10 Clever Ways to Maximize Kitchen Cabinet Space

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Are you pushing the upper limits of your custom cabinet allowance/budget and you need to make some cuts? I have an easy cut for you … ditch the custom interior details and buy MUCH less expensive options that serve the same function. Below are 10 clever ways to maximize your kitchen cabinet space (without spending […]

Apr

08

Design + Decorate

Peel and Stick Paint Samples

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Choosing a paint color is HARD … but peel and stick paint samples are making your choice MUCH easier (and cleaner). This is your no-mess, simple way to see how potential paint colors will look in your home. Yes, please … to the ‘no mess’ part! After this post, you’ll know what peel and stick paint samples […]

Mar

18

Building a Home

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12 Go-To Sources to Buy Light Fixtures Online

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Are you in the midst of looking for lighting for your new (or current) home and you aren’t exactly excited about what is offered at the local lighting or big box stores? I totally get it! This is precisely why I’m sharing with you my 12 go-to sources to buy light fixtures online! You have […]

Feb

05

Building a Home

How to Choose Kitchen Island Lighting FI

How to Choose Kitchen Island Lighting

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How to Choose Kitchen Island Lighting FI

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Are you building a new home (or renovating your kitchen) and it’s time to pick out pendants to go over your kitchen island? Maybe you’re confused about what size pendants you need or where to even shop for pendants (other than the local lighting store your builder recommended). If you’re looking for some pendant ideas […]

Jan

15

Design + Decorate

Your Guide to Staircase Parts

Your Guide to Staircase Parts: Diagram + Photos

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Your Guide to Staircase Parts

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If you are building (or renovating) a two-story home, you will obviously need to communicate with your contractor about your stair design. Knowing common stair terms will be very helpful in your conversations with your contractor. This is exactly why I created this guide to staircase parts for you! We’ll cover the most common terms […]

Oct

09

Selecting Design Finishes

the easy way to select design finishes for your new build

How to Easily Select Design Finishes for your New Home

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the easy way to select design finishes for your new build

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Are you in the process of choosing finishes for your new home build (or renovation) and you feel completely overwhelmed? Do you wish that someone (anyone) would give you 3-4 products to choose from and you could easily select design finishes for your new home from this shortlist?! I get it … and I’ve got your back! […]

Sep

04

Selecting Design Finishes

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I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. A home that is cozy, comfy, laid out perfectly for the way my family lives, and makes us happy every single day. Oh, and did I mention I did this all without going over budget?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

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I’m Carrie Barker.

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