Teach
Clear steps, real-life tips, and honest lessons from each project.
DIY · HOME · THOUGHTFUL FINDS
Beautiful homes evolve—one thoughtful project at a time.
Approachable DIYs, considered décor, and practical ideas that respect your budget. Come along as we make the most of the home we already have.
Explore our projects
THE IVEY HOUSE WAY
Good design isn't about doing everything. It's about choosing what matters.
We share the process, experiments, lessons learned, and little changes that make a space feel finished—without an unlimited budget or a professional workshop.
Inspire
Ideas that help you see new potential in the home you already have.
Save
Practical solutions and thoughtful finds that help your budget go further.
FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS
Projects in progress
Real projects, shared as they come together. Start with our lantern makeover—more tutorials are on the way.
MAKEOVER
A fresh glow for well-loved lanterns
Refreshing our Luminara lanterns and candles for under $15 in paint and supplies.
Read the tutorial02
BUILD · FINISH
A custom wood-look fireplace mantel
Building a simple mantel and testing stain combinations for a natural tone.
03
QUICK DIY
Bamboo shades for a metal door
A practical way to add warmth without drilling into the door.
THOUGHTFUL FINDS
Things we use, love, and would buy again.
Honest product reviews, project supply lists, and useful home finds will live here.
Useful beats unused. Beautiful should work for real life.
THE IVEY HOUSE
LET'S MAKE HOME MORE YOU
One thoughtful project at a time.
Follow along as The Ivey House grows—one idea, one lesson, and one before-and-after at a time.