GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains 11 MUST HAVE DIY TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS! • GRILLO DESIGNS C shape clamps and. Corner clamps (which are ideal for connecting corners together for assemblies) 8. HAMMER. One of the most basic instruments you can find in your home is a hammer. Its best uses are for hanging art ( gallery walls if you’re not one for command hooks) or knocking pieces of lightweight wood together. HOW TO PAINT GLASS PANEL DOORS (LIKE A PRO) • GRILLO DESIGNS Option 2: The scratch Method. No initial prep , just paint the doors and worry about removing the paint on the glass after. Basically, you’ll have to scratch /or wet and wipe off the paint from the glass once the doors are painted and sealed. Again, this is a long process if your door has lots of glass panels! Option 3 : The Masking Liquid HOW TO WALLPAPER A FLOOR 5. Optional: Give the floor a light sanding with 220 – 280 fine sandpaper. 6. Vacuum up at any residue/dust. 7. Finally the floor needs to be sealed. Open a can of clear polyurethane and stir well. For best results, use a floor pad ( I used a paint brush) and apply it to the floor with long, even strokes. 5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk STAIRCASE GALLERY WALL : HOW TO HANG AND ARRANGE ART If that’s the case, grab a tape measure, and measure the width of the entire wall, starting from the bottom of the staircase, all the way to to the top. This will help you determine the size of your gallery wall, how many pictures you can hang and if you’re being really particular, the exact gaps needed between each frame. 3. GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains 11 MUST HAVE DIY TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS! • GRILLO DESIGNS C shape clamps and. Corner clamps (which are ideal for connecting corners together for assemblies) 8. HAMMER. One of the most basic instruments you can find in your home is a hammer. Its best uses are for hanging art ( gallery walls if you’re not one for command hooks) or knocking pieces of lightweight wood together. HOW TO PAINT GLASS PANEL DOORS (LIKE A PRO) • GRILLO DESIGNS Option 2: The scratch Method. No initial prep , just paint the doors and worry about removing the paint on the glass after. Basically, you’ll have to scratch /or wet and wipe off the paint from the glass once the doors are painted and sealed. Again, this is a long process if your door has lots of glass panels! Option 3 : The Masking Liquid HOW TO WALLPAPER A FLOOR 5. Optional: Give the floor a light sanding with 220 – 280 fine sandpaper. 6. Vacuum up at any residue/dust. 7. Finally the floor needs to be sealed. Open a can of clear polyurethane and stir well. For best results, use a floor pad ( I used a paint brush) and apply it to the floor with long, even strokes. 5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk STAIRCASE GALLERY WALL : HOW TO HANG AND ARRANGE ART If that’s the case, grab a tape measure, and measure the width of the entire wall, starting from the bottom of the staircase, all the way to to the top. This will help you determine the size of your gallery wall, how many pictures you can hang and if you’re being really particular, the exact gaps needed between each frame. 3. HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURE (IN 5 EASY STEPS) • GRILLO DESIGNSHOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITUREI LOVE IKEA …..LOVE!! I MEAN, WHO DOESN’T RIGHT? MOST OF THEIR POPULAR ON-BUDGET FURNITURE PIECES LIKE THE LACK, KALLAX, MALM, BILLY(SORRY NERD ALE...HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURETHIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS FOR YOUR IKEA HACKING CONVENIENCE STEP 3: PRIME. Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks.

