Blue beadboard

Nothing creates more old school character and charm in an interior than beautiful architectural moldings. What do you do though when you live in a newer building and can’t afford to hire a contractor for fresh plasterwork or millwork?Fret not, friends, there’s hope! I asked a few of my favorite interior designers for advice on how to fake the look of moldings, wall panels, and more at home when you can’t afford the real thing, and these fool-the-eye upgrades made their lists.

One of our many historical home renovations in Kansas City (this one in Liberty) with a quaint and cozy cottage style reflected in this kitchen remodel

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October 24-28, 2020 Remember when I shared my office built-ins and beadboard were getting installed? I'm so happy to see it done and get painted!! Sources and colors are sourced at the bottom of this blog post! Here's an image after the walls, beadboard, and built-ins were painted. The view right outside my office door.

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Blue bathroom décor is demonstrated by a half wall of beadboard wainscoting. White beadboard covers the upper walls accessorized with beach themed pictures. Wood vanity with white countertop stands beneath a rectangular grey framed mirror.

Original. Knotty Pine. Walls. Need we say more?

Country Living teamed up with North Carolina–based Victoria and Marcus Ford to update their 1970s Dutch Colonial–style home, one DIY-filled endeavor at a time. This installment: The bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room.