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Setting the Plan

This is my all time favorite part of the whole project. When you're in the design phase, anything is possible. I can try out color combinations, and custom dimensions, and become inspired by everything.  I usually start any project with a layout, and this time was no different. I had the dimensions of our small and cozy house, and I wanted it to feel bigger. We already had the kitchenette in place, and so rooms were defined kitchen and living room. They were nice and open to each other though! The kitchen space leaves plenty of room, probably for a dining table next to the kitchenette. Patrick and I already spent the last year and a half with a tiny kitchen though!! And our front porch was the best spot for eating anyways.. So we thought it would be better to move the dining table outside with the view, and build our kitchen out even bigger. We ordered a refrigerator and stove which came pretty quickly, and then I got to measuring for more cabinets and a huge island!  ...

The Big Reveal!!

I have been so pumped to finally show the TTPats Home Makeover in completion!! It's been a lot of work, and a lot of fun. Very proud to say we are officially done! ... For now at least. :) Read to the bottom to see the whole story, but for now... Let's finally take a look at the shots!!!!      

IKEA Hack: Bookshelf to Media Console

  IKEA hacks.  Who doesn't love them?  You take an IKEA piece - simple, reliable, maybe a little bland - and you spice it up to give it some new life or transform it to meet your new furniture needs.  In our case, we did a little of both.  The best part of these projects is that they're a fun, easy, and cheap way to create your dream furniture all on your own!  All you need is some spray paint, tape, a sheet to paint over, and a nice spot of grass on a sunny day - plus your IKEA piece.  :)