Chalkboard living room

This interior by designer and stylist Carlos Mota jumpstarted two great ideas for our space. We wondered: Is that a painting or a framed chalkboard, wiped out in the most purposely smudgy way, with nude drawn on it? We love the idea of a chalkboard framed to be a constantly changing artwork. And especially a nude smack in the middle of a living space, which can't help but cool it out. We thought of Carlo Mollino's nudie mirror And Jean Cocteau's Villa Santo Sospir ... We kept this image by…

An easy way to be better organized and eradicate your constant note taking, and subsequent missing notes, is to use a chalkboard in strategic places in the house, such as the kitchen, study and even at the entrance. To see how useful these can be, see our selection of DIY chalkboards which will inspire you to no end!

Make this DIY Giant Chalkboard an an afternoon! It's SO quick and simple to make. Add farmhouse charm and function in your home!

♌️DIY Chalkboard paint 4 (1x3's) cut to your desired length & width at 45° angles Old art light and chalk ....wallah! 👍

DIY Framed Chalkboard Wall Before you think that I’ve lost my mind, Rob was surprisingly...

We found this good idea in Covet Garden, an appealing online shelter magazine that features spaces of real people (slightly ripping off The Selby's questionnaire). Here, Photographer Tracy Shumate's converted factory space...'Necessity being the mother of invention, Tracy uses large MDF panel covered in chalkboard paint to hide her unsightly electrical panels.'Here's another iteration we found in Annaleena's Hem:Related post: grown-up chalkboard 'art'

Name: ScottLocation: Ottawa, CanadaSize: 1200 square feetYears lived in: 6 years; rented Scott is a lucky guy; the place he calls home is one of the most beautiful and iconic apartment buildings in Canada’s capital. Hovering on the edge of the downtown core, The Windsor Arms was built in the Art Nouveau style and features leaded stained-glass windows, Belgian tiles, wood-burning fireplaces and an enviable entrance hall.

How to Build a Huge Chalkboard for CHEAP! This step-by-step tutorial is so great and makes this tutorial work for DIYers of all levels! #diychalkboard #homemadechalkboard #chalkboard

My good friend Melissa from The Inspired Room has just released a new book! It is stunning. In celebration of that, she asked a few of her blogging friends to share our own inspired rooms in our own homes. I feel the same about all the rooms in my home since we worked together as...Read More

Want a chalkboard wall but don't want to commit to painting one? Check out our tutorial for another way!