Remodel update: we’ve made a lot of choices on o Remodel update: we’ve made a lot of choices on our kitchen, bathroom, and complete upstairs remodel. Here’s what we’ve done so far: 1. Met with the contractor @sawtooth_remodeling! (They’re amazing! We highly recommend!) 2. Met with the custom cabinet builder and made all of our adjustments. 3. Picked out countertops. 4. Ordered kitchen sink, backsplash tile, and new fridge. 5. Now we wait and keep ordering things. Cabinets won’t be done until end of June so we can’t start demo until at least beginning of June. 

So you know what that means? A LOT of purging and organizing and packing until demo day, working on potty training our littlest and getting her out of her crib, and transitioning the current nursery into a fun bedroom for our oldest daughter. So much to do but we’re very excited!

Have you been through a remodel? How did it go for you?
Good morning! Thanks everyone for your love on my Good morning! Thanks everyone for your love on my e-book/e-magazine yesterday! You can check out yesterday’s post for info on how to receive yours! 

In other news, this Thursday is going to be my first Mood Board by Moonlight. Head to my stories to find out more and to vote on the design space and inspiration. 

This mood board was one I had done a while back and is inspired by the second picture. This gives you an idea of how Mood Boards by Moonlight will work. 

So head to stories and let me know what you’d like to see. Keep in mind that I love a challenge!
It’s here! My free e-book, Unique Home, is now a It’s here! My free e-book, Unique Home, is now available! If you’re looking for advice on how to create a personality-packed space, this is for you! I share my top tips on how to add the “you” to unique including advice on thrifting, trends, and my favorite budget-friendly decor tool. 

To request your free copy, click the Unique Home e-book link in my profile or visit https//rufusandhenrietta.com/unique-home.
We are closing on our home refinance on Monday and We are closing on our home refinance on Monday and we met with a contractor regarding a remodel (mainly on the kitchen) yesterday. So many exciting things happening! For now, I thought I’d share my very quick and last minute schematic I threw together yesterday to show the contractor. 

If you remember, the view as you walk into our upper level from the stairs is a wall of closets right now with a galley kitchen behind. This schematic shows you how that would open up and this would be your first view complete with a broom closet,  fridge and built-in pantry on the left, a statement backsplash and a waterfall-edged peninsula on the right. I seriously cannot wait!!! Also, we’re going to be keeping the original globe light fixtures and making them a highlight in the kitchen. 

It will be fun to see how this concept in my mind evolves and comes to life as the project continues. 

Have you ever taken on a full kitchen remodel? Any tips on how to get by without a kitchen during the reno process? Let me know all of the tips and coping mechanisms. 😉
Happy Thursday! Boy, are there a lot of things I h Happy Thursday! Boy, are there a lot of things I haven’t really filled you in on because I didn’t know how they would work out. But let’s just say we’re meeting with a contractor today. More on that soon. 

In other news, did you catch my stories recently? I talk about a new fun idea I have called #moodboardbymoonlight and I’m very excited about it! I’d love for you to go check that out and then you can start leaving your suggestions here or messaging me. Thanks for everything!
Today is #shadesofdiy reveal day for the color pin Today is #shadesofdiy reveal day for the color pink. I am beyond grateful of these ladies for choosing me as their guest participant. 

@baker.blooms 
@homemadehuppy 
@curatedbyconstance 
@hautehouselove 

These little $1.50 travertine tiles turned coasters quickly became one of my favorite DIYs. Originally I had a big wallpaper reveal planned for you all but alas, life got in the way. 

But honestly, this project meant more to me than just a little DIY. This whole thing has served up a big life lesson for me (something I have been deeply struggling with for a while now). 

You see, I’ve been battling with self doubt, with worrying I’m not doing enough or “big” enough things, for that wow factor (like a wallpaper reveal). But, these little coasters allowed me to remember the joy I have in all of this and reminded me that perfection is not my goal. My goal is to show others that good-feeling design can be approachable, affordable, and attainable. And this little project is just that. 

I have been so caught up in my own head, dragging myself backwards, allowing those deprecating words like “failure” and “unworthy” to sink in. 

But these little coasters took me back to when all I could do was take a blurry photo, all I could do were minimal cheap projects, and I was so proud. It’s good to feel that pride again. 

So thank you, ladies, for allowing me to participate in this. I’m not sure you’ll ever realize how a little pink project helped save my mental state. 

Thank you, coasters, for reminding me of the reason I love design and DIY.

