Easy How to Extend Kitchen Cabinets to the Ceiling
I have been wanting to extend my kitchen cabinets to the ceiling for quite some time now. With a ceiling height of 8 feet in our kitchen, we don’t exactly have high ceilings. But that dead space above our wall cabinets has bugged me in the recent years. Open...
Easy How to Build and Attach DIY Ceiling Beams
A while back, I published a post all about how to make a tray ceiling a focal point. My technique for achieving this look was incorporating two very easy DIY’s: adding wood planks and ceiling beams. In this post we’re going to look at how easy it is to add...
The Easiest Board and Batten DIY Ever-A Must Try!
Guys! Seriously! The title to this post is no joke! This is truly the easiest board and batten accent wall you will ever do! I could even go so far as to say, the easiest project you will ever do! So, I had this wall that had long overstayed it’s...
How to Build the Restoration Hardware Heston Desk
One of my most asked about builds is this DIY modern wood desk. This desk is a real beaut and a real conversation starter. But the best part… it’s another easy build for less than $200 vs. the $2000 you’ll pay in the store! So, let’s get...
Easy How to DIY Mudroom Lockers in a Small Space
A few years ago I transformed a cluttered small coat closet into functional DIY mudroom lockers. I was tired of backpacks, coats, shoes and all of my kids stuff scattered throughout the house. Our mudroom coming in from the garage and leading to the kitchen and...
Easy How to Build a Headboard with Nightstands
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...
Easy How to Build a Mid Century Modern DIY Platform Bed
MID CENTURY MODERN DIY 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...
Modern Outdoor Chairs-Easy to Build and Affordable
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...
Easy How to Build a DIY Modern Outdoor Sofa
Build your own DIY outdoor sofa with just ten 2×4’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...
Easy Steps for How to Build a Modern Bench
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...
9 Easy Accent Wall Ideas That Are Affordable
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...
Easy How to Build a Bench with Purchased Legs
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...
How to Get a Straight Edge on a 2×4 Piece of Wood
In most all of my furniture build tutorials, I encourage you to get rid of the manufactured edge on all of your boards. Ripping all of the boards down to a different width and making them a straight edge, gives your furniture a more finished look. Today, I want to...
Easy How to Build a Mid Century Modern Nightstand
Let’s build a DIY modern nightstand. I’ll show you how easy it is with this simple tutorial. So, the style of our master bedroom makeover, is more of a mid-century modern vibe. After completing my first ever bed-build, I knew I wanted MCM nightstands to...
Easy How to Make a Console Table with Hemp Rope
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!...
Easy How to Build DIY Arched Bookshelves: Step By Step Guide
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...
Easy How to Build DIY Floor to Ceiling Bookshelves
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...
Easy How to Make a Floating Canvas Frame DIY Tutorial
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...
My Top Building Projects of 2023
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...
How to Build a Raised Fireplace Hearth
Fireplace makeover-Phase two: An easy to follow, DIY tutorial on how to build a raised fireplace hearth. ****Please Note: This hearth is intended for an electric fireplace. Not recommended for a wood burning or gas fireplace. I am not a professional and recommend that...
Easy How to Build a Modern Sliding Door that is Timeless
I have shared many times, in past posts, how to build a sliding barn door. But there are so many different styles of barn doors and as my style has changed from modern farmhouse to more of a mid century modern vibe, so have my sliding barn doors. When remodeling my...
Easy How to Build a DIY Fireplace with an Electric Insert
I have always loved the idea of a real fireplace in my bedroom. But how easy is it to add something like that? Not as hard as I thought! Turns out, it’s actually very easy! And the benefits! Oh, we love it. So cozy and warm. And with my easy DIY fireplace...
How to Build a Faux Wood Beam Mantel
Fireplace Makeover Phase one: How to build a faux wood beam mantel and make your fireplace the statement piece it should be! Do you have an old dated fireplace in need of some modernization? We bought our home over 12 years ago and I have never been a fan of our...
How to Build the Pottery Barn Brooks Dining Table
Next to room makeovers, table builds are my happy place!! Unfortunately, I don’t share them near as much as I would like. It’s a post that takes a lot of time to put together and sometimes time just doesn’t allow it. And sometimes a table build is so...
4 Easy Steps to DIY a Wood Slat Accent Wall
A wood slat accent wall used to only be seen in finer hotels with a mid century modern vibe to them. But not anymore! Bringing that relaxing, hotel-esque feel into your home, has become more and more desirable. At first people adapted ways to make their bedroom feel...
How to Shiplap Using Underlayment-The Easy Way
While writing last week’s post, I realized I don’t have a good tutorial on how to shiplap using underlayment. As I shared last week, this is my favorite go-to when adding shiplap to any of my walls. I have tried other techniques, but this one is by far the...
Easy How to Build a Frosted Glass Sliding Barn Door
07I have heard some whispers that sliding barn doors are so yesterday. But yet, perusing on Pinterest, I see them everywhere. How can a door that is both functional and beautiful lose it’s appeal? I don’t believe it has. And if you love it, I say go for...
How to Build a Modern Coffee Table-Pottery Barn Dupe
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,...
DIY Square Board and Batten Wall Treatment-Staircase
Ready to take a boring stairwell and give it some pizazz? This square board and batten wall treatment technique was exactly what our stairwell to the basement was in need of. Board and batten is such an easy way to change up any space; adding character and dimension....
Building Your Own Furniture: An Easy Step-By-Step Guide
I never imagined I would be able to build the things I’m building today. Having never in my life picked up a drill, let alone pushed a board through a table saw. I would have laughed if you would have told me, “You’ll be building your own pieces of...
7 Modern Home Theater Room DIYs You’ll Want to Copy
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...
Easy How to Build a Media Console Table Tutorial
Scrolling through Instagram one day, I stumbled upon a media console table that stopped me in my tracks. I fell in love with this piece! While only a third of the tv console was visible in the picture, I was sure I could recreate this gorgeous piece. Off to the...
4 DIY Kitchen Updates That Make a Huge Impact
Today I’m sharing the 4 DIY kitchen updates that made a huge impact to my kitchen. Last winter I took on my biggest remodel job ever! I had been wanting to update my kitchen for a long time. And while I did some minor updates over the years, none of them came...
Easy How to Build a DIY Kitchen Island-Kitchen Series
Early in my marriage, my husband and I found our dream kitchen island while house hunting. We ended up not buying that house and I have longed for that island ever since. During my recent modern kitchen remodel, I made that dream a reality. My very own kitchen island....
From Boring Pantry to a DIY Butler’s Pantry Makeover
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...
Easy DIY McGee & Co. Coffee Table Dupe
What’s better than a $3775 McGee & Co coffee table??? One that you build yourself for pennies compared to that price!! When I saw this Edita coffee table by McGee & Co, I was determined to make it my next build. Let me just say, building it was easy!...
Build Easy DIY Floating Shelves Fast and Cheap
Easy DIY floating shelves are both functional and pleasing to the eye. Today I’m sharing with you the simple way to build and install floating shelves. Want beautiful, West Elm inspired floating shelves? But don’t want to pay the West Elm price tag or wait...
The 5 Benefits of LVP Flooring Inspiring My Kitchen Reno
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...
Tile Backsplash & More-One Room Challenge Week 4
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...
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