Recently I just completed a Postbox for a fun, young family of three (with baby on the way!) who wanted their space to finally reflect their real style. She loves anything Fixer Upper with a farmhouse style to it, without getting TOO country. With two young kids (and two dogs!), not only did it have [ Read More… ] …
Create a Room Entirely From Walmart? A $644 Guest Bedroom Makeover!
A few months back I challenged myself to design an entire living room just from furnishings I could find from Walmart. I’m a Hoosier born and raised and Walmart was THE place to buy everything from snacks to toiletries to shoes. But lately Walmart has been rockin the home décor look too! I had to [ Read More… ] …
3 Design “Rules” I Break Every Day
There are certain “rules” for good design, some written and some unwritten. And they are there for a good reason! When I went to design school we studied architectural concepts such as scale, repetition, and pattern. I hear rules for decorating from designers constantly, and most I agree with whole heartedly… But there are a [ Read More… ] …
Our Budget Master Bedroom Make-over
Introducing my very own Budget Master Bedroom Make-over! I have been doing Postboxes for my clients, so I wanted to be the guinea pig and try out the process on myself this time! Typically in the past, I will purcahse items for a room here and there, and slowly pull a room together. But this [ Read More… ] …
One Room Challenge: Budget Friendly Kid’s Homework Area, Week 1
Welcome to Postbox Designs! For any of you that might be new here, I’m Kristin, mama to three, wife to remodeler Ben (that’s right, we have some sweeeet tools at our disposal!), and labradoodle pup owner of Jasper. We bought this crazy multi-level three years ago, that we have been slowly turning into our dream [ Read More… ] …
Wingback Chair Make-over: Why An Upholsterer Should Be Your New BFF!
Sometimes when decorating my own home I am torn by the conflicting voices in my designer’s head. One side tells me to go for the “cheap thrills” of the bright and beautiful pieces of furniture I can find in stores like Target and Ikea. While those provide a quick high, I know from experience that [ Read More… ] …
30 Day Design Challenge: Day 22 Cute Kid’s Laundry Baskets (+2 DIY Ideas!)
Hi friends! It is Day 22 of the Postbox Designs 30 Day Design Challenge! And this is one I have been looking forward to for awhile now. I’ll be honest, I threw in today’s Challenge for me. I am happiest when my house is organized. When clutter is put away I can breathe. I can [ Read More… ] …
Mini Laundry Room Make-over: As Featured in Remodelaholic.com!
Hello! If this is your first time to my Postbox Designs blog, then welcome! I was thrilled beyond belief when a DIY $250 Home Office Project I submitted to Remodelaholic.com was featured (check it out HERE), but was crazy excited when they asked me to be a Monthly Contributor for them. Every month I will share [ Read More… ] …
30 Day Design Challenge: Day 20: Easy Front Door Makeover
Welcome to Day 20 of the Postbox Designs 30 Day Design Challenge…I’m super excited about this day’s mini make-over project! It’s the right mix of simple things that = a big impact. What better time than spring (or almost spring like it is here in Michigan), than giving your front door some love? We gave [ Read More… ] …
BYOB: Build Your Own Bar for St. Pat’s Day!
It is almost St. Patrick’s Day and for me that makes me think of three things: ONE. My amazing father-in-law Pat thinks the day is a celebration just for him TWO: Wear green or someone WILL pinch you, I think I own exactly one green shirt for this day THREE: People love to drink. You [ Read More… ] …