Interior Designer. Fearless DIYer. Sharing interior design tips and building project tutorials. Let’s design and build something beautiful together. For more design tips, projects and behind the scenes, follow me @designtobuild.nicole
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I consider it such a joy to build a furniture piece for my kiddos, nieces and nephews as a wedding gift on their special day. So, when my nephew and his new wife wanted a headboard for their hip, downtown apartment, I jumped on the idea! When space is limited, a DIY...
When I finally decided to turn our guest room/catch-all room into my home office, I knew one thing for sure. One wall was going to demand attention. A focal point DIY moulding accent wall. I love a good accent wall and this was one I had been wanting to design for a...
DIY window box planters! The easiest and cheapest way to add curb appeal! Dog-eared fencing isn't just for fencing. It's one of the cheapest outdoor woods you can buy. And often overlooked for implementing it in building projects. It's time to think outside the box....
Are you the kind of person who likes to spend all their summer hours outside with friends and family? Or maybe you’re just someone who wants to be out enjoying the weather before the cold months of winter hit. If so, you may want to consider the benefits of installing...
Navigating the challenge of combining a cozy guest room with a functional home office seemed daunting until I partnered with Create-A-Bed. Their innovative Murphy bed solutions transformed my space. Showcasing key Murphy bed benefits such as style and practicality...
Discover the transformation in my Home Office Guest Room Reveal, where I've upgraded from cluttered chaos to a sleek, multifunctional space. For quite some time now, I have been working out of a makeshift office space. This room has been all the things. Starting out...
Looking to upgrade your outdoor space this season? Dive into these easy DIY backyard projects that can transform your backyard into a relaxing oasis over a weekend. With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to turn your backyard into the ultimate...
Modern outdoor chairs! These sturdy and heavy-duty chairs are great for a patio or deck! This is my spot! Where you'll find me all summer long. Hanging out in my modern outdoor chair. The most comfortable spot on my deck. Looking at starting some outdoor projects this...
Ready to build DIY outdoor chairs to match your new DIY outdoor sofa from last week? Let's do it! But before we get started, let's take a quick peak again at what my patio space looked like BEFORE I built my outdoor furniture..... Our pergola area was in need of some...
Build your own DIY outdoor sofa with just ten 2x4's. Design to Build's plans include easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. Looking for affordable extra seating for your outdoor living space? Building your own modern outdoor couch is easy and cheap. A great...