DIY Archives - Down with Dana

DIY Waintscoting Accent Wall

July 26, 2022 No Comments

One of my first thoughts when I bought my house was that I wanted it to be uniquely Dana. No cookie cutter, plain stuff going on over here. I planned to add details that truly showed my personal style. I love mid-century and modern furniture pieces paired with accents that really bring everything together so once my contractor finished with construction in my kitchen and bathroom, it was my time to shine! Project number one was a diy wainscoting accent wall in my living room.

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Goddess Boho Box Braids

August 5, 2021 No Comments

With the summer heat full ablaze I have been wearing my hair in protective styles this season. What’s a protective style you ask? It’s a low maintenance hair style that keeps your hair ends concealed and thus protected. Some examples would be braids, weaves and wigs. Crochet braids are another form of protective styling and that’s how I installed my Goddess boho box braids.

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Board and Batten Accent Wall

March 17, 2021 No Comments

When I bought my home I knew that I would be taking on quite a few diy projects. My master bedroom was essentially a box with four walls and 2 windows and I knew right away that I wanted to create an accent wall that would help transform the space. I was your typical new home owner looking for inspiration on Pinterest and Youtube. In my research I came across the board and batten accent wall which is becoming more and more popular every day.

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My Ikea Malm Hack

January 11, 2021 6 Comments

After one year of living in my house I was finally ready to design my master bedroom. I had to make sure I chose a style that would make me feel good about the room where I begin and ended my days. After all, a bedroom is like a personal sanctuary. Furniture is one of the most important details when it comes to building the perfect bedroom. I tried this Ikea Malm hack and I absolutely love it!