In small bathrooms, you've got to grab every bit of storage space you can. That makes the wall space over the toilet prime real estate! I've been on the hunt for a great over-the-toilet storage solution for my girls' bathroom because the remodel of that space had made its way to the top of my to-do list (our hall bathroom reno is finally done - I'll be sharing that next week!). Most over-the-toilet storage is honestly pretty ugly, but there are definitely some stylish solutions to be found. ...
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Kitchen Layout Options – Planning Our New Space!
We're hoping to knock out a complete kitchen remodel in late 2022 or early 2023 and while that's still months away, we're starting to plan now. Some appliances, windows, and other kitchen products are in high demand and short supply so the goal is to decide on everything we want for our new space and get any backordered items ordered long before we'll actually need them. We're going to be changing up the entire layout of our kitchen and are considering vaulting the ceiling too since we have ...
10 Dining Room Wall Decor Ideas for Creating a Stylish Space!
Sharing my favorite dining room wall decor ideas to inspire you to dress up your empty dining room walls with style! The dining room in our new home is one of the few rooms where I'm starting from scratch. The dining room table in our old home was too long for our current one so I sold it and the chairs before we moved. And since our old dining room had a built-in cabinet, I didn't have any dining room storage pieces either. Our new dining room is slowly starting to take shape (emphasis on ...
Our New Family Room Fireplace, Shiplap In Our Bathroom, A Privacy Solution for Our Glass Front Doors, & More!
While I typically like to tackle one room makeover at a time, that's definitely not how things have gone down since moving into our NC home 🙈. Every room I start working on ends up being stuck in limbo while I wait for backordered product or the electrician or plumber that I need to install it. So... while I'm waiting I move on to starting on the next room until that room gets hung up by something and... the cycle begins again. The result? A house full of in-progress rooms (aka a complete ...
Simple Easter Table Decor Ideas!
Use these simple Easter table decor ideas to create a gorgeous holiday table! Ideas for centerpieces, napkins, place settings, & more! Spending holidays cooking in the kitchen is not my favorite thing but I LOVE decorating holiday tables! Easter tables are one of my favorites because with all of the beautiful tulips at the grocery store, it's easy to create a gorgeous table without a lot of work. Today I'm sharing my favorite Easter table decor ideas that are simple to put together using ...
Spring Decor Ideas: Five Favorites!
I love spring and the bright, fun colors that come along with it! Today I'm sharing five of my favorites spring decor ideas to bring the colors and life of the season into your home. Ready to see? (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here}) 1. Bring Outdoor Flowers In! One of my favorite things about spring is that I can clip flowers from our yard to fill our house with. In our previous home, we had hundreds of hydrangea blooms in all colors, including ...
10 Kitchen Remodel Ideas: My Must-Haves!
This year we'll be undertaking a complete kitchen remodel and I have tons of kitchen remodel ideas swirling around my head. Luckily, I have the advantage of having been through a big kitchen remodel in our previous home since I learned a lot along the way. Today I'm sharing the kitchen remodel ideas that I loved from our previous kitchen remodel and plan on putting on repeat! I hope it's helpful to any of you who are planning a full kitchen remodel or even just a few small updates down the ...
12 Cleaning Tools to Get Your Home Cleaner Faster
Want to up your house cleaning game? Cleaning is so much easier (and sometimes even a little fun) when you have the right cleaning tools to get the job done! Today I'm sharing the 12 best cleaning tools for getting your home sparkling clean with the least amount of effort. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) 1. Dyson Cordless Vacuum Do you have a cordless vacuum? It's a house cleaning game changer! After using one for the first ...
10 Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas
I love a well organized kitchen! After sharing my favorite kitchen drawer organizers with you a few months back, it's time to move on to kitchen cabinets and pantries. So today I'm sharing ten tips and ideas on how to organize your kitchen cabinets. From whipping your food storage containers into organized shape to adding smart storage for your wraps & foils and tackling the cabinet under your sink, hopefully you'll find an idea or two that makes your kitchen a more functional & ...
Kitchen Remodel Ideas on a Budget!
