Kristy Bowen

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Spice racks can cause a quandary in any kitchen. On one hand, you need to keep spices and other condiments close to where you're cooking. On the other hand, lots of small vials and bottles can create an immense amount of clutter that can mar a contemporary or minimalist kitchen. Design experts ODS Architecture recently showed off a great solution for spice storage on Instagram. By mounting a spice rack onto a lifting mechanism usually ...

Storing off-season and other infrequently used items can be tricky. You want them hidden away for safekeeping but still need occasional access. While you may be tempted to store items like off-season clothing or recreational items in closets, basements, and attics, you may be overlooking a great place to hide things away temporarily until you need them, particularly if you are working with very little storage in a small space. Even better, it's something you likely already have. By using your...

If your kitchen boasts some old wood veneer cabinets, you may be tempted to replace them with more modern cabinetry in solid wood during any kitchen remodel. Once popular in the late 20th century, veneer cabinets were an inexpensive alternative to solid wood cabinets, and at the time, provided a way to get a wood-look with a surface that was durable and easy to clean. While today's veneers have come a long way from their vintage brethren, you may be looking for a way to transform them with pa...

Proper storage in spaces like sheds, garages, and workshops is essential. The right shelving unit or organizer can turn a messy chaotic working or storage space into a well-appointed dreamy place to devote to gardening, woodworking, crafts, and more. While store-bought shelving units, in industrial-style metal or wood can be expensive, the solution to storage may be closer than you think. By using old wooden fruit crates, shipping palettes, and wooden drawers from old dressers, you can create...

Durable and weatherproof storage for areas outside your home can be one of the best ways to keep your yard or garden well-organized. This includes proper spots for everything from gardening tools or pool toys to larger amounts of potting soil, mulch, and rock salt for winter sidewalks. While outdoor storage containers can be costly from home and garden centers, there are a number of much cheaper alternatives that allow you to fashion great outdoor storage from items you may already have hangi...

Feathered visitors to your yard may be one of life's greatest pleasures, particularly during the warmer months. While buying bird feeders and houses to fully make a wonderland of entertainment for birds can get expensive, sometimes the best avian accouterments come from upcycling feeders, baths, and houses from things you may already have around the house. You could turn an ordinary wine barrel into a beautiful bird bath or DIY an incredible one with an essential kitchen item. But there's act...

Well-appointed and durable seating is always in demand. Especially outdoor furniture, which can suffer a lot of wear and weather damage. You may have, in fact, spotted a familiar metal chair seen again and again both indoors and out, recognizable for its signature curves, metal construction, and simple design. From charming French bistros to chic industrial workspaces, these galvanized metal chairs are often a go-to choice for stylish and sturdy seats that come in a variety of colors suitable...

Repuposing everyday objects can be a great way to exercise creativity, help the planet's ever-growing landfills, and save a little money compared to buying new. This is no more true than for those projects that take something destined for the trash and transform it into something both stylish and useful. YouTube DIY-er @sarrellablog5377 showed off a fun tutorial for how she turned two inexpensive metal fans into a cute and functional shoe rack by making a few modifications and adding some new...

Vintage tools and antique hardware may be worth good money and often show a degree of design and engineering that puts today's mass-produced tools to shame. Some of these older pieces may be lingering in your toolkit or garage, some showing charming signs of age and history. While they are not always comparable to today's more ergonomic and lighter tools, they can still evoke a sense of old-world charm that comes through wear and patina that only grows lovelier with the years. A good number o...

Old doors can often be beautiful, with wood carvings, glass accents, and rustic style that you don't often see in new constructions. With many made of sturdy solid wood, antique doors are also perfect for repurposed DIYs, including everything from coffee tables to workbenches. They are also great accents for the outdoors, where you can find them, along with old windows, often serving as adorable garden decor. You can marry both these ideas together to add a bit of old-world whimsy to your yar...

Storage can be something you never quite have enough of. This is especially true for smaller things that can accumulate on surfaces and in drawers, leading to clutter and disorganization. Some internet DIYers, however, have come up with an ingenious solution to storing all those little bits that add up in our spaces that not only provide dedicated storage but also look pretty while doing it. By creating a secret shallow cabinet behind a framed piece of art, you can stash away essentials attra...

Springtime decor is a time of much-appreciated blooming florals and crisp accents after the long winter. Wreaths, while often associated with the fall and winter, can be a splendid way to refresh your home for spring, be it on your front door, a mantle, or anywhere in your home you need a touch of flowers or greenery. While stores are flush with colorful spring floral arrangements and wreaths, a perfect DIY option may be found much closer to home in the pages of old and discarded books. With ...

Books can be one of the most dynamic ways to fill your space. Not only do they offer a glimpse into your personality and interests, but they can also be used as pieces of art and décor themselves, with many offering visual beauty and textural appeal. While contemporary bookshelves and littered stacks around the home are a great way to store and display books, TikTok user Sarah Pilon recently unveiled a way to create easy shelving for books out of inexpensive wood slats. The shelves, which all...

Fireplaces, whether real or faux, can be one of the most dynamic architectural elements in your home. Not only do they invoke a feeling of coziness no matter the season, but they also provide a focal point to any room they occupy. A real fireplace can help keep you warm during colder months, while a faux fireplace can be a stylish addition whether you leave it empty, add candles or decor items, or use it for extra storage and display. A recent design trend is using the space in, around, and o...

There are so many ways to turn old books into beautiful home decor. These books add texture, dimension, and personality to any room. Whether they are antique leather-bound volumes or just really pretty new titles, books are a great way to not only have ample reading material on hand but can also serve utilitarian needs like filling up shelves, stacking to create layers, and adding visual interest to blank spaces. While there are many fantastic ways to repurpose books, one of the most clever m...