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I converted a MONGSTAD wall mirror into a ceiling mounted mirror barn door, with the aid of the back panel from an ASKVOLL wardrobe. IKEA items used: MONGSTAD mirror ASKVOLL wardrobe back panel Other materials: Tools: Power drills, corded and cordless Various drill bits, hardest one to get is the 8mm or equivalent #12 screw countersink Doweling jig Hand miter box and hacksaw Stud finder Level Dremel rotary tool and grinding bit Tubing cutter Various clamps Cost: Ceiling barn door rail system: $190 Floor roller: $22 Door handle $27 Plywood: $20 Aluminum L-rails: $50 Screws: $10 Contact cement: $10 I am not including the cost of the MONGSTAD mirror ($99) since we had it for years. I am not including the cost of the ASKVOLL wardrobe since I had used the parts from that up in another project, and had the back panel set aside for a possible future project. Related: This MONGSTAD mirror hides a dining table Total time: Did this over a week. It took 6 hour

The original turn of the century features on the ceilings, doors and windows of this home are absolutely amazing. Add a beautiful new hardwood floor and you have the perfect apartment to decorate. I love the dining room with the wing doors leading up to the living room and the ceiling hight built in bookshelf. The kitchen has a seating area with concrete benches in the corner and a tile wall that goes all the way up to the ceiling. The three bare lightbulbs above the table add an extra industrial touch to this corner. Source Coco Lapine Design

Collect this idea Merging rustic-inspired interiors with contemporary details, this colorful abode inspires a homey feel throughout.  Located not far from Bucharest, Romania,  The Small House in the Countryside is a project initiated by designer Alina Alexe of Studio  Decoraktiva. The starting point for the project was a decrepit traditional village house with only two rooms and a detached kitchen. Owner and designer Alina Alexe transformed the existing rooms into bedrooms, tore down the old kitchen and extended the construction towards the rear of the property. The addition consists of a large living room, new kitchen and bathroom. The main facade was kept, together with its traditional balcony and green patterns flanking the main entrance. All doors were restored and painted turquoise, which brings a serene and refreshing touch to the entire scheme.  Collect this idea Step inside, and you will find a welcoming home, filled with artifacts gathered by the owners during their

Because I was working so hard, I took a break from the Beacon Hill to finish the interior of the Ravenwood house, which I’d built a couple of years ago. (Post on exterior here:  https://jennsminis.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/halloween-interlude/ ) The house is microscale, sitting on a one-inch scale cabinet. This house kit is by Robin Betterley. http://www.robinbetterley.com  It’s called a “secret house,” meaning it is solid when you look at it, but secret compartments slide in and out, showing you the interior. One thing I like about Robin’s miniatures is that she tells a story for many of them. The story of this house is about a young woman named Sophronia whose family moves into this derelict house and makes it a home. She’s terrific at natural medicine and helps out many from the nearby town. She also nurses any ravens she finds hurt in the woods around their house. The entire story is included with the kit, including the day the lonely doctor meets Sophronia in the woods … I

Hi there, We have two cats who desperately need  a) their own ‘space’ and b) a way to look out of some of our windows. They’re all in weird spots and/or too high up that putting a normal piece of furniture there won’t work. I’ve been looking for months at various cat trees but they’re either ugly, too heavy, cost way too much or all of the above. Then I came across the below photo the other day of a corner cat tree. It’s very clearly made out of IVAR shelving, which I’m familiar with (we have multiple IVAR setups in different locations in our home!). It looks like it would be exactly what I need – customizable, adjustable shelving, not too heavy so easy to move around. Photo: Pinterest However, some of the reviews on IKEA.com state that the corner shelving is terribly unstable without any side shelving attached to it, which would completely defeat the purpose of my project. The photo looks like the unit is using the 48″ height side units, which is the size I would use, so it

A lot of renters settle for an outdated, boring space until they can move into the home of their dreams. Good news, renters: you don’t have to! Here are some easy rental upgrades you can complete yourself (or with just a little help) in no time. Even better: you can take these upgrades with you when you move! 1. Add a rainshower head to your shower Collect this idea Image: Toronto Interior Design Group Want a total spa experience? Swap the old rental shower head for a luxurious rainshower style. Installation isn’t difficult; it should take less than half an hour. According to Planit DIY , simply unscrew the old shower head, add some teflon tape around the threads, and screw the new rainshower fixture on. Remember to turn the water main off first, and save the original shower head to put back when you move! 2. Upgrade your bathroom vanity lighting fixtures Collect this idea Image: Blackknight Group Bathroom vanity lights are affordable and easy to install. Visit your