How to Easily Install a Laminate Floor Over Concrete

Welcome to week 4 of the One Room Challenge! Certainly we are excited with the progress we are making in our ultimate family hangout room! And this week we are thrilled to share how to install a gorgeous laminate floor over concrete that looks and feels just like wood. While this may seem like a challenging project it is a doable do it yourself project. However, it can be a little rough on the knees. Of course, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to install a laminate floor, even if it's over concrete. And for more ideas that…

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The Ultimate Jaw-Dropping Modern Bathroom Reveal that’s Actually Affordable

Welcome to week 8 of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge! Undoubtedly the last several weeks have been exhausting, installing a full Jack and Jill bathroom from scratch! Yet even amidst the countless hours of work and our lack of sleep, we couldn't be more excited to share our coastal inspired, modern bathroom with you today!  If you’re new here, WELCOME! You can learn more about us here. For those returning visitors, thanks for sticking with us during this round of the One Room Challenge. In fact, we hope you've been enjoying the weekly progress and are as excited to see…

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How To Confidently Choose Bathroom Vanities Save vs. Splurge

Welcome to week 7 of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge! In fact, it's the final week before the big reveal! The bathroom vanities are now installed and I can almost taste the victory of completing this room! In particular, today we will share how you can confidently choose bathroom vanities, save vs. splurge. If you’re new here, WELCOME! You can learn more about us here. As a reminder you can easily navigate through each week of this coastal inspired bathroom project. -1st week: The Design Plan -2nd week: How To Install Shiplap the Easy Way -3rd week: How To Tile…

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First Time Participants of the One Room Challenge

Welcome to the One Room Challenge As first time participants in the One Room Challenge, I'd say that we are beyond excited to share what we have planned to tackle over the next 8 weeks! If you're new here, WELCOME! You can learn more about us here.Certainly be sure to follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes progress and updates!So what is the One Room Challenge? It's a biannual event held every April and October. Each round 20 design influencers are selected to take the challenge of being featured designers and transform one space in just 6 weeks!(However, two additional…

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Read more about the article Affordable Feather Finish Countertop | How It Looks One Year Later
Still loving our affordable feather finish countertop.

Affordable Feather Finish Countertop | How It Looks One Year Later

Are you curious to know how our feather finish concrete countertop is holding up? In fact, so many of our readers and followers are interested in knowing what it looks like now. I just had to share what it looks like one year later!One thing is clear, this countertop makeover method not only is affordable, but it also makes such a huge difference to the look and feel of our bathroom.Of course there's a fair amount of work that goes into a feather finish countertop, but in my opinion it is so worth it!If your are curious about how to use…

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Read more about the article Our Home Renovation You need to See | Before & After Photos
Home Renovation You Need to See!

Our Home Renovation You need to See | Before & After Photos

Steph and I have been sharing projects from our homes for the past 2 years. Clearly, we see that most of our readers are looking for ways to improve their homes on a budget. Of  course, we love to share DIY projects that can help you achieve that, including our home renovation.While Steph's home was a new build, she has incorporated a lot of fun ideas into her home. Overall making it reflect the personality of her and her family. On the other hand, Steve and I bought a dated 90's fixer upper and have spent the last couple of years renovating…

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Diy Mirror Frame | Quick and Easy Idea

DIY Mirror FrameMirrors are a quick and easy way to update your home decor. Not only do they reflect light, making rooms brighter, but they can also add a touch of glam to any space. However, often store-bought mirrors can nearly break-the-bank! No need to worry, today we have an idea for a DIY mirror frame than not only looks gorgeous,  but it is also quick, easy and inexpensive to make.  Previous Next To see more highlights from this bedroom makeover click any link below.How To Paint a Room with Pro ResultsBuilt In Desk | Upcycling At Its BestUpcycle Idea | Transforming…

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Shelf Decorating Ideas | A Step by Step Guide

Have you struggled with decorating shelves and bookcases? Let me tell you a little secret, I have! Although, over the years I have practiced and restyled more shelves and bookcases than I can count, today I’d like to share my 3 step guide for shelf decorating ideas.As we put the finishing touches on Ellies bedroom, one of the largest areas to decorate in her bedroom are the built in shelves. These shelves not only need to be beautifully styled, but they also need to be functional. Ellie desperately needed storage in her small bedroom. Steph felt that the solution would be a…

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Roman Shade – How to Make Them Yourself

The final touches are going in Ellie’s bedroom now and we are down to the window treatment. She has been pretty vocal about what she would like in her room. For the window treatment, she wanted blackout curtains. However, with her built in desk with shelves below the window, curtains would not work well. With this in mind, we started looking at a Roman shade.We love the look of Roman shades. However, have you ever priced custom Roman shades? Yikes, they are expensive! Clearly, we knew that if we made them ourselves we would save hundreds of dollars!  With this in…

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Ideas for Accent WaIls | Creative, Stunning & Doable

We believe every room should a have focal point. Well, that’s easy if you have beautiful architectural elements already in your home. But what if you have a basic builders grade home? What can you do to create that wow factor in your home? How about creating accent walls?  Textures and treatment on walls can add that wow factor that you may be looking for. While paint colors can certainly transform spaces, a gorgeous wall treatment can really make a beautiful statement.After a couple of weeks of inspiration at the Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes, our heads are swimming with ideas…

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