Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Space Efficient Laundry Room

    Space Efficient Laundry Room

    The space efficient laundry room in the 2015 HGTV Smart Home is nearly invisible due to clever design ideas. See the details in this HGTV video: The laundry room has a stacked high efficiency washer and dryer combination. A small sliver of a shelving unit […]

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  • Major Lakeside Renovation in Arts and Crafts Style

    Major Lakeside Renovation in Arts and Crafts Style

    This lakeside generic cabin was renovated into an Arts and Crafts style home with natural stone, posted beam construction and rafter extensions on the exterior and the beautifully crafted wood stairwell, wood trim and paneling, and stone fireplace in the interior. Take the tour in […]

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  • Vintage Kitchen Renovation for a Family of Five

    Vintage Kitchen Renovation for a Family of Five

    This old kitchen needed not only a makeover but also a layout change as it required space for moving around, doing homework and cooking dinnner for a family of five. See the vintage makeover unfold in this House & Home video: In the new layout, […]

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  • How to Make Bench Cushions

    How to Make Bench Cushions

    Want more comfortable seating for a wooden bench? Learn how to make bench cushions in this Build.com video: For this DIY project, you will need some 1/2-inch plywood, heavy duty fabric, some 3-inch foam, cutting scissors and a heavy duty stapler. 1. Get a piece […]

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  • Window Treatments for Preserving Your View

    Window Treatments for Preserving Your View

    Is preserving your view an important consideration when choosing window treatments? This video by The Home Depot presents several options: Solar shades are a great option for rooms with a view that also get a lot of direct sunlight. When closed, these shades greatly diminish […]

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  • Transform Kitchen Cabinets Into Beautiful Open Storage

    Transform Kitchen Cabinets Into Beautiful Open Storage

    Love your kitchen but want a more open look? Learn how to transform kitchen cabinets into beautiful open storage with the step-by-step tutorial presented in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: You could simply remove the cabinet doors, but that doesn’t create a polished […]

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  • Bold Budget-Friendly Bathroom Design Ideas

    Bold Budget-Friendly Bathroom Design Ideas

    Get inspired by the bold but budget-friendly design ideas in the bathroom featured in this Lowe’s video: You don’t have to spend big bucks to get great results from a bathroom refresh. Here are some simple ways to switch things up: Adding color is the […]

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  • Cozy Colorful Guest Bedroom

    Cozy Colorful Guest Bedroom

    The cozy and colorful guest bedroom in the 2015 HGTV Smart Home has everything to make visitors feel pampered and welcome, including some surprising creature comforts. See the details in this HGTV video: For this guest bedroom, the whole design started with the color palette. […]

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  • Open Light-Filled Renovated Townhouse

    Open Light-Filled Renovated Townhouse

    This 1970’s renovated townhouse design was driven by owners who love to entertain and is reflected in the spacious entrance, the well-lit open kitchen and dining area that opens to the back yard, and the glass stairwell that leads to the loft-style second floor. Take […]

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