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Rough Ranch Sources and Finishes

September 7, 2022 · 1 Comment

If you missed the reveal, be sure to check it out here. If you’re trying to find a color or product, then you’re in the right spot! If there is something you can’t find below, then it is either no longer available or something I’ve made or refinished. Finishes Wall Color Throughout House – Sherwin…

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Filed In: Bath, Favorite Finds, Flip Houses, Home Decor, House & Home, Kitchen, Project Homes, The Rough Ranch / Tagged: artwork, backsplash, color, console, light, paint, project, pulls, source, table, tile

Instant Light Fixture: Update a Recessed Light with a Hanging Fixture

March 22, 2018 · 1 Comment

Quick Kitchen Refresh | inbetweenchaos.com

I had not one, but two of those “duh!” moments when refreshing my kitchen. (Check out the first one here).  I’ve known about recessed light kits for years but never thought about actually using one. And then I realized how easy it would be to add a little glitz over my sink since there was…

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Filed In: Home Decor, House & Home, Projects, Tips and Tutorials / Tagged: easy, fixture, instant, light, recessed, update

Updating a 90s kitchen – WITHOUT Painting Cabinets!

September 29, 2017 · 161 Comments

Flip House Tour Before & After | inbetweenchaos.com

I think the first thing many homeowners think needs to happen with a dated kitchen remodel is a change of cabinets. First, let’s start with a bit of a perspective adjustment… oak or wood cabinets need not be removed or painted.  They are trending back in, and that makes it so much easier to update…

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Filed In: Home Decor, House & Home, Kitchen, Tips and Tutorials / Tagged: backsplash, briwax, budget, diy, hardware, kitchen, light, lighting, modern, oak, paint, reno, update, wood

Fixer-Upper Inspired X-Light

August 24, 2017 · 5 Comments

Flip House Tour Before & After | inbetweenchaos.com

This light is featured in my Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide, along with other ideas for creating your own lamps and how to work with fixtures.  So if you’re a fan of Fixer Upper, I’m sure you’ve seen this house. These lights immediately catch your eye and make a statement in this kitchen.  So make your…

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Filed In: Home Decor, Project Plans, Projects / Tagged: diy, farmhouse, fixer upper, fixture, light, wood, x

The Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide

August 13, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide | inbetweenchaos.com

Welcome to the Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide! Lighting often goes overlooked as an easy way to update the look of a room… maybe it’s the cost, since lighting can go as high as the stars price-wise, or maybe it’s a an assumption that you would need to call in an electrician… whatever it is, overlook no…

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Filed In: Home Decor, House & Home, Tips and Tutorials / Tagged: diy, farmhouse, fixtures, guide, light, plans, tips

DIY Fretwork Pendant or Table Lamp

July 25, 2017 · 3 Comments

DIY Fretwork Light | inbetweenchaos.com

This light is part of The Ultimate DIY lighting guide. For more great DIY ideas, check it out here! I started this piece as a table lamp some 8 months ago!  But my sample piece was large and I couldn’t find the right shade.  I wanted to scale it down, but I just didn’t get…

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Filed In: Home Decor, House & Home, Project Plans, Projects / Tagged: ceiling, fixture, fretwork, lamp, light, lighting, pendant, plans, table, ultimate

Flip House Friday – Let There be Light – and Gas!

July 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Flip House Update | Let there be Light! | inbetweenchaos.com

I’ve described myself as scatterbrained, forgetful… whatever you want to call it. My hubby helps keep me straight, but there’s only so much he can do. So I want to share with my readers who don’t know me (if there are any out there?!) an example so maybe you can see where I’m coming from….

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Filed In: Flip Houses, The Skinny House / Tagged: diy, fixtures, flip, house, light

The Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide: Drilling Glass

July 13, 2017 · 2 Comments

Foolproof method to drilling glass | inbetweenchaos.com

This post is part of the Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide.  To start from the beginning, click here! All righty… now that you have your fixture, shade and flair, it’s time to pull it all together.Which means it’s probably time to cut through some glass or delicate materials. Have no fear, it’s all here! When you…

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Filed In: Home Decor, House & Home / Tagged: diy, drilling, fixtures, glass, light, lighting, pendant

The Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide: Mix & Match

June 25, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide Mix and Match Fixtures

Lighting often goes overlooked as an easy way to update the look of a room… maybe it’s the cost, since lighting can go as high as the stars price-wise, or maybe it’s a an assumption that you would need to call in an electrician… whatever it is, overlook no more! I’m really excited to bring to…

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Filed In: Home Decor, House & Home, Tips and Tutorials / Tagged: custom, diy, fixture, ideas, light, lighting, make, match, mix

Fave Wall Lights

January 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Favorite Bath & Wall Lights | inbetweenchaos.com

I’m in the middle of my bathroom refresh plans and I’ve been reminded of how much I love lighting… especially lighting that I think looks good without a ridiculous price tag… you feel me? I saved a lot light fixtures, so I thought I’d share with you some of my faves.  And these are just…

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Filed In: Bath, House & Home / Tagged: bath, farmhouse, fixtures, gooseneck, industrial, light, sconce, swing arm, wall

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Welcome all! In between the chaos of being a scatterbrained mom of 3 and a real estate investor, I love trying new things with my saw, paint brush, camera… I’m a Jane of all trades but master of none. Join me and we can learn together!

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