Design
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Top Ten Mismatched Nightstands
My favorite type of decor is that which doesn’t feel forced. I love being in someone’s home and finding unexpected pieces all over the place, but realizing they all work with each other nicely. So you might not be surprised to learn I’m not a fan of matchy-matchy when it comes to nightstands, table lamps, couches, or other items. I like to mix things up. Read on to see ten of our favorite beds flanked by mismatched nightstands — or !(just one)! Keeping a space clean + neat without allowing symmetry to rule your decisions can be challenging. It’s easy to find a nightstand you like and buy two. This…
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How to Transform A Card Catalog
Has anyone not seen the photo above, of the coolest, most gorgeous card catalog we have ever seen? The proportions of it are part of what I love so much, but it still baffles me how they managed to construct it lengthwise and still end up with a sturdy piece. I’ve been in love with this piece for years, so when my mother came across an antique spice cabinet at an estate sale, she bought it for me and I tried my own hand at transforming a card catalog. The Antique Spice Cabinet This piece was a pretty amazing discovery. It had been altered by someone else before we got…
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Keeping a Rustic Kitchen Light & Bright
I love all the elements that bring a rustic kitchen its charm. The super old, wide plank flooring, lumpy and worn over time. The deep brown patina on an ancient slab of butcher block or antique farmhouse table, that lovely grey that comes from adding barnboard to your space. But when you google image search “Rustic Kitchen” all the images are dark. Even with the lights on, these spaces seem closed in and, well, not bright at all. If you’re searching for inspiration, it’s easy to become bogged down by all those dark kitchens and decide, maybe rustic isn’t for me. I’ve set out to help you conquer the problem…
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Step by Step Guide to Sketching Your Space Before a Renovation
Are you dreaming of a new master suite or can’t stand the bottleneck in your kitchen? Maybe you’re thinking it might be time to renovate. Don’t know how to begin? It’s not always best to leave it all up to a contractor or designer. After all, you are the one who lives there. Never done it? I’ll give you a step by step guide here to get you started sketching out your space so you can give those contractors and designers a better idea of what you really want. YOU know how you live and what your most important factors are in your space. So why not try drawing it…
- Decor + Furniture, Design, Details, Finding Your Style, Flipping Houses, House Tours, Lighting + Small Pieces, Living In a Flip, Make Money From Your House, Renovations, Shopping + Sourcing, Space Tours, Trends
Tour the Trailer
Our trailer was the first piece of real estate we owned. We gutted it and made it our own, all the while keeping in mind what we thought would appeal to the most buyers. We listed it, held the open houses, agonized over the showings, and eventually we sold it! As an added bonus for us and as a huge compliment to our design, the buyer asked if he could purchase all the furnishings as well as linens, kitchen utensils, etc. He bought almost everything (some things were sentimental and came with us)…right down to our silverware. A year and a half after the flip was over, we can happily…
- Cabinets + Pantries, Countertops + Islands, Design, Designing for Small Spaces, DIY, IKEA Kitchens, Kitchens, Smart Design
12 Reasons to Choose an IKEA Kitchen
Are you considering an IKEA kitchen but aren’t sure if it’s the right way to go? Jason and I have installed 4 IKEA kitchens in the past 5 years, have seen 3 wealthy families choose an IKEA kitchen over other options, and have helped another friend design + plan her IKEA kitchen on a budget. Read on to see 12 reasons why an IKEA kitchen can be the solution to all your problems. #1 – P R I C E An IKEA kitchen is affordable. Hands down, it is probably one of the cheapest options out there. If you are on a budget, look no further. You will not be…
- Appliances, Awesome Upgrades, Buying + Selling, Cabinets + Pantries, Design, Designing for Small Spaces, Drawing + Planning, Flipping Houses, How Big is That?, IKEA Kitchens, Kitchens, Living In a Flip, Make Money From Your House, Renovations, Sinks + Fixtures, Smart Design
Trailer Kitchen Remodel
We remodeled the whole trailer, but this post focuses on the kitchen. Learn how we approached the task, important measurements & appliance sizes, what decisions we made along the way + why. See what tricks we used to maximize storage in our small space and create an open and inviting area that didn’t feel too crowded. Discover what effected our budget, and whether we felt that to be a good use of our money. Includes details about different features we thought were important to include in a high end kitchen and photos of the entire process, as well as information about which products we ultimately chose and where we bought…
