Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • DIY Planter with Built-In Storage

    DIY Planter with Built-In Storage

    This DIY planter raises plants to just the right height for convenient upkeep, harvest and beauty and has storage built right into the base. Learn how to build this planter in this Lowe’s video: For a complete tools and materials lists and detailed instructions for […]

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  • Accessible Home Gym for a Navy SEAL

    Accessible Home Gym for a Navy SEAL

    A 10′ x 16′ corner of the garage was the ideal location for an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL. Learn how the gym was built in this video by This Old House: The design plan included mounting some of the equipment to one […]

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  • City Condo with a Cottage Vibe

    City Condo with a Cottage Vibe

    The blues and grays of a seascape inspired the color palette of this new construction open-concept condo. Comfortable casual furnishings and expansive views create a “cottage in the city” vibe. The small den serves as a combined home office and guest room. Take the this […]

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  • Creative Design Ideas for Basements

    Creative Design Ideas for Basements

    A basement is often left unfinished and dedicated to storage, but this typically underutilized space can be turned into a great retreat such as a man cave, lounge, game room or media room. Get inspiration for your basement from the creative design ideas presented in […]

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  • Travel-Inspired Lounge Makeover

    Travel-Inspired Lounge Makeover

    This travel-inspired lounge makeover was influenced by the style of Southeast Asia. See the details and learn how to decorate a room using a specific theme in this Wayfair.com video: The style of Southeast Asia is marked by intricate patterns, rich colors, lots of texture […]

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  • Spare Bedroom to Luxury Bath Transformation

    Spare Bedroom to Luxury Bath Transformation

    A spare bedroom with a tiny bathroom was upgraded to a spacious luxury bath. See the transformation in this House & Home video: One bedroom wall was blown out to create the enlarged bath. The bold 3-D floor tile and print wallpaper add personality, and […]

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  • Three Quick Tips for Brightening a Room

    Three Quick Tips for Brightening a Room

    Do you have a room that’s too dark? Learn three quick tips for brightening a room in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Exchange incandescent light bulbs with LED light bulbs. 2. Trade traditional curtain panels for sheer curtains which allow more natural […]

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  • Decorate an Outdoor Wall with a Lattice-Look Planter

    Decorate an Outdoor Wall with a Lattice-Look Planter

    It’s easy to decorate an outdoor wall with a lattice-look planter. Learn more about this DIY project in this Lowe’s video: This 4′ x 4′ hanging planter is made with an inexpensive wood lath – the wood strips used for lattice – no cutting needed. […]

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  • Dramatic Fireplace Makeover

    Dramatic Fireplace Makeover

    This family room fireplace with its dated stone and traditional mantel did not blend with the transitional style in the rest of the room and was in need of a makeover. See the result of this dramatic transformation in this video by Smart Interiors: The […]

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