See how a 1980’s standard space was transformed into a moody blue bathroom with elegant, timeless appeal. I struggled with what to title this post. Do I call it “my favorite makeover ever”? Or “the only room in the new house that I’ve completely redesigned”? Or “the French-style bathroom of my dreams”? 80s Bathroom Makeover... The post Classic, Moody Blue Bathroom Reveal appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Updating outdated cabinets is a fantastic way to breathe new life into your home without breaking the bank. One of the most effective methods for transforming old cabinets is paint. Learn how to paint cabinets with Fusion Mineral Paint for a beautiful DIY transformation! When we bought our 1980’s home, the bar off the sunken... The post How to Paint Cabinets with Fusion Mineral Paint appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

See how we transformed these bookcases on either side of the fireplace to look like a beautiful, custom unit with a stone fireplace and moody color. I don’t even know quit what to call this fireplace and bookcase makeover… Except just what this room needed. Before, these bookcases beside the fireplace were a little awkward.... The post Fireplace + Bookcase Makeover appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Considering wood floors in your home? See the white oak flooring we recently chose and get all the pros and cons. If you’ve been following for a while, you know that over the last 10 years I’ve found a favorite engineered wood floor. To see more about engineered wood floors and why we chose them,... The post Brown White Oak Flooring appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Learn how to smooth textured walls with this simple DIY skim coating tutorial. One of my favorite ways to add character to a space is through molding and trim work. Unfortunately, my last two homes have had super bold 80’s and 90’s orange peel texture, which does not fit the elegant vibe I prefer. So... The post How to Smooth Textured Walls appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Looking to add DIY picture frame molding to your walls? Check out this simple step-by-step tutorial for a beautiful, elegant result! Ever since we lived in France, I’ve been a sucker for elegant wall moldings. And picture frame moulding is one of my favorite looks. You can make it as complex or simple as you... The post DIY Picture Frame Molding appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Wondering how to install peel and stick floor tile? Get the step by step tutorial on DIY peel and stick floor tile with this gorgeous black and white floor tile! Remember the guest bath in our new home? When we closed on the house, it looked like this. Fortunately, everything worked just fine, but the... The post DIY Peel and Stick Floor Tile appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Want a quick, dramatic bookshelf makeover? Find out how to wallpaper the back of a bookcase with this step by step tutorial! We are book lovers. As I strolled through our new house last summer, my mind immediately went to how many bookcases I needed to add. ? And I started in my daughters’ room... The post How to Wallpaper the Back of a Bookcase appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Want to maximize storage with an over refrigerator cabinet? Find out how to build one yourself with this DIY cabinet surround tutorial! When we purchased our new house last year, the kitchen was a good size and had granite countertops, but it still needed work. My least favorite element was the refrigerator hanging out all... The post DIY Over Refrigerator Cabinet Surround appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Find out how to convert a vintage dresser into a bathroom vanity with this step by step tutorial! As I design spaces for our new home, I know I want to blend classic character with a modern touch. And it all started with this elegant moody bathroom for my daughters. When we decided to go... The post How to Turn a Dresser into a Vanity appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more