We had 12 women sleepover this past weekend, it was so much fun. And one night we hosted 30 women for a party who were all mostly from out of town. Some of them stayed at an Airbnb, and it got us talking about things they were frustrated weren't in the guest rooms. Some of the items seem like an obvious must-have for anyone who has a guest space. Floor mirror anyone?? I have shared a post before on the top things guests really want, but thought it deserved a refresh! Bedding Sources- Mattress Cover- this is a must for guest beds! Breathable cotton with no added chemicals or ... Read More
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Inside Kids Closets with Eco-Friendly Closet System
Kevin and I went back and forth on what closet system we were going to do. First we thought we were going to have our finish carpenter put in a shelf and a simple rod for the kids closets. But decided we wanted better use of the space. I was very happy when we found Lundia USA closet system, they are an American company, and focused on eco-friendly options. We reached out and partnered with them on this blog post! All their products are built out of hardwood, no particle board!!! Which means no formaldehyde. They offer a wide range of custom sizes. The process of ordering our closet systems ... Read More
Dining Room- Utah Ranch Home
Finally sharing our dining room! We are really enjoying it. I haven't shared it yet because I was waiting for a few things and we do want to add beams to the ceiling. Thought I would share what it looks like now and also mention some ideas we have for the space. Dining Room Links- Bubble Light Fixture72″ Round Dining Table– (this is another budget-friendly option) Dining Chairs– (this is a budget friendly option) I looked at about 20 dining chairs! I really like these chairs because the front and the back are ... Read More
Teen Boy Bedroom- Basketball Sports Vibe
Our friends, Casi and Andrew were hanging out at our house with their kids a couple weekends ago. Casi mentioned that she was going to makeover her oldest sons, Stockton, bedroom for his 15th birthday. I offered to help her! We think Stockton is such a good kid, always so polite and fun to hang out with, so we were looking forward to doing this for him. His only request was that it reflected his love of basketball and he was hoping to have a lamp! Teen Boy Bedroom Plans- Teen Boy Bedroom Before- Teen Boy Bedroom After- Bedding- Nightstands and Wall ... Read More
Basement Family Room- Utah Ranch Home
Our basement family room has gotten a lot of use already after only living here for 6 months. We especially love this large space to gather around the holidays and for winter birthdays! This basement space is a really long narrow room, basically a bowling ally! I was concerned with how narrow it was that we wouldn't be able to get a lot of seating in here. I was wrong! With the right furniture placement we pulled it off! We have easily gathered with 20+ people and could squeeze in way more if needed! The biggest things we did in this room was make the windows larger, moved the stairs to ... Read More
Game Room Basement- Utah Ranch Home
Oh boy. This basement has really seen some changes! It went from a dark basement to something light and bright. We made the windows larger and we also moved the stairs! The flow of the space works much better now. This basement is one of the favorite places to be in the house. I especially love this for our kids, friends and family. We didn't have a basement in our Connecticut home and while we really didn't miss having it in that house we knew we would want a big basement in Utah, with so much family and friends around. Basement Before- I loved that curved rock wall, it stayed, we ... Read More
Girls Dormer Teen Bedroom Makeover
One of my very best friends just moved into a new home, some of you will remember Laila from a few makeovers we have given to her- her boys shared bedroom, laundry room, pantry and eat-in dining. They moved for a better location to a 1990's home that needs some updating to match her families fun personality! When Walmart.com reached out to partner, Kevin and I decided to gift this makeover to her oldest daughter Naomi. Thank you Walmart.com for sponsoring this post Girls Pre-Teen Bedroom Before- Girls Pre-Teen Bedroom After- The bed is still yellow but went from a twin to a ... Read More
Guest Room with Three Twin Beds- Utah Ranch Home
This is our guest room with three twin beds, our "bunk room"! We love having space for guests. My dream is to own rental properties, so I am getting in my practice in our own guest rooms. Our kids have loved this bedroom too. A couple months ago when we moved in, Finn asked me everyday to "please set up the twin beds"! He really wanted to have a sleepover with his sisters. When we bought this 1970's home the basement was partially finished and the space we wanted to make into a bedroom was not finished. We were able to make the windows larger, really transforming this basement guest ... Read More
Affordable (Primary) Bedroom Makeover
My sister, Mandy, just moved into a new home and we are very excited for her and the changes in her life! She is 6 years my younger and fully trusts me when I ask "Can I makeover your new bedroom?" She has several areas to work on, as one does when you move into a new home. I was excited we could take this on for her! I actually took the challenge to find everything from Walmart.com and only spent around $1000! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post Primary Bedroom Before- Not a bad start for living here two days! We moved this rug into one of the kids bedrooms and used the ... Read More
Butlers Pantry and Plant Room- Utah Ranch Home
The previous home owners had their washer and dryer in the room next to the kitchen, which is right off the garage. We decided we wanted our washer and dryer in our bedroom along with two other areas in our home. I just didn't want to have clothes out in a space that is heavily walked through, laundry can get crazy here and I didn't want everyone to see my underwear or a pile of dirty clothes as they came into the kitchen. Most importantly we really wanted a counter space we could use for kitchen overflow and for, well, my potting station for plants. Laundry Room/ Mud Room Before- ... Read More