love when that winter sun hits. being in a house love when that winter sun hits.  being in a house that is 122 years old has it’s issues and fitting modern day appliances in them is one.  my favorite *quirk* is hidden behind this pocket door.  any guesses?
That’s a wrap on Christmas. It was chaotic, bli That’s a wrap on Christmas.  It was chaotic, blissful and ALL the things this season brings.  I’ll miss the warmth and coziness the twinkling lights bring.  What will you miss?#holidayhomedecor #christmastree #neutralchristmas #neutralchristmasdecor #flynnhausblog #cljsquad #bhghome #bhgholiday
easy hack to decorate a piece of artwork for the h easy hack to decorate a piece of artwork for the holiday season!  In our case the art below doesn’t work seasonally but with the addition of a wreath it’s festive and a really great moment. #holidaydecor #holidayseason #holidaydecorating #holidaydecorhack #christmasdecor #wreathdecor #putawreathonit #flynnhausblog
“Oh look, another glorious morning!” Happy Ha “Oh look, another glorious morning!”Happy Halloween!#floatingwitchhats #halloweendecor #halloweendecorations
I never would have thought $25 worth of pool float I never would have thought $25 worth of pool floats would’ve brought so much joy & laughter.  Hands down the best money spent!  Vacation Mom is fun.
It was a joy filled summer. It was a joy filled summer.
Trader Joe’s is my go to for flowers - affordabl Trader Joe’s is my go to for flowers - affordable and great selection, I made 3 arrangement for $32!  check out my tips for a beautiful arrangement you can do too!#traderjoesflowers #traderlifestyle #diyflowerarrangement #diyflowers #affordableflowers
Easter weekend, Patriots Day and the Boston Marath Easter weekend, Patriots Day and the Boston Marathon make for a pretty fantastic start to our Spring break.  Today the only Easter decor will be put away but gosh does this little brass bunny and vintage egg picture make me happy.#kitchenshelves #kitchenshelfie #brassdecor #kitchenshelfstyling #oldhouselove #flynnhausblog
an easy craft even your kiddos can do! papier-mâ an easy craft even your kiddos can do!  papier-mâché cracked egg vase or candy dish for the spring.  head on over to the blog to check out details. #eastercrafts #eastercraft #eastercraftsforkids #papiermache #papermache #flynnhausblog #springcrafts #papermacheeggs
reminder, home takes time! #oldhouses #smallchang reminder, home takes time!#oldhouses #smallchanges #diyprojects #diyhomeimprovement #kitchenupdates #oldhouselove #kitchenshelves #kitchenphase1 #paintedkitchencabinets #workwithwhatyougot #workwithwhatyouhave #flynnhausblog #diyhousetohome
Tips for creating a play space in a living room wi Tips for creating a play space in a living room without giving up style.  Pretty & functional can coexist! #playspace #playroomdecor #livingroomplayroom #livingroomplayspace #smallspaces #oldhouselove
I fought the need for a play space in our living r I fought the need for a play space in our living room after living without a dedicated playroom for months.  I finally caved and created a stylish and functional play space for our toddler.  On the blog - tips for making a stylish (and organized) play space in a living room.#livingroomplayroom #playroomlivingroom #playspacedesign #playspaceideas #playroomdecor #oldhouselove #playroomorganization #flynnhausblog #smallhomestyle #smallspaceliving #livingroomplay
some of my favorite details from my daughters bedr some of my favorite details from my daughters bedroom. #girlsbedroom #fauxwallpaper #girlsbedroomideas #girlsbedroominspo #mauvebedroom #neutraldecor #oldhouselove #lovemyhome #lovemyhouse #betterhomesandgardens #aabhome #flynnhausblog
we’ve accomplished a lot of projects in 2021. w we’ve accomplished a lot of projects in 2021.  what’s your favorite?  mine hands down is the faux (stenciled) wallpaper.  can’t wait to see what 2022 brings!  happy new year friends!#diyprojects #12monthreview #yearinreview2021 #oldhouselove #diy #givinwithmb #hometakestime #sodomino #flynnhausblog #homeprojects
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas for those I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas for those of you that celebrate!  We will be enjoying a quiet week in Vermont full of all the outdoor winter activities and lots of relaxing.  Ryan’s goal is to fix the pond surface for skating so not sure he’ll be doing much relaxing!  My goal is to let the Christmas magic linger until the New Year.  I hope you have a restful week friends!#christmasmagic #vermontlife #neautralchristmasdecor #lovemyhome #hometakestime #givinwithmb #whodatwithponderosa #cljsquad #bhghome #flynnhausblog
Dreaming of a white Christmas and the forecast loo Dreaming of a white Christmas and the forecast looks like it just might be!  I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your nearest and dearest.  Merry Christmas friends!
my favorite view right now. normally there is a p my favorite view right now.  normally there is a pillow fort, toys all over the floor and a kiddo jumping on the ottoman which is equally a favorite view too!#christmastree #holidaydecor #holidayseason #oldhouselove #givinwithmb #whodatwithponderosa #neutralhomelove #livingroomdecor #bhghome #radiatorcover #diyradiatorcover #sodomino #loveyourhome
this is hands down my favorite view of Gracie’s this is hands down my favorite view of Gracie’s room.  I bought @lindsayletters.co Sisters, Sisters print for my girls last Christmas.  It’s one of my favorite Christmas movies (top 3) but what I love most is the nod to sisterhood and devotion to one another.  I’m acutely aware of how lucky I am raising 3 daughters and hope at the end of it all they’re each others biggest champions.  Now, while I grab a tissue I’d love to know your favorite Holiday movies.  Mine are White Christmas, Love Actually and Family Stone.#girlsroom #lindsayletters #whitechristmas #fauxwallpaper #givinwithmb #whodatwithponderosa #girlsroomdecor #girlsroominspo #betterhomesandgardens #sodomino #oldhouselove #bhgorc2021 #flynnhausblog
my first amaryllis that’s bloomed in time for Ch my first amaryllis that’s bloomed in time for Christmas!  It feels like a pretty big win considering mine usually bloom in January or not at all! #holidaydecor #christmasdecor #amaryllis #neutralholidaydecor #targethome #kitchenshelves #kitchenshelfie #betterhomesandgardens #makinghomeyourhaven #flynnhausblog #howihome #homebeautiful #sodomino
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DIY & Decor · November 7, 2021

