37 Trending Kitchen Accent Wall Ideas and Inspiring Design
Kitchen Accent Wall Ideas When you think of an accent wall, the first thing to come to your mind probably isn’t the kitchen. But why not? Many kitchen designs tend to stick to neutral colors. So, what better place is there to add a pop of color or a geometric...
Choosing The Right Outdoor Patio Furniture to Fit Your Style
With so many options available, choosing the perfect patio furniture can be a daunting task. Where do you even begin? In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of choosing the right patio furniture to fit your style. With so many factors to consider,...
Easy How to Refinish Hardwood Floors Without Sanding
DIY Hardwood Floor Refinishing Without Sanding Is your hardwood flooring tired and worn out? Are your wooden floors ready for a refresh? While hardwood floors are super durable and tough, they do lose their shine and luster over time. And then there’s the...
21 Inspiring Scandinavian Front Porch Ideas: Add Curb Appeal
Scandinavian Front Porch Ideas Old man winter is never kind to a home’s exterior. Walking around my house at this time of year and seeing all the work that needs to be done, can be a bit daunting. But the very first task I always take on is my front porch. After...
Easy How To Build a Mid Century Modern Accent Wall
I love a good accent wall! Did you know you can change the look of an entire room by just adding some boards and paint to the wall? So simple. Coming at you this week with another super easy wall treatment tutorial. This one has more of a Mid Century Modern feel to...
Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space: Extend your home
By creating an outdoor living space that feels like an extension of your home, you can increase both its coziness and value. Your personal style can shine through in any sized outdoor area with the right design choices for creating an inviting living space. With just...
What are the Top 5 Reasons to Renovate Your Home
Is it time to renovate your home? There comes a time in every homeowner’s life when they sit in their house and wonder if there’s more they could do. Sometimes, they feel like a fresh coat of paint will solve all their problems. Others go to the further...
17 Tips for Personalizing Your Space & Making It Functional
Personalizing Your Space If you’ve read my “About Me” page, then you know that decorating my home proved to be very challenging for me for several years. My sister and my mom were my go-to’s when trying to figure out my interior design process....
How To Make Your Home Feel Modern
Every property can benefit from an upgrade, whether your home is five or a hundred and five years old. You might be looking to make a new build your own, prolong the life of your older property, or embark on a home renovation project. Whatever your needs, you can...
Outdoor Pergola Lighting Ideas: 15 Best Ways to Light It Up
Lighting is everything! Whether it’s inside or outside, lighting can set the stage for the atmosphere and style of your home. If I had my way I would light up the entire exterior of my home. It just makes such a difference. But when it comes to your pergola...
DIY Home Projects: 9 Simple Ways to Add Personality to Your Space
More than just a place to live, your home is an extension of you. It reflects your personality and your style. Our home is where we express ourselves, create memories, feel safe and find comfort. By adding your own personal touch to your space, you can make it truly...
Boho Modern Inspiration: Ideas and Tips for the Perfect Look
Boho Modern Inspiration When you think of boho modern style, what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a unique blend of natural elements like woven textures and plants, mixed with sleek, contemporary lines and metallic accents. Or maybe it’s the use of...
Room Renovations: Beginners Guide to Create Your Dream Space
Having never really used a drill before, let alone a saw, my kids thought I was crazy when I came home and told them I was going to renovate our stairway. But per “Nicole fashion”, when I make the decision to do something, I go all in! Pulling back a...
Ideas and Trends for the Modern Coastal Design Look
You don’t need to live by the ocean to enjoy the calming and breezy vibes of modern coastal design. This style has become an increasingly popular choice, in recent years. Its ability to bring the serene beauty of the sea indoors and create a relaxed and stylish...
DIY Square Board and Batten Wall Treatment-Staircase
Ready to take a boring stairwell and give it some pizazz? This square board and batten wall treatment technique was exactly what our stairwell to the basement was in need of. Board and batten is such an easy way to change up any space; adding character and dimension....
How to Balance Industrial Style Design and Add Warmth
When many think of industrial style design, they think of a cold, sterile environment. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, when you balance industrial style design with warm textures, clean lines, neutral colors and natural light, you end up with a very...
Building Your Own Furniture: An Easy Step-By-Step Guide
I never imagined I would be able to build the things I’m building today. Having never in my life picked up a drill, let alone pushed a board through a table saw. I would have laughed if you would have told me, “You’ll be building your own pieces of...
What is Japandi Design Style? Everything You Need to Know
As a DIY and interior design blogger, I am always looking for new and exciting design styles to share with my readers. Today, I want to discuss one of my favorite design styles – Japandi. Japandi design style blends the simplicity and minimalism of Scandinavian...
7 Modern Home Theater Room DIYs You’ll Want to Copy
A home theater room was always a dream for me. After making that dream a reality over the last few months, I’ve been sharing all of the home theater room DIYs I’ve been tackling. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing them with you! Creating a home...
7 Easy Steps to a Mid Century Modern Design Style
I have long been a fan of mid century modern design. A popular style that has been around for decades. It continues to captivate and inspire homeowners and interior designers alike.With its clean lines and bold colors, there’s something about its design elements...
