LVP FLOORING Over time I have been transitioning my home from modern farmhouse to more of a midcentury modern, scandi style. The last room to follow suit on our main floor was our kitchen. Knowing this is such a monumental undertaking, I was hesitant to tackle this somewhat overwhelming project. But with a major "one of these rooms is not like the other" vibe, a full kitchen renovation was ... continue reading...

The 5 Benefits of LVP Flooring Inspiring My Kitchen Reno

Easy How to Make a Modern DIY Planter Box
We love our neighbors, but also love to have some privacy when sitting out on our patio/pergola area. Last summer, I built an easy DIY planter box and filled it with the perfect plants to keep away mosquitos, while also adding some seclusion.... Buying planters at Home Depot can be expensive. So, why not build your own? It's really quite simple and can even be built with wood you already ... continue reading...

Modern Kitchen Makeover Reveal-One Room Challenge
MODERN KITCHEN MAKEOVER REVEAL Wow! I can't believe we are at the final week of the One Room Challenge! Reveal Week! This modern kitchen makeover reveal has been a long time in the making. Lauryn's grad party (being held here at our house) is less than 1 week away. I may have had a few panic moments over the last few months, wondering if I could really make this happen. Visions of people ... continue reading...

New Modern LVP Flooring-One Room Challenge Week 7
NEW FLOORING!!! Welcome to week 7 of the One Room Challenge! It is truly crunch time! And while I was hoping to share all of the magical details of the space with you this week, I'm not quite there yet! But, I did start the new flooring! It is absolutely stunning! Of course, when it's up against this.... It doesn't take much! Haha! But seriously, it's amazing how much this new ... continue reading...

Sliding Doors Upgrade-One Room Challenge Week 6
SLIDING DOORS UPGRADE!! Two more weeks! Usually at the two week countdown mark of the One Room Challenge, it's time to be wrapping up projects. Not demoing ones you just did a few weeks ago. But something wasn't sitting right with this wall.... I just wasn't loving it! It was putting off more of a farmhouse vibe and not the modern feel the rest of the kitchen is adapting to. So, ... continue reading...

Center Island Reveal-One Room Challenge Week 5
Here we are! Week 5 of the One Room Challenge. Past the half-way point, but still so much more to do! Can I just say though, this past week, I kicked butt. In less than five days, I built a 5'x4' center island. Complete with all the trim, paint, hardware, countertop, everything! And I still had time to add trim to the kitchen window. It was a busy week, but it feels so good to have that big ... continue reading...

Tile Backsplash & More-One Room Challenge Week 4
One Room Challenge week 4!! Half way there! And so much to share! Everyday gets us closer to the new flooring! And I can't wait! I know it's going to set the stage for the entire kitchen. But before I can jump into that, as much as I want to, I continue to press on with the detail work. Last week, it was transforming my countertops to look like I spent a fortune. This week, the biggest change was ... continue reading...