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House Mix

Ideas on decor, organizing and family on a budget

Tag: reading nook

— DIY —

Faux wood beam with contact paper

November 8, 2021
Faux wood beam with a roll of contact paper

Last weekend I used a $15 roll of contact paper to make this ledge look like a wood beam! It was an easy, cheap project with a big impact. And the great part is that it’s super easy to peel it right off if I want a change. I took down all my decor here… Read More Faux wood beam with contact paper

— Decor —

How to style shelves and ledges

July 25, 2021

I’m still trying to figure out what to do with all the ledges in my house! I didn’t know what to do with the one in the reading nook so it’s been blank for three years. But she’s all styled now and ready for her shelfie! Today I’m sharing my favorite things to use on… Read More How to style shelves and ledges

— Decor, Viral posts —

Reading nook with IKEA shelves

June 5, 2020
White reading nook with Ikea shelves

I don’t know why I left this space empty so long! A couple inexpensive chairs and IKEA shelves I already had made the coziest little reading nook. And I can finally see all my books in one spot! BEFORE: This is how the space looked when we moved in and remained that way for two… Read More Reading nook with IKEA shelves

— Decor, DIY —

Easy trim moulding in reading nook

May 21, 2020
onlay crown moulding over window in reading nook

I added simple trim with pre-made corners to add some drama to this little nook. It’s urethane, so it’s very lightweight and easy to work with. It’s flexible and easy to cut, so you won’t need a power saw. You haven’t seen much of this reading nook on the blog! I left it empty for… Read More Easy trim moulding in reading nook

— Art, DIY —

5 incredibly easy DIY art ideas

February 26, 2020

I’m no artist, but I am creative. And cheap, haha! I’ve got some art tricks up my sleeve for DIYs and free art to print. Come take a look at five beautiful and simple FREE art ideas! Stamping Last week I decided to experiment with these thrift store frames I bought for $10 each. The… Read More 5 incredibly easy DIY art ideas

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