Megan transforms spaces with creative DIY projects, focusing on sustainable wood crafts and upcycling. Her hands-on approach makes complex projects accessible.
Rustic curtain tie backs are one of those small details that instantly make a room feel warmer and more “finished.” I love them because you can mix wood, rope, leather, and vintage hardware to get that cozy, collected look without spending much. Wood Ring Slide Tie Back A simple oak ring on leather—minimal, rustic curtain tie back that feels like jewelry. A big wooden ring sliding on a leather or rope band is a clean…
Your fireplace is already the coziest spot in the house, so Christmas is the perfect excuse to make it the main character. I’m sharing my favorite fireplace Christmas ideas I’ve used (and taught in my workshop) to layer greenery, warm lighting, and woodsy texture without it feeling cluttered. Layered Mantel Decor With Varying Heights Mantel skyline styling: tall candles, cozy trees, and low greenery for a balanced Christmas look. I build my fireplace mantel like…
Wooden beads are one of my favorite little decor tricks because they instantly add warmth, texture, and that cozy collected look. I keep a few strands in my workshop and move them around the house whenever a spot feels like it needs a little something extra. Build Oversized Statement Bead Loops Oversized wooden bead loop adds bold, sculptural charm to minimalist Scandinavian decor. Using jumbo wooden beads makes a big, sculptural loop that looks amazing…
Carpet-free stairs can look just as finished and cozy as a runner—sometimes even more so—when the wood and details get a little love. I’ve redone a lot of bare staircases, and the sweet spot is always the same: make them beautiful, durable, and non-slip. Two-Tone With Dark Treads and Light Trim Deep walnut treads with crisp white trim—two-tone stairs that look dramatic and hide scuffs. If you want a little more drama, I’ve stained treads…
Wood ceilings have this way of making a room feel instantly warmer, but they can also swallow light if you don’t plan it out. Here are my favorite wood ceiling lighting ideas I’ve used (and re-used) in real homes and workshops—starting with the classics and ending with the fun, unexpected stuff. Backlit Wood Slat Panel as a Ceiling Feature Backlit wood slat ceiling panel: a soft, diffused glow that turns lighting into architecture. A wood…
A wooden tray is my favorite little trick for making a surface look styled instead of scattered. With the right mix of height, texture, and a simple theme, you can turn everyday items into a cozy, intentional vignette in minutes. Book Riser Styling Tray Elevate your wooden tray with a simple book riser for instant, designer-looking height. If everything on your wood tray feels the same height, slide a small book stack under one piece…
Black walnut has that deep, chocolatey color and wild grain that makes even simple furniture feel like a statement piece. Classic Rectangular Black Walnut Table A timeless black walnut table—clean lines, softened corners, and warm grain made for daily life. If you want timeless, a clean-lined black walnut dining table with straight edges never gets old. I’ve made a few with softly eased corners, and they’re the ones families actually use daily without babying them.…
Rustic baseboards are one of my favorite “small change, big payoff” upgrades, especially when you’re working with a tight budget. Here are my go-to cheap rustic baseboard ideas that I’ve actually used in real rooms (and a few that made my workshop friends do a double-take). Fence Pickets Cut to Height Fence-picket baseboard ripped to height and medium-stained—cozy cabin trim for a fraction of the cost. I’ve turned plain fence pickets into rustic baseboards by…
A good DIY play kitchen is basically a tiny “real” kitchen that fits your space, your style, and your kid’s imagination. I’ve built a bunch over the years, and the magic is always in those little realistic details made from simple wood and thrifted bits. Slim Apartment-Style Play Kitchen Slim vertical wooden play kitchen—tiny sink, stacked shelves, big pretend-cooking charm. For tight spaces, I’ve built a narrow, vertical compact play kitchen with shelves up top…
An entryway wall is your home’s first little “hello,” and it can be both pretty and crazy practical. I’m all about using wood details, smart vertical storage, and a few personal touches to make that in-between space feel finished. Resin Inlay Wood Wall Panel A glossy resin “river” inlay turns a simple wood panel into instant entryway wall art. For a real wow moment, I’ve made a wood wall panel with a thin resin inlay…