IKEA Hemnes Dresser Hack: ORC Week 6

Week 6 of the One Room Challenge is coming to a close and this week I took on a IKEA Hemnes dresser hack! Gracie’s bedroom dresser has a new lease on life and I’m loving it.

If you’re new here, welcome and thank you for following along on my budget friendly bedroom refresh for my middle daughter, Gracie. You can click on the links below for progress that I’ve made over the past 5 weeks.

WEEK ONE. WEEK TWO. WEEK THREE. WEEK FOUR. WEEK FIVE. WEEK SIX. WEEK SEVEN. WEEK EIGHT

We’ve had this IKEA Hemnes dresser for years and love it. It’s large, affordable and has beautiful clean lines. It’s also extremely sturdy. This dresser has traveled from Virginia to Germany and then back to Massachusetts on a boat in a storage container. That’s durability! While I still love the design, I was wanting something different for Gracie’s space. With budget in mind I looked at ways to update what we already had. I first saw this hack on Country Girl Home Instagram account and was stunned to find out it was a IKEA hack. Then I found a great tutorial by Building Bluebird and knew I needed to take this hack on!

I first measured how much material I would need, which ended up being 52 feet! At Home Depot, I selected this panel moulding, which came in 8 foot lengths. I purchased 8, although I only needed 7, wood glue and miter sheers. I have to say, these miter sheers, were the MVP of the project. Not only did it save me many, many trips to the basement where our miter saw is, it also saved the moulding. The miter saw is too powerful and it’s hard to get a clean cut. If you’re working with thin moulding, highly suggest investing in miter sheers. After all my cuts were made I attached the moulding using wood glue, and then came back and used a few brad nails to secure everything. This project, is really simple, and took about 1.5 hours to attach the trim.