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About How I Rent. Medina Grillo, Founder. A celebration of all the amazing renters out there who, in spite of it all, have managed to transform their homes into abodes of personality and style. This website is a place for renters to come together and share their thoughts, and feelings throughout their renting journey. HOW TO USE DARK WAX TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE • GRILLO DESIGNS Today’s contributor is Patricia from The Wood Spa and she is a sharing a tutorial on how to use dark wax to age furniture. All posts contributed by Patricia for Grillo Designs can be found HERE.. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience – please see full disclosure here. One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to give an antique look to a piece of painted furniture is by VIDEO TOUR OF A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIVING ROOM • GRILLO DESIGNS Of course, changing the position of the sofa did mean I had to make minor. adjustments like moving the TV to another corner, and adding in more shelves to the bookcase wall to account for the empty space where the TV had once been – see here, but it was so worth it!. We now have a multi-functional room that we all REALLY love and for once, actually feels finished. HOW TO WALLPAPER A FLOOR 5. Optional: Give the floor a light sanding with 220 – 280 fine sandpaper. 6. Vacuum up at any residue/dust. 7. Finally the floor needs to be sealed. Open a can of clear polyurethane and stir well. For best results, use a floor pad ( I used a paint brush) and apply it to the floor with long, even strokes. HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words 6 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING THE PERFECT SOFA FOR YOUR So w hatever your budget , try to find something is qood quality and that makes you happy. 2. Try it out! It goes without saying, but you won’t know if a sofa works for you unless you try it out first. Seat depths vary, which is why it’s vital to do a practice run HOW TO WALLPAPER YOUR FLOOR • GRILLO DESIGNS How To Wallpaper Your Floor. Hi there! Join Grillo Designs on Instagram and Pinterest to keep up with our latest posts and ideas. If you’re on Facebook, why not join our Home decorating, Upcycling and DIY group too – inspiration is guaranteed! DIY NO SEW LARGE FLOOR CUSHIONS • GRILLO DESIGNS 1 .Lay out your bed sheet the wrong way down on a flat surface (iron if needed). With a pencil and ruler draw a square outline on one side of the fabric. You can use an existing cushion cover if you want and trace the outline. 2. Cut out the two squares with a sharp pair of

scissors.

29 WAYS TO DECORATE YOUR RENTAL WITH CONTACT PAPER 29 Ways To Decorate Your Rental With Contact Paper. Although contact paper might be called different things in different countries i.e. Vinyl, Stick back plastic, Wall decals, Fablon (thats a UK one, but as most of my readers are from US, I’ll stick with calling it contact paper), it’s creative potential remains the same. HOW TO MAKE A FLOWER DECO MESH WREATH • GRILLO DESIGNS How to to make a deco mesh flower wreath: STEP 1: Paint your foam center using your desired color. Attach the glass gems with hot glue. deco mesh flower wreath center. STEP 2: If you are using 21″ mesh, cut every 10″ and then cut in half at 10.5″. If you are using 10″ mesh, just cut every 10″. DIY FLOATING WINDOW PLANT SHELF TUTORIAL • GRILLO DESIGNS Secure 3 brackets to the inside of the window alcove. On the opposite side of the window frame, I attached the other 3 brackets. I pre- drilled two holes to each end of these wooden brackets. I screwed in place with wall plugs and screws at the marked positions (using a level to make sure everything was straight).

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IKEA SKADIS HACK – For A Mini Office Nook. A few months ago, I stumbled across the instagram account of Evygenia . You all know I’m a sucker for creative small space ideas, so when I saw her stylish and affordable approach to renovating her tiny flat, I was immediately

hooked!

GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains HOW TO PAINT GLASS PANEL DOORS (LIKE A PRO) • GRILLO DESIGNS Option 2: The scratch Method. No initial prep , just paint the doors and worry about removing the paint on the glass after. Basically, you’ll have to scratch /or wet and wipe off the paint from the glass once the doors are painted and sealed. Again, this is a long process if your door has lots of glass panels! Option 3 : The Masking Liquid 23 REPURPOSED & UPCYCLED PLANTER IDEAS 23 Repurposed Planter Ideas For Your Home & Garden. I am no gardener. I have thumbs (thankfully) but neither of them are remotely green. I do love quirky decorating ideas however, so I can definitely

appreciate the

‘repurpose-all-things-imaginable-to-create-a-super-cool-planter’ craze concept that has been circulating Pinterest for quite some time

now.

