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DIY Pennant Banner for Kids Room
This DIY Pennant Banner is the perfect something extra for a kid bedroom or play space! It’s so easy to paint by hand with minimal materials and skills! We overhauled this bedroom for a grandmother who has 6 grandkids. She needed more beds than just the full bed and futon previously in the room. So Dad and I built 2 sets of bunk beds complete with trundle drawer storage underneath! The transformation was part of an episode for Today’s Homeowner. I designed the room to be fun and cute but not too young since the grandkids span ages 1 to 9. Bright colors mixed with black and white bedding was…
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Pink Girls’ Shared Bedroom Evolution
Our girls’ shared bedroom has come a long way since we first moved in. See how its design and makeover has slowly evolved over the past year. I shared the evolution of this room in real time in my Instagram stories. You can watch part 1 here and part 2 here. When we bought our house in July 2020, the second bedroom was large but had dated wood paneling and green carpet!
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DIY Roman Shade for Any Window
A little fabric can add a nice layer and so much warmth to any room! So here’s how to easily create your own DIY Roman shade to fit any window in your home. What to Buy retro-style iron* cordless mini blinds* fabric (what I used) measuring tape* no-sew hem tape* fabric glue* my favorite clamps* When we first moved into our house, I wasn’t ready to decorate our primary bathroom or make it over. But we still needed privacy! So I bought the cheapest mini blinds and hung them up. But after adding wallpaper and really gussying up the joint a few months ago, it was time to jazz up…
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Rattan Frame for Oval Mirror
Dress up a simple oval bathroom mirror with wicker cord to look like a rattan masterpiece for under $100. What to Buy (2) 20″x30″ foam boards oval mirror* white tape* brown spray paint* small utility knife* wicker rattan cord* multi-surface glue* tiny clamps* clear mounting tape* When I was originally planning our hall bathroom remodel, I wanted to add wood or rattan mirrors to break up the faux marble wall and chrome sconces. But everything I found was so expensive! So instead I purchased inexpensive plain mirrors with the intent of DIY-ing a frame eventually. Well, eventually is here…17 months later…🤷🏼♀️ Prep Foam Board Base The base of this mirror…
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1950s Kitchen Renovation Ideas
We’re getting ready for a kitchen renovation, so I’m sharing a before tour of what our 1950s kitchen looks like now. And check out my design plans to see what we’re changing during the kitchen remodel! Original 1955 Kitchen Cabinets When we first moved in, I thought the kitchen was small and we’d have to do an addition to get a nicer kitchen.
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DIY Velvet Channel Tufted Headboard
This retro-inspired headboard with faux channel tufts covered in lush velvet is an easy DIY with basic tools and materials. But the result is anything but basic! What to Buy 1/2″ plywood* mattress topper* My exact one is out of stock. Here’s a similar, but thicker, one*. batting* lightweight stapler*(on sale right now!) 3/8″ staples* dusty blue velvet (just need one!) (2) 1x4s* or scrap wood Cutting Plywood As mentioned in the video above (don’t forget to hit that play button!), my finished headboard is 60″ tall by 72″ wide. That’s approximately the size of a king-sized headboard. But it’s also the size of the giant windows in Clara’s nursery.…
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Fabric Window Cornice How-To
Hanging standard drapes or curtains may not be the best fit for every room. But some sort of fabric around the windows adds a layer of warmth to a room. Create your own DIY window cornice boards to add that warmth without the drapes! Materials 1x10s* 1x4s* pocket hole jig* jigsaw* string batting* fabric staple gun*/staples corner braces* I’ve included affiliate links for all items and tools I used to build this project. I will earn a small commission without any increase to you. I hope it makes it easier for you to get what you need to complete your project! Store pickup is life!🙌🏻 I had some 1x10s leftover…
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DIY Dollhouse Nightstand with Free Plans!
This how-to video shows you exactly how to build a custom nightstand that looks just like a dollhouse! Sign up for the FREE plans below to make it even easier! Materials to Make 1 Nightstand (2) 3/4″ 2’x4′ sanded plywood panels* (4) furniture legs* (1) piece of fluted molding* (2) pieces of decorative molding* iron-on edge banding* small hinges* pocket hole jig* pocket hole screws* brad nailer* circular saw* or table saw miter saw jigsaw* drill* sander* primer/paint* wood glue* paint sprayer* (2) small dollhouse windows (2) large dollhouse windows (1) arched dollhouse window (1) dollhouse door For whatever reason, it’s currently cheaper and easier to purchase (2) 2’x4′ plywood…
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Adding Function and Style to Our Family Room
Modern Updates to a 1950s Living Room How we took our blah, blah, bland family room and transformed it over a few days into a bright, modern and functional place to hang out with friends, watch TV or play games as a family! Before It’s funny that in less than a year of living here, the function and the way we used this room changed. Not by leaps and bounds, mind you, but enough that we now desperately need toy storage in here instead of the playroom. So I’m glad we waited to live here a bit before making any changes to one of the most-used rooms in our home.