IKEA SEKTION Kitchen Review | 1 Year Later
Last summer looked much differently than this summer. Instead of the diaper changes, bottle washing, and soothing a crying baby, it was full of sweeping dust, assembling cabinets, and washing dishes in the bathtub. Our kitchen before the remodel was outdated and nearly crumbling away. (You can check out the before here.) I desperately wanted […]
How to Make Labels with Clear Contact Paper
I’m the messy one of the two in my house. When things are organized and put away where they belong, a sense of joy fills me up, but I’m not always the one to put away said things. One of many reasons why a house gets messy is because there’s not always a clearly marked […]
IKEA Kitchen Peninsula – Making it Ours
When it came time to install the base cabinets making our IKEA kitchen peninsula, Diana had big plans. She wanted two things; 1) Natural wood accents & 2) A feature that really states… “this kitchen is ours!” So, I was the labor and the faux-shiplap peninsula was the result. The Start I’m getting ahead of myself though. […]
Subway Tile Step-By-Step Tutorial: Part Two and Grout Selection
After a long day’s work of cutting and laying tile after tile and still being left with a mess when you go to bed can be a little discouraging, but today is the day your hard work pays off! If you missed Part One on how to install a subway tile backsplash, make sure you check it out by […]
Subway Tile Step-by-Step Tutorial: Part One
A backsplash is one of those elements that can take your kitchen to the next level. It instantly makes a kitchen stand out when it’s done right. Luckily, it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Check out our kitchen budget break-down here. It was one of the most affordable projects in our kitchen renovation, yet […]
Choosing Quartz Countertops: A Review and Options
Your countertop is the crown jewel of your kitchen. It’s not necessarily something you want to skimp on if you can. It’s also not something you want to choose on looks alone. It takes the most wear of any other surface in your kitchen, so you also need it to incredibly durable. When choosing our […]
IKEA SEKTION Kitchen Installation – 7 Lessons Learned
If you have assembled IKEA furniture before, then you are well acquainted with the ‘Swedish emojis’ used in lieu of any written instructions and the SEKTION line follows suit. Oh, and this guy is your friend too! This post is a not a step-by-step ‘how to’ post for all things IKEA SEKTION cabinets but a […]
2 Quick Strategies for Organizing Your IKEA Kitchen Delivery
Our kitchen above appears to be simple and easily put together, but little do you know that Diana and I were totally not prepared for the day XPO Logistics delivered the 156 specific boxes, which was our entire kitchen, to our house. But it doesn’t sound like we are alone here either considering that ‘Item #2′ […]
4 Tips to Consider When Designing Your Kitchen
Our kitchen was the first and only one that I have designed so far. I had viewed many kitchens, created mood boards and Pinterest boards, but didn’t necessarily consider a few small things that would make my kitchen function well and not just look pretty. This is a “learn from Diana’s mistakes” post. I should […]
How to Plan for Your IKEA Kitchen Renovation
The thought of beginning a kitchen remodel can be incredibly overwhelming. There’s always going to be a handful of factors that keep you from pulling the trigger. Once you get a budget set and your money saved, you can just take it one step at a time. The biggest tip I can give you is […]