Lark Interiors’ principal designer, Janelle, reveals her biggest regret from her recent home renovation.
Constructed of high quality materials, the Lester Widespread Bathroom Faucet feels as premium as it looks. Separate lever handles stand alongside the gooseneck spout, which gracefully arcs above your sink. The Lester's versatile design enables it to blend well with bathroom decor ranging from transitional to modern. Drain is compatible with sinks that have an overflow hole.
Over the last year, we've covered the basics of the cabinet-buying process like how to vet a cabinetmaker and the importance of using quality finishes. We'll get a bit more into detail about the common mistakes we've seen homeowners make that ultimately lead to bad outcomes...
When you’re renovating a house, costs can quickly spiral. Here’s our top tips to control your renovation costs and make a saving.
DIY projects I hope to complete in 2024 to transform our house from boring and plain to beautiful and cozy.
Create a beautiful farmhouse pantry makeover by adding DIY shiplap and stained wood shelves. This custom look can make any pantry stunning and functional.
How to build custom built-in bookshelves for your home. Do it yourself and save a ton of money! It's an easy building project with only a few tools needed.
View before and after renovation photos in the historic Union Hill neighborhood of Church Hill. Shockingly, one of the easiest renovations we have done!
...and I'm back! I took a random week off blogging as my creativity were seriously lacking and I just couldn't get my head into gear and type the words I was trying to say. I mostly blame the chaotic environment which surrounded my PC (an overloaded lounge full of storage boxes and DIY equipment!). Being
Historic home restoration can be complex. Whether remodeling or restoring, here are the do's to follow and the don't's to avoid!
It's done! Well, mostly done. The laundry room is fully functioning these days- it's tidy, and organized, and heavenly. It almost makes me want to do laundry... but who would really believe me if I said that?! The laundry room is in a fairly dark spot in the house. The one small window faces West so the lighting is not great for pictures. So apologies for the semi-crappy pictures. I just got a tripod (hooray!) which will allow me to take some better ones soon. The ReStore cabinets, in Benjamin Moore's Cloud Cover turned out great. We used Ikea's FAGLAVIK knobs in chrome and spray painted the hardware with Rustoleum spray paint in Chrome finish. We love love love the countertop. It creates a functional space for folding clothes, keeping laundry baskets, etc. And that butcher block is just so darn beautiful. We bought an Ikea NUMERAR countertop in oak, cut it to fit and sealed it. We also made some cut outs on the far side of the counter in order to access the water shut off valves as well as the plug-ins for the washer and dryer. Not the prettiest, but the access was important. We also used some of Grant's Grandma's old white ceramic pots over the more obvious cut out. They hold detergent, oxyclean, and one acts as a trash can. For the open shelving we used a few cedar boards that we've been carrying around since we lived in Texas. (We were out on a walk one evening and met a family whose fence was taken out by a drunk driver. They were throwing away the beautiful boards and were more than happy to let us take a few off their hands- score!) We cut the boards to fit the space and sealed them with a polyurethane spray. The spray worked okay, but I wouldn't go that route again. Too much money for not enough product. Liquid is better. The baskets were an old Target clearance buy- they were each around $6. I wish I had four so that I could add some on the top shelf. In the future, I may repurpose these two and come up with four different baskets to put here. But for now, they work great as laundry baskets for random pieces of clothes that get taken off downstairs (namely, Will's pj's almost every day). We supported the shelves with Ikea's EKBY VALTER brackets, painted with BM Cloud Cover to match the cabinets. The pantry cabinet works perfectly to hold our vacuum and other cleaning supplies. We're planning on building a small shelf at the top of that cabinet as well to hold paper towels, etc. Will is a big fan. And so am I because the vacuum isn't constantly up in my bizness all day (well, except for when Will drags it out to play clean up... always resulting in the need for an actual clean up). The far left cabinet houses "diaper station" as well as Grant's collection of cloths. Give that man a microfiber cloth and you'll make his day. And the center cabinet holds the laundry supplies (though mostly just extras because the detergent and oxyclean are on the counter below), as well as trash bags and the occasional room-de-smelling item. We decided to forgo a custom sink cabinet (good call, us...) and bought this Ove Utility Sink Cabinet from Costco. It was on clearance (huzzah!) for just under $200. We somehow managed to plumb it ourselves (enter choir of angels) which saved some cash as well. It feels so so good to have our laundry room back (and fewer tools littering the kitchen and hallway as well...) I can't believe how it looked before! All that crap fit easily into the room once there was a little order to the madness. Well, except the tree... (Which went outside for the summer and even started growing a pomegranate! Until Will discovered it and promptly pulled it off ... sad day). While the laundry room is functional, there are still a lot of odds and ends to finish up. Getting rid of that light fixture is #1, finishing up trim (the plywood holding up the countertop is naked), crown molding, etc. comes in at #2, and a window treatment (maybe faux roman shade?) is #3. Oh yeah.
