How to Build a Cabinet Carcass

Building a custom cabinet is a rewarding project that is possible without an expensive tool shop. This post walks through the first step in building your custom cabinet – the carcass. There are three things that when we started this project that I wish my research had enlightened me on: #01: How to size the carcass. #02: How to calculate the drawer mount hardware length. #03: How does the door overhang on hinges impact the door and drawer placement. Read...

DIY Custom Closet – Update Your Bifold Doors

We created a custom built-in closet in our hallway to replace our boring bifold doors and it turned out fantastic – we eliminated those pesky bifold doors and ugly wire racks. We built custom box-joint drawers with mortise and tenon face frames and built-in shelves. All of this using affordable tools and picking up skills along the way. We’ll show you how we did it with tips and tricks, including ways to flex your woodworking skills if you so desire...

How to Build a Dado Sled

A table saw is a fantastic tool and with a simple “sled”, it can be safer and easier to make some great furniture pieces. We built a simple sled to test our skills at creating box joints and eventually doors and drawer faces. Here you’ll find some tips and tricks to build your own Table Saw Dado Sled. Halfway through a recent project, our first table saw gave up the ghost – as you can see, we have simple contractor-style...

How to Create a Box Joint Jig

Box joints add flair to your cabinet boxes and give them a professional look. It’s relatively easy to make a simple box joint jig that clamps to a Dado sled and get great looking and consistent results. Some Useful Tools to Help with this Build – Digital Calipers and Setup Blocks Here’s how we built ours! 1. Determine the Size of the Box Joints. We used 1/2-inch. We bought a fancy Diablo dado set and put on the correct combination...

DIY Vintage Modern Art for $3

I have been loving the new vintage Victorian transformative art portraits that are showing up across Instagram and other places. I have fantasized about being an artist, and dabbled with acrylics for a while. Unfortunately there is not an ounce of Picasso in these veins. So I turn to digital print for much of my art these COVID days. The transformative Victorian-era modified oil prints are so unique and interesting to me. Here is one example of of the modern...

Color Consultations

Having a challenging time settling on that white color you want for your walls or trim? Or for a deeper color option for an accent wall or mud room? We offer color consultations virtually, for a set number of hours, to help you identify great options for your project. It’s simple and is all done virtually. Contact us at designstylelove2@gmail.com to learn about our options and pricing....

DIY Dirt Vase Hack

I joined the bandwagon on this EXCELLENT upcycle vase hack! Here is how I turned a dated brown vase that I was thinking about donating into this awesome black dirty thing that looks peachy on my mantle. To pull this off, you need these things: A vase you want to get muddy Dirt (potting soil works too) Almond flour A little bit of water Black spray paint – matte works best Gloves optional This is the vase that I started...

Save a Penny On Kitchen Decor

I’ve pulled together some beauties for kitchen decor inspiration that are at a steal of a price. Check out these and other home decor ideas to shop on our liketoknow.it page: https://www.liketoknow.it/design.style.love....

Ceasarstone Alterra Blanca vs. Calacatta Nuvo Review

We are in the final stretch of installing new counters for our #missionbrightenkitchen project. I selected a quartz that I liked in January, but that was BEFORE I saw that Ceaserstone was releasing a brand new beautiful creamy quartz that I wanted to check out. So I waited. And waited. And kept seeing a “Coming soon!” notice on the sample purchase link. We decided that to make absolutely sure we loved the color we decided on, we needed to see...