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DIY & Design
I share beginner-friendly DIYs, budget-savvy home projects, and interior design tips to help you create a beautiful space without breaking the bank.
IKEA Pax Hack: How to Make IKEA Pax Wardrobes Look Custom & Built-In
If you love the look of custom built-ins but not the custom price tag, an IKEA Pax hack might be one of the smartest DIY projects you can do in your home. With a few design upgrades — like trim, arches, fluted panels, and statement paint — you can turn basic IKEA...
DIY Vent Hood Cover: How I Transformed a Builder-Grade Stainless Hood with Tile
When we moved in, our kitchen had a basic builder-grade stainless steel vent hood (you can see it in the before photo). It worked fine… but visually, it didn’t match the bold patterned tile backsplash or the cozy, layered look I was creating. Our kitchen looked so...
Boy Nursery Design Ideas: Age-Neutral
Age-Neutral Nursery Design: A Moody, Modern Boy Nursery That Grows With Him If you’re looking for nursery ideas that grow with your child, this age-neutral nursery design might be exactly the inspiration you need. When I started designing my son’s nursery, I knew one...
Meet Erin
I believe that great design is all about creativity, not cost, and I love finding affordable ways to add personality and style to any home. Whether you’re tackling your first DIY project or looking for easy ways to refresh your space, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. My goal is to make home design accessible, fun, and stress-free for everyone. If you believe painter’s tape is an appropriate measuring tool, you’re in the right place! Let’s transform your home one DIY at a time!
meet erin
I believe that great design is all about creativity, not cost, and I love finding affordable ways to add personality and style to any home. Whether you’re tackling your first DIY project or looking for easy ways to refresh your space, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. My goal is to make home design accessible, fun, and stress-free for everyone. If you believe painter’s tape is an appropriate measuring tool, you’re in the right place! Let’s transform your home one DIY at a time!
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How to Create a Cozy Bedroom with Wallpaper and Layered Bedding
How I Turned Our Bedroom Into a Cozy Hotel-Inspired Retreat (One Wall at a Time) There’s something about walking into a boutique hotel room—the soft lighting, layered bedding, cohesive walls—that instantly makes you exhale. I wanted that same cozy, elevated feeling in...
Creating Box Moulding Trim | Bathroom Upgrade
Creating Box Trim Moulding for a Bathroom Remodel Adding box moulding (also called box trim or picture frame moulding) is one of the easiest ways to elevate a bathroom remodel without increasing your renovation budget. Bathrooms often get overlooked when it comes to...
DIY Mudroom Bench, Trim, and Final Touches (Built-In Look) | Mudroom Series- Part 3
With the IKEA Pax cabinets installed, it was time to make the mudroom look truly custom. This is where the bench, trim, and finishing details came in. These final touches are what turn basic cabinets into a built-in mudroom. Building the Mudroom Bench (Optional) Our...