For a video tutorial, head to my Instagram, where I have a highlight on this hack.

  • Ikea Dresser Hack
  • Ikea Dresser Hack

The longest part of the project is painting. My dresser is laminate so a coat of primer was needed for increased adhersion. My favorite primer is Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3. After the primer dried, I applied two coats of Benjamin Moore Simply White, about 8 hours apart. I still need to add a matte top coat, for a harder finish.

Ikea Dresser Hack

While I was waiting for the dresser to dry I also decided to paint the bed side table and art table chairs, the same color as her stenciled wall, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray. It was a last minute decision. The bedside table is from my childhood bedroom and the art table chairs are the Pottery Barn Carolina play chair. Both are banged up from years of use so a fresh coat of paint has me falling for them all over again!

I love how the addition of simple trim to the drawer fronts and new hardware has transformed this IKEA dresser. Refreshed and renewed for more years of enjoyment! Love me a good IKEA hack, check this one out!

Be sure to head over to the One Room Challenge Blog to check out all of the spaces that the designers and guest participants will be making over. My favorite part besides tackling a space is following along and encouraging participants along the way.

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love when that winter sun hits. being in a house love when that winter sun hits.  being in a house that is 122 years old has it’s issues and fitting modern day appliances in them is one.  my favorite *quirk* is hidden behind this pocket door.  any guesses?
That’s a wrap on Christmas. It was chaotic, bli That’s a wrap on Christmas.  It was chaotic, blissful and ALL the things this season brings.  I’ll miss the warmth and coziness the twinkling lights bring.  What will you miss?#holidayhomedecor #christmastree #neutralchristmas #neutralchristmasdecor #flynnhausblog #cljsquad #bhghome #bhgholiday
easy hack to decorate a piece of artwork for the h easy hack to decorate a piece of artwork for the holiday season!  In our case the art below doesn’t work seasonally but with the addition of a wreath it’s festive and a really great moment. #holidaydecor #holidayseason #holidaydecorating #holidaydecorhack #christmasdecor #wreathdecor #putawreathonit #flynnhausblog
“Oh look, another glorious morning!” Happy Ha “Oh look, another glorious morning!”Happy Halloween!#floatingwitchhats #halloweendecor #halloweendecorations
I never would have thought $25 worth of pool float I never would have thought $25 worth of pool floats would’ve brought so much joy & laughter.  Hands down the best money spent!  Vacation Mom is fun.
It was a joy filled summer. It was a joy filled summer.
Trader Joe’s is my go to for flowers - affordabl Trader Joe’s is my go to for flowers - affordable and great selection, I made 3 arrangement for $32!  check out my tips for a beautiful arrangement you can do too!#traderjoesflowers #traderlifestyle #diyflowerarrangement #diyflowers #affordableflowers
Easter weekend, Patriots Day and the Boston Marath Easter weekend, Patriots Day and the Boston Marathon make for a pretty fantastic start to our Spring break.  Today the only Easter decor will be put away but gosh does this little brass bunny and vintage egg picture make me happy.#kitchenshelves #kitchenshelfie #brassdecor #kitchenshelfstyling #oldhouselove #flynnhausblog
an easy craft even your kiddos can do! papier-mâ an easy craft even your kiddos can do!  papier-mâché cracked egg vase or candy dish for the spring.  head on over to the blog to check out details. #eastercrafts #eastercraft #eastercraftsforkids #papiermache #papermache #flynnhausblog #springcrafts #papermacheeggs
reminder, home takes time! #oldhouses #smallchang reminder, home takes time!#oldhouses #smallchanges #diyprojects #diyhomeimprovement #kitchenupdates #oldhouselove #kitchenshelves #kitchenphase1 #paintedkitchencabinets #workwithwhatyougot #workwithwhatyouhave #flynnhausblog #diyhousetohome
