interiors

Library Shelves Ikea Hack DIY

Back in 2020 my dad and I designed this built-in library shelving for my dining room. The budget was to tight for custom cabinetry, so we figured out a way to build the idea I had in my head using Ikea and a whole lot of trim. Over the years I’ve referenced this project a lot in my DIY consultations and have had a few people tag me in their own versions (so cool!). I always wished I had written an explanation with visuals so I’m finally doing it. Keep in mind, this was close to 4 years ago, so we’re going by memory, but hope this is helpful!

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Week 4 (MudBathLaundry: So Fresh and Clean)

Goodbyyyyeee Week 4!! This one flew by, partly because we went out of town to celebrate some big birthdays for my mom and brother, BUT despite the break we’ve made some big progress on the finishes. This entire week has been bathroom-focused since we have the most work to do there. Luckily its a small

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ORC: Week 2 (MudBathLaundry Room Design Plan )

One Room Challenge Week 2! We made a lot of progress but mostly the unexciting kind: getting the shower rough-in installed without disturbing the tile, patching the wood floor under the old cabinets and buttoning up the plumbing behind the sink wall. All very important but honestly kind of boring. Let’s move on to the

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