Looking for kitchen remodel ideas on a budget? I'm sharing 8 low cost, big impact ideas to instantly update your space! Our house was in mint 90's condition when we bought it so we have a lot of updating and remodeling in our future. While we plan to do a major kitchen remodel at some point, we have bigger fish to fry first (like our primary bathroom - yikes!). So in the meantime, we're knocking out a few budget-friendly changes to help make our kitchen feel a little less dated and a little ...
Best Ceiling Fans For Bedrooms: My 10 Favorites!
It's time to kick your dated ceiling fans to the curb! Choose one of these ten best ceiling fans for bedrooms and add some serious style to your space! Our new house in North Carolina was filled with ceiling fans when we bought it - NINE of them to be exact! I removed one of them that was in a bizarre location in our kitchen, am swapping out two for pendants/chandeliers, and am working on replacing the other six with more updated styles. Since I think I've now seen every ceiling fan in ...
Favorite Narrow Nightstands for Small Space Bedrooms!
Have a small bedroom without much room for nightstands? These are my favorite narrow nightstands that are perfect for small spaces but stylish too! Both our current and previous homes had very limited space for nightstands in our primary bedrooms. When I went online shopping for new nightstands, I found it surprisingly hard to find narrow nightstands that are both good looking and not too short! I figured some of you might be on the same hunt so I decided to share my 15 favorite small space ...
10 Bathroom Lighting Ideas To Infuse Style Into Your Space!
From simple sconces to stand-out chandeliers, these 10 bathroom lighting ideas will not only make your bathroom more functional but infuse it with style too! We're planning to renovate all three bathrooms in our home so I've been doing a lot of searching for bathroom lighting lately. Having done a major bathroom renovation in our previous home just a few years ago, I know how important it is to get the lighting right and not leave it as an afterthought. Today I'm sharing ten bathroom ...
15 Small Bathroom Storage Ideas To Help Kick the Clutter!
Since downsizing our home in our move from CT to NC, organization and smart storage have become more important than ever. Having both of our girls home from college for several weeks over the holidays made me realize that I need some new small bathroom storage ideas for the bathroom they share (the countertop being completely littered with toiletries and cosmetics that had no home was my clue - ha!). Today I'm sharing 15 small bathroom storage ideas to help pack function and organization ...
My Elfa Closet System: Our “Before” & “After” Makeover!
When we completed our the bathroom addition (which included a large closet) in our CT home, I debated between the Elfa closet system and IKEA Pax closet system. We ended up installing an IKEA PAX closet system which I LOVED! Fast forward a few years and we're in a "new" home with a closet in major need of a makeover. While there was a lot of wasted space, our closet is a pretty decent size with loads of potential. Originally it consisted of one long wall with a single rod for hanging clothes ...
The Best Bath Towels For Every Budget!
Looking for the best bath towels? I scoured online towel reviews, polled over 20,000 Instagram followers about their favorite towels, and tested out several top picks myself. After putting all of that information together, I'm sharing which bath towels are the best ones out there! Whether you're looking for the overall best bath towels, want towels that are as plush and heavyweight as you can get, or want the best budget-friendly towels, I've got you covered! (post includes affiliate links – see ...
8 Home Decor Trends to Watch for in 2022!
Update: Check out my latest home trends post: 2023 home decor trends to watch for Hi everyone! As we roll into 2022, I'm sharing my 7th annual home decor trends post with eight decorating trends to look for in 2022! I definitely decorate with a more classic vs. trendy style but I love seeing new styles and design ideas emerge that might inspire me to try something new or outside of my comfort zone. If you do too, settle on in to check out the latest trends and let me know whether there are any ...
Best of Driven by Decor 2021
Happy new year! I'm so excited for all that 2022 will bring but before looking ahead to all of the new projects & DIYs to come, I'm looking back on the year and sharing the posts that were reader faves! If you're new to Driven by Decor, now's the perfect time to get caught up on recent happenings on the blog and if you're a long-time follower (thank you, I appreciate you so much!), you might just find a post or two that you missed along the way. Let's get to it... (affiliate links included ...
How to Decorate A Christmas Tree Step by Step!