Easy How to Make a Floating Canvas Frame DIY Tutorial
Thank you for all of the love on my DIY textured wall art I shared last week. While they look amazing without adding a frame, after making a floating canvas frame DIY for each one of them, I knew it was the right choice. I have made textured art canvas prints...
9 Easy Steps to a Minimalist Modern Design Style
What is all of the buzz around Minimalist Modern Design? A design style that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years with a focus on keeping things clean, simple, and functional. Think of it as decluttering your space and creating a sense of calmness and...
Easy How to Create a DIY Textured Wall Art Tutorial
After completing my picture frame moulding in my theater room, as I shared last week, I wanted a substantial piece to fill the space of each box. Creating these DIY textured wall art canvases not only complement the walls well, but they also have an added bonus....
5 Easy Steps to a Modern Farmhouse Style Design
Is modern farmhouse a thing of the past? While modern farmhouse style has been on-trend for quite awhile now, many who have adapted this style are wondering if it’s on its way out. The short answer is, no. Modern farmhouse is a timeless design that will not be...
3 Easy Steps to DIY Picture Frame Moulding Tutorial
What do you do with a long wall? Picture frame moulding is my new favorite go-to. And in my picture frame moulding tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to do it. We have a very big room down in our basement that has gone through a few transitions over the years....
Neoclassical Interior Design: What is it? And How To Get The Look
When I think of neoclassical interior design style, my mind goes to Buckingham Palace. I immediately see royal furnishings, graceful arches, high ceilings, large mirrors and detailed carpentry. Of course, as an avid viewer of the Netflix series, The Crown, I...
Easy How to Build a Media Console Table Tutorial
Scrolling through Instagram one day, I stumbled upon a media console table that stopped me in my tracks. I fell in love with this piece! While only a third of the tv console was visible in the picture, I was sure I could recreate this gorgeous piece. Off to the...
Create a Clean and Contemporary Space with Organic Modern Design
useThere are so many different styles to choose from when designing your perfect home! So it’s not surprising that you may be wondering, what is organic modern design? As we continue our Interior Design Style series, join me in this helpful article to find out...
Easy How to Build DIY Floor to Ceiling Bookshelves
Continuing on with the Theater Room Series. Today is all about these DIY floor to ceiling bookshelves. To look at how far we’ve come with this room is incredible. Normally I would share a beautiful picture of the space before jumping into the process. But the...
5 Ways to Achieve the Scandinavian Minimalist Interior Design Look
When it comes to interior design and home styling, the Scandinavian minimalist interior design style is much-loved. And a mouthful-haha! It evokes a feeling of comfort, minimalism, and modernity. This way of decorating creates energy-efficient homes filled with...
Easy How to Build a DIY Home Theater Riser
As I shared last week, I recently transformed our old media room into a true home theater room. This is a very big room. So, we were able to add a large sectional for the front row. Which then allowed us to move our older sofa to the back. My primary goal was to have...
What Is Traditional English Cottage Style? 21 Ways to Get It
One movie instantly comes to mind when I think of a classic english style cottage–The Holiday with Cameron Diaz. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a must-see. The english cottage vibe is all over that movie. It’s so good! One that I can’t miss...
5 Steps for Organizing Your Home in 2023
Are you tired of entering your home and noticing clutter everywhere you turn? Now may be a good time to free yourself from the mounds of junk and get your home organized in 2023. This is especially true if you plan to sell your house fast this year. Here are five...
Easy How to Build a DIY Home Theater Room
Our DIY home theater room is now my most favorite room in our house. The problem (yet, not a problem) is that it’s everyone’s most desired place to hang out. When we’re not all down there for a family movie night, we almost need a sign-up sheet for...
What Is Your Interior Design Style? Top 10 Designs
Your interior design style is an expression of personal taste and preference. Each style has its own distinct appeal – but how do you know which one is right for your home? The key to finding the perfect interior design style is understanding what...
4 DIY Kitchen Updates That Make a Huge Impact
Today I’m sharing the 4 DIY kitchen updates that made a huge impact to my kitchen. Last winter I took on my biggest remodel job ever! I had been wanting to update my kitchen for a long time. And while I did some minor updates over the years, none of them came...
Top Decorating Trends of 2023
Wrapping up my top decorating trends series, today’s post is where to find all of the good stuff. 2022 brought us abstract art, white walls, cozy textures, open shelving and so much more. Will we see these in 2023? Over the last several weeks, I’ve been...
Easy How to Build a DIY Kitchen Island-Kitchen Series
Early in my marriage, my husband and I found our dream kitchen island while house hunting. We ended up not buying that house and I have longed for that island ever since. During my recent modern kitchen remodel, I made that dream a reality. My very own kitchen island....
5 Top Interior Design Colors for 2023
The easiest and least expensive change you can ever make to your home interior is paint. Like every other trend, interior design colors are here today, gone tomorrow. But thankfully, paint is cheap when considering all other design elements. And so easy to change....
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