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Create a luxe look on a basic budget with these clever DIY projectsTired of your existing furniture but don’t have the money for an upgrade? Looking for a DIY project for the weekend? Check out these smart Ikea hacks and see what you can create with a small budget and a big helping of creativity. From elevated units to customized bedroom storage, these furniture upgrades will have you asking, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Resourceful choices and an editing eye will give your kids the space they need to sleep, play and have funA shared sibling bedroom is often a necessity. One of the most challenging goals in designing a kids’ bedroom is finding enough space in one room for twice as many belongings — and for larger families, sometimes three times as many items. Where to put all the clothing, shoes, toys and school gear?
Read on for a few solutions to help you create the storage that your little ones need for a happy, functional room.
Whether soft and warm or bold and hot, orange sizzles in the kitchenHalloween may have come and gone, but for fans of orange, or of fall-inspired hues, it’s a dynamic color choice for a kitchen island. Orange is no wallflower shade. In its purest form, it’s an energetic color that tends to clamor for immediate attention. I say, harness this power by using it to clad a centerpiece island in your kitchen.
Readers share costs and how-to details on their cherished one-of-a-kind bathroom vanitiesReaders recently went gaga over a Houzz article showing 13 unconventional vanities. In response, more than 150 users shared comments about their own forays into converting a piece of furniture into a unique bathroom vanity. Here we share 30 of them, many of which contain details about cost and other info that could inspire your next remodel project.
Make that alcove more inviting with
fresh art, new pillows or a good tidying up
Nooks are one of those features that often become a favorite place in the house. But they can leave us puzzling over exactly what to do with them. If you have a nice nook to work with, lucky you! But
if yours isn’t that inviting, it’s time for a revamp. One or two of these
designer ideas could be just the thing to inspire a reinvention.
Hardworking furnishings, accessories and built-ins will keep your
sanctuary tidy and calm
Keeping a bedroom organized and uncluttered maintains a serene feeling. Every inch counts in a tiny bedroom, so a space-saving strategy is a must. If you’re dealing with a small room, consider some of these clever space savers. They may inspire you to shuffle around a few pieces of furniture or complete a weekend DIY project. If you know you’ll be in your compact bedroom for the long haul, you may even invest in hiring a carpenter.
Discover tips, tricks and techniques for showcasing your favorite
reads
Bookworms, rejoice. The options for lining your walls with books are nearly limitless. Whether you are a stacker, sorter or color-coordinator, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to leave your mark and create your very best “shelfie.”
