In my 13 years of writing this blog, I’ve done a lot of house projects. I’ve remodeled a home while maintaining the original footprint, and I’ve designed two homes from scratch. But one thing I have never done is add square footage to an existing home. Until about two weeks ago, when my three-bedroom home... The post Plans for the Addition appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

Testing 12 top brands, so you don’t waste your money on wallpaper that doesn’t work Most peel-and-stick wallpapers have a disclaimer saying the wallpaper will not work on textured walls. I don’t know about you, but this is a huge bummer for me because textured walls are the only kind of walls there are in... The post Best Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper for Textured Walls appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

Painting laminate might seem daunting at first, but armed with the right tools and techniques, you can achieve professional-looking results that will leave your space feeling refreshed and stylish. Let’s dive in and learn how to paint laminate furniture and cabinets like a pro! How to Paint Laminate (without a paint sprayer) Painting laminate is... The post How to Paint Laminate Cabinets appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

A minimal effort, chemical-free way to get stubborn paint off of metal Do you have some beautiful, vintage, paint-covered hardware you want to restore? Or perhaps you just got a little lazy on your most recent painting project, and your hinges are now caked in color. Either way, this method will restore your metal hardware... The post How to Remove Paint From Hardware appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

What went Right, What WENT Wrong, and What you need to Know to Be successful Do you want to add wallpaper to your space, but are a bit intimidated to do it yourself? Good news…you’re normal. I’ve been writing about DIY for 13 years now, but I have never ventured into the world of peel-and-stick... The post Everything I Learned Installing Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

How to measure for wallpaper using the linear foot method. In the post we will learn how to measure for wallpaper using the linear foot method. This method tells you how many strips of wallpaper you need to cover an area, rather than just the square footage. Knowing the exact number of strips you need... The post How Much Wallpaper Do I Need? appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

It’s time for the next room makeover, and this time we are diving into the office! The office in my house is a decent size, 10×7 to be exact. It was a splurge space-wise (and budget-wise), and I went back and forth on including it. Even though I work from home, I don’t really NEED... The post Colorful Home Office Design Plans appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

I think it’s high time for a life and family update around here, and today I have a great one for you. So here it is…. This summer, I got married! His name is Beau. He built my house. He took my sketches and turned them into the place my boys and I call home.... The post Table for Ten appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

It’s kitchen reveal day! I’m super excited to show you this space and dig into the details. In all honesty, the kitchen has been 95% finished for forever now. If you like to design/renovate/decorate spaces like I do, then you know that that last little bit is always the hardest to push through. There are... The post Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Reveal appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more

Are you considering having a concrete floor in your new home? Want to learn more before you make that decision? You have come to the right place! I have had concrete flooring in two of my homes. The first was a DIY sealed concrete and the second (my current home) has a professionally finished concrete... The post Concrete Flooring: Is It the Right Choice for Your Home? appeared first on Wildfire Interiors ..read more