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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

After removing the closet, the mudroom finally felt usable — but it still needed storage. I decided to use IKEA Pax cabinets to create a custom, built-in mudroom look without the custom price tag. I’ve used Pax cabinets before in our playroom/office makeover, so I...

When we moved into our home, our mudroom had so much potential — and absolutely no function. This small hallway off the garage should have been the perfect drop zone for shoes, coats, and bags. Instead, it was wasted space. The main issue? A tiny, dark closet with no...

When I was making over our laundry room (see the full reveal here), I knew I wanted to elevate the cabinets without blowing the budget. I chose stock cabinets from Home Depot, which are affordable and functional—but let’s be honest, they can feel a little plain. One...

Vintage Girl's Room Mood Board This girl’s room mood board blends Wilderkind charm with timeless, vintage-inspired design for a space that feels both magical and grounded. Soft florals, muted greens, and warm wood tones create a calm, nature-influenced palette that...

DIY Faux Carrara Marble Countertops (Beginner-Friendly) If you’ve been following along with our laundry room makeover, you know I wanted this space to feel elevated while still staying budget-friendly. One of the biggest design moments in the room is the countertop —...

When we built our home, the laundry room was one of the spaces that felt like an afterthought. The builder offered only two small upper cabinets as an upgrade, and they didn’t feel functional or worth the cost. I knew from the start that I wanted a stacked washer and...

Creating a gallery wall is one of my favorite ways to add personality, warmth, and visual interest to a space—especially when working with a large, empty wall. While traditional gallery walls rely on nails, anchors, and a lot of measuring, this project takes a more...

Pantry Upgrade Using the Container Store Elfa Organization System Upgrading our builder-grade pantry had been on my to-do list since the day we moved in. While the pantry technically worked, it lacked the storage and organization we actually needed for daily life....

This DIY project has been one of my most impactful home transformations to date. When we were building our house, I was determined to design a living room with fireplace that would serve as a stunning focal point. I had always loved two-story living rooms with open...

DIY Kitchen Tile Backsplash Installation (Builder-Grade to Custom) When we were building our house, I made the decision to skip the builder-installed kitchen tile backsplash—and I’m so glad I did. I didn’t love the limited tile options they offered, and the one style...