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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Easy How to Build a Headboard with Nightstands
I consider it such a joy to build a furniture piece for my nieces, nephews, and eventually my own kiddos 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...
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...
Easy How to Build a Mid Century Modern Nightstand
MID CENTURY MODERN NIGHTSTAND So, the style of our master bedroom makeover, I’ve been knocking out over the last several weeks, is more of a mid-century modern vibe. After completing my first ever bed-build, I knew I wanted MCM nightstands to match. After...
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!...
Easy How to DIY Mudroom Lockers in a Small Space
A few years ago I transformed a cluttered closet space 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 is a very small...
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...
7 Easy Accent Wall Ideas That Are Affordable
Accent walls aren’t going away anytime soon. They are here to stay and keep getting bigger and better! If you’ve followed my blog for some time, you know I love to create accent walls. I have several easy accent wall ideas to share with you today, most of...
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...
Easy How to Build a Sliding Barn 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...
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...
Easy How to Make a Modern DIY Planter Box
We love our neighbors, but also love to have some privacy when sitting out on our patio/pergola area. Last summer, I built an easy DIY planter box and filled it with the perfect plants to keep away mosquitos, while also adding some seclusion…. Buying planters at...
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...
Butlers Pantry and Mudroom Reveal-One Room Challenge Week Two
Hello! And welcome back to Week Two of the One Room Challenge! Full disclosure: the Butlers Pantry and Mudroom each took about a week to complete individually. I finished both of these spaces prior to the ORC starting, but wanted to share them with you since they are...
How to Build a Modern End Table-Pottery Barn Dupe
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...
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,...
How to Build a Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench
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...
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 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 welcome! There was a time...
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....
Easy DIY Mid Century Modern Light Fixture-Dining Room
MODERN LIGHT FIXTURE After updating my dining room over the last couple months, my light fixture above my table was a fish out of water. One of these things was not like the other. I went back and forth between buying a brand new light or changing up the one I have....
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. But I would almost say, it’s therapeutic. Great activity to do while you’re binging your favorite Netflix series. So,...
Easy How to Build a DIY Modern Outdoor Sofa
Here comes the good stuff! The DIY outdoor sofa step-by-step tutorial. A couple weeks ago, I revealed my patio makeover and promised the plans for all of the modern outdoor furniture would be coming soon. And here it is…just the beginning! The outdoor sofa. But...
Easy How to Build the Pottery Barn Brooks Table Bench
Last week I reintroduced the Pottery Barn Brooks Dining Table that I know gets a lot of traction over on Pinterest. Today, I wanted to share again the bench that fits it perfectly. HOW TO BUILD THE PB BROOKS TABLE BENCH (Instructions are based on one 73.5 in. long x...
Modern Outdoor Chairs-Easy to Build and Affordable
Modern outdoor chairs! These sturdy and heavy-duty chairs are great for a patio or deck! What is the most popular building project on my blog? This one! Right here! Modern outdoor chairs! And who can blame you? This is the easiest, most functional project plans...
How to Not Use Pressure Treated Wood for your Outdoor Projects
Heading into our third summer with these modern outdoor chairs I built using just pine wood. Naysayers would say you need to use treated wood for outdoor projects, but three summers later, I’m happy to say our outdoor chairs are holding up great! My... The Perfect Dreamy Retreat-Master Suite Full Tour Part 2
Last week I shared a number of the projects I completed for our master suite makeover. And, as promised, this week I’m wrapping up the rest of the projects. So, let’s jump right in…. As I shared last week, one of the changes I made was replacing all...
The Perfect Dreamy Retreat-Master Bedroom Full Tour Part 1
Work has already gotten under way for my next room makeover. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen all of the progress being made. So, therefore, it’s time…time to wrap up the master bedroom makeover series and move into our new venture. But...
Easy How to Build a Frosted Glass Sliding Barn Door
I 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 it!...
Easy How to DIY an Electric Fireplace Surround
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing my master bedroom electric fireplace surround tutorials. As always, I like to provide a landing spot for all of these posts to come together in one seamless, easy to find location. I have always wanted a fireplace in my...
Easy How to Build a Fireplace Hearth and Mantel-Part 3
Let’s build a fireplace hearth and mantel! For simplicity, I’ve divided this up into 3 parts: The base. The encasement. The hearth and mantel. Ok. Hopefully by now your dream of having a fireplace in your bedroom is becoming a reality! Are you making it...
Easy How to Build a Fireplace Encasement-Part 2
Let’s build a fireplace encasement! For simplicity, I’ve divided this up into 3 parts: The base. The encasement. The mantel and hearth. Have you always dreamt of having a fireplace in your bedroom? But really–how hard would that be to build, right?...
Easy How to Build a Fireplace-Part 1 Building the Base
Let’s build a fireplace surround! For simplicity, I’ve divided this up into 3 parts: The base. The encasement. The mantel and hearth. I have always loved the idea of a fireplace in my bedroom. But how easy is it to add something like that? Not as hard as I...
Easy How to Build a Mid Century Modern Platform Bed
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...
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...
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