5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words STAIRCASE GALLERY WALL : HOW TO HANG AND ARRANGE ART If that’s the case, grab a tape measure, and measure the width of the entire wall, starting from the bottom of the staircase, all the way to to the top. This will help you determine the size of your gallery wall, how many pictures you can hang and if you’re being really particular, the exact gaps needed between each frame. 3. DIY NO SEW LARGE FLOOR CUSHIONS • GRILLO DESIGNS 1 .Lay out your bed sheet the wrong way down on a flat surface (iron if needed). With a pencil and ruler draw a square outline on one side of the fabric. You can use an existing cushion cover if you want and trace the outline. 2. Cut out the two squares with a sharp pair of

scissors.

HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURE (IN 5 EASY STEPS) • GRILLO DESIGNS STEP 3: PRIME. Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks.

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About How I Rent. Medina Grillo, Founder. A celebration of all the amazing renters out there who, in spite of it all, have managed to transform their homes into abodes of personality and style. This website is a place for renters to come together and share their thoughts, and feelings throughout their renting journey. HOW TO TURN CABINET DOOR KNOBS INTO WALL HOOKS Measure and mark where the hooks will go on the wall using a ruler and masking tape. Next, drill a hole with your power drill that is the length of your dowel screw. Hammer in the wall plug (dry wall anchor) softly. Then screw in your knob into the wall plug as tight as you can. And that’s it! GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains HOW TO PAINT GLASS PANEL DOORS (LIKE A PRO) • GRILLO DESIGNS Option 2: The scratch Method. No initial prep , just paint the doors and worry about removing the paint on the glass after. Basically, you’ll have to scratch /or wet and wipe off the paint from the glass once the doors are painted and sealed. Again, this is a long process if your door has lots of glass panels! Option 3 : The Masking Liquid 23 REPURPOSED & UPCYCLED PLANTER IDEAS 23 Repurposed Planter Ideas For Your Home & Garden. I am no gardener. I have thumbs (thankfully) but neither of them are remotely green. I do love quirky decorating ideas however, so I can definitely

appreciate the

‘repurpose-all-things-imaginable-to-create-a-super-cool-planter’ craze concept that has been circulating Pinterest for quite some time

now.

5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words STAIRCASE GALLERY WALL : HOW TO HANG AND ARRANGE ART If that’s the case, grab a tape measure, and measure the width of the entire wall, starting from the bottom of the staircase, all the way to to the top. This will help you determine the size of your gallery wall, how many pictures you can hang and if you’re being really particular, the exact gaps needed between each frame. 3. DIY NO SEW LARGE FLOOR CUSHIONS • GRILLO DESIGNS 1 .Lay out your bed sheet the wrong way down on a flat surface (iron if needed). With a pencil and ruler draw a square outline on one side of the fabric. You can use an existing cushion cover if you want and trace the outline. 2. Cut out the two squares with a sharp pair of

scissors.

HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURE (IN 5 EASY STEPS) • GRILLO DESIGNS STEP 3: PRIME. Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks.

