300+ cuts and 5 weeks later, the foyer upgrade is complete! The initial intent of this project was to carry the wainscoting design seen in the living room to the inside wall of the stairs. This would provide a consistent design when looking at the stair wall from the living room and break up a…
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Simple Tips & Tools for Installing Wall Trim
Do you love the look of wall moulding but don’t want to bite off the expense or don’t know where to begin on your own? Consider this your motivation to get started and create the rooms of your dreams at a low cost. In all of my late night Instagram scrolling, I was always be…
5 Quick DIY Home Upgrades for a Fresh Look
Whether you are moving into a new house or you feel yours is overdue for a refresh, here is a breakdown of 5 easy to tackle DIY projects that will instantly make your home feel updated and fresh. Update Door HardwareThe first thing I did when we moved into our home was to get rid…
Upgrade Your Home: Stylish Switch Plates and Outlet Covers
For those of you following, I’ve recently upgraded my dining room and living room with new furniture, window treatments and some other accents. There’s one legacy element from the 90s that was still lingering, however. Switch plates and outlet covers. These have seen years of paint residue and look outdated compared to the modern, rectangular…
Transform Your Collectibles into Home Decor
Let me start by saying this will be the easiest DIY art project of your life. My kids and I love to collect things. Ever since I was a child, I would collect rocks, which are now displayed in a wood and glass display case in my office. A similar style can be found here….
Is Color Drenching Just a Trend or Timeless Style?
However you refer to it–color drenching, monographic–is painting a room from the top to bottom the same shade just a trend? While it certainly is popular today, it seems seems to be an enduring “trend” if that’s how we want to refer to it. If you look at pictures of interior Victorian homes, you’ll see…
Efficient Closet Makeover: Step-by-Step Guide
If your home is like mine, you have standard closets in most rooms. You pack in as many clothes on hangers on one rod and can’t the half of it that’s tucked on the sides. This was certainly the case with my my daughter’s room. As my daughter’s clothing and toy collection was growing, I…
A Uniquely Suburban Home 