Welcome to my combination home office / guest room / meditation space. I found this little nook under in my walk-in closet and under the stairway! BEFORE (realtor’s pics) The previous owners used this room as a nursery. AFTER Green is my favorite color. It brings the outside in and is soothing and cooling. Yet this … Continue reading
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Pantry – Laundry – Utility Room (economical DIY, home improvement)
This pantry is a nod to my paternal grandparents. I adored my grandmother’s tiny pantry right off the kitchen where she often had brownies cooling for us. I always wanted one of my own. BEFORE AFTER CLEARING THE SLATE I first saw jars hanging from shelves like this over my grandfather’s workbench. These hold a … Continue reading
The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it (DIY home improvement, combination dining & living space)
Welcome to our combination living/dining area. Our condo was built in the 80’s and had little character compared to the historical homes in our neighborhood. We love antiques, but wanted a modern vibe too. When we combined our homes after we married we were amazed by how well our things blended. Please visit our kitchen space which … Continue reading
A crust of bread, a bottle of wine and thou! (DIY home design for Galley kitchen)
Ours was a typical condo galley kitchen. We’ve begun our transformation by painting the melamine cabinets and adding a warm Venetian plaster to the walls. My husband Dann hand tooled the copper countertop. Now the “fast food” pass-through is a usable space! We love antiques and wanted an updated traditional feel with a touch of … Continue reading