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Dec 14, 2022
3 min

DIY Open Edge Side Tables

I love when things turn out perfectly? Gorgeous, glossy, perfectly styled photos to share on social media and have everyone oooooo and ahhhhh at the handiwork. It's a dopamine hit at the highest level. And sometimes reality sinks in. That annoying, how-in-the-world-am-I-going-to-make-this-work second guessing myself, calling a friend for help, colorful language and empty threats of me swearing off projects altogether. And then I calm down, collect myself, find a creative solu

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AureliaVining

Dec 9, 2022
6 min

Petal Pendant Light

When I was in college, I did a light study using acrylic sheets, The experience stuck with me and I've been wanting to create something with those same pieces of acrylic ever since. That study has been on my mind the past few months and the holidays seemed like the perfect time to fabricate! Given the medium, a flower shape made the most sense to me. I had a whole plan that involved an old wooden map, paper mache and hydro dipping. After playing around with the acrylic sheet

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Guest Bedroom Series, Pt 2: DIY Upholstered Headboard Wall with Picture Ledge

Jaci Harbin

Nov 2, 2022
5 min

Guest Bedroom Series, Pt 2: DIY Upholstered Headboard Wall with Picture Ledge

Welcome to Part Two of our Guest Bedroom Series! Today I'll be showing you how to create your own upholstered channel headboard that requires ZERO holes in your wall. Our guest bedroom had become a point of annoyance for me - I designed the space months ago and have been meaning to get started...but...it's a GUEST BEDROOM. We don't have guests that often. And I had 700 other things on my project to-do list. So it just wasn't been high on my priority list. That said, our best

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AureliaVining

Oct 1, 2022
5 min

Outdoor Hanging Pendant Lights

I might be guilty of frequenting my local thrift stores for inspiration and DIY project opportunities. I don’t always get lucky, but this time I found two tall decorative metal vases - you know, the ones that hold large Pampas Grass or decorative sticks. I was captured immediately by the patterns on the vases and started reeling about what they could be turned into. I know this might sound crazy, but when I see something that intrigues me at the thrift store, I turn it upside

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Custom Football Office Desk: a study in how to make a husband incredibly happy.

Jaci Harbin

Sep 14, 2022
6 min

Custom Football Office Desk: a study in how to make a husband incredibly happy.

I'm not sure if y'all know this, but Mr. Harbin and I are HUGE college football fans. Like, should probably be in the running for Biggest Clemson Fans EVER...we even went to the 2018 National Championship at Levi Stadium! I draw the line at painting our entire house (or even back deck) orange - can you imagine the HOA's reaction!? - but we do have a tiger paw on our front door and I made a point to use orange outdoor fabric for our front porch chairs. It's says "Go Tigers" in

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AureliaVining

Sep 7, 2022
5 min

Laundry Folding Station

Here we are, part two of our laundry room series, with our folding/storage unit. Where does your laundry end up when it comes out of the dryer? I feel like the couch is my transition spot from clean to folded. And then the put away part takes longer than I'd like to admit. However, if there was a surface in the laundry room that was big enough to fold my laundry as soon as it came out of the dryer, my problems with two, three...and shamefully, even four days of folded clothes

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AureliaVining

Aug 30, 2022
6 min

Dual Purpose Shoe Storage!

Life is hectic, keeping up with the kids and work, not to mention all those after school programs and sports, however there is one area in our home that (for me) absolutely has to stay organized or I go insane, and that's the entryway. My kids LOVE, and they are grown-ish now, to come in and just kick their shoes off! I GET IT...It's great to come home after a rough day, kick off those foot trappers and chill. I GET IT, really. For me though, and this might be dramatized a bi

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AureliaVining

Aug 21, 2022
7 min

Desk & Storage...Yes, PLEASE!

Have you ever committed to something and halfway through it realized you are on the long road to completion? My desk build had me questioning my choices several times...LOL, which is exactly why I decided to write about my experience, and give you my suggestion for a speedy completion. Covid had, and still has people working from home, because of it ,we've seen home office designs become super important - moving to the top of many to-do lists - making the desk, a very sought

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Modern Porch Chairs from Scratch - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 7

Jaci Harbin

Jul 19, 2022
5 min

Modern Porch Chairs from Scratch - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 7

Can you believe that it's halfway through July and Summer is officially in full swing? From the deck reveal, to the daybed and its cushions, the planter and herringbone top tables, and just last week, the Adirondack chairs and puppy bed at the firepit, it's been a pleasure sharing our walkthroughs with you. We hope you've enjoyed this Outdoor Design Series and found plenty of inspiration to get your outdoor spaces in tiptop shape! For our final project of the series, I'll sh

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(Wo)man's Best Friend Deserves a Spot at the Firepit - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 6 Bonus

Jaci Harbin

Jul 17, 2022
5 min

(Wo)man's Best Friend Deserves a Spot at the Firepit - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 6 Bonus

Earlier this week I showed you the solid wood Adirondack chairs at our fire pit and they are nothing short of amazing. But I quickly realized that Rio, aka the best dog ever, didn't actually like sitting in them because of the way the seat slopes back. Apparently it is not puppy ergonomics approved. Is this really a problem? Well...no, not really, since she generally prefers lying on the hard floor over a bed, but that's not the point. She's a big part of our family and since

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Build Adirondack Chairs from Scratch - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 6