Step-by-Step DIY Pantry Shelves Tutorial to Create a Custom Pantry That Fits Your Needs! How to Build a Pantry in Your Home.
I sanded my hardwood floors, and here is what I wish I had known before I started! This complete guide shares everything about DIY refinishing wooden floors.
Is black just a passing fad? If so, then what? And if not, what are some great ways to incorporate black? And finally, find out the very best shades of black paint!
When I started work on the house, I noticed that the floor wasn’t level. I thought I could level them pretty easily by jacking up the floor joists. There is easy access to the joists from the…
We bought our Victorian farmhouse on 7 acres just over a month ago, but the place it looking entirely different now. Step inside and see what a difference paint and refinishing wood floors make! Some
We will be sharing our top 5 renovation and addition ideas that will not only increase your livable space but also increase your property value…
Learn how to build this styling outdoor furniture, including a full sized outdoor sofa, and a bench/coffee table. It is an easy build with free plans!
Scandinavian design inspires fresh seating style. Deep-rounded cushioning and oversized pillows are finished in pewter-toned performance fabric suited for everyday lounging. Almond parawood legs for contrast. Featured Collection: Kensington Dimensions: Overall Dimensions: 98"W x 40.25"D x 33"H Seat Depth: 25.25" Seat Height: 19" Arm Height from Floor: 23.5" Arm Height from Seat: 4.75" Material: 100% Polyester, Parawood
Popular designer, blogger, and trendsetter Becki Owens is widely known for her fresh, feminine, dream-home-worthy designs. Becki brings the same design approach to her lighting collection: a cohesive collection of simple, elegant pieces that fit any space and style. Shed a little light on your space with modern pendants by Hudson Valley Lighting, which suspend from the ceiling of your dining room or kitchen island, functioning as both practical and elegant. 4-Light: 18in W x 20in H, 8-Light: 27in W x 29.5in HMin/Max Height: 23 - 77in (4-Light) or 32.5 - 86.5in (8-Light) Material: Steel Finish: Old Bronze Number of Bulbs: 4 or 8 Bulb Wattage: 6 Socket Type: E12 Candelabra Base - LED Bulb Rated for Damp UL Made in Vietnam Shop more Hudson Valley Lighting
This 1980’s Italian mansion extreme makeover is one of our most popular posts so when we heard the team behind…
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Installation, stain application, and the wood we used.
Overview A fusion of chic styles makes Porter a design standout. Merging Modern Farmhouse, Industrial and Arts and Crafts elements, the fine rivet details and a sturdy hanger loop create a stunning and distinctive statement. Product Dimensions Height: 22.0 Inches Length: 8.25 Inches Width: 6.5 Inches Depth: 8.25 Inches Backplate Height: 9.00 Inches Backplate Width: 6.00 Inches Light Direction: Up Product Weight: 6.60 Pounds Product Documentation INSTALLATION SHEET SPECIFICATION SHEET Lamping Information Number of Bulbs: 1 bulbs General Lamping Description: - Medium Base E26 A19 100 Watt Bulb Wattage: 100.00 Watts Bulb Shape: A Type Bulb Base: E26 Bulb Voltage: 120 Volts Certifications and Compliance UL Rating: Wet Electrical Specifications Connection Type: Hardwire Product Highlights Glass: Clear Color Temperature: Bulb Dependent Lumen Output: Bulb Dependent
Recently refurbished external works to property, to include monocouche rendering and larch cladding.
Come find decor, furniture, paint colors and exact design resources for an inspiring white low country coastal Palmetto Bluffs lake cottage.
