Creating Architectural Character | DIY Discussion
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Creating Architectural Character | DIY Discussion

I was inspired by our in progress office design that includes picture frame molding to discuss architectural character and how to go about including it in your home. There are so many different ways to incorporate character and warmth into a space with ceiling details and molding. But, where do you begin and which ones are more DIY…

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Living Room Refresh | Existing Furniture
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Living Room Refresh | Existing Furniture

A mid-Summer living room refresh was beginning to feel more and more like a great idea. Our son finally outgrew his playpen and it had been taking up a big space in the corner of our living room So, how do you refresh your living room with keeping your existing furniture? I have some tips of how to…

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Coat Closet to Mudroom | DIY
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Coat Closet to Mudroom | DIY

We started with a decently large coat closet that wrapped around under our staircase. This space was collecting boxes and dust. For such a decent storage space it felt really underutilized in its…

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Paint Trends | Summer 2024
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Paint Trends | Summer 2024

Let’s dive into the world of paint. What has and has not stuck around in the realm of paint predictions for 2024. What makes sense to incorporate in your own home and how to do so? The first thought that…

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Diamond Paver Patio | DIY
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Diamond Paver Patio | DIY

I am going to break down the steps for creating your own diamond paver patio. Materials and all of the steps that it took to create this affordable patio alternative listed out…

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Our Office Design Plans | Craftsman
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Our Office Design Plans | Craftsman

We are picking back up where we left off from when we traveled to Europe and post our backyard refresh. We started our office remodel before we left by skim coating the walls to smooth out the texture and installing nickel gap boards on the ceiling and I am now sharing…

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