As the saying goes, if it’s ugly, paint it!
To update my kitchen I painted
The appliances
The tile
The cabinets
The floor
The countertop
The trim
The ceiling
Comment supplies and I’ll send you my favorite painting supplies.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #colorfulkitchen
Comment worksheets and I’ll send you a free PDF version of decision download in my Project Clarity Worksheets
When you try to tackle big projects all at once, your brain gets overwhelmed by the number of tasks and shuts down.
It’s not a motivation problem. Your brain is overloaded.
Try this instead.
First, dump everything that needs to be done onto paper, broken out by room. Getting it out of your head is an immediate relief.
Then add three categories for each room:
• 15 minutes or less
• 1 Hour
• Hour+
Sort each task into a time bucket.
Each week, tackle one thing from each category.
One quick win.
One medium task.
One longer project.
You’re not trying to finish the house.
You’re closing unfinished loops that are draining your energy without you realizing it.
If you’re ready for my complete design process, this is exactly what I teach inside my course Confident Home Design, linked in my bio or comment course and I’ll send you the link.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign diyhomeprojects
Hit follow if you’re looking for a colorful DIYer who shares ways to create a home you love on any budget.
Let me introduce myself a little more.
I’m Kathleen! A 36 (almost 37) year old former art teacher turned full-time content creator.
I’m a new mom and trying to find the balance of being a stay at home mom and a working mom.
I believe our homes should shine with our personalities. They should be unique and weird and a love letter to everything that brings us joy.
I decorate based on what I like, not some future owner.
I believe most things can be fixed with a coat of paint and I won’t live in a home I hate just because I can’t afford the bigger renovation.
I balance budget friendly options with splurges we’ve saved for.
I promise to show up exactly as I am. With makeup, or without. Happy and sad. Wins and fails.
Creating a home you love takes time and it’s a lot of trial and error. Sometimes the fear of messing up can stop us from ever getting started but
It’s never too late to make a change and I believe in going for it. Even when it’s scary. Especially if it’s scary.
If you need help. I’m here. Seriously. I always answer. I’m a real person just trying my best and encouraging you to do the same.
We got this!
If you got this far, you’re the best ✨ introduce yourself below so we can meet other color lovers!
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects
If you look at your walls from the side and see streaky lines, this is for you.
These are the techniques I now use to get a better finish.
The biggest difference I noticed was when I switched from the generic foam roller to a @purdypainttools microfiber roller. It holds enough paint but also doesn’t splatter. (Unless you’re using a really cheap quality paint, then splatter may still happen)
I also realized that if you have to put pressure on your roller to get the paint off, you’re not using enough paint. Your roller should move freely and easily from top to bottom before you have to reload.
Another tip, never stop painting a wall halfway. If you start a wall you have to finish it before stopping. Otherwise, you’ll see a line from where the paint dried and you started again.
If you want a list of the exact supplies I use, it’s linked in my bio. You can also comment supplies and I’ll send it to you.
#diy #paintingtips #diyhomeprojects #diyhome #paintingtechniques
If it’s ugly, paint it.
When we first bought our fixer-upper five years ago, I knew I couldn’t afford a big renovation so I painted almost every surface of our kitchen.
Floors, backsplash, cabinets, countertops, appliances you name it.
You don’t have to wait to create a home you love. If you’re not sure where to start, I can help.
This is exactly what I teach inside Confident Home Design.
It’s a practical design course that helps you stop second-guessing, prioritize your projects, and move forward with clarity.
Comment course and I’ll send you the link. You can also find it linked in my bio.
You can also comment supplies and I’ll send you the paint I used.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects
Most overwhelm doesn’t come from the project itself, it comes from all of the unfinished decisions attached to it.
If you’re ready to get organized and start making progress on your projects, download my free project clarity worksheets.
You’ll learn how to capture, organize, and break those decisions down so that they feel more manageable.
Comment worksheets and I’ll send you the link. You can also find them in my bio.
And if you’re ready to learn my full design approach, I just launched a new course - Confident Home Design. It teaches you how to move from inspiration to action without overthinking every decision.
You’ll go from feeling overwhelmed to confidently designing a room from start to finish.
Comment course and I’ll send you the link, it’s also linked in my bio.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects
You don’t need a huge budget to create a home you love.
I was able to transform our kitchen through the power of paint. Now only did it change how the room looked, it changed how I felt in it. I felt proud.
A lot of people think, I’ll like my home when…
I have more money to fix it up
I find the time
the kids are older
You don’t have to wait anymore. If you’re ready to get started I can help with my new course, Confident Home Design.
It’s a practical design course that helps you stop second-guessing, prioritize your projects, and move forward with clarity to create a home you love. You deserve it.
Comment course and I’ll send you the link. You can also find it linked in my bio.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects
The best way to prevent buyer’s regret, is making a mood board.
This was my first bathroom renovation and I knew there was no room for mistakes. Creating the mood board helped me visualize exactly how it would look when finished and I am so happy with the end result.
If you’re ready to stop overthinking your design choices and start designing with confidence, this is exactly what I teach inside Confident Home Design.
It’s a practical design course that helps you prioritize your projects, and move forward with clarity.
Comment course and I’ll send you the link. You can also find it linked in my bio.
Cabinet color sugar beat by @behrpaint
Wallpaper is hollyhocks by @houseofhackney
Flooring is star and cross by @bedrosianstile
Comment bathroom and I’ll send you the links
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects
If your home feels unfinished no matter how many projects you start, I can help.
This is exactly what I teach in my new course, Confident Home Design. Comment course and I’ll send you the link. You can also find it linked in my bio.
It’s a practical design course that helps you stop second-guessing, prioritize your projects, and move forward with clarity. You’ll learn a four part approach.
Step 1 - Project Clarity System - Get clear on what to focus on first so you stop jumping between projects and actually make progress.
Step 2 - Define Your Style - Learn how to recognize what you’re drawn to so you can stop second-guessing your choices.
Step 3 - Create a Mood Board - Test your ideas before you buy so you don’t waste money on pieces that don’t work together.
Step 4 - Take Confident Action - Move forward with clear decisions so your home finally starts to come together.
You’ll go from feeling overwhelmed to confidently designing a room from start to finish. Enroll today!
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects
It’s not a lack of motivation, it’s not bad taste, it’s decision overload.
If you’re ready to stop second-guessing every design choice and finally create a home you love, I can help.
This is exactly what I teach inside Confident Home Design. A practical design course to help you stop second-guessing, prioritize your projects, and move forward with clarity.
Comment course and I’ll send you the link. You can also find it linked. in my bio.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects
Stop overpaying for the same home decor!
This simple trick utilizing @google allows you to double check pricing before you buy.
If you’re ready to stop overthinking every design choice and finally create a home you love, I can help.
This is exactly what I teach inside Confident Home Design. A practical design course to help you stop second-guessing, prioritize your projects, and move forward with clarity.
Comment course and I’ll send you the link. You can also find it linked in my bio.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign #diyhomeprojects @loweshomeimprovement
The best bet you can make in life is on yourself.
I’ve always loved teaching but I knew I had to do it on my own terms. I’m so grateful that I get to wake up each day and teach you how to design with confidence.
If you’re ready to stop overthinking every design choice and finally create a home you love, I can help.
This is exactly what I teach inside Confident Home Design.
A practical design course to help you stop second-guessing, prioritize your projects, and move forward with clarity.
Comment course and I’ll send you the link. You can also find it linked in my bio.
#colorfulhome #colorfuldecor #diyhomeimprovement #colorfuldesign diyhomeprojects
