Megan transforms spaces with creative DIY projects, focusing on sustainable wood crafts and upcycling. Her hands-on approach makes complex projects accessible.
A good wall border trim is like a necklace for your room—it finishes the look and adds that extra bit of depth. Classic Chair Rail Border Classic chair rail border with two-tone paint—simple trim that instantly makes walls feel custom. A simple chair rail running around the room instantly breaks up big blank walls, and I’ve used it a ton to make builder-basic spaces feel custom. My favorite trick is pairing it with two-tone paint…
Colonial trim is all about depth, symmetry, and those crisp shadow lines that make a room feel instantly established. Here are my favorite interior colonial trim ideas that I’ve built on real walls in my shop and in friends’ homes, from classic millwork details to a couple of unexpected showstoppers. Built-Up Crown Molding Layered built-up crown molding adds colonial depth—beautiful shadow lines with a clean, airy finish. My go-to upgrade is built-up crown molding, where…
Fall coffee table decor is my favorite kind of “small change, big cozy” because it sets the whole living room mood in about ten minutes. I like building a little layered scene with wood textures, warm neutrals, and just enough seasonal charm to still leave room for your coffee mug. Tray-Based Fall Vignette A simple fall tray vignette: pumpkins, candles, and soft foliage in warm, minimalist layers. I almost always start with a wood tray…
A live edge desk is my favorite way to make a workspace feel warm, grounded, and a little bit special. If you’ve been craving a home office upgrade that’s both practical and jaw-droppingly beautiful, these ideas will get you there. L-Shaped Live Edge Corner Desk Minimal L-shaped live edge corner desk—two slabs, one dramatic edge, pure command center. I’ve built an L-shaped live edge desk for a corner office, and it’s the ultimate “command center”…
A transitional fireplace is my favorite kind of “best of both worlds” project: classic warmth with clean, modern lines. Built-In Cabinets for Symmetry Simple Shaker built-ins flanking a black fireplace add instant balance and a finished look. Any time I’ve added built-in cabinets flanking a fireplace, the whole room instantly feels finished and balanced. Keeping the doors simple (flat or lightly Shaker-style) is my go-to transitional move. A few suggestions: DIY Cabinet Hardware Jig: Ensure…
A wooden spool has that perfect mix of rugged texture and cozy charm that just belongs at a wedding. I’ve dressed up a lot of these big old reels, and they’re basically the easiest way to create instant rustic wedding decor with real wow-factor. Rustic Cake or Dessert Table A sanded wooden spool cake table with linen and greenery—rustic, minimal, wedding-ready. My go-to move is turning a large wooden spool into a cake table with…
Farmhouse paint colors are all about that cozy, lived-in calm—especially when they’re paired with real wood grain and a little bit of patina. I’ve painted a lot of salvaged pieces in my shop, and these color ideas are the ones I keep coming back to when I want a home to feel bright, warm, and timeless. Clay Blush for a Sweet Powder Room Cocoa clay blush + a warm oak shelf: a cozy farmhouse powder…
Farmhouse closet doors are one of my favorite “small change, big impact” upgrades because they instantly add warmth and character. Whether you’re working with a tiny linen closet or a full bedroom wall, a good door design can make the whole space feel intentional. Double Sliding Barn Doors for Wide Closets Double sliding barn doors bring balanced farmhouse charm to wide closets with warm wood tone. For wide bedroom closets, I love doing double barn…
An old dresser is one of my favorite DIY starting points because it’s usually solid, roomy, and full of makeover potential. Make a Rolling Kitchen Island Upcycle an old dresser into a rolling kitchen island with a thick wood top and hidden storage. With a reinforced top and sturdy casters, an old dresser becomes a killer rolling kitchen island with way more storage than a cart. I’ve built one with a thick wood top, and…
Old wooden shutters have that perfect mix of texture, history, and cozy charm that makes a wall feel instantly styled. I’m always grabbing them for quick upgrades because they’re easy to customize and they play so nicely with rustic farmhouse decor. Classic Shutters With a Greenery Wreath A classic wood shutter topped with a full greenery wreath and linen bow—simple, soft, and elegant. My go-to shutter wall decor is a single shutter with a full…