Jaci Harbin

Jul 12, 2022
7 min

Build Adirondack Chairs from Scratch - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 6

There is nothing like having a fire pit in your backyard. Eating s'mores, telling campfire stories, spending the evenings sitting by the flames and making irreplaceable memories. However, your setup (or the lack thereof) can have a direct impact on how enjoyable your fire pit evenings and we want them to be amazing! I can tell you firsthand, having comfortable, sturdy chairs to sit back in is WAY more relaxing than sitting on the ground on a blanket or in a mini campfire chai

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Deck Table with Attached Planter - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 5

Jaci Harbin

Jul 5, 2022
4 min

Deck Table with Attached Planter - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 5

Welcome back to our Outdoor Design Series! In Part 5 I'll be showing you how to kill two birds with one stone: create a table AND a planter for flowers. It's an uncomplicated design that should help clear out your scrap wood pile...so maybe it's three birds with one stone. If you'd rather have step-by-step written instructions, check out the PDF plans. I've put together comprehensive material and cut lists, detailed diagrams, photos, and easy-to-follow instructions to help yo

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Build a Herringbone Top Slide Under Drink Table - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 4

Jaci Harbin

Jun 28, 2022
4 min

Build a Herringbone Top Slide Under Drink Table - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 4

No seating area is complete without a surface to rest your icy drink upon! In Part 4 of our Outdoor Design Series I'll walk you through how to make a slide-under cocktail (or anything else you want to put on it) table with a herringbone top - which looks way more complicated than it actually is, I promise. Are you more of a step-by-step person who likes actual written instructions? Check out the PDF plans for this project that includes a materials and cut list, detailed diagr

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Easy Sew Outdoor Cushions & Mattress Cover for Daybed - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 3

Jaci Harbin

Jun 26, 2022
5 min

Easy Sew Outdoor Cushions & Mattress Cover for Daybed - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 3

Welcome back to our Outdoor Design Series! In Part 3 I showed you how I transformed an old twin bed frame into a luxurious daybed; this follow-on post (let's call it Part 3.5?) will show you how to sew the mattress cover and oversized back cushions that really set it apart. Wait wait, don't let the "sewing" part scare you off, it's SO simple, I promise. And making the cover and cushions yourself will save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars, making it well worth the effort.

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Turn a Twin Bed Frame into a Luxurious Outdoor Daybed - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 3

Jaci Harbin

Jun 21, 2022
4 min

Turn a Twin Bed Frame into a Luxurious Outdoor Daybed - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 3

Welcome to Part 3 of our Outdoor Design Series! With warm weather finally here, an outdoor oasis is exactly what the doctor ordered. When one of Mr. Harbin's co-workers asked if we had any use for a twin bed frame, I immediately said "we'll take it!". Not because we needed a twin bed frame, but because I had an idea floating around in my head that I could make an outdoor daybed and a twin bed frame would be the perfect place to start. No lie, while I did sketch out some ideas

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Deck Painting Transformation - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 2

Jaci Harbin

Jun 14, 2022
4 min

Deck Painting Transformation - Outdoor Design Series, Pt 2

Welcome to our Outdoor Design Series! Now that you've had a chance to take in the completed deck in all its glory, I'm going to show you how we got there. Which means first things first: the actual deck itself. Our deck was the epitome of a blank slate when we first moved in to our house. On the plus side, the structure was almost completely replaced: the old rotted floor boards meant the deck was the only thing that failed the VA inspection. On the down side, the newly reno

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Jaci Harbin

May 31, 2022
6 min

Create a tulle wall

Whether it's an art installation, the focal point of a nursery theme, or an accent piece for a design office, this tulle wall is certainly an attention grabber. At Red Designed Interiors, we insist that functionality AND beauty can coexist and this is a shining example of that insistence. Instead of hanging a painting or photograph and calling it a day, the tulle creates an entire wall of art while also acting as a sound absorption and having insulating properties. First thin

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Jaci Harbin

May 20, 2022
8 min

Build an In-House Wine Bar

Lets face it, these days, we all could use a little me-time. And some extra storage. And wine. That said, for the record, if you're not much of a drinker, this would also make an excellent coffee/tea/beverage bar. Note: This is what I used for my specific closet-turned-wine-bar. Your dimensions are probably going to be different so make sure you measure everything FIRST (and then measure again) so you don't make any costly mistakes. What I used: Wood: 3/4" plywood (countertop

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AureliaVining

May 15, 2022
3 min

Framing Your Bathroom Mirror

Do you have a builder grade mirror you want to update? So did we! This project took about a four hours total to complete and cost about 30 bucks!! A quick and easy six step process - too easy! This is how we did it... Step one: Take Measurements Take the measurements of your mirror and and develop an idea. Think about the details: frame thickness, should it go all the way around the mirror, those kinds of things. I wanted mine to be fairly thin because I knew I was painting t

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Jaci Harbin

May 3, 2022
9 min

Build a Hairpin Leg Desk with Drawers

An office desk is a necessity, but sometimes it feels impossible to find the EXACT piece you want. Sometimes, instead of compromising, it's easier to design and build something from scratch that is 100% your dream desk - and chances are it will have a less expensive price tag as well. Win-win. This post is intended to inspire and act as a guide. If you prefer a detailed, step-by-step set of instructions check out our downloadable PDF. You'll get 22 pages that includes the exa

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