LAVENDER DIY HOME DECOR -

Do you love lavender as much as I do? Growing my own lavender and handcrafting my own lavender home décor is a favorite of mine. Lavender represents purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness and let’s face it; don’t we all need some more of that in our life?

Today I’m sharing with you a beautiful lavender home design that can be either designed with a vintage look or a modern farmhouse look. Your choice.

Before you begin, let’s set the mood for some relaxing design time, because it’s all about the experience. I’m going to begin by lighting our handcrafted lavender candle. The verse I’m reflecting on is, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) Okay, let’s begin…

Supplies needed for the vintage style include:
Dried lavender bundle (approx. 60-70 stems)
2”x12” pine wood
2”x10” pine wood
Stain (I prefer water-based stain)
Gold acrylic paint
Antique upholstery tacks
Finishing product (I like John Boos & Co. EZ-DO)
Old rag
Thin paint brush
Sanding Block
Painters Tape
Ruler
Pencil
Hammer
Drill & ¼” drill bit

Supplies needed for the modern farmhouse look include:
Dried lavender bundle (approx. 60-70 stems)
2”x12”x4” pine wood
2”x10”x3” pine wood
Gray acrylic paint (or paint color of your choice)
White acrylic paint (or paint color of your choice)
Wooden word cut-out
Wood glue or glue gun
Thin paint brush
Sanding Block
Painters Tape
Ruler
Pencil
Hammer
Drill & ¼” drill bit

Step 1: Getting Started

With a circular or miter saw cut a 4” long piece from the 2” x 12” pine board. Then cut a 3” long piece from the 2” x 10” board (cut more pieces if making multiple sets).

On the top of each piece draw a line down the center. Then mark 1” intervals. This is where you’ll be drilling the holes.

Now mark the depth of your ¼” drill 2” from the tip of the drill bit and wrap with tape. The tape will be your guide for drilling holes into the wood.

Drill each hole until you hit the edge of the tape.

Step 2: Make it smooth

Use a sanding block to round the edges slightly and to give it a smoother finish.

Step 3: Paint or stain your blocks of wood

Choose your style and paint your wood for the modern farmhouse look or stain it for a vintage look.

Step 4: Adding a wooden word (modern farmhouse style)

To paint the wording, it’s easiest to hold your paint brush vertical to the wood and dab down with a wet paint brush. This prevents the sides of the word getting filled with paint if you drag the brush over the top back and forth as you would traditionally paint. Or you may prefer using the round sponge/foam brush.

Step 5: Adding a paint stripe (vintage style)

The gold stipe is designed for the vintage set; however, you may want a stripe on your modern farmhouse style as well.

Make sure that your pieces have dried. Tape off a ¼” stripe about half inch down from the top (the top is where the holes are) with painters’ tape. Press firmly down to avoid any pooling or leaks when painting.

Use the small flat brush, apply a coat of the gold paint (or any color you choose). Let dry and repeat (you may need a third coat). Once the paint is dry, remove the painters’ tape and lightly sand the rough edges of the paint lines.

Step 6: Adding the antique tacks (vintage style)

With a ruler, make a mark at the very center of the gold painted stripe on each piece of wood. Then mark at 1.5” intervals from the center mark. This is where you will hammer the upholstery tacks in. Using a small hammer, gently tap each upholstery tack in at the marks.

With a small art brush, give each tack a few coats of gold paint. Let dry. Or you may choose to leave them the original antique color.

Step 7: Adding your word to the design (modern farmhouse style)

Glue your word to the smaller board that will sit in the front with your wood glue or glue gun. It doesn’t take alot of glue.

Step 8: Adding the beautiful lavender (both styles)

Once everything is dry it is time to add the dried lavender. I suggest adding 3 stems per hole, but it’s really a preference. Add the lavender until you are happy with the results.

Step 9 (optional for Vintage style)

If using stain, you can add a sheen to it, by applying some finish.

Final Step

Then place your newly finished project where you can enjoy the lovely lavender daily. A touch of delicate color and scent; a reminder of spring just around the corner.

Let me know in the comments if you make a lavender set. I would love to see a picture of it. I hope this inspires you to decorate with the calming beauty of lavender.

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About the Author

Lisa Hartzler is a lavender farmer in northeast Ohio. She is the owner and creator of Salt & Light Box where they offer lavender self-care boxes to help you unwind and decompress. Lisa also loves to create and craft, and they offer a Lavender DIY Home Décor Kit with everything you need to create beautiful lavender home décor projects. Follow Salt & Light Box on Facebook for crafting ideas and to learn more. Her website is saltandlightbox.com.

LAVENDER DIY HOME DECOR