by Nicole Nigg | Sep 27, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 20, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 13, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 6, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Aug 31, 2023 | Renovations
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 a wooden or...
by Nicole Nigg | Jun 29, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jun 14, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jun 7, 2023 | DIY / Builds
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,...
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 12, 2023 | Building Project
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....
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 6, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 30, 2023 | DIY / Builds
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 23, 2023 | DIY / Builds
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 2, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Feb 23, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Feb 2, 2023 | DIY / Builds
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 26, 2023 | Building Project
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....
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 12, 2023 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 5, 2023 | Renovations
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Oct 5, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 29, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 21, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 8, 2022 | Building Project
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!...
by Nicole Nigg | Aug 25, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Aug 18, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Aug 11, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jul 21, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jun 23, 2022 | Renovations
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 26, 2022 | Renovations
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 13, 2022 | Renovations
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 10, 2022 | DIY / Builds
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Feb 3, 2022 | DIY / Builds
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 13, 2022 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Nov 11, 2021 | Building Project
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....
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 9, 2021 | Building Project
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,...
by Nicole Nigg | Aug 12, 2021 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jul 8, 2021 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Jun 24, 2021 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 22, 2021 | Building Project
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 15, 2021 | Renovations
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 8, 2021 | Renovations
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...