Maison de Pax https://www.maisondepax.com/ Restoring, remodeling, and redecorating our way towards peace in our home... Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:25:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://www.maisondepax.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-MdP-house-logo-black-simple-32x32.png Maison de Pax https://www.maisondepax.com/ 32 32 How to Update an 80s House: 10 Timeless Design Ideas https://www.maisondepax.com/how-to-update-an-80s-house/ https://www.maisondepax.com/how-to-update-an-80s-house/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:25:09 +0000 https://www.maisondepax.com/?p=106283 Wondering where to start with your 80s home renovation? These are ten timeless updates that can make the biggest impact, whether you’re planning a full remodel or updating one project at a time. If you’ve recently—or not so recently—bought an 80s house, you may be wondering where to start. Between orange oak, brass fixtures, popcorn...

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]]> https://www.maisondepax.com/diy-wire-trellis-star-jasmine/feed/ 1 102733 DIY Bathroom Makeover with Classic Coastal Style https://www.maisondepax.com/diy-bathroom-makeover-with-classic-coastal-style/ https://www.maisondepax.com/diy-bathroom-makeover-with-classic-coastal-style/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:51:09 +0000 https://www.maisondepax.com/?p=99958 Transform a dated bathroom into a serene coastal retreat with DIY molding, peel-and-stick floors, and Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray. My boys’ bathroom makeover simply makes me happy. It was a budget-friendly approach to a space that was functional, but not our style. Bathroom Before and After Just look at the transformation. As always, I knew...

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]]> https://www.maisondepax.com/diy-bathroom-makeover-with-classic-coastal-style/feed/ 0 99958 The Best Blue Paint Colors for Any Room https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-blue-paint-colors-for-any-room/ https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-blue-paint-colors-for-any-room/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.maisondepax.com/?p=102692 Looking for the perfect blue paint color? This guide features my favorite light, dark, moody, and blue-gray shades – all in one place, with real-life examples and designer-approved picks. Blue is my go-to color for interiors. Whether you lean neutral and just want an accent, or you love bold, color-drenched spaces, blue is an elegant...

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]]> https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-blue-paint-colors-for-any-room/feed/ 0 102692 The Best Blue-Gray Paint Colors for Any Space https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-blue-gray-paint-colors-for-any-space/ https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-blue-gray-paint-colors-for-any-space/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.maisondepax.com/?p=98378 Looking for the perfect blue-gray paint color? Whether you want something soft and serene or rich and refined, these tried-and-true shades work beautifully in any space. There’s something about a beautiful blue-gray paint color that just feels effortlessly chic. Whether you’re looking for a soft, serene shade for your walls, a muted blue paint color...

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]]> https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-blue-gray-paint-colors-for-any-space/feed/ 0 98378 The Best Way to Paint Picture Frame Molding on Walls https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-way-to-paint-picture-frame-molding-on-walls/ https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-way-to-paint-picture-frame-molding-on-walls/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.maisondepax.com/?p=99965 Learn how to paint picture frame molding on your walls for a gorgeous finish – the easiest way! Picture frame molding is an incredible way to add character to your home. But painting it can be a pain. If you’re ready to try this fun project, here are my best tips for painting picture frame...

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]]> https://www.maisondepax.com/the-best-way-to-paint-picture-frame-molding-on-walls/feed/ 0 99965 12 Easy Kitchen Updates that Look Custom (No Renovation Needed) https://www.maisondepax.com/10-easy-kitchen-updates-that-look-custom-no-renovation-needed/ https://www.maisondepax.com/10-easy-kitchen-updates-that-look-custom-no-renovation-needed/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:01:58 +0000 https://www.maisondepax.com/?p=101174 Refresh your kitchen with 12 easy, budget-friendly updates – paint, planks, hardware, styling, and more – all without a full kitchen remodel. Dramatic before and afters and full-gut kitchen renovations can be fun to watch. But let’s be honest, they are also expensive, stressful, complicated, and exhausting. Fortunately, you don’t need a full kitchen makeover...

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]]> https://www.maisondepax.com/10-easy-kitchen-updates-that-look-custom-no-renovation-needed/feed/ 2 101174 Simple Front Yard Landscaping Before and After https://www.maisondepax.com/simple-front-yard-landscaping-before-and-after/ https://www.maisondepax.com/simple-front-yard-landscaping-before-and-after/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.maisondepax.com/?p=100509 This simple front yard landscaping before and after features jasmine ground cover, mulch, and porch planters to create easy curb appeal in a weekend. I’m declaring this year the year of curb appeal. The first year we moved into this home was all about making the interior livable. At the time, the front yard looked...

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