And thank you past self for relishing in the little things, present self for just allowing creativity to flow through this project, and future self for taking these lessons and blossoming them into something great. God has something big planned for you. You just don’t know what that is yet. ❤️
Another “room” makeover down in the books!! Ya Another “room” makeover down in the books!! Yahoo! So happy with this little mudroom makeover that will make our space so much more functional but also beautiful. This fun DIY room divider hides our water heater perfectly and adds the perfect punch of personality. Little spaces like these are great for trying something new like painting a ceiling or adding pattern. Have fun with your small spaces!
Welp. Me and this staple gun made some fine progre Welp. Me and this staple gun made some fine progress on this DIY arch room divider this weekend. (You can see all of the mudroom progress under the mudroom story highlight on my profile.) Now I just need to add on the legs and use this baby to hide the water heater!
It’s a late post kind of day. I recently scored It’s a late post kind of day. I recently scored this beautiful wood and wicker mid century cabinet from Facebook Marketplace and I’m in love! We knew this little nook (that used to be a closet) was going to be a hard fit. We wanted a piece of furniture that would not only look nice but provide some much needed storage for our kids craft projects and my extra decor pieces. This just so happened to fit perfectly in this space. I’m obsessed with it’s woven features, original brass handles, and mirrored back. Eek!! 

Also, swipe to see the beautiful artwork by @nabeelarumi. I finally found the perfect spot for her piece. The colors are absolutely stunning and the message is even more beautiful.
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Home Decor, Uncategorized · November 25, 2018

Moody Masculine Teen Boy’s Bedroom Makeover- Project Sheridan

I know this is a long time coming. I apologize for my absence on here. To be honest, I have been busy but not so busy that I should not be on here. The reality is that sometimes I just need to take a creative break. Does anyone else go through this? There are days when I need to take a breather and step back because I’m feeling uninspired. This is a very good thing for me though. I absolutely DO NOT want to put anything out there that I am not 100% proud of. I am a perfectionist, especially with my creative side. It is extremely important to me that all of my content is well thought out and put together precisely. I need to be proud of every word, every photo, every post that I share with you all. So, with that being said, I’m back! I spent the week reupholstering a chair for the nursery and am loving it. The creative lull is over and I’m ready to get back out there. Now for a bedroom makeover!

Here is my second project for Project Sheridan, a moody masculine teen boy’s room. If you didn’t see the first room I did, you can find it here. This was a quick turnaround room. My friend is a teacher and she wanted to have her son’s room done by the time she went back to school and understandably so. In fact, we weren’t even planning on doing his room until he saw his sister’s room. Then he decided he wanted his space revamped as well. He is seriously one of the greatest teenagers around and is so sweet to our kids. And what a compliment for him to see my work and then want me to do his room as well. I was super flattered and thankful. Since this was a quick room, we didn’t get a chance to get before photos but let me paint the picture for you: unmade bed, clothes on the floor, sparse furniture and not a lot of style. (Pretty much the epitome of most teenagers’ rooms.) Thankfully, my friend has a lot of vintage treasures already in her house and we were able to get most items locally which allowed for the quick turnaround.

The room was already painted a dark gray and we chose to keep that color and just touch it up to save time. It is a good gray! I’m sorry I don’t have the exact color for you but it is similar to Benjamin Moore’s Kendall Charcoal. It has a little bit of warmth to it without feeling too brown. I love using dark, moody colors in bedrooms. It makes for such a cozy space. Even though this was a small room, we were able to get a really chic and cool hangout spot. Their family was calling it a “chic boutique hotel room!” Here was the plan:

Bed | Dresser | Desk | Desk Chair | Ottoman | Green Shams | Leather Pillow | Wood Art | Task Lamp (Similar) | Butterfly Chair | Rug | Tripod Lamp | Curtains

Here is one thing I’ve learned to love about design: things change, things don’t always work, and that’s ok. For instance, we originally were thinking of putting a desk in his room and then realized he generally does his homework out on the kitchen table. With such a small space, it didn’t make sense to have bigger furniture than was necessary. So we went with just a nightstand instead. Also, as wonderful as that butterfly chair is (and SO comfortable I might add), it was just way too big for the space. With small spaces, you have to be careful about proportions. Some things feel way too big in a small space while other large pieces fill a room without it feeling cluttered with a bunch of small things. So, be careful to use correctly proportioned items and be mindful about how many pieces you really need. The other thing that changed was the dresser. Originally, we were planning to use a different dresser (the one we used in her daughter’s room) but his existing lighter wood dresser felt better against the dark walls. It also had more minimal lines and felt more masculine. So, although things may not go as planned, beautiful things happen. Here is how the room turned out. Now, be mindful that these photos were taken at night but I love how cozy it makes the room to see it in the evening.

