Bedroom Posts

Building a Murphy bed series – Step 2- 6: lift mechanism & assembly

For highlights of this project, watch the video! In case you haven’t been following along, here’s a recap of the Murphy Bed series thus far. The first post covered an overview of the project and some things to consider for choosing the type of DIY Murphy bed, which...
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Building a Murphy bed series – Step 1: preparing the cabinet components

Did you read my first post in this  "how to build a Murphy bed" series? In case you missed it, here's a recap. I’ve undertaken a new big/small project, transforming a tiny 200 ft2 rental studio apartment into a functional home that reflects the unique personality of...
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Building a Murphy Bed Series: Before you start – DIY Options

If you’ve been reading my newsletter and following me on Instagram, you know that I’ve undertaken a new big/small project, transforming a tiny 200 ft2 rental studio apartment into what I call a "nimble" home: a home that reflects the unique personality of its...
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My LA Bedroom Makeover

Not sure why I waited so long to give my bedroom a new look – I love it so much more now! Lots of small bedroom ideas for renters in this makeover: hanging blackout curtains and sheer curtains to replace vertical blinds

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