Junkin' With Jenny | Diy & Home Design

We have been sneezing like crazy and making extra trips to the pharmacy for allergy meds! Fun times! And in our house, that means one thing; Spring has arrived! Well, that and the yellow tinge that everything has from the coating of abundant pollen. But Spring is a happy time, and I do love this season, even though my sinuses hate it. I start dreaming of days that are warm and sunny early in the year; like while I’m taking the Christmas tree down. Thankfully in the weird little part of the world where I live, the winter is short, and spring and summer are nice and long. I kinda have a ritual every spring of trying to make the inside of our home feel as fresh and new at the budding trees outside. Here is a rundown of things that can make your home feel like spring has sprung in your neck of the woods, even if winter has long overstayed its welcome.  See more design ideas at http://www.confusedroom.com

This week’s design challenge comes from a family, in our neck of the woods, that is having a little trouble thinking outside the box. They had found themselves in a situation where they inherited a cabin that they want to rent out nightly for visitors to the area. The problem is that their cabin is literally exactly like every other cabin in their resort neighborhood. So, what they want to do is figure out a way to make their cabin stand out against the rest, to people searching online for vacation rentals. Only catch is that the outside CAN NOT be altered in any way due to community restrictions. This sounded like a great opportunity to push my design boundaries and have a little fun in the process. Because this is a vacation rental, and not a permanent residence, there is a little more room to play with the design. The risk of “getting tired” of a design is a little less when it is not a space that you are 1\. Spending a lot of time in, or 2\. Seeing on a daily basis. The cabin was built in the mid 2000’s

I thought I was being sooooo smart! Really, I did!! Finally, I had a house with a dedicated laundry room! And, being that the laundry room was next to the garage entrance, I thought “what a great place to sneak in a mudroom too!” Great idea, if your laundry room is 12 feet by 12 feet. Not if your laundry room is 6 feet by 8 feet. And on top of that, I built the “mudroom” wall the week we moved into the house. That was a mistake. I figured out after living in our house for about 6 months that not only do we never park in the garage, because the weather is mild 95% of the time (so we never enter the house from the garage) the 6 foot by 8 foot laundry room becomes a battlefield every morning with two little girls and myself trying to get in there, put on shoes, grab bags, purses, etc. and get out the FRONT door (on the other side of the house) every morning. A space that I initially was very excited to have, quickly became a dreaded hole where everybody’s junk gets thrown at the end of the day. And did I forget

When you think about changing things up in your home, people often overlook their bathroom(s) and opt for a more “visible” space to spruce up. Truth is, we spend time in there; a lot of time. With home owners and home buyers today looking to maximize every square foot of space in their home, the bathroom has come into the equation. Bathrooms are no longer being looked at as a completely private space, and a trend of incorporating more furnishings traditionally found in other areas of the home, is changing the purpose of the bathroom. Here is an overview of some ways that bathrooms are feeling less like a sterile space and are becoming a player in the area of where we want to spend our time. 1\. Technology. Everything has a “smart” feature these days. Whether it is a fridge that can compile a shopping list for you or cars that can parallel park themselves (which is great because I still can’t do that), technology is a bigger part of our lives than ever before. But one place where we are seeing a great shift

Just because you have a house, doesn't mean it will sell. Just because you love your house, doesn't mean others will too. These are two thoughts that seem to be significant hurdles for many home sellers. It all comes down to "looking at something from another's perspective." In the case of selling a house, it's about seeing your home from the prospective buyer who isn't you, and may or may not like your taste in decor, color or design. You undoubtedly can't "be everything to everyone", but its good to at the very least pick a direction for your home design before putting it on the market and doing it well. In the 90's and early part of the 2000's, this meant to make everything vanilla and beige. Today that is not the case. Home buyers want to be "wowed". Home shoppers want to walk into an HGTV style home. If you don't have a massive budget to put into the property you're trying to move, don't worry. Staging and creating a presentable and appealing home doesn't have to be impossible. Here are some mistak

Tony & Jenny take a hallway guest bathroom and give it personality and charm. Learn how you can transform your guest bathroom with these design ideas. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

We show you how to make create a rustic shelf that can be used for almost anything. The shelf can also be moved from the room in one piece. We use plywood, stain, copper spray paint and metal plumbing pipe to make it all come together. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

We take a now-vacant boys room and turn it into the perfect space for a little girl to grow up in! Check out our full re-design video and reveal in this video. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

We take an ordinary, slightly used kids playhouse and give it a complete makeover to become the playhouse of a little girls dreams! See how we made over this children's playhouse on this episode! Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

We turn an empty room into a Zen meditation retreat! See how we did it in this episode! Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

We take a bathroom space that is dark and off in the corner of a basement and turn it into a luxurious rest and relaxation retreat! Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

Creative ideas for the ultimate basement man cave! Ideas for everything from a mini-bowling alley to a rustic pub. Check out this episode for great ideas on creating a man cave out of an empty basement space. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

Tony & Jenny share design ideas for an elegant feminine bedroom. Jenny showcases oversized wallpaper with lots of black and white accents. This is what Carrie Bradshaw's bedroom would look like today! Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

We take a very generic wall with an existing built-in fireplace and turn it into the ultimate Texas Limestone Fireplace. We accent it with a faux beam mantle from Old World Traditions and finish off the hearth with rich wood tile planks. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

Sometimes living spaces get stale. A little update every now and then can give them new life. We show you how to update the design and feel of a living room. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

We spend a lot of time in our office, why shouldn't they be fun? A fun space breeds more creativity! We show you how to create a fun and inviting office space! Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

What do you do when your living room is just flat out ugly? You fix it! Tony & Jenny share ideas and their 3d make over of an ugly living room. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

Ever wish your bathroom felt like a place you actually wanted to spend time in? On today's episode of confused room, Tony & Jenny give ideas how to take a confused bathroom space and give it a completely new feel as a spa-like setting that makes sense. The confused room is the almost daily DIY (do-it-yourself), home design ideas podcast. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover and reimagine them with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their Facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!

A listener wants to make the most of the beautiful outdoors that surround their dining room improving the look and feel of the room. Tony and Jenny give ideas on how to make their dining space great! The confused room is the almost daily DIY (do-it-yourself), home design ideas podcast. Tony & Jenny discuss life working on home renovations and take "confused room" pictures submitted by you and give them a 3D Digital makeover and reimagine them with interior design ideas and DIY home design tips & tricks. Watch amazing before & after videos on their website! Just like your favorite HGTV shows, get Fixer-Upper and DIY ideas on how to reclaim a room or space and make it how you always wanted. From rustic farmhouse to modern design, we cover it all. Submit your room picture through their Facebook page or at http://www.confusedroom.com and they may give your space a free digital makeover on a future episode of Confused Room!