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 think this is one of the easiest tables I have ever built! Hands down! The most tedious part is wrapping the table with hemp rope. Tedious but therapeutic. Great activity to do while you're binging your favorite Netflix series. So, let's get to it! Let's build this...
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...
I ventured into a new realm of DIY in 2023. I love building furniture and room makeovers, but this year, I tried my hand at wall art, a little more than I have in the past. Such an easy and fun project! I can see where this could easily become addictive. I'm ready to...
If I had it my way, I would probably paint my entire house black. Black always makes things look better. So, my front porch painted black was only a matter of time. After seeing another black-painted porch on Pinterest, I knew this was the look I wanted. I loved how...
Ok, I'm just going to put it out there before starting this post all about, how to sand wood for a smooth finish. I loathe sanding. I think I literally say that every time I get to the stage of sanding. BUT I love a silky smooth finish! So, in the end it's all worth...
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!...
Learn how to build a stylish interior door DIY, the cheap and easy way. I envy you if you have boring doors throughout your home. While people spend big money on a paneled door, I personally prefer flat panel doors. Why? Because you can easily do whatever you want to...
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,...
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...
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 theater room is a great...