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

Interior design lessons from France: Get 10 tips for classic french interior design inspired by the elegant architecture of Parisian apartments and ancient chateaux. I’ve always been a bit of a francophile, but my real love for French style and culture was solidified when my husband and I lived in Paris for two years and... The post Interior Design Lessons from France appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

See how a Giani marble countertop paint kit (from Amazon!) transformed this old yellow countertop, and find out how to paint bathroom countertops to look like Carrara marble! I recently painted my 40 year old cultured marble bathroom countertops to look like marble. For around $100, I couldn’t be more pleased with the new look!... The post How to Paint Countertops to Look Like Marble appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Looking to give your laminate furniture a fresh look? Find out how to paint laminate furniture the right way for a beautiful, durable finish! Have you ever wondered how to paint laminate furniture so that it will last? I recently picked up a bookcase off Facebook Marketplace. I thought it was going to be a... The post How to Paint Laminate Furniture appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more

Love the look of vertical wood plank walls? Find out how to install a vertical plank wall yourself! Vertical wood plank walls bring instant character to a space. The nickel gap look can lend a cottage charm, a modern flair, or a traditional elegance. Such a versatile wall treatment deserves a good step-by-step tutorial! We... The post How to Install a Vertical Plank Wall appeared first on Maison de Pax ..read more