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About How I Rent. Medina Grillo, Founder. A celebration of all the amazing renters out there who, in spite of it all, have managed to transform their homes into abodes of personality and style. This website is a place for renters to come together and share their thoughts, and feelings throughout their renting journey. HOW TO TURN CABINET DOOR KNOBS INTO WALL HOOKS Measure and mark where the hooks will go on the wall using a ruler and masking tape. Next, drill a hole with your power drill that is the length of your dowel screw. Hammer in the wall plug (dry wall anchor) softly. Then screw in your knob into the wall plug as tight as you can. And that’s it! 11 MUST HAVE DIY TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS! • GRILLO DESIGNS C shape clamps and. Corner clamps (which are ideal for connecting corners together for assemblies) 8. HAMMER. One of the most basic instruments you can find in your home is a hammer. Its best uses are for hanging art ( gallery walls if you’re not one for command hooks) or knocking pieces of lightweight wood together. HOW TO WALLPAPER A FLOOR 5. Optional: Give the floor a light sanding with 220 – 280 fine sandpaper. 6. Vacuum up at any residue/dust. 7. Finally the floor needs to be sealed. Open a can of clear polyurethane and stir well. For best results, use a floor pad ( I used a paint brush) and apply it to the floor with long, even strokes. VIDEO TOUR OF A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIVING ROOM • GRILLO DESIGNS Of course, changing the position of the sofa did mean I had to make minor. adjustments like moving the TV to another corner, and adding in more shelves to the bookcase wall to account for the empty space where the TV had once been – see here, but it was so worth it!. We now have a multi-functional room that we all REALLY love and for once, actually feels finished. MODERN VINTAGE SMALL BEDROOM MAKEOVER • GRILLO DESIGNS Modern Vintage Small Bedroom Makeover. Bearing in mind that the approximate national UK average for a three bedroom/two bedroom house dwelling is around 76–8m², you’ll understand when I say that sometimes it feels like you are living in a little box (Not a complaint, just a fleeting feeling). 6 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING THE PERFECT SOFA FOR YOUR So w hatever your budget , try to find something is qood quality and that makes you happy. 2. Try it out! It goes without saying, but you won’t know if a sofa works for you unless you try it out first. Seat depths vary, which is why it’s vital to do a practice run DIY NO SEW LARGE FLOOR CUSHIONS • GRILLO DESIGNS 1 .Lay out your bed sheet the wrong way down on a flat surface (iron if needed). With a pencil and ruler draw a square outline on one side of the fabric. You can use an existing cushion cover if you want and trace the outline. 2. Cut out the two squares with a sharp pair of

scissors.

DIY TROUGH PLANTER BOX USING TILES • GRILLO DESIGNS Apply the tiles – pressing them firmly in place! You can use clamps whilst the grout is drying to ensure the tiles stick well. Once dried, flip the trough planter over to the other side repeat the tiling process. STEP 7. Whilst the planter is on its side, screw in the

castor wheels.

THE EASIEST DIY JUTE LAMPSHADE YOU'LL EVER MAKE! • GRILLO The Easiest DIY Jute Lampshade You’ll Ever Make! This DIY jute lampshade is a great way to add some rustic charm to your home! It requires a little patience but as far as making your own lampshades goes, this is pretty simple! HOW TO MAKE A RUSTIC DIY FARMHOUSE SIGN WITH STENCILS cCreating a Farmhouse sign is the perfect way to add that touch of Fixer Upper charm to your home. Get the tutorial here! Hi! I’m Colleen from Life on Kaydeross Creek and I’m so excited to be here on Grillo Designs today to share my project with you! I love adding unique pieces to my home and one way to do that is with cool wall

décor.

HOW TO USE DARK WAX TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE • GRILLO DESIGNS Today’s contributor is Patricia from The Wood Spa and she is a sharing a tutorial on how to use dark wax to age furniture. All posts contributed by Patricia for Grillo Designs can be found HERE.. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience – please see full disclosure here. One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to give an antique look to a piece of painted furniture is by GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words 23 REPURPOSED & UPCYCLED PLANTER IDEAS 23 Repurposed Planter Ideas For Your Home & Garden. I am no gardener. I have thumbs (thankfully) but neither of them are remotely green. I do love quirky decorating ideas however, so I can definitely

appreciate the

‘repurpose-all-things-imaginable-to-create-a-super-cool-planter’ craze concept that has been circulating Pinterest for quite some time

now.

