These feel-good home renovations won’t hurt your wallet.
These small-budget, big-impact changes will make your dream home more affordable than you ever thought.
Now take out yourtape measureand get started!
Photo: Home Made By Carmona
Before the shiplap was installed, the entire room was a blank slate begging for a redesign.
That’s where the DIY shiplap came in!"
How do you get enough wood to cover an entire wall for less than $100?
The DIY Playbook
I also wanted our family and friends to be greeted by a cheerful door," explains Rooney.
Compared to the former red color, the bright yellow hue creates more contrast with the surrounding charcoal trim.
“Both colors are great, but the yellow just suits us so much more!”
The DIY Playbook
After adding wooden boards to the stripped-down frame, the former eyesore was ready for its refresh.
These cookie-cutter details may lack personality, but that’s no reason to ditch these fully functioning pieces.
By adding a couple custom updates, builder-grade accents can be made to match your personal style.
A Pretty Life
To give Bowie a spot to fold laundry beside the couch.
“I was able to keep costs down by shopping the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
I got the cabinets we installed above the washer and dryer for $20.
A Pretty Life
That was a steal!”
A couple coats of white paint later, they look brand new.
Luckily, it also happens to be one of the most affordable.
Home Made by Carmona
After sanding and priming the units, Tusken painted them a modern gray hue.
Although this project went $20 over budget, the finished effect is worth every penny.
Rather than buy new doors, she got creative with wooden lattice strips and some pretty coral paint.
Home Made by Carmona
For the trim, Benavidez created a sophisticated X design, punctuated by pretty brass and lucite pulls.
Making Home Base
Making Home Base
Ginger Snap Crafts
Ginger Snap Crafts
Inspiration for Moms
Inspiration for Moms
Sand and Sisal
Sand and Sisal
Monica Wants It
Monica Wants It
Dear Lillie Studio
Dear Lillie Studio
