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A Closer Look at our Home Reserve Sectional

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019Uncategorized7 Comments

When we decided to finish our basement to create an open concept family game room, I knew we would need to prioritize a lot of comfortable seating. It didn't take long in my research for me to discover that Home Reserve sofas met all of the needs for our space!

Basement Family Game Room Reveal: One Room Challenge Week Six

November 7, 2019Home18 Comments

Five weeks ago, we knocked out a wall and began the intimidating process of finishing our basement for the One Room Challenge. The finished product is completely unrecognizable, and I am ridiculously excited to show you what can be accomplished with a little grit, a lot of perseverance, and a commitment to learning new things.

Flooring, Trim, and Furniture: One Room Challenge Week Five

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019Uncategorized6 Comments

We are almost finished. I can't believe I'm able to say that, but in just one short week I will be sharing the final reveal of our finished basement! This week, we finished painting, installed flooring, trim, the minibar, and built almost all of the furniture.

The Power of Paint: One Room Challenge Week Four

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019Home12 Comments

If you’re finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my home on the internet! I’m Avery and I live in a charming 1910 Craftsman style parsonage in rural Iowa with my husband, Ben. You can learn more about me here, and see some of my previous design work in my kitchen, my High Style, Low Budget Sunroom from…

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