15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS |GRILLO DESIGNS HERE ARE 15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES. 1. An industrial style DIY shoe rack made out of copper piping. This project could easily transform any corner of your home into a stylish yet functional place to keep your shoes! 5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk THE EASIEST DIY JUTE LAMPSHADE YOU'LL EVER MAKE! • GRILLOJUTE TABLE

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The Easiest DIY Jute Lampshade You’ll Ever Make! This DIY jute lampshade is a great way to add some rustic charm to your home! It requires a little patience but as far as making your own lampshades goes, this is pretty simple! HOW TO USE DARK WAX TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE • GRILLO DESIGNS Today’s contributor is Patricia from The Wood Spa and she is a sharing a tutorial on how to use dark wax to age furniture. All posts contributed by Patricia for Grillo Designs can be found HERE.. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience – please see full disclosure here. One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to give an antique look to a piece of painted furniture is by

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About How I Rent. Medina Grillo, Founder. A celebration of all the amazing renters out there who, in spite of it all, have managed to transform their homes into abodes of personality and style. This website is a place for renters to come together and share their thoughts, and feelings throughout their renting journey. HOW TO CREATE FAUX RUST WITHOUT USING RUST PAINT! • GRILLO I am so excited to introduce you to a long time Insta chum Pati Robins from the Style Squeeze Blog! Pati is a DIY enthusiast with the most amazing decorated rental home – if you dont already follow her on Instagram, you NEED to (like now!). Today she is sharing a 5 min tutorial on how to create a faux rust effect for any of your home decor items!. Hi guys! HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURE (IN 5 EASY STEPS) • GRILLO DESIGNS STEP 3: PRIME. Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks. GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words 23 REPURPOSED & UPCYCLED PLANTER IDEAS 23 Repurposed Planter Ideas For Your Home & Garden. I am no gardener. I have thumbs (thankfully) but neither of them are remotely green. I do love quirky decorating ideas however, so I can definitely

appreciate the

‘repurpose-all-things-imaginable-to-create-a-super-cool-planter’ craze concept that has been circulating Pinterest for quite some time

now.

15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS |GRILLO DESIGNS HERE ARE 15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES. 1. An industrial style DIY shoe rack made out of copper piping. This project could easily transform any corner of your home into a stylish yet functional place to keep your shoes! 5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk THE EASIEST DIY JUTE LAMPSHADE YOU'LL EVER MAKE! • GRILLOJUTE TABLE

LAMPS

The Easiest DIY Jute Lampshade You’ll Ever Make! This DIY jute lampshade is a great way to add some rustic charm to your home! It requires a little patience but as far as making your own lampshades goes, this is pretty simple! HOW TO USE DARK WAX TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE • GRILLO DESIGNS Today’s contributor is Patricia from The Wood Spa and she is a sharing a tutorial on how to use dark wax to age furniture. All posts contributed by Patricia for Grillo Designs can be found HERE.. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience – please see full disclosure here. One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to give an antique look to a piece of painted furniture is by

