When selling The Brooklyn Street House, we had zero furniture. And needed to stage on an itty bitty budget. ASAP. Luckily, my parents graciously let us have a chest and dresser set from my mom's childhood. It was also mine growing up. The set was showing it's age, but the construction was solid and we decided to spruce the pair up with paint and hardware. Refinishing furniture makes me nervous (the outcome is often a gamble), but I am thrilled with these!
Trendy Backsplashes for $5/Square Foot or Less
Kitchen back splashes are often afterthoughts of a renovation or remodel. People tend to focus on flooring, cabinets, appliances, and countertops, then use the backsplash to tie it all together. I think backsplashes are pretty important since that is one of the first things that grabs your eye. A lot of back splash options can get pretty pricey, though. Mosaic and specialty tile can run $20 a square foot and up. These seven trendy tiles will cost you less than $5 a square foot and you won't have to sacrifice on style or quality.
Affordable Beach Furniture + Decor at Target
We just had about 7 inches of snow where I live and although the snow flurries sure were pretty, I am starting to look forward to warmer days. While snowed in, I started browsing Target's clearance section of furniture and home decor and realized they had a ton of coastal-inspired tables, chairs, rugs, and accessories that would be perfect in a little seaside retreat. The best part is that all of the items are 50% off or more!
Flip Hunting: The Dalton House
Brian excitedly called me from work the other day about another potential flip. After checking it out online I was a little skeptical because it is technically a manufactured home. Not that there is anything wrong with that, it is just a little riskier when it comes to flipping because they usually don't hold as much value. Here are some facts...
Our Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen for Under $5000
I think when people hear the phrase "kitchen renovation" they (and their bank accounts) start to sweat. Notoriously expensive, kitchen renovations can cost upwards of $20,000. When it came time to finish out the kitchen for the Myrtle House, we didn't have a set budget (though I knew it would be way less than $20,000) - it was more of a "let's do this for as little money as humanly possible" kind of situation.
Designer Look for Less: Sophisticated Gray Living Room
In this series, I find a beautiful designer room then source more affordable and budget-friendly alternatives so that you can achieve a similar, high-end look in your space. Do you have a dream space that is out of your budget? Follow the instructions at the bottom of this post and I will help find those less expensive items for you!