We Make It Easy For You: DIY Closet Plans PDF + Design Guide Is Here!

Read more about the article We Make It Easy For You: DIY Closet Plans PDF + Design Guide Is Here!

IT'S FINALLY HERE! As people across the world have discovered what we did with both 1) our master walk-in closet design and/or 2) the closet designs we did in our smaller bedrooms... ...we've been messaged for months for full details, and it's taken us months to create the plans + step-by-step design guide (amidst everything else we've had going on with other work)...haha ...but tonight let's pop the bubbly because it’s HERE FOR YOU! We…

Continue ReadingWe Make It Easy For You: DIY Closet Plans PDF + Design Guide Is Here!

Kitchen Island Height: 3 Genius Reasons to AVOID the Standard Tall Dimensions!

Read more about the article Kitchen Island Height: 3 Genius Reasons to AVOID the Standard Tall Dimensions!

If you're looking for kitchen island height dimensions, adding an island or wondering what the standard average height is, I encourage you to first STOP and THINK!😊 Step #1: Don't assume the standard kitchen island height is for you! Why? Matt and I design functional, beautiful, strategically-laid-out kitchens for clients all over the world! We'll answer this below, plus popular questions like "How tall should a kitchen island be?" "Should a kitchen island be the…

Continue ReadingKitchen Island Height: 3 Genius Reasons to AVOID the Standard Tall Dimensions!

Rug Size for King Bed: The Only 7 Rules & Tips You (Actually) Need!

Read more about the article Rug Size for King Bed: The Only 7 Rules & Tips You (Actually) Need!

Looking for the absolute best area rug size for king bed? I'm simplifying the "internet rug misinformation" 😂🤣 for you! Here are the only 7 "rules" you actually need to pay attention to! As if finding the perfect rug isn't hard enough... ...too many websites list the "wrong" rug size for king bed setups!😮 A bedroom space doesn't often feel complete until the rug layer finishes it off. The right rug will ground your space…

Continue ReadingRug Size for King Bed: The Only 7 Rules & Tips You (Actually) Need!

The Canary Islands: 15 Must-Do Activities (+ Living In Spain Again)!

Read more about the article The Canary Islands: 15 Must-Do Activities (+ Living In Spain Again)!

The Canary Islands are closer to Morocco than they are to mainland Spain! Today we're sharing about our time working + living in this 7-island archipelago, plus 15 unique activities you don't want to miss out on (because you WILL need to plan a trip there after reading ;) )! Ask my husband or children: as soon as we stepped foot onto Spanish territory, Mama felt at home!😅 I hadn't thought too much about it…

Continue ReadingThe Canary Islands: 15 Must-Do Activities (+ Living In Spain Again)!

25 Pros & Cons of Dark vs Light Hardwood Floors: The Ultimate List!

Read more about the article 25 Pros & Cons of Dark vs Light Hardwood Floors: The Ultimate List!

Without a doubt, hardwood floors are one of the most popular flooring options we get asked about! But once you've decided you want to go with them, how do you choose between dark vs light hardwood floors? So we've created the ultimate list—our 25 unique pros & cons of dark vs light hardwood floors! BONUS: We'll also answer questions like "What color hardwood floor is best for resale?" "Do dark wood floors make a room…

Continue Reading25 Pros & Cons of Dark vs Light Hardwood Floors: The Ultimate List!

Shelf Esteem: The Only 3 Laundry Room Shelves You Need!

Read more about the article Shelf Esteem: The Only 3 Laundry Room Shelves You Need!

Looking for laundry shelves or laundry room shelf ideas? Max out the functionality of your laundry space—today we're sharing the 3 smartest types of laundry room shelving with you! Why is The Drawer Queen writing a post about shelves? (If you haven't read about how I think drawers are the solution to all mankind's problems, thus we did 100% drawers in our kitchen in lieu of any lower cabinets, you'll want to check that out!)…

Continue ReadingShelf Esteem: The Only 3 Laundry Room Shelves You Need!

Pull Out Spice Rack: This Genius Hack Saves Your Back!

Read more about the article Pull Out Spice Rack: This Genius Hack Saves Your Back!

Today we're sharing our custom pull out spice rack design! Whether you're looking for a vertical pull out spice rack or pull out spice rack DIY, we've got expert tips to share on what to do—(and what to avoid!)—with the style of under cabinet pull out spice rack you're thinking about. We'll also answer popular questions like, "Are pull out spice racks worth it?" “What kind of spice drawers should I avoid?” "How do you…

Continue ReadingPull Out Spice Rack: This Genius Hack Saves Your Back!

The #1 Simple Home Must-do EVERYONE Needs Is Here!

Read more about the article The #1 Simple Home Must-do EVERYONE Needs Is Here!

Are you feeling disorganized or tired in your home? Do you think new decor or organizers is going to fix your problem—or do you sense that it goes deeper (and simpler) than that? If so, we're here to help guide you to the REAL answers, personalized for you, so you can stop wasting your time and money on what's never going to solve the real problem! EVERYONE needs to start with this! Why? Because this…

Continue ReadingThe #1 Simple Home Must-do EVERYONE Needs Is Here!

DIY Outdoor Shower: 21+ Supereasy Hacks & How To (The Ultimate Guide!)

Read more about the article DIY Outdoor Shower: 21+ Supereasy Hacks & How To (The Ultimate Guide!)

Looking for the easiest way to create your own outdoor shower that still has style to it? (Especially a smart yet simple DIY outdoor shower?) You're in the right place! I tried living without an outdoor shower. I really did. Turns out, it quickly soared through the ranks from "Wish List Item" to "Husband, I'm Sorry But You're Going to Be Hearing About This 10x Per Week Until We Get It Done" list. (If you…

Continue ReadingDIY Outdoor Shower: 21+ Supereasy Hacks & How To (The Ultimate Guide!)

Patio Furniture: 15 Easy Mistakes to AVOID (At All Costs)!

Read more about the article Patio Furniture: 15 Easy Mistakes to AVOID (At All Costs)!

I just shared about what to do with outdoor patio furniture—but it’s often just as important to know what NOT to do!🤗 OUTDOOR PATIO MISTAKES #15: Not Having a Focal Point! Without a focal point, your outdoor space will always feel "off" to you. You may not be able to immediately point out what's wrong, but chances are that you don't have a strong focal point. Because there are 1,000,000+ different backyard configurations (probably more...trust…

Continue ReadingPatio Furniture: 15 Easy Mistakes to AVOID (At All Costs)!