When it comes to bookshelves, there's no doubt they serve two important purposes in your home: The first is pure functionality. They help get things organized, reduce clutter, and give you a sense of peace when you have a place to store and find your things. The second of course is a design purpose. Of course, when you decorate your home, you … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Sliding Barn Door Night Stand
Find out how to make this Sliding Barn Door Night Stand with this easy tutorial from the DIY blog Shanty 2 Chic. All it takes is some plywood, drill, screws, glue and your halfway to having a set of these rustic nightstands for your bedroom. Here's what the nightstand looks like before the rustic doors are attached. For all the … [Read more...]
Renovation Risks: How Much Asbestos Exposure is Bad?
In recent years, asbestos has been linked to more than 100,000 deaths in a single year. And this tiny killer can be a stealthy hazard for renovators. But it's not always easy to know how much asbestos exposure is bad and how to stay protected as a renovator. We're here to help. Read on for a guide to asbestos and advice for avoiding its … [Read more...]
13 Adorable Toilet Paper Storage Solutions
See if this has ever happened to you before: You are at a friend's house and go to the bathroom. While in there, you notice that there is only 1 square of toilet paper left. And, ahem, you need more than only 1 square. So, you scan the shelves, counters, baskets, cupboards, shower...you search everywhere in hopes of finding a spare … [Read more...]
Give Your Old Ceramic Vases A Pottery Barn Makeover
Got a bunch of old ceramic vases that don't match your decor anymore? Why not give them a new lease of life with a makeover like this Pottery Barn inspired style. Not only will they look better, they will give a much needed modern twist to your home furnishings. The team at The Navage Patch show us exactly how to update a ceramic vase with a … [Read more...]
Build a Platform Bed on Wheels
When Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic sold her house, she sold her furniture right along with it. Ashley knew she’d want to build new pieces for the spaces and her first mission was getting everyone’s bed off the floor using platform beds. For her oldest son, Ashley built a platform bed following plans from Ana White and added on locking casters for … [Read more...]
“Capiz Shell” Chandelier from Wax Paper
Lisa Roy had dreams of adding a capiz shell chandelier to her dining room. However, there were none to be had in her hometown of Dubai. Lisa instead found an inspiration piece from West Elm and recreated it using wax paper and a circle punch. While this project is a bit time-consuming, Lisa says it’s not too difficult. Who knew wax paper … [Read more...]
Converting a Garage Ideas
If you live in a home for a long time, you will get to a point when renovations and remodels will be appealing and inevitable. It’s fun and enjoyable to initiate significant changes in your living space over time. Renovations and remodels prevent your home from becoming stale and boring. A garage is one of the vital areas of the home that … [Read more...]
Lazy Susan Art Caddy
While I love hiding as much of my crafting supplies away as possible, I do like to keep items that my kids and I use a lot easily accessible. That's what propelled me to make these Pottery Barn inspired spinning art caddies for my craft table. One fun thing I tweaked about the design is using magnets to hold on the pails. They are strong … [Read more...]
6 Accent Wall Ideas for Your Bathroom
Among all the other spaces in a house, how a bathroom is designed and maintained reflects its users. Since it’s a high-traffic space, it’s one of the most common areas that undergo remodeling. It is often the most difficult space to design considering the ventilation, plumbing, and utilization. (Image Source: … [Read more...]
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