Category: Rooms
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Kaitlin’s 90s Builder-Grade Primary Bathroom Makeover
And we’re back! It’s been a little over three months since we ripped out our small, builder-grade primary bathroom and our daughter’s bathrooms for a much-needed update. I’m so happy to finally share that the bathrooms are complete! Last time you heard from me, we had just demo’d, and I shared our rough design plans…
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My Brothers River House Living Room Reveal – With A TV On A Tiled Fireplace
I’m pretty sentimental writing this post. After four years (maybe 5?), this is the last room reveal of my brother’s family river house. Working on this project has been so incredibly fulfilling. If lessons are gifts (which they are), this project gave me too many to count; I’m spoiled with the bounty. Not every second…
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How to make a dark landing lighter
Every home has its shadows, and the landing is often one of them. Tucked between rooms and often cut off from daylight, it’s a space that’s all too easy to overlook. But with a little thought – the right lighting, a fresh palette and a few smart design choices – even the darkest landing can…
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How to make a dark landing lighter
Every home has its shadows, and the landing is often one of them. Tucked between rooms and often cut off from daylight, it’s a space that’s all too easy to overlook. But with a little thought – the right lighting, a fresh palette and a few smart design choices – even the darkest landing can…
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The 11 things that are making your kitchen look dated
Timeless kitchen design is something every homeowner strives for, but at times kitchen trends can seem to come and go faster than it takes to take out an old kitchen and get a new one fitted – so, if your have started to notice your own space looking a little dated, don’t feel too bad.…
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Designing With Kids In The Mix? The 7 Things Arlyn Told A Parent To Skip (& What To Buy Instead)
Last week, a reader popped into my DMs on Instagram to ask me if there was a reason they never saw us using what she called “natural fiber” rugs in our room reveals. I had to confirm what she meant by that, but I assumed she was referring to materials like seagrass and sisal. I…
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Gretchen Made A Switch! Here’s How She Designed This Small Space For Guests, Just In Time For Holiday Hosting
Hey there, reader! Does this wallpaper look familiar? Any chance you remember this MOTO photo (below) from my last makeover reveal? The one where I plastered the tinier of my two bedrooms in DIY fabric wallpaper, forced a queen bed in there, and called it mine? Or maybe you’re up-to-date and instead recall a more…
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How To Create A Non Generic Living Room (That Will Also Impress Your Family For The Holidays)
Here’s the deal. There’s never really a bad time to buy home decor and furniture. When you’re ready and able to invest, then you should because the sooner you make you’re home your own, the better. However, there are better times to buy these wonderful things, and that is when they are on sale, because…
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The River House Game Room Reveal (The One Everyone Wants To Be In)
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I alluded to it, hyped it up. Even sold it hard as “my favorite room in the house,” and today you are going to see it (and judge for yourself). Although I love LOVE the living room (coming soon) and I probably give out that trophy too often, I nailed this room with very little…
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Lift up stairs storage: What it is and how it works
Making the most of storage at home often means rethinking the spaces you take for granted. While under stair storage is a familiar favourite, there’s another clever solution that hides in plain sight – lift up stairs storage. Rather than simply walking over your staircase, imagine if each step lifted to reveal a secret compartment…