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About How I Rent. Medina Grillo, Founder. A celebration of all the amazing renters out there who, in spite of it all, have managed to transform their homes into abodes of personality and style. This website is a place for renters to come together and share their thoughts, and feelings throughout their renting journey. HOW TO CREATE FAUX RUST WITHOUT USING RUST PAINT! • GRILLO I am so excited to introduce you to a long time Insta chum Pati Robins from the Style Squeeze Blog! Pati is a DIY enthusiast with the most amazing decorated rental home – if you dont already follow her on Instagram, you NEED to (like now!). Today she is sharing a 5 min tutorial on how to create a faux rust effect for any of your home decor items!. Hi guys! HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURE (IN 5 EASY STEPS) • GRILLO DESIGNS STEP 3: PRIME. Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks. WHERE TO BUY INDOOR PLANTS ONLINE? • GRILLO DESIGNS Instagram. 5. CROCUS. Established in 2000, this is the biggest gardening website in the UK and the only one able to supply a significant range of indoor and outdoor plants. This shop has won many prestigious awards over the years and has been featured in VIDEO TOUR OF A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIVING ROOM • GRILLO DESIGNS Of course, changing the position of the sofa did mean I had to make minor. adjustments like moving the TV to another corner, and adding in more shelves to the bookcase wall to account for the empty space where the TV had once been – see here, but it was so worth it!. We now have a multi-functional room that we all REALLY love and for once, actually feels finished. HOW TO WALLPAPER A FLOOR 5. Optional: Give the floor a light sanding with 220 – 280 fine sandpaper. 6. Vacuum up at any residue/dust. 7. Finally the floor needs to be sealed. Open a can of clear polyurethane and stir well. For best results, use a floor pad ( I used a paint brush) and apply it to the floor with long, even strokes. HOW TO PAINT GLASS PANEL DOORS (LIKE A PRO) • GRILLO DESIGNS Option 2: The scratch Method. No initial prep , just paint the doors and worry about removing the paint on the glass after. Basically, you’ll have to scratch /or wet and wipe off the paint from the glass once the doors are painted and sealed. Again, this is a long process if your door has lots of glass panels! Option 3 : The Masking Liquid STAIRCASE GALLERY WALL : HOW TO HANG AND ARRANGE ART If that’s the case, grab a tape measure, and measure the width of the entire wall, starting from the bottom of the staircase, all the way to to the top. This will help you determine the size of your gallery wall, how many pictures you can hang and if you’re being really particular, the exact gaps needed between each frame. 3. DIY NO SEW LARGE FLOOR CUSHIONS • GRILLO DESIGNS 1 .Lay out your bed sheet the wrong way down on a flat surface (iron if needed). With a pencil and ruler draw a square outline on one side of the fabric. You can use an existing cushion cover if you want and trace the outline. 2. Cut out the two squares with a sharp pair of

scissors.

6 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING THE PERFECT SOFA FOR YOUR So w hatever your budget , try to find something is qood quality and that makes you happy. 2. Try it out! It goes without saying, but you won’t know if a sofa works for you unless you try it out first. Seat depths vary, which is why it’s vital to do a practice run 29 WAYS TO DECORATE YOUR RENTAL WITH CONTACT PAPER 29 Ways To Decorate Your Rental With Contact Paper. Although contact paper might be called different things in different countries i.e. Vinyl, Stick back plastic, Wall decals, Fablon (thats a UK one, but as most of my readers are from US, I’ll stick with calling it contact paper), it’s creative potential remains the same. HOW TO TURN CABINET DOOR KNOBS INTO WALL HOOKS Measure and mark where the hooks will go on the wall using a ruler and masking tape. Next, drill a hole with your power drill that is the length of your dowel screw. Hammer in the wall plug (dry wall anchor) softly. Then screw in your knob into the wall plug as tight as you can. And that’s it! HOW TO STENCIL CONCRETE FLOORS WITH CHALK PAINT HOW TO STENCIL CONCRETE FLOORS WITH CHALK PAINT. Learn how to stencil concrete floors with chalk paint and rollers! This tutorial was submitted by Sandra Mifsud from HOUSE OF IMPERFECTIONS – a Facebook page that specialises in revamping everyday furniture into shabby chic

designs and more.

GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words 23 REPURPOSED & UPCYCLED PLANTER IDEAS 23 Repurposed Planter Ideas For Your Home & Garden. I am no gardener. I have thumbs (thankfully) but neither of them are remotely green. I do love quirky decorating ideas however, so I can definitely

appreciate the

‘repurpose-all-things-imaginable-to-create-a-super-cool-planter’ craze concept that has been circulating Pinterest for quite some time

now.

15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS |GRILLO DESIGNS HERE ARE 15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES. 1. An industrial style DIY shoe rack made out of copper piping. This project could easily transform any corner of your home into a stylish yet functional place to keep your shoes! 5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk THE EASIEST DIY JUTE LAMPSHADE YOU'LL EVER MAKE! • GRILLOJUTE TABLE

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The Easiest DIY Jute Lampshade You’ll Ever Make! This DIY jute lampshade is a great way to add some rustic charm to your home! It requires a little patience but as far as making your own lampshades goes, this is pretty simple! HOW TO USE DARK WAX TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE • GRILLO DESIGNS Today’s contributor is Patricia from The Wood Spa and she is a sharing a tutorial on how to use dark wax to age furniture. All posts contributed by Patricia for Grillo Designs can be found HERE.. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience – please see full disclosure here. One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to give an antique look to a piece of painted furniture is by

