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Nothing makes me more crazy than moving into a house and having to deal with someone else’s wallpaper! Okay, maybe there are a few other things that make me crazy, but this is high on the list! Continue reading “Powder Room Mini Makeover”
I don’t know about you all, but I sure am ready for Spring. Our kids are greatly disappointed there hasn’t been any snow this year, (mainly because school closes), but you can’t beat a good hill for sledding. I wouldn’t mind another big snow storm like we had last year, buried in 3 ft of snow! Continue reading “Herb and Vegetable Raised Garden For a Deck “Veg Trug””
Have you ever stood in a room in your house and stared at the walls? I’ll admit that I do from time to time. Not because I’m crazy….but because I’m trying to decide what can I do give this room some personality! Continue reading “How to Build a Statement Wall”
Our prior home was built in 2005, the height of the orangey oak hardwood floors, hand rails, stairs and cabinets. You would see them in every new house that was built, and at the time they were appealing, especially if you had never lived in a home with real hardwood floors. You would think, wow these beautiful floors come standard in this home? Let’s jump on it! Continue reading “How to Re-Stain Stairs & Railings and Paint Stair Risers White”
In this post, I am discussing another great Board and Batten project for you all. In my prior post I talked about a Board and Batten basement, but this style can be used in any room of your home to give it a more modern farmhouse/cottage feel. Continue reading “Modern Farmhouse Kids Room – Board and Batten Wainscoting”
If you have read my prior posts on moldings, you may be able to tell that I am a firm believer in trim and moldings of all types, I believe they are essential to the beauty of a home. Window moldings, door moldings, crown molding, base molding, wall moldings, the more the better! Continue reading “How to Upgrade Your Window and Door Trim”
This is first in a series of posts about wainscoting. If you’re not familiar with wainscoting, it is wooden paneling that lines the lower part of a wall. There are several different types of wainscoting, and for this post, I will focus on Board and Batten. I have been a lover of Board and Batten wainscoting for many years and have designed several rooms around this style. Continue reading “How to Build a Basement Game Room”
In my opinion you can never have too many bars in a home. A bar on each level of a home would suite me just fine. Continue reading “Ideas for a Bar in the Master Bedroom”
We built a previous home in 2004 and lived there for 8 years. During that time, I was constantly decorating and redecorating, (much to my husband’s chagrin). This was a time I was struggling to find my style, which seemed to be changing all the time…as was our furniture. Continue reading “Very Formal Dining Room Design – Costly Mistake”
What is a living room? Do we really need another place in our home to sit? Seems like these days newer homes are being built without a “living or sitting room”. Continue reading “Modern Farmhouse Living Room Ideas”
Nothing transforms a room more than a fresh coat of paint. It is such an inexpensive way to add a new fresh look. When our children transitioned from cribs to beds, we wanted to decorate their rooms in a way that would allow a move from toddler to tween years. (But we moved and it didn’t really work out that way).  But anyway, with that intent in mind, we painted stripes in their rooms on one focal wall. Continue reading “Build a Princess Room with Painted Wall Stripes”
We all want a room in our home where our family gathers to watch a movie, play games, chat about our day and enjoy time together. This room can have features such as a fireplace, a television, and lounging area. But most important it needs to be inviting, a place you want to hang out. Continue reading “Modern Farmhouse Family Room – How To Bring Out the Best Features in Your Room”
Ok, so I don’t understand how this dining room ever came about to be colored an army green. Really? Don’t get me wrong, I like army green as a color, just not for a dining room. I wish I knew the story behind the color choice, but what I knew for sure, was that this room was in dire need of a transformation. Continue reading “Building a Modern Farmhouse Style Dining Room”
A home bar area is a must in my house, in fact a bar on every level in my real preference. A appealing built in bar is a place for gathering, telling stories, laughing and sharing a drink or two. A well stocked bar is also critical in our home, anything available for anyone who comes to visit. Continue reading “How to Build a Basement Bar on a Budget”
When we moved into our previous home, the sunroom was bland, had no personality and was craving attention. The room had beautiful views and so much potential but hadn’t been designed to make to take advantage of these features. Continue reading “Modern Farmhouse Sunroom Tour”
Remodeling our powder room was one of the first projects on my to-do list when we moved to our new home. But where to start? Check out the before pictures. Continue reading “Modern Farmhouse Powder Room Remodel Using Planked Boards”
A dining area is such an important place to gather with family and friends. Under a dimmed chandelier and a good meal, we share stories, we toast to accomplishments, and connect with each other on a deeper level. Continue reading “Modern French Country Style Dining Room Remodel”
