DIY Posts

Mess-free drilling into walls

If you've ever screwed something into a wall, wether it be drywall or plaster, you know how messy it can be with all the dust falling on the floor. So when I was installing a French cleat on the wall for my latest project (a banquette bench with an upholstered back...

Dining Room on a budget: IKEA’s INGO and IVAR get a facelift

Having left behind most of my furniture when I moved from NYC to LA, I was basically starting from scratch to furnish my dining room. Being on a budget, I decided to go with an inexpensive pine table (INGO - $69) and pine chairs (IVAR - $25 each) from IKEA and give...

Banquette: How to build an upholstered panel

This is part 2 of my dining room makeover, where I complete my banquette in my dining room by making an upholstered wall panel – you can use the same steps to build a

How to build a bench for a banquette

Banquette seating was the design inspiration for my dining room makeover and in this episode, you’ll see how easy it is to make a bench for a banquette, and you

13 clever ways to give plain mirrors a new look

13 clever ways to give plain mirrors a new look

Jun 11, 2015 | Decor, DIY

For small and dark apartments, using mirrors is an easy way to give the illusion of more space and at the same time...

Easy door upgrade with moulding

Easy door upgrade with moulding

Jun 5, 2015 | Decor, DIY, Entryway

Many apartments have basic builder grade finishes that can be pretty plain and boring, and my apartment is no...

How to build a shoe rack or table to hide an AC unit

How to build a shoe rack or table to hide an AC unit

Jun 2, 2015 | DIY, Furniture, Organization, Storage

I finally did it! I’ve been wanting to hide the ugly AC unit ever since I moved into my LA apartment but I couldn't...

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