Owning a home, much less building your own home, can be a daunting and expensive decision for anyone. People usually plan and save for years before going on such a complicated venture. Well, that is certainly not the case for one amazing and gifted 13-year-old! Luke Thill made the unimaginable possible by building his own…
I often feel I’m at my most creative and productive when I’m working in an uncluttered and organized environment, so I’m always on the lookout for functional (but ever pretty) ways to keep the clutter at bay. And that’s why I love this washi tape wrapped storage boxes. They’re colorful, easy and affordable to make,…
Over the years, it maybe a little too easy to collect a menagerie of paint samples leftover from home renovations and DIY projects passed. Instead of tossing that file folder of colorful goodness, why not put those swatches to work as graphic art? Colorful paint swatches when placed side-by-side make such the striking and playful statement….
As a DIY blogger, I’m always looking for fun ways to organize my materials (because let’s be honest, I have tons of them), and this office wall organizer is just the ticket. It’s a pegboard and cork board wrapped into one, so in addition to storing materials, I can tack inspiration clippings up too! It’s…
Designer Anton Brunberg has created a unique and sculptural chair named ‘Pallet Thief’, that uses recycled pallets as his chosen material. With a background in fine woodworking, furniture design, and conceptual design, Anton set about trying to find the answer to the question, “How to still celebrate the pure joy of making and craftsmanship without having to…
You’ll never guess what materials I used for these marble and wood patterned containers. Can you work it out? Hint: they’re made from what lots of people would consider to be their unwanted leftovers. Here’s what’s hiding under the pretty packaging… old gift tins! Whether they were picked out with care or hastily grabbed off…
Bring a little bit of the outdoors inside with this DIY jewelry tree stand! Mother Nature is the original designer out there, and I’m delighted by her simple solution for storing my necklaces. Materials you’ll need for the jewelry tree stand: Tree branch. Preferably dead (not still green), with branches that are a finger thick and…
Is your entryway a complete disaster? Filled with coats, mismatched shoes and scarves? Create a stylish entryway shoe rack to cleverly organize and display your outing essentials. The perfect catchall place for seasonal footwear, purses, umbrellas, etc. Customize this piece for your space by easily adjusting the dimensions of the rectangular unit to make the…
Create art for your wall that is both beautiful and functional. Upgrade simple baskets with various yarn patterns to turn them into chic plant wall deocr or vessels to display trendy air plants. Add color with your yarn or keep it simple with black and white. This is the perfect way to add a boho…
One trend that has been super popular lately is monogram planters. The whole idea is really unique and can be a great way to show off your favorite plants. However, if you are like me and can’t keep a plant alive to save your life, then this trend may seem out of your reach. With…
Tired of reaching over to your coffee table for your drink? Never able to find the remotes? This custom narrow sofa table fits neatly behind your sofa and is fitted with an outlet so you can easily plug in your phone, computer, or tablet without having to reach down behind the sofa. This table is…
We know that photos can be an amazing source of design inspiration, so this article may contain affiliate links that will direct you to a particular decor item. Clicking on a link may result in a portion of proceeds being paid to www.decoist.com Lighting in your home is something that if you wanted to, you…
With Holiday upon us, you may be looking for ways to organize your stuff while bringing a little style into your space. If this is the case, then today DIY is for you! Today, I will be showing you how to decorate terracotta pots with some paint and washi tape! Terracotta pots (in general) are…
Let’s face it: Not all DIY projects are created equal. But if you’re in the market for something fast, easy, and satisfying, this wine bottle wind chime just might fit the bill. Upcycle used wine bottles, sparkling cider bottles, or any kind of glass soda bottle into a simple, contemporary wine glass wind chime. You’ll be…
Do you love the contemporary look and feel of floating shelves…but feel intimidated by tackling such a project yourself? I want to let you in on a little secret – building and mounting your own chunky floating shelves is much easier than it might seem! This tutorial will take you through the process, step-by-step with…