Happy Halloween, everyone! No tricks here—just some treats: the show notes for Episode 22 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week we talk about overcoming stalled momentum on home projects and admit to one that’s had us stuck for months. We also chat with HGTV’s Nicole Curtis about rehabbing old houses, working in … Read more

Remember the West Elm duvet cover that we ordered on sale last week? It’s finally arrived. Here it is in our bedroom: We’ll add bolder accent pillows later, but we already love it. The color is a touch greener than we expected, which actually reminds us of the bold blue-green we once used on the … Read more

I don’t know if it was the crisp autumn air or the sudden surge of pumpkin inspiration everywhere, but a few days ago I woke up with an urge to make a fall wreath. Some people crave chocolate—I crave crafts. (Okay, I also crave chocolate. Coincidence? Maybe.) Several readers have asked for more small DIY … Read more

On Tuesday we shared how we refinished a Craigslist dresser for the nursery, taking it from a dated, worn piece to a refreshed, charming focal point. Now we’re back with the drawer-lining details as promised. This small project cost us only about $1.30 because we already owned most of the supplies. We bought two foam … Read more

Long before we converted our third bedroom into a nursery, we knew we wanted to keep the asymmetrical wall of frames — it was too good to remove. From the start we planned to swap out some of the existing prints for more kid-friendly, colorful pieces that would suit a little girl’s room. Here’s a … Read more

That’s the new bedroom color. The name isn’t catchy, but the paint looks great on the walls. We chose the middle shade from the Valspar swatch shown at the top of the photos and had it color-matched to Olympic’s no-VOC satin. We liked that it’s a green with a bit more saturation than the shade … Read more

Let’s talk about wood. We decided on solid oak hardwood for the four upstairs bedrooms and the hallway because many of the rooms downstairs and the stairs already have a medium-toned oak that matches well with our style and lifestyle (durable and kid- and dog-friendly). We wanted a cohesive look throughout the house, similar to … Read more

With Halloween finally here, we’re curious about how you’ll celebrate: hosting parties, attending them, dressing up, or simply answering the door and handing out handfuls of candy to pint-sized ghosts and goblins. This year Halloween feels especially vivid—maybe because it highlights the before-and-after transformation of a home (we gave our porch and our living room … Read more

Update: Aaaand less than 12 hours later we’re back with an update on the bottom of the post for ya. Smooth, right? Hello everyone — long time no see. The break has been good for us. It felt a little strange at first, but ultimately it was refreshing and clarifying. We’re deeply grateful for your … Read more

Just as we wrapped up our big kitchen reveal, Amanda and her resourceful husband were finishing theirs. They didn’t just renovate — they gutted the entire space and rebuilt it themselves. Yes, they even built their own cabinets. We’ve shared several kitchen Reader Redesigns recently, and this transformation was too good not to feature. Here’s … Read more