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About How I Rent. Medina Grillo, Founder. A celebration of all the amazing renters out there who, in spite of it all, have managed to transform their homes into abodes of personality and style. This website is a place for renters to come together and share their thoughts, and feelings throughout their renting journey. HOW TO CREATE FAUX RUST WITHOUT USING RUST PAINT! • GRILLO I am so excited to introduce you to a long time Insta chum Pati Robins from the Style Squeeze Blog! Pati is a DIY enthusiast with the most amazing decorated rental home – if you dont already follow her on Instagram, you NEED to (like now!). Today she is sharing a 5 min tutorial on how to create a faux rust effect for any of your home decor items!. Hi guys! HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURE (IN 5 EASY STEPS) • GRILLO DESIGNS STEP 3: PRIME. Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks. GRILLO DESIGNS: INSPIRING YOUR CREATIVITY • GRILLO DESIGNSABOUTBLOGMY PROJECTSTUTORIALSHOME & GARDENLIFESTYLE Get the Book. In this invaluable book, award-winning interiors blogger Medina Grillo shares her favourite tips, tricks and DIY projects for transforming a rented space. Discover ways to add a splash of colour with removable wallpaper, learn how to hang artworks without damaging the walls, and turn your hand to upcycling those furniture bargains HOW TO PAINT MELAMINE WOOD Learn how to paint melamine wood – and turn any outdated piece of furniture from drab to fab!. Believe me when I say, I never intended for the story of ‘how I painted and wallpapered my extra large melamine wardrobe’ to ever hit the light of day, let alone this blog (hence the lack of progress pics). After two full days of vigorous painting and an overuse of ‘colourful choice words 23 REPURPOSED & UPCYCLED PLANTER IDEAS 23 Repurposed Planter Ideas For Your Home & Garden. I am no gardener. I have thumbs (thankfully) but neither of them are remotely green. I do love quirky decorating ideas however, so I can definitely

appreciate the

‘repurpose-all-things-imaginable-to-create-a-super-cool-planter’ craze concept that has been circulating Pinterest for quite some time

now.

15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS |GRILLO DESIGNS HERE ARE 15 CLEVER DIY SHOE STORAGE IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES. 1. An industrial style DIY shoe rack made out of copper piping. This project could easily transform any corner of your home into a stylish yet functional place to keep your shoes! 5+ UPCYCLED BENCH IDEAS 5+ Upcycled Bench Ideas – From Repurposed Furniture. I’d be lying if I told you that at one point in my life, I absolutely knew people were turning dressers into benches and that pallets had the potential to be anything other than just. a pile of wooden junk THE EASIEST DIY JUTE LAMPSHADE YOU'LL EVER MAKE! • GRILLOJUTE TABLE

LAMPS

The Easiest DIY Jute Lampshade You’ll Ever Make! This DIY jute lampshade is a great way to add some rustic charm to your home! It requires a little patience but as far as making your own lampshades goes, this is pretty simple! HOW TO USE DARK WAX TO ANTIQUE FURNITURE • GRILLO DESIGNS Today’s contributor is Patricia from The Wood Spa and she is a sharing a tutorial on how to use dark wax to age furniture. All posts contributed by Patricia for Grillo Designs can be found HERE.. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience – please see full disclosure here. One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to give an antique look to a piece of painted furniture is by

