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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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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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Budget Friendly Master Bathroom Makeover
So I’ve decided to join the One Room Challenge again and this time I am tackling my master bathroom! Unfortunately, there will be no major gut renovations going on here…just budget friendly upgrades to make the space more beautiful and enjoyable until the time comes to do a full renovation. So make sure to follow along each week as I update my master bathroom, one budget conscious project at a time! Current State of the the Master Bathroom This bathroom is pretty blah and boring. And dated. But the biggest problem here is the issue with moisture. The ceiling is peeling and there is some damage along the shower wall…
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How to Create a Moody High End Feature Wall
A well done feature wall can seriously elevate a space and turn it from blah to wow! Feature walls, especially those done with trim, can look intimidating. But they are surprisingly easy if you just follow a few steps and know a few tricks to simplify! Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by 84 Lumber but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Prep the space First remove everything off the wall including light switch and plug covers. Remove any furniture, pictures, nails, and fill nail holes. Then wipe down the wall for a clean starting surface. Paint If you are planning to change your wall color, now is the time, before trim…
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3 Simple Ways to Update an Ugly Old Storm Door
Ok, I’m going to be honest here. I hated our storm door. Like HATED it. But my husband didn’t want to get rid of it. And storm doors serve a purpose, right? But my door was old, ugly, and didn’t close right. Since taking it off wasn’t an option (per my husband), I considered buying a new one…which can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. So instead of spending a ton of money, I did what I do best which is getting creative and working with what I’ve already got. And you know what?! It turned out pretty dang good with just a few little inexpensive updates. 1.…
