This DIY beach house bunk room has 6 space-saving bunk beds, Ikea storage hacks, ladders, and beach decor, it’s perfect for vacation sleepovers! We’ve been trying to decide what to do with this awkward tiled room off the garage at my folks’ beach house for a few years. And once most of the grandkids got out of the toddler stage,…
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Choose the best shade structure for your patio, deck, or backyard with this guide! Should you choose a gazebo, pergola, umbrella, shade sail, awning, or something else entirely?
Build a simple DIY vertical garden for decorative succulents or modify it for vegetables, herbs, or flowers. It’s the perfect addition to any outdoor space. Last year for my birthday, I asked for a patio makeover. And as part of that, Peter built me an awesome vertical garden. He even installed irrigation tubes! I wrote about the patio makeover last…
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This Ikea home office makeover on a budget features the Kallax bookshelf as a room divider, a Linnmon table desk hack, a comfy chair, pegboards, and more! Ikea Home Office Ideas… As my design business and blog have grown, I’ve realized that I need a larger dedicated workspace, as well as some storage for files and camera equipment, backdrops, art…
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Considering a backyard gazebo or pergola? We bought and installed a Yardistry Gazebo from Costco three years ago. Read about our experience before you buy! Three years ago we did a major backyard overhaul. One of the top items on my wish list was some kind of covered outdoor living room with comfy seating. I wanted to lay on the…
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Want to design your dream living room yourself, but not sure where to start? I’ll guide you through the steps the pros use to design a beautiful and functional space! Everything from furniture, layouts, window treatments, rugs, accessories, paint colors, and much more! Your living room is such an important gathering place in your home, and I know you want…
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I can’t wait to show you our small laundry room makeover! It is revolutionizing our laundry process… and making so much less clutter in the hallway. Now if the laundry would just fold and put itself away we’d be all set! This was before… a really basic setup with the washer and dryer side-by-side, and a single wire shelf above…
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This outdoor living room on a budget is a romantic spot for drinks by the fire. Cozy patio furniture and curtains complete the outdoor living space. I finally got around to taking photos of my all-time favorite space: my outdoor living room, and I can’t wait to share them with you! A few years ago we stayed at a resort…
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We are slowly but surely conquering our backyard. Last summer we added an awesome sunken fire pit area, and this summer I’m working on dressing it all up a bit. One of the things that bothered me was these large bare sections of fence. We’ve done a lot of projects lately, so I decided not to push my luck this…
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We’re still a couple of months from Summer here in Seattle, but as soon as I see the first glimmer of sun and the temp goes above 60, we want to eat outside- even if we have to wear our coats. So today I’m rounding up some stylish and affordable outdoor picnic tables for you. Picnic tables are awesome because…
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Install easy, removable string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance! They’re quick, inexpensive, and very simple! I asked for a patio makeover for my birthday this year, and one of the top things on my wishlist was string lights. The problem? Nothing to hang them from. Here’s a tutorial for the quick and…
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This simple and budget-friendly dining patio makeover transforms a small ugly concrete slab patio into a beautiful outdoor dining room. So we’ve got this very basic builder-grade patio and steps behind our basic builder-grade house. There’s nothing particularly wrong with them, but the patio could use some livening up. To make matters worse, I bought a grey outdoor dining set…
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These affordable and stylish outdoor rugs will refresh your patio, deck or porch! Bring color and pattern to your outdoor living space! An outdoor rug is a great way to pull together and define a seating area. It’s also great for covering an ugly deck or patio! I love how outdoor rugs have transformed my own patios, and I know…
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Come see our renovated playhouse! This is such a fun backyard hideaway for the kids to play pretend. It’s even got a table and a reading nook! Several years ago some neighbors gave us their old Rainbow playhouse/swing set play structure. The Remodel We’ve moved the thing at least three times, and our current yard didn’t have a great flat…
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These simple DIY backyard lighting ideas are perfect for patios, decks, pergolas, and parties! String lights, tiki torches, chandeliers, and more! Lighting is a high-impact way to create ambiance in your outdoor living spaces. And of course, it’s nice to be able to see where you’re walking too! Here are some ideas to give your space the gorgeous glow you’re…
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This easy kintsugi how-to is a perfect first wabi sabi project. These beautiful coasters are made with tiles and gold leaf paint. Kintsugi, or wabi sabi, is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery or ceramics with gold. It creates beautifully unique and imperfect pieces. I’ve tried five or six different kintsugi projects now. I’ve found that vases, cups, and…
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These tea party decorating ideas are perfect for a Mother’s Day afternoon tea, birthday party, or any special celebration! A pretty table setting, some tea, and favorite treats are all you need! My favorite Mother’s Day tradition is a tea party! My mom and sister and I get to sit and drink tea with all our little loves. Everyone gets…
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