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How To Upcycle a Night Stand into a Chic Organized Pet Feeder Station
Upcycling old furniture is a great way to breathe new life into an item and give it a new purpose. Recently, I took a trip to my local thrift store and found an old wooden nightstand that was in desperate need of some TLC. I decided to transform it into a modern pet feeder station, and the results were amazing. Preparation The first step was to sand down the nightstand to remove any scratches or dents. I also removed the top of the nightstand by unscrewing the base from the top and took the bottom out of the top drawer. I’ll explain why on the drawer bottom shortly. I then…
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How to turn your favorite inspiration piece into reality for a fraction of the price
When I’m in the market for new home furniture I always do one of two things to get the look at a discount: So when I needed a small side table with storage, I did just that. Unfortunately, I struck out on FB marketplace. None of the side tables listed were just right. Then I started scouring my favorite furniture brands for an inspiration piece to recreate. When I came across this super cute side table from West Elm I knew I could easily recreate it for a fraction of the price! Below I will walk you through exactly how I did it. This blog post is sponsored by Kreg…
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Three Ways to Add Organization to a Narrow Split-Level Entryway
My home is old and dated. One of the hardest things to navigate in this split level home has been not having a decent mudroom drop zone where my kids can dump their items. So I set out to create an organized and function entryway with the space I’ve got! Below I’ll share a few ideas for functional additions you can make to add organization to small or narrow entryways. Tip 1: Add shelving Here I added a long floating shelf to create both storage and style in this narrow space. Try going with floating vs. brackets to avoid adding bulk to the space. Floating shelves are typically less bulky…
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Family Room Furniture Flip- the Right Way to Prep and Paint with KILZ®
The family room is the heart of our home. We hang out here. Entertain here. And it’s the first room you see when entering our home. Sadly there is an area in this space that needs a little love. So with the help of KILZ Restoration® Primer, I was able to transform this little corner into a gorgeous focal point in the space. This post is sponsored by KILZ®, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Step 1: Board and Batten The first portion of this project was to wrap around the board and batten onto this wall. No clue why I didn’t do this originally but…
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How to Transform Your Space with Wall Treatments
This week of the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge is all about walls and wall treatments! I’m adding paint and pattern and prepping for flooring. Let’s walk through the steps so you can see the process. First up: Here is my wall paper and paint palette. Aren’t they stunning?! Step 1: Prep I’ll admit, I am typically not the best at prepping spaces for paint. If I can cut corners, I will. Luckily in my current space there are no floors or fixtures to protect so it is the best time to paint! To get a smooth finish in a short amount of time I decided to pull out my new…
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Moody and Modern Family Room Entryway and Bath Renovation
I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen as a finalist of the season 7 Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge! If you aren’t familiar, Jeffrey Court is a tile company that has really gorgeous products available at your local Home Depot. The Renovation Challenge is a 6 week competition where several incredibly talented designers and DIYers pick any room and renovate it for the chance to win $5000! The winner is chosen strictly on votes, so when that part of the competition comes up, make sure to go and vote for your favorite! The Space My room is a bit of a combination of spaces. We have a…
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Easy Ideas for a Budget Bathroom Makeover
Can you believe the transformation on this bathroom with just cosmetic updates and a budget of less than $1500? I was able to update nearly every surface in the bathroom without doing any major renovations. Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). As an Amazon and Home Depot Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Also, to be fully transparent, many of these projects were sponsored and therefore the costs listed below are market value and not necessarily what…
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Easy Way to Install Vinyl Floor Tile Over Existing Tile
My bathroom has ugly old outdated flooring tiles. Of course, I would love to do a full gut renovation in this bathroom at some point but unfortunately it’s just not in the cards for now. So I opted for a super budget friendly option to install vinyl tile directly over the original tile. Not only does it look incredible, but it’s super inexpensive, durable, and way easier than ripping out your old tile and installing new. Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at…
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Beautiful Bathroom Ceiling Update
Did you know you can create a beautiful, high end ceiling using light weight tiles?? It is such an easy but crazy impactful upgrade. The tiles from Ceilume are not just beautiful but are waterproof, recyclable, and made in the USA. I seriously could not be happier with how they elevate this bathroom space with very little time and effort! ** This post is sponsored by Ceilume, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Step one: Prep your ceiling The surface needs to be relatively flat and clean before installing the ceiling tiles. If your ceiling paint is peeling like mine, make sure you remove it first by scraping,…
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Inexpensive Shower Makeover with Paint
I’m in week two of the One Room Challenge and the goal this week was to give the shower an update without spending a ton of money. Of course, at some point I’d love to completely remodel the shower with new tile and a new surround…but for now this inexpensive makeover with paint is the perfect solution! Painted Shower Surround Prep This is arguably the most important and tedious step in this whole process. You will be using spray paint for the surround and overspray is a beast. Trust me. Even with decent prep I still ended up with spray dust and overspray everywhere! So prep it like a Dexter…