Tips for creating a play space in a living room wi Tips for creating a play space in a living room without giving up style.  Pretty & functional can coexist! #playspace #playroomdecor #livingroomplayroom #livingroomplayspace #smallspaces #oldhouselove
I fought the need for a play space in our living r I fought the need for a play space in our living room after living without a dedicated playroom for months.  I finally caved and created a stylish and functional play space for our toddler.  On the blog - tips for making a stylish (and organized) play space in a living room.#livingroomplayroom #playroomlivingroom #playspacedesign #playspaceideas #playroomdecor #oldhouselove #playroomorganization #flynnhausblog #smallhomestyle #smallspaceliving #livingroomplay
some of my favorite details from my daughters bedr some of my favorite details from my daughters bedroom. #girlsbedroom #fauxwallpaper #girlsbedroomideas #girlsbedroominspo #mauvebedroom #neutraldecor #oldhouselove #lovemyhome #lovemyhouse #betterhomesandgardens #aabhome #flynnhausblog
we’ve accomplished a lot of projects in 2021. w we’ve accomplished a lot of projects in 2021.  what’s your favorite?  mine hands down is the faux (stenciled) wallpaper.  can’t wait to see what 2022 brings!  happy new year friends!#diyprojects #12monthreview #yearinreview2021 #oldhouselove #diy #givinwithmb #hometakestime #sodomino #flynnhausblog #homeprojects
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas for those I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas for those of you that celebrate!  We will be enjoying a quiet week in Vermont full of all the outdoor winter activities and lots of relaxing.  Ryan’s goal is to fix the pond surface for skating so not sure he’ll be doing much relaxing!  My goal is to let the Christmas magic linger until the New Year.  I hope you have a restful week friends!#christmasmagic #vermontlife #neautralchristmasdecor #lovemyhome #hometakestime #givinwithmb #whodatwithponderosa #cljsquad #bhghome #flynnhausblog
Dreaming of a white Christmas and the forecast loo Dreaming of a white Christmas and the forecast looks like it just might be!  I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your nearest and dearest.  Merry Christmas friends!
my favorite view right now. normally there is a p my favorite view right now.  normally there is a pillow fort, toys all over the floor and a kiddo jumping on the ottoman which is equally a favorite view too!#christmastree #holidaydecor #holidayseason #oldhouselove #givinwithmb #whodatwithponderosa #neutralhomelove #livingroomdecor #bhghome #radiatorcover #diyradiatorcover #sodomino #loveyourhome
this is hands down my favorite view of Gracie’s this is hands down my favorite view of Gracie’s room.  I bought @lindsayletters.co Sisters, Sisters print for my girls last Christmas.  It’s one of my favorite Christmas movies (top 3) but what I love most is the nod to sisterhood and devotion to one another.  I’m acutely aware of how lucky I am raising 3 daughters and hope at the end of it all they’re each others biggest champions.  Now, while I grab a tissue I’d love to know your favorite Holiday movies.  Mine are White Christmas, Love Actually and Family Stone.#girlsroom #lindsayletters #whitechristmas #fauxwallpaper #givinwithmb #whodatwithponderosa #girlsroomdecor #girlsroominspo #betterhomesandgardens #sodomino #oldhouselove #bhgorc2021 #flynnhausblog
my first amaryllis that’s bloomed in time for Ch my first amaryllis that’s bloomed in time for Christmas!  It feels like a pretty big win considering mine usually bloom in January or not at all! #holidaydecor #christmasdecor #amaryllis #neutralholidaydecor #targethome #kitchenshelves #kitchenshelfie #betterhomesandgardens #makinghomeyourhaven #flynnhausblog #howihome #homebeautiful #sodomino
there’s something magical about Christmas in Ver there’s something magical about Christmas in Vermont

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