helped you in every way possible, and you’ve gained at least a little inspiration to rise and DIY today! Until then, have a Happy Thanksgiving, eat as much as you can, and take the best nap you’ve ever had. Stay safe, and be blessed.

Builders Surplus is a full service renovation company with locations in Louisville, Kentucky, and Newport, Kentucky, which also serves Cincinnati, Ohio. We are the leading provider of Ledge Stone, wall tile and backsplash tile in Louisville, Newport, and Cincinnati. We specialize in interior design, kitchen design, bathroom remodel, building materials, and home improvement. Interior Design and measurements come as a free service to our clients. We sell building materials ranging in every price point, from unfinished kitchen cabinets to top of the line Wellborn cabinets. In addition to interior design, we also offer installation services. If you have any questions or would like to set up a free design consultation with one of our interior designers, we would encourage you to do so. We love sharing our knowledge with clients & potential home renovators. We write about interior design, home decor, decorating ideas, and home improvement. We hope you’ll check back in for our next article! Happy Renovation! Written By: Chris Chamberlain

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January 12, 2017

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