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 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...
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 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...
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 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...
The One Room Challenge-What Is It?
Have you ever participated in the One Room Challenge? Starting next week, people from all over North America will be tackling a room or a space in their home over the course of the next six weeks. They will be transforming this space into a beautiful creation! In the...
Easy How to Build a Modern Sliding Door
Coming at you, with another modern sliding barn door! I love to build sliding barn doors and this one I’m sharing today was by far the easiest, most fun one I’ve ever built! I’m not kidding! It looks hard, but is SO simple! I have had my eye on this...
How to Easily Install Modern Farmhouse Wall Treatments
Modern farmhouse wall treatments are my favorite way to add character and dimension to all of the rooms in my home. Yes, I said ALL of the rooms in my home. I’m on a mission to shiplap or board & batten at least one wall in every room of our home. It truly...
Easy How to Build Floating Shelves
Do you look at floating shelves and think, they look really hard to make? I know I used to. Isn’t that crazy, coming from a girl who loves to build furniture and do total room makeovers? But it’s true…floating shelves intimidated me. Until I looked...
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