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About How I Rent. Medina Grillo, Founder. A celebration of all the amazing renters out there who, in spite of it all, have managed to transform their homes into abodes of personality and style. This website is a place for renters to come together and share their thoughts, and feelings throughout their renting journey. HOW TO CREATE FAUX RUST WITHOUT USING RUST PAINT! • GRILLO I am so excited to introduce you to a long time Insta chum Pati Robins from the Style Squeeze Blog! Pati is a DIY enthusiast with the most amazing decorated rental home – if you dont already follow her on Instagram, you NEED to (like now!). Today she is sharing a 5 min tutorial on how to create a faux rust effect for any of your home decor items!. Hi guys! HOW TO PAINT IKEA FURNITURE (IN 5 EASY STEPS) • GRILLO DESIGNS STEP 3: PRIME. Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks. WHERE TO BUY INDOOR PLANTS ONLINE? • GRILLO DESIGNS Instagram. 5. CROCUS. Established in 2000, this is the biggest gardening website in the UK and the only one able to supply a significant range of indoor and outdoor plants. This shop has won many prestigious awards over the years and has been featured in VIDEO TOUR OF A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIVING ROOM • GRILLO DESIGNS Of course, changing the position of the sofa did mean I had to make minor. adjustments like moving the TV to another corner, and adding in more shelves to the bookcase wall to account for the empty space where the TV had once been – see here, but it was so worth it!. We now have a multi-functional room that we all REALLY love and for once, actually feels finished. HOW TO WALLPAPER A FLOOR 5. Optional: Give the floor a light sanding with 220 – 280 fine sandpaper. 6. Vacuum up at any residue/dust. 7. Finally the floor needs to be sealed. Open a can of clear polyurethane and stir well. For best results, use a floor pad ( I used a paint brush) and apply it to the floor with long, even strokes. HOW TO PAINT GLASS PANEL DOORS (LIKE A PRO) • GRILLO DESIGNS Option 2: The scratch Method. No initial prep , just paint the doors and worry about removing the paint on the glass after. Basically, you’ll have to scratch /or wet and wipe off the paint from the glass once the doors are painted and sealed. Again, this is a long process if your door has lots of glass panels! Option 3 : The Masking Liquid STAIRCASE GALLERY WALL : HOW TO HANG AND ARRANGE ART If that’s the case, grab a tape measure, and measure the width of the entire wall, starting from the bottom of the staircase, all the way to to the top. This will help you determine the size of your gallery wall, how many pictures you can hang and if you’re being really particular, the exact gaps needed between each frame. 3. DIY NO SEW LARGE FLOOR CUSHIONS • GRILLO DESIGNS 1 .Lay out your bed sheet the wrong way down on a flat surface (iron if needed). With a pencil and ruler draw a square outline on one side of the fabric. You can use an existing cushion cover if you want and trace the outline. 2. Cut out the two squares with a sharp pair of

scissors.

6 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING THE PERFECT SOFA FOR YOUR So w hatever your budget , try to find something is qood quality and that makes you happy. 2. Try it out! It goes without saying, but you won’t know if a sofa works for you unless you try it out first. Seat depths vary, which is why it’s vital to do a practice run 29 WAYS TO DECORATE YOUR RENTAL WITH CONTACT PAPER 29 Ways To Decorate Your Rental With Contact Paper. Although contact paper might be called different things in different countries i.e. Vinyl, Stick back plastic, Wall decals, Fablon (thats a UK one, but as most of my readers are from US, I’ll stick with calling it contact paper), it’s creative potential remains the same. HOW TO TURN CABINET DOOR KNOBS INTO WALL HOOKS Measure and mark where the hooks will go on the wall using a ruler and masking tape. Next, drill a hole with your power drill that is the length of your dowel screw. Hammer in the wall plug (dry wall anchor) softly. Then screw in your knob into the wall plug as tight as you can. And that’s it! HOW TO STENCIL CONCRETE FLOORS WITH CHALK PAINT HOW TO STENCIL CONCRETE FLOORS WITH CHALK PAINT. Learn how to stencil concrete floors with chalk paint and rollers! This tutorial was submitted by Sandra Mifsud from HOUSE OF IMPERFECTIONS – a Facebook page that specialises in revamping everyday furniture into shabby chic

designs and more.

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