duBois Designs

The sun has been shining in the UK, and you can see a spring in peoples’ steps. Bring on the outdoor fun, as we all get excited for warmer weather, blue skies and sun! To…

Door and window hardware can be incredibly powerful additions to your home, bringing a completely new feel to a room. But does installing new door knobs feel like it could be beyond your skills? I…

And that’s a wrap! The project for refreshing the shelves in the lounge is complete. And the impact is everything I had hoped it would be! What was supposed to be a quick little detour…

The last few weeks, I’ve been on a mission to refresh the bespoke shelves in our lounge. I began with some organisation hacks in the base units, followed by an unsuccessful attempt at installing accent…

This week, I’ve returned to the built-in bespoke shelves installed in our lounge last year. Following last week’s successful reorganisation of the hidden storage, today I planned to share how to add accent lighting to…

While I continue to creep toward the finish line with the closet expansion, I’m taking time in February for some simple organisation ideas around the house. The beginning of the year is a great time…

Do you have flooring that you want to change but are not sure what to do? Have you considered installing vinyl tiles as a short- or long-term option? Today, I am sharing my experience and…

I’ve learned so much from the closet expansion, and we aren’t done yet. I’ve still got the doors to build, and one final closet opening to frame and add architrave and shelving. Today, I want…

Today, I have a slight variation on the closet expansion, with some DIY closet shelves to complement my ongoing quest for better storage. As I race toward the finish line with the closet expansion, I…

Last week, I shared a recap of my 2024 accomplishments. Now, it is time to look ahead to what 2025 holds. I have big DIY ambitions in 2025, far too many for what I can…