You guys have been asking for a post with tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree for years now and I've finally put one together sharing the step by step of how I decorate mine! Even years that I stick with simple Christmas decoration ideas, I like to go all out with my trees! I always put up 2-3 trees including a family tree with all of our treasured ornaments plus one or two "pretty trees" that I have fun decorating with beautiful ribbons and ornaments. I'm going to share the step by ...
Simple Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner - are you ready? If you haven't given any thought to your Thanksgiving table, I've got you covered! Today I'm sharing five super simple Thanksgiving table decor ideas to help make your gathering special. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) 1. Create a Kraft Paper Table Runner For a fun and easy table runner, simply use a roll of kraft paper! You can snag a roll online {here} or find it ...
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Couples (That They’ll Love!)
Finding the perfect couples gifts can be tricky! Whether it's a present for your parents, your couple friends, or even a gift for your significant other that you'll use or experience as a couple, I've come up with ten winning ideas! eBay is the perfect partner for this post because there's no place else on the internet to find such a huge and unique selection for gift giving, often at the best prices too. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available ...
Marble Contact Paper For Countertops: A Simple Fix for Ugly Countertops!
Hate your ugly countertops? Using marble contact paper for countertops is a simple, inexpensive way to completely change their look! I'll show you how! We hope to do a major kitchen renovation sometime soon so I didn't want to put a lot of money into temporary fixes. But I'm all about making a few budget-friendly upgrades to dress it up a bit until that time comes. I decided to use one of my kitchen remodel ideas on a budget and install marble contact paper for countertops to cover our ugly ...
Our New Lighting & Fans, Dining Room Updates, & Closet System Plans!
I've been juggling a bunch of different projects since moving in and while I don't yet have any fabulous "after" pics of fully completed rooms to share, I thought I'd give you a peek into where everything is at! Many of you have told me how helpful it is to see the progress on projects instead of just the final result so let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) The Last of Our Kitchen Updates (For Now...) We'll be doing a major kitchen ...
5 Small Kitchen Appliances I Swear By (& How to Score Them for Less!)
I would choose a decorating or DIY project over cooking dinner any day of the week so you might not think that I'd care much about small kitchen appliances. But I actually have several that I swear by - anything that makes cooking easier or more fun is golden in my book! Ready to check out my five small appliance must-haves?!... (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}). 1. Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill + Air Fryer My Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 has been the best ...
10 Wallpaper Ideas to Inspire Your Next Home Project!
I absolutely love the transformative power of wallpaper! It doesn't take much to completely change the feel of a room, giving it more of a designer look than you get with paint alone. I've been looking at wallpaper for several spaces in our home and considering several wallpaper ideas for using it in different ways than your typical floor to ceiling installation. Several of my wallpaper ideas are perfect for decorating commitment-phobes since they involve only small amounts of wallpaper. And ...
10 Best Kitchen Drawer Organizers!
Want to get your kitchen organized? These 10 kitchen drawer organizers are awesome! They'll maximize your space and make everything a snap to find too! I've spent a lot of time organizing the kitchen in our new home because unlike the kitchen we remodeled in our last house, our "new" one doesn't have any of the same built-in organizing features. One plus is that it's loaded with drawers and roll-out trays and I've found some pretty amazing kitchen drawer organizers to maximize our storage space ...
Powder Room Mirrors
Want a little help choosing powder room mirrors? I'm sharing my favorite mirrors and sizing tips to help you pick the best one for your space! Remodeling our powder room was way down on my things-we-need-to-do-to-our-new-house list! But... once we removed our old toilet and pedestal sink prior to our hardwood floors refinishing, it just made more sense to work on it now instead of putting the old stuff back in and then taking it out again six months down the road for a remodel. So I jumped ...
15 Home Remodeling Ideas To Steal For Your Own Home!
During the 8 years we lived in our Connecticut home, there was never a period of more than a few weeks that we didn't have some kind of home remodeling project going on! Today I've put together 15 of my favorite home remodeling ideas - the ones that made the biggest difference in our home and that I'd do all over again in a heartbeat! Actually there are a bunch that I AM doing all over again in our new home (#6, #8, & #15 are all at the top of my to-do list). Let's get right to it... (post ...