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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See just how simple it is to build an end table. Follow my easy step-by-step tutorial on how to build an end table. A few weeks ago, I shared the coffee table I built for my son and his new bride. Today, I'm sharing how to build an end table to match that coffee...
Wrapping up our 2-week bench series with a simple wood bench DIY. Last week I shared how to build a bench with purchased legs. This week I'm sharing how to build a bench AND legs. Such a super-easy build! And like I said last week, if you can build a bench you can...
I have several easy accent wall ideas to share with you today, most of which I have implemented in my own home. Accent walls are a great way to showcase your personality and create a dramatic, stunning look in your home. Accent walls aren't going away anytime soon....
Today I'm coming at you with a two-week "How to build a bench" series. I have built several tables and benches and want to share with you just how simple they are to build. I thought we would start with the bench and next month I'll share a super easy coffee table...
Learn how to install vertical shiplap on a wall in your home with these step-by-step instructions. Tell your friend you're going to install shiplap in your home and most likely they'll give you their opinion. Chances are good they either love it or hate it. But...
My daughter has been asking for bookshelves in her bedroom since early last year. Seeing the Ikea Furniture Billy Bookcases, turned DIY arched bookshelves, all over Pinterest, I was in love. I knew just the style to build for her room. But how difficult would it be to...
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 before...
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...
Pretty much from day one of moving into our house (over 15 years ago), I have wanted to re-do our kitchen. The original design was so small and felt so crowded when more than one person was trying to work in the kitchen. And with 7 of us, that was all of the time....
I never imagined building furniture and DIY projects would be such an incremental part of my life. Following my husband's wakeboarding accident, Pinterest was just hitting the stage. With lots of hours spent in therapy waiting rooms, I had a lot of time on my hands....