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I love coming up with simple design plans for my projects that end up turning into something so much more incredible than I imagined! The entryway of my house is a wide and shallow room that makes it difficult to decorate while not impacting the flow through the room. I used to have an older […]

Ever have a crazy idea that would be so practical if it actually worked?! That’s how this coffee bar all started! I entered the Furniture Flip Challenge hosted by The Builders Challenge and Do It Yourself Magazine with an old chest and a crazy idea. The exterior transformation of the chest was a long and […]

It seems like concrete projects are super popular right now. Concrete counter tops were the first of the trend and now concrete bowls and decor have become super popular! Instead of using concrete, I have been using mortar that was left over from our bathroom expansion. I recently saw concrete rings and decided to give […]

A few weeks ago, I created a shiplap sign. I had the intention of making another one and hanging them above each of my boys’ beds. I absolutely love how they turned out, but they ended up being petty heavy. I am super careful about hanging things above my kids’ beds and I just wasn’t […]

With more people working from home these days, home offices have become very popular. I have been working from home for a while and don’t have an official “home office” space. I finally decided it was time to make a nice office space with plenty of room to work! In an attempt to not break […]

Picture ledges are a popular home decor item right now. It’s an easy way to add decor to your wall without putting a ton of holes in the wall…and you can easily change it up as much as you want. I actually made one of these for our playroom a while ago and still love […]

We have had a few rainy days here and nothing says fall like the cool weather that comes with rain! I’m not big on rushing into a season too soon, but I couldn’t resist sharing some fun decor to get you in the fall spirit! **This post contains affiliate links to products that I recommend. […]

This post is sponsored by Plott. All views and opinions shared in this post are my own. Have you ever had a large picture or shelf that you wanted to hang, but didn’t know exactly where you wanted it? I’ve been there too many times! I usually end up awkwardly trying to hold the item […]

This post is sponsored by Spectrum Brands. I received product from Spectrum Brands, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. When it comes to a bathroom renovation, or any renovation for that matter, there are so many decisions to be made. The bathroom expansion that I did for the Jeffrey […]

Today is the day…we have crossed the finish line! The bathroom is complete! This Jeffrey Court All-Star Renovation Challenge was a success and we have arrived at the final reveal! It’s a great feeling to finish up a big renovation and I am so excited to share the finished product! The Before If you haven’t […]

Nicole is the powerhouse behind Simply Aligned Home, where she combines her engineering expertise with her creative spirit. Armed with a paintbrush and meticulously crafted plans, she demystifies the often intimidating realm of DIY. Nicole doesn't merely showcase before-and-after transformations; she goes the extra mile to provide readers with in-depth tutorials, engineered schematics, and the occasional behind-the-scenes blooper. Whether you're a DIY novice or an experienced craftsman, Nicole has crafted her content to offer something valuable for everyone.

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