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First off, this rug is really soft and comfy and super affordable. I recommend it for any bedroom or living space. One of my goals with this space was to create something a teenager would enjoy but could potentially grow with as he becomes a young adult. I wanted to stay away from primary colors but still make the neutrality of the pieces shine.

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What an amazing dresser, right? A great thing she already had on hand. Her son plays lacrosse and wanted someway to display his lacrosse stick. A few hooks from Target did the trick perfectly. I love when art is functional too.

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An extra chair in the corner provides a good spot to put on shoes in the morning or to have friends over.

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A fun hanging light and letter board with a Scottish saying (a nod to their heritage) was perfect for this small corner. Now he has a light on both sides of the bed without taking up more floor space.

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I am really impressed with these curtains. They come in several color ways and are light blocking and thick for a good price. Another thing I highly recommend.

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Adding some green to the bed brought some life to the space that was feeling too neutral and stuffy for a teenager. The leather pillow adds a nice touch of texture and the color plays nicely with the warm cognac color of the dresser.

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When you’re on a budget, artwork can be really intimidating. These printable blueprints from Etsy are beautiful, inexpensive and a good way to incorporate someone’s interest into a room without being so literal. The vintage feel adds warmth and interest to the space and the black frames add juxtaposition with some modern simplicity.

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I found this vintage green desk lamp on Facebook Marketplace and it couldn’t have been a better fit for the space. Adding old pieces with new adds some quirkiness and unique style.

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This tripod lamp is another fun find; good quality for a low price. When dealing with lighting in a bedroom, I always like to think in triangles. This will help fill the space with warmth without having each lighting element hug one wall. Here, I used this tripod lamp, the vintage desk lamp, and the pull cord lightbulb.

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This guy is more of a minimalist but adding a few accessories to make the space feel layered and warm are essential. I found this fun ship print in their garage and added a chic phone stand that doubles as a speaker. I like that it adds structure to the vignette while still being functional. (And I’m always for less cords!)

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This is a close-up of how I attached the battery operated pull light. This geometric figure was perfect.

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So what do you think? Did you like this bedroom makeover? Would you stay in a hotel room like this? I think it turned out pretty swanky and will serve him well in the coming years. And now if guests need to stay over, they have two chic bedrooms to turn to!

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I hope you all are enjoying the holidays and are able to sit back and take in all the good.

Till next time,

 

 

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Remodel update: we’ve made a lot of choices on o Remodel update: we’ve made a lot of choices on our kitchen, bathroom, and complete upstairs remodel. Here’s what we’ve done so far: 1. Met with the contractor @sawtooth_remodeling! (They’re amazing! We highly recommend!) 2. Met with the custom cabinet builder and made all of our adjustments. 3. Picked out countertops. 4. Ordered kitchen sink, backsplash tile, and new fridge. 5. Now we wait and keep ordering things. Cabinets won’t be done until end of June so we can’t start demo until at least beginning of June. 

So you know what that means? A LOT of purging and organizing and packing until demo day, working on potty training our littlest and getting her out of her crib, and transitioning the current nursery into a fun bedroom for our oldest daughter. So much to do but we’re very excited!

Have you been through a remodel? How did it go for you?
Good morning! Thanks everyone for your love on my Good morning! Thanks everyone for your love on my e-book/e-magazine yesterday! You can check out yesterday’s post for info on how to receive yours! 

In other news, this Thursday is going to be my first Mood Board by Moonlight. Head to my stories to find out more and to vote on the design space and inspiration. 

This mood board was one I had done a while back and is inspired by the second picture. This gives you an idea of how Mood Boards by Moonlight will work. 

So head to stories and let me know what you’d like to see. Keep in mind that I love a challenge!
It’s here! My free e-book, Unique Home, is now a It’s here! My free e-book, Unique Home, is now available! If you’re looking for advice on how to create a personality-packed space, this is for you! I share my top tips on how to add the “you” to unique including advice on thrifting, trends, and my favorite budget-friendly decor tool. 

To request your free copy, click the Unique Home e-book link in my profile or visit https//rufusandhenrietta.com/unique-home.
We are closing on our home refinance on Monday and We are closing on our home refinance on Monday and we met with a contractor regarding a remodel (mainly on the kitchen) yesterday. So many exciting things happening! For now, I thought I’d share my very quick and last minute schematic I threw together yesterday to show the contractor. 

