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Kitchen Cabinets to the Ceiling
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How to Maximize Space with Kitchen Cabinets to the Ceiling

Discover how to install kitchen cabinets to the ceiling and maximize space with our simple guide and design ideas for a stylish kitchen.

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Kitchen Renovation
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All the Sources From Our Kitchen Renovation

Discover how to plan a kitchen renovation with our expert tips and step-by-step guide. Learn budgeting, design ideas, and project management strategies to create your dream kitchen efficiently.

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vintage brass kitchen hardware
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The Best Vintage Brass Kitchen Hardware

Discover the charm of vintage brass kitchen hardware. Explore our collection of antique knobs and pulls for a timeless kitchen upgrade.

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Kitchen Renovation: Reveal

This kitchen renovation took nine months, but the end result was totally worth. Check out these stunning before and after photos.

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DIY kitchen range hood
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DIY Kitchen Range Hood

Transform your kitchen with a DIY range hood. Follow our step-by-step guide for stylish and functional ventilation, complete with expert tips and design ideas.

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DIY cottage peg rail shelf
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DIY Cottage Peg Rail Shelf

Create a charming and functional DIY cottage peg rail shelf with our step-by-step guide. Discover how to add stylish storage to your home with easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips.

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home gadgets
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Best Home Gadgets for Toddler Parents

Discover the best home gadgets for toddler parents to simplify your life. Explore our top picks to make parenting easier and more enjoyable.

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how to install floating shelves
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How to Install Floating Shelves the Easy Way

Learn how to install floating shelves effortlessly with our step-by-step guide. Get expert tips for a stylish and functional addition

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how to paint kitchen cabinets with a sprayer
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets with a Sprayer

Transform your kitchen with our detailed guide for expert tips and techniques. Learn how to paint kitchen cabinets with a sprayer.

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butcher block countertops
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How We Made Our DIY Kitchen Island Look Custom-built

Learn how to create a stylish and high-end DIY kitchen island without breaking the bank. Follow our step-by-step guide for a stunning and functional kitchen upgrade.

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A thrifty Aussie mum with the audacity to DIY anything. Old house, new projects, & life back home after a decade abroad 🛠️
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I’ve been on a journey to make my own cafe curta I’ve been on a journey to make my own cafe curtains because I needed a little bit of softness and whimsy in my kitchen renovation and despite feeling very overwhelmed for a bit in the middle there I feel like these turned out so cute (if you aren’t tooo close)! 
Now I’m overconfident on the old sewing machine and who knows what this self proclaimed seamstress is going to make next. 

#sewsewsew #diycafecurtains #kitchenremodel #kitcheninspiration
After 11 years in America, one husband and two kid After 11 years in America, one husband and two kids, coming home to a house that needed everything seemed like the next logical step. Can confirm live still feels calmer. 

#lifeinaustralia #expatlife #movingabroad #australianhome #diyhome
If you were hoping for a dreamy tutorial on how to If you were hoping for a dreamy tutorial on how to make DIY cafe curtains for your kitchen… this isn’t it. But I diiiid figure it out as I went and I’m actually so proud of pulling this one off. I still might need to give these bad boys a steam but ugh the whimsy of it all! They added exactly the amount of character to these giant windows that I hoped for 🤌🏻
We have these massive windows in our kitchen (one We have these massive windows in our kitchen (one is two metres and one is three, which is like 6-10 feet each), and I emphatically love them but the morning sun is annoying and I had this vision of whimsical flowy cafe curtains to give them some pizzazz. 
I priced out some brass and some wood rods and they were all really thick curtain rods, they didn’t come in long enough sizes, or they were literally more than ONE THOUSAND dollars so I bought a dowel and grabbed some scrap wood and thought I’d just do it my damn self 🤷‍♀️ 
It took a few prototypes and honestly the brackets are still a bit rough but from afar they’re fine and it saved me so much money I’ll get over it. Plus hopefully the focus is going to be on the pretty wispy curtains I’m whipping up next so follow along to see if I can pull it off! 

#diycurtains #kitchenrenovation #kitchenreno
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