Fearless DIY. Sharing building project tutorials and interior design tips. Let’s build something beautiful together. For more projects, design tips and behind the scenes, follow me @designtobuild.nicole
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If you're like me, you feel like you have to have every tool, known to woodworkers, before taking on this DIY venture. But really, there's not much to it. There are only 5 general tools you really need. And, good chance, you already have a couple of them. Although my...
Can I just say that to buy a big fancy floor mirror today might require taking out a small loan? They are not cheap!! Trust me. I searched high and low for a designer mirror that would make a statement. But wasn't really wanting to budget nearly $1000 for it! Whoa!...
As promised, this week I'm sharing my Pottery Barn-inspired Modern End Table. This beauty matches perfectly with my modern coffee table I shared last week. You can get the plans for that build here. But just to recap, here's a quick view of the coffee table.... And...
As usual, when looking for a modern coffee table build, I perused Pinterest for the perfect fit. Usually when I don't find anything that catches my eye there, I search my favorite furniture stores for ideas. My go-to's Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, McGee & Co,...
MODERN SLATTED BENCH Last week I shared how to build a modern dining table inspired by a recent West Elm Collection. After building this beautiful table, I knew I had to build a bench to match its mid century modern style. With two key features for the bench to...
After seeing this modern dining table from West Elm trending all over social media, I knew I had to build one! I absolutely love the straight lines and the solid look of this table. It is exactly the mid century modern design I love! And I can't wait to share this...
Furniture Build Projects A little backstory: Repurpose Life started out as a way to tell my story in sharing our lives following my husband's traumatic brain injury from a wakeboarding accident. In addition to this, I shared my new found passion (and therapy for me at...
MID CENTURY MODERN PLATFORM BED I have built a lot of furniture, but never have I ever, built a bed!! To walk into our newly remodeled master bedroom and know that I have literally built every single thing in there, is an amazing feeling of accomplishment! This...
Have you ever attempted to paint a fabric chair...on purpose? A couple months ago, I gave my kitchen nook a bit of a makeover. After adding a couple sliding barn doors, shiplap and fresh paint, this chair was in need of a new look too.... I had two options: a.) donate...
Want an inexpensive, easy way to add a little more character to a farmhouse table? Industrial hardware is the answer. Better yet, DIY Industrial Hardware. This is one of my favorite things to do when perusing the aisles of Home Depot (ok, right there you may think I'm...