If you remember, the view as you walk into our upper level from the stairs is a wall of closets right now with a galley kitchen behind. This schematic shows you how that would open up and this would be your first view complete with a broom closet,  fridge and built-in pantry on the left, a statement backsplash and a waterfall-edged peninsula on the right. I seriously cannot wait!!! Also, we’re going to be keeping the original globe light fixtures and making them a highlight in the kitchen. 

It will be fun to see how this concept in my mind evolves and comes to life as the project continues. 

Have you ever taken on a full kitchen remodel? Any tips on how to get by without a kitchen during the reno process? Let me know all of the tips and coping mechanisms. 😉
Happy Thursday! Boy, are there a lot of things I h Happy Thursday! Boy, are there a lot of things I haven’t really filled you in on because I didn’t know how they would work out. But let’s just say we’re meeting with a contractor today. More on that soon. 

In other news, did you catch my stories recently? I talk about a new fun idea I have called #moodboardbymoonlight and I’m very excited about it! I’d love for you to go check that out and then you can start leaving your suggestions here or messaging me. Thanks for everything!
Today is #shadesofdiy reveal day for the color pin Today is #shadesofdiy reveal day for the color pink. I am beyond grateful of these ladies for choosing me as their guest participant. 

@baker.blooms 
@homemadehuppy 
@curatedbyconstance 
@hautehouselove 

These little $1.50 travertine tiles turned coasters quickly became one of my favorite DIYs. Originally I had a big wallpaper reveal planned for you all but alas, life got in the way. 

But honestly, this project meant more to me than just a little DIY. This whole thing has served up a big life lesson for me (something I have been deeply struggling with for a while now). 

You see, I’ve been battling with self doubt, with worrying I’m not doing enough or “big” enough things, for that wow factor (like a wallpaper reveal). But, these little coasters allowed me to remember the joy I have in all of this and reminded me that perfection is not my goal. My goal is to show others that good-feeling design can be approachable, affordable, and attainable. And this little project is just that. 

I have been so caught up in my own head, dragging myself backwards, allowing those deprecating words like “failure” and “unworthy” to sink in. 

But these little coasters took me back to when all I could do was take a blurry photo, all I could do were minimal cheap projects, and I was so proud. It’s good to feel that pride again. 

So thank you, ladies, for allowing me to participate in this. I’m not sure you’ll ever realize how a little pink project helped save my mental state. 

Thank you, coasters, for reminding me of the reason I love design and DIY.

And thank you past self for relishing in the little things, present self for just allowing creativity to flow through this project, and future self for taking these lessons and blossoming them into something great. God has something big planned for you. You just don’t know what that is yet. ❤️
Another “room” makeover down in the books!! Ya Another “room” makeover down in the books!! Yahoo! So happy with this little mudroom makeover that will make our space so much more functional but also beautiful. This fun DIY room divider hides our water heater perfectly and adds the perfect punch of personality. Little spaces like these are great for trying something new like painting a ceiling or adding pattern. Have fun with your small spaces!
Welp. Me and this staple gun made some fine progre Welp. Me and this staple gun made some fine progress on this DIY arch room divider this weekend. (You can see all of the mudroom progress under the mudroom story highlight on my profile.) Now I just need to add on the legs and use this baby to hide the water heater!
It’s a late post kind of day. I recently scored It’s a late post kind of day. I recently scored this beautiful wood and wicker mid century cabinet from Facebook Marketplace and I’m in love! We knew this little nook (that used to be a closet) was going to be a hard fit. We wanted a piece of furniture that would not only look nice but provide some much needed storage for our kids craft projects and my extra decor pieces. This just so happened to fit perfectly in this space. I’m obsessed with it’s woven features, original brass handles, and mirrored back. Eek!! 

Also, swipe to see the beautiful artwork by @nabeelarumi. I finally found the perfect spot for her piece. The colors are absolutely stunning and the message is even more beautiful.
I’m still so proud of this mural. It really took I’m still so proud of this mural. It really took me out of my comfort zone. I get to see it every time I walk up to our front door, peeking through like a happy sunburst. This is about as far as we’ve gotten on this entryway but we have big plans. The majority of our entryway is paneled in real cedar planks which I love. The split level stairs are delicately wrapped in puke-inducing carpet which I don’t love. We have huge huge fun plans for these stairs; something I’ve never seen before. None of this will get done until after our kitchen remodel though so.... how’s that for a cliff hanger? I feel like a lot of our plans are on standstill right now because of refinancing so for now, I just have to tell you that I have plans but not actually share them with you.... good tactic? 😂🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

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