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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 extreme and...
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 corner section of...
From boring pantry to DIY butler's pantry. I have wanted to make this drastic change for the longest time now. At the start of this year, I tackled my biggest room remodel yet! My kitchen! So, of course, making my dreams come true of a bona fide butler's pantry, was a...
LVP FLOORING Over time I have been transitioning my home from modern farmhouse to more of a midcentury modern, scandi style. The last room to follow suit on our main floor was our kitchen. Knowing this is such a monumental undertaking, I was hesitant to tackle this...
MODERN KITCHEN MAKEOVER REVEAL Wow! I can't believe we are at the final week of the One Room Challenge Reveal Week! This modern kitchen makeover reveal has been a long time in the making. Lauryn's grad party (being held here at our house) is less than 1 week away. I...
NEW FLOORING!!! Welcome to week 7 of the One Room Challenge! It is truly crunch time! And while I was hoping to share all of the magical details of the space with you this week, I'm not quite there yet! But, I did start the new flooring! It is absolutely stunning! Of...
SLIDING DOORS UPGRADE!! Two more weeks! Usually at the two week countdown mark of the One Room Challenge, it's time to be wrapping up projects. Not demoing ones you just did a few weeks ago. But something wasn't sitting right with this wall.... I just wasn't loving...
Here we are! Week 5 of the One Room Challenge. Past the half-way point, but still so much more to do! Can I just say though, this past week, I kicked butt. In less than five days, I built a 5'x4' center island. Complete with all the trim, paint, hardware, countertop,...
One Room Challenge week 4!! Half way there! And so much to share! Everyday gets us closer to the new flooring! And I can't wait! I know it's going to set the stage for the entire kitchen. But before I can jump into that, as much as I want to, I continue to press on...
Ahhhhhhhh! So much to share this 3rd week of The One Room Challenge! This post is sponsored by The Cabinet Door Store and Amerock Cabinet Hardware. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands we truly love. The kitchen makeover has moved from...
