We have all seen the amazing things you can do with Ikea furniture. But this one might just be the easiest. Here’s how to take Ikea cabinets and give them a built-in custom look. Ikea Cabinets Used: These are the items for 1 locker bay. If you are building multiple, you will need to adjustContinue reading “How to DIY Custom Lockers”
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Installing a Front Door
Any project that creates a large hole in your exterior is a bit intimidating. But surprisingly, replacing a front door is actually pretty straightforward. I’m going to walk you through the steps I took and share what I learned after completing three DIY front door installs. Before we get to the installation, there’s one importantContinue reading “Installing a Front Door”
Installing a Subway Tile Backsplash
For my first tile install, I choose to do a small backsplash in my mudroom. It was an inconspicuous location (in case I screwed up) and there were no outlets or awkward angles meaning less cuts. I went with a subway zellige tile, knowing their irregular shape and texture would help conceal any errors. IContinue reading “Installing a Subway Tile Backsplash”
Beginners Guide to Flipping Furniture
Do you have some old furniture you want to revamp to fit better with your decor? Or maybe you want to take on a side job to make some extra cash? Whatever your goals, it can be intimidating knowing where to start when it comes to flipping furniture. But I got you covered! I’m goingContinue reading “Beginners Guide to Flipping Furniture”
Furnishing Resource Guide
Whether you are renovating, moving into a new home, or just want to update your current space, buying furnishings can be tough. How do you decide what is worth the splurge and where you can save? My focus is to help people renovate and design on a budget, so if that is your goal youContinue reading “Furnishing Resource Guide”
How to Choose a Color Palette for Your Home
When my husband and I renovated our first home, we did one room at a time. Just married and having made the biggest purchase of our lives, we didn’t have the budget to do a full gut & renovation. One of the biggest mistakes we made was not selecting a color palette from the start.Continue reading “How to Choose a Color Palette for Your Home”
How to Paint Cabinets to Last
Painting kitchen cabinets can be seriously intimidating, but it can also save you some serious money. My last client that purchased new kitchen cabinets for their small gally kitchen paid 20k. If you opt to paint them yourselves, you can come in under 1k, including the cost of equipment that you will have for futureContinue reading “How to Paint Cabinets to Last”
How to Create a Functional Multipurpose Space
How to Create a Functional Multipurpose Space
A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Light Fixture for Your Space
Lighting is often an underappreciated aspect in one’s home. It’s viewed as a functional necessity, to simply provide light. But it is so much more! Selecting the right light fixtures is a crucial aspect of interior design as they not only illuminate a space but also contribute to the overall ambiance. So, how DO youContinue reading “A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Light Fixture for Your Space”
Everything You Need to Know About Peel & Stick Wallpaper
I have installed peel & stick wallpaper more than a few times and I’m telling you, once you finish your first wall you will be hooked! It has the power to transform a space, yet it’s a relatively simple and straightforward process. Worried about the commitment? Don’t be, because peel & stick wallpaper can beContinue reading “Everything You Need to Know About Peel & Stick Wallpaper”