Painting your stairs can be an inexpensive way to give them a completely new look, but do they actually hold up? No one wants to take the time to do a home improvement project that doesn't last. Lucky for you, in this post, I'm sharing the pros and cons of how my painted stairs are standing the test of time after 1 year so you can decide if this type of project is right for you!
Read MoreI'm going to share with you some of the images that have inspired me to paint my own kitchen cabinets GREEN! But not just that, we'll also cover the other elements that visually pull a kitchen together - hardware, counters, and wall color. Let's get to it!
Read MoreWell, we've gone and changed our floor plan again - we're moving our laundry room upstairs! And that means I get to design another room! So I've been doing some research and finding inspiration about how to create a functional (and stylish!) laundry room.
Read MoreWe're getting SO CLOSE to being done with the bedroom renovation I can taste it (or maybe that's just the drywall dust floating in the air….). So while Lucius is mudding and sanding, and mudding and sanding some more, I'm planning the next stage of our master bedroom - PAINT, DÉCOR, AND FURNISHINGS!
Read MoreNow that Halloween is over, it was time to switch up my décor to something less spooky and more fitting for the autumnal season. BUT, of course, I didn't want to spend a bunch of money buying all new décor. So in this post, I'm sharing how to transition your Halloween decorations to general fall decor in 4 steps.
Read MoreWe've been in the midst of our master suite renovation for several months now and I'm sure you're not surprised to hear that it takes its toll on a person. This is our biggest renovation to date and it has certainly had its ups and downs. But although we’ve had our “off” days, overall I'd say Lucius and I have done a pretty darn good job staying positive and motivated along the way (bonus points for not killing each other!). But exactly how DO you stay positive and motivated during a renovation?
Read MoreI obviously LOVE home design, but when it comes to seasonal decor, with the exception of Christmas, it’s always felt a little pointless to me. I mean, who am I decorating for anyway?
Well, let me tell you… now that my older daughter is almost 5, I need to get my ish together because there’s no way she’s letting me get away without any fall decor up in here! I couldn’t say no to her incessant pleas for decorations (kids, amirite?), so we’ve been spending a lot of time lately finding ways to create some festive decorations together, including the topic for today’s post: how to make an easy, no-sew bunting.
Read MoreLet me tell you, I have had a helluva time decorating my mantel for Halloween and putting this post together… because I’m cheap.
Let me explain…
Read MoreIt’s done! It’s done! The dining room makeover is done!
If you’ve been following along, you saw last’s week post where I shared the accent wall we installed in our dining room. Well, as I was writing that post, I was working on putting the dining room back together for the grand reveal. It took a TON of restraint to not share a million sneak peeks, but I kept my trap shut and now I’m so excited that I can share it with the world!
Read MoreWell, we finally did it. Our geometric wood accent wall is complete and I’M SO IN LOVE WITH IT! In fact, I love the finished product so much, I wrote a tutorial about it! (Surprise, surprise).
Read MoreThe thought of hanging a gallery wall can be intimidating. So many pictures. So many nails. So many potential mess-ups and unnecessary nail holes! Where does the madness end!?
Have no fear! I’ve got you covered with a step-by-step tutorial on how to hang a gallery wall that eliminates the probable accidental nail hole (or two, or three).
Read MoreA lamp is a lamp is a lamp, right? WRONG. Although a lamp may easily serve its main purpose of lighting up a room, choosing the wrong size can really skew your design. But how do you pick the right size lamp? In this post, we’re going to talk all about how to choose the correct size table lamp, so you can select the perfect size lamp on the first try (and not try out a bunch like I did).
Read MoreI recently took a little break from the current projects around the house I’ve been working on to reupholster the chairs in our eat-in kitchen - and wrote a little tutorial so you can do it too! This is a quick and easy upgrade that seriously anyone can do!
Read MoreNow that the DIY Sharpie wall in my office is complete, and while we’re waiting for materials for the master suite to arrive so we can start rebuilding, I feel like I can finally turn my focus back to the dining room.
I’ve developed a pretty good vision of how I want it to look, but, as I’ve mentioned before, I’m very indecisive. So, I put together some mood boards of the dining room with different lighting and area rug combinations to help quell my indecisiveness. And MAN, did I get nerdy with it.
Read MoreI posted two weeks ago about our master suite remodel, including what we had demoed and the new floor plan. After that post, we were finally able to take some time and officially tape off the floor to REALLY get a feel for how the space would work. Unfortunately, we quickly realized there were some issues that we had to solve for.
Read MoreHOT DAMN, it’s been a minute since I shared an update about my home office redesign. Well, don’t you worry your pretty little head. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been working on it!
I’ve finally painted this room and created a killer DIY Sharpie wall that I can’t wait to share with you (including a tutorial)!
Read MoreWe have officially demoed our bedroom, bathroom, and closets!
Yes, it looks absolutely nuts. Yes, I’ve had more than a few “ohhhh noooo whatdidwedo!?” moments. But every time I walk into this space I get a jolt of excitement that easily puts those fears at bay. Also, LOOK AT ALL THAT NATURAL LIGHT!
Read MoreEach summer, our city has a festival in the historic district where homeowners open up their beautiful old houses for curious eyes like ours to stroll through. Well, one of those houses is for sale, and Lucius, being a local real-estate agent and all, is fortunate enough to be the listing agent! That means I have an “in” and absolutely HAVE to share this house with the world because it’ll BLOW YOUR MIND!
Read MoreBack in March, I posted about the beginning of our dining room renovation. In that post, I shared the progress of what we had accomplished so far and our plans for rounding out the room.
Since then, we’ve slowly been working on the dining room (while getting sidetracked with working on my office and the yard) and it’s about time for a progress report - especially because we’ve made some pretty big changes recently!
Read MoreSometimes I forget that not everyone has painted several houses worth of rooms and may not know what to say when the person at the paint counter asks, “what finish do you want that in?”. So this week, I’d like to bring back the basics and break down how to choose the best paint finish for every room in your house.
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Hi! I’m Erika.
I have a passion for high design, but realize that comes at an unrealistic cost for most people (including me!). Here, you’ll find the daily feats and failures of creating a budget-friendly high-class design from conception to completion - providing tutorials for you to do the same along the way!
Ready for your space to feel bold, curated, and completely reimagined? Then color drenching is your next design power move. Dive into color - and this blog - to learn how to make color drenching work in your space.
We’ll, we’ve lived in our house for over 5 years now, and the mudroom STILL hasn’t been renovated. Now it’s time for that to change. Join me as I share my design plans for creating a gorgeous and functional mudroom.
I love a reveal, and this one is especially sweet because I designed this room with my daughter’s help - because it’s hers! She’s entering her tween years and wanted something a little more mature. My response? “Say less.”
Wavy upholstered headboards are having a moment, and it’s easy to see why—they’re bold, fun, and full of personality. When I couldn’t find one that fit my budget, I decided to make my own, and guess what? It’s easier than you think!
Let’s be real—planter boxes are expensive. And the bigger they get, the pricier they are. And of course, I needed a large one, but couldn’t dropping big bucks on something I could build myself. So I rolled up my sleeves and took on this DIY planter box project.