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The Library
I turned our builder-basic dining room into a lounge-y library, perfect for curling up with a nightcap and a good book. There’s even a secret dog apartment under the beautiful blue built-in!
The Home Office
Our under-utilized guest bedroom was ripe for a massive makeover in the form of a graphic home office. From the IKEA desk hack to the full wall whiteboard, there are tons of ideas to try!
The Master
After sleeping on a floor mattress for the better part of two years I turned my attention to creating a moody master bedroom retreat. The stencil accent wall alone is worth a closer look.
The Girls Bedroom
My girls shared bedroom was nothing but a white box with mattresses on the floor (a theme for me, apparently). See how I transformed it into a magical secret garden at night.
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