In the 4th episode of our basement renovation series we tackled the bathroom vanity. As is our nature, we renovate in the name of sustainability. In this case, it means salvaging a solid wood vanity that’s in great shape. (Not actually the point of this post) but all that was needed was some sanding and a few coats of paint.…
I’ve walked you through our complete kitchen renovation using IKEA kitchen cabinets from design, cabinet installation, to the finishing touches. Now it’s nearly a year later and it’s time to dig into a full review of IKEA kitchens. We have also added some info and tips on this topic with a new blog post all about designing and planning an…
As the old adage goes- better late than never. At least that is what I keep telling myself! Welcome to our complete IKEA kitchen design! I get it!..it has been months since I last gave an update on the Beige Bungalow, however, the posts will finally be coming out starting with this one. So buckle up and enjoy the ride,…
Have you ever dreamt of a beautiful custom island? Do you fear it is too big a challenge to tackle? What if I could tell you it is easier than you could imagine. Now: Our current project, the Beige Bungalow has a nearly complete kitchen (about 99% complete). Therefore, I figured it was a good time to chat about how…
We are so excited about the IKEA cabinets! After hours of designing and planning our IKEA kitchen, watching it take shape has been so rewarding. This is when you realize exactly why you wake up everyday to do this over and over again. Hopefully by now you have realized that we renovated the kitchen at The Beige Bungalow. A few…
Are you ready to chat IKEA kitchen design?! The time has come to give you an update on kitchen progress. If you read our review about the IKEA kitchen planner, then you already know we have the kitchen cabinetry installed. In fact, it has actually been installed for a couple of weeks at this point. To be honest, I was…
Hey everyone! So it turns out that I need to eat a few of my words. A little while back I reviewed the IKEA kitchen planning (find that review HERE). If you are looking for the most up-to-date and comprehensive review of IKEA kitchens, please read our more recent Complete IKEA kitchen review. In this article, you will see how…
It’s been a busy few days at the Beige bungalow and it’s time for an update. We tore down the wall between the kitchen and living room and have been hard at work finishing the main/guest bathroom. I’ve also decided to go a bit crazy and tackle a DIY I’ve never attempted before- I’m going to complete a ceiling repair on…
The time has officially come! Today is the day we remove the wall separating the kitchen and the family room. We have been looking forward to this day ever since we removed the drywall on Day 2. However, if you are lost and don’t even know what house we are working in, head back and meet the Beige bungalow HERE. To…