Mudroom Renovation
I’ve been dreaming of our mudroom renovation for months and it’s finally done! Complete with custom built lockers, new door, and shiplap! Mudroom Before: Here is the plan for the mudroom: Vertical shiplap Custom built in lockers (I use Sketch Up when making my designs) Upgrade our door that goes into the garage New light fixture BONUS- Secret pantry door- I’m so excited for this! If you’ve been following along in my stories you’ve seen the vertical shiplap fiasco of 2021. Basically I tried to do shiplap the “cheap way” and save a few bucks. I quickly regretted the decision when I realized how much extra work I had gotten…
Painting Your Piano- Step by Step Tutorial
I painted my piano for the first time about 4 years ago with chalk paint. I have been so happy with how it’s held up all these years! But, I was ready for a color change so I painted it again! Here are all the steps I took to get a beautiful professional looking finish when painting your piano! PRODUCTS- I used BB FROSCH paint transformer and Sherwin Williams ProClassic trim paint in the color Egret White (It has a slight grey to it. Very pretty!). The paint transformer turns any paint into chalk paint. I wanted a matte finish so I got the paint in satin finish. I…
Plaid Wainscoating in Half Bathroom
I have a half bathroom in our house that was quite honestly boring. I think most half baths are boring because of their size, and they don’t always get a lot of use. If you’ve been following along with me on Instagram for long, you know I’m the queen of “extra”, and so I knew I had to do something in this room to make it “extra”. My friend, Christine, did a complete makeover in Jordan Page’s office and I fell IN LOVE with her accent wall. So I thought why not give it a try here! This project was WAY more tedious than I anticipated it to be. Altogether,…
Christmas Tree Box DIY
I LOVE the look of a Christmas Tree box instead of a skirt! It looks so homey, cozy, and unique. I had SO many questions last year about my Christmas tree box so here is a step by step tutorial on how to make your own! This is such a fun and affordable DIY! I’ve included two different versions with instructions. One is a non-foldable option that is more simple to construct and a little more affordable and the second is a foldable version that takes just a little bit more time and money. Both good options! Non-Foldable Version Materials 3 –1x4x8 boards 2- 1x3x8 boards 4 L brackets Wood…
DIY Bobble Lamp
I have these gorgeous lamps on our bedside tables in our master bedroom. However, they are clear and with the window behind them they don’t offer a lot of contrast. I found these super fun bobble lamps, but was SHOCKED when I saw the price tag. $695?!?! I knew I could DIY my current lamps for way less! Here are what the current lamps look like: See what I mean? You can hardly see the lamps with the light coming in from the windows. To get started, here is my inspiration: I don’t think I could ever justify almost $700 for ONE lamp. So I grabbed my supplies and…
$10 DIY “Hello Fall” Sign
I love seasonal signs, but they can get so spendy! So I figured, why not make them myself?! For this sign, you will need: Materials: 1/4 inch plywood (you can buy either 1/4, 1/2 or a full sheet) 1 X 2 boards- common or pine (enough to frame your sign, whatever size you choose) Paint Wood Glue Tools Jigsaw Table saw or router Instructions Cut your plywood to size. I made this sign 2 foot by 2 foot. Paint it your desired color. Then, cut another 2X2 plywood for your “mat”. I chose to make my mat 3 inches, and cut it out with a jig saw. (TIP- use a…
DIY Office Built-ins
I love how these built in’s for my husband’s office turned out! I have had so many questions about the details of this project so here is the step-by-step process! Tools Needed: Drill – Miter Saw – Table Saw – Pocket Hole Jig – Nail Gun – corner clamp – clamps – concealed hinge jig – painting supplies – level Materials: 3/4 inch birch Plywood – 1/2 inch plywood – 1/4 inch plywood – 1×2 poplar boards – butcher block – 2×4’s – 1 1/4 inch screws – 2 1/2 inch screws – 1 1/4 inch brad nails – wood glue – wood filler – sand paper – liquid nails –…
DIY Oversized Art
Have you ever wanted a big piece of artwork that makes a statement, but can’t justify the price tag? Last summer, I redid my sister-in-law’s nursery. One thing that was really important to her was that the nursery be portable in case they moved someday. I was inspired by @withinthegrove when she made a HUGE piece for her living room. So I decided to give it a try and made this custom oversized art! MATERIALS NEEDED 1×2 common board (or pine) 4X8 sheet of plywood Paint Sandpaper Wood filler Table saw or router Miter saw Brad nailer & nails DIRECTIONS Sand your plywood to your liking. Paint the base layer. …
2 Day Gender Neutral Shared Toddler/Nursery Makeover
I had the opportunity last summer to surprise my sister-in-law with a nursery/shared toddler room makeover! It was so much fun, and I think I need to do more surprise makeovers this coming year! She wanted something calming ✔️ Something she could take with her if she moves from the house ✔️ and something gender neutral for her little girl and baby boy! It was such a fun challenge to makeover this room in such a short amount of time and on a budget! This is what the room looked like when I started: The first thing I knew I needed to do was brighten up the room with some…
How to Build a Basic Cabinet with Doors- Tutorial
As part of the office built-ins, I needed to build two cabinets with cabinet doors. I got a lot of questions about how I did this! It is much more intimidating than it looks! Here is a step by step tutorial! Materials you’ll need: 3/4 inch plywood 1/4 inch plywood 1/2 inch plywood 1×2 boards 1×4 board(s) Wood Glue Kreg 1 1/4 screws concealed hinges 2×4’s and 2 1/2 inch screws for base 1 1/4 inch brad nails Tools: Table Saw 90 Degree Clamp Clamps Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig Drill Nail Gun BASE: This is a personal preference and specific to some projects, but I…
