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.
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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, real photos, and the lessons learned along the way. Choose a tutorial to see how we did it.
MAKEOVER
A fresh glow for well-loved lanterns
Refreshing our Luminara lanterns and candles for under $15 in paint and supplies.
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A custom wood mantel without replacing the original
Three pine boards, thoughtful stain testing, and a slip-on design that preserves the original mantel.
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QUICK DIY · NO-DRILL DOOR
Bamboo shades for a metal door
Screw-mounted magnets, a cordless bamboo shade, and no holes in the metal door. Here's exactly how I did it.
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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.