Bargain Archives - A detAiled House

by admin 07/30/2020

Adorable DIY Ideas for Kids’ Rooms

While I work on my posts for how to make the carpet tiles and cornice boards, I thought I would dig into my files and show you some adorable, simple and inexpensive projects that I thought worthy of saving for future consideration. Before flat screen TVs, many tried to hide their TVs in armoires. Now, those that bought flat screen TVs are trying to get rid of them! I searched Craigslist while ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Bargain , Bedroom , Children's Rooms , DIY , Home , Home Improvement , Inspiration , Interior Design , Living Room

My DIY Carpet Tiles

If you saw my post Pretty in Pink, you saw the the interior design I did for my daughter’s room, which included architectural details and carpet tiles that I made. Since our second floor is hardwood, when I started planning the design, I searched for rugs, but I couldn’t find whimsical rugs in the sizes that I needed for her bedroom and sitting room. This turned my search to carpet ties, which ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Bargain , Baths , DIY , Home , Home Improvement , Inspiration

Clawing for a Clawfoot Tub

I’ve seen some pretty unique things, but when I stumbled upon this, I did a double take. I think I’ve made it well known that I love all things old and historic ….but sometimes they do need a facelift and this was pretty ingenious: So if you have an old tub lying around and would like to do something with it, this may be the idea you’ve been waiting for. To achieve ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Architecture , Bargain , DIY , Foyer , Home , Home Improvement , Interior Design , Product

Why Does Life Get in the Way of My House Projects?

I have been planning this house project for a long time, so I was VERY excited to start on it. However, we had my friend over one night, a girls’ sleep over and a school project to finish up for Monday. Come on people! Don’t you see I have some materials here that I am dying to put up! So, of course it didn’t get finished….sigh. But aren’t you a little ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Art , Bargain , Design , DIY , Hallway , Home , Home Improvement , Interior Design , Lifestyle , Product

Gold for How Much???

When doing a post, I usually do a lot of research and work on multiple projects at one time, which is why it takes me so darn long to do one measly post! I also like to ponder my projects (I can’t tell you how many mistakes I would have made if I hadn’t thought about some of these for a long time!) and try out materials to make sure ...