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MHCT&M: 12 Epic Playroom Spaces

Hello and happy Friday!

Today we are wrapping up ideas for playrooms and I am sharing some pretty epic playroom ideas that any kid, or even adult for that matter, would love to spend hours in their space having fun.

There are so many cool and creative playrooms that you can create. Here are just a few that caught my eye!

(Decoholic)
Add some swinging chairs to the space, perfect to crawl up and read a good book on. Just be sure to find the ceiling joist!

(Sahifa)
This room is a great room that will grow up with your kids. Shoot, I want to hang out in here too! There are so many fun things to do but also places to relax and just hang out.

(Kid’s Room Ideas)
Talk about a cool space! Houses and monkey bars- so fun!

(Bolig Magasinet)
Create a unique space with a slide for hours of fun!

(Two Thirty-Five Designs)
Who wouldn’t love their own little fort inside so you can play no matter what the weather is like outside?! 🙂

(Empathy Encompassed)
For anyone who is a germaphobe when it comes to ball pits in public spaces, build one in your house using PVC pipes! Such a great idea!

(Brooklyn Nicole Homes)
Have some kiddos that have a lot of energy ALL. THE. TIME? Create an indoor gym for them complete with rock wall, swing, climbing ladder and more!

(The Created Home)
Check out this space with it’s own cabin and rope bridge to get to another section! I would have LOVED this space growing up!

(Fun at Home with Kids)
Here is another great space for active kids that are smaller.

(Imgur)
HELLO, awesome reading net or hang out spot! If you have tall ceilings in a space, this would be a super cool addition!

(The Good Stuff Guide)

Check out this super fun basement that has turned into the great outdoors with all sorts of cool stuff scattered around the space.

(Remodelicious)

Imaginative play is an important part of a young child’s development and this space let’s their little imaginations run wild!!

Aren’t those all fabulous?!

Which one was your favorite?

Be sure to come back next month when we start a whole new room!

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August 23, 2019 By Allison

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Handmade Hangout Party #265

NOTE: The website we use for our Handmade Hangout party, InLinkz, has updated their site. If you are sharing a link for the first time on their new system, you will be asked to sign in with a social media account like Facebook. They will not share your information or spam your friends and it is a one time log in then link sharing will be like it used to be in the future. Sorry for the inconvenience!

I am SOOOOOOOO sorry that I am getting this week’s Handmade Hangout Party up on the last day. Our week here in Germany has been a busy one and it totally slipped my mind.

I just hope that you’ve had a great week and have some great ideas that you want to share.

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3. Have fun!!

August 4, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: Art Stations for Kids

Happy Friday, friends!

It’s time for a new room in the house to talk about.

We’ve covered most of the main rooms in the house. This month we’re focusing on an extra space that you may have, or may want to have: a playroom!

In our home we have a bonus room which is a large room over our garage. It’s basically a multi-purpose space for anything we want! It’s currently serving many purposes. It holds my craft space, acts as a spare bedroom (fold out couch), game room, random storage, AND a playroom for my little boys! It’s not easy having a space that functions as so many things but we manage to make it work.

Today, I am choosing to focus on art stations for playrooms and, let me tell you, there are ALL kinds! Big or small, as long has a child has a space to create, I think they are happy.

Pegboard Art Station

I love the pops of color on this monochromatic art station. I also love how all of the craft supplies are up off the table leaving more room for creating!

Art Cart

This is a great idea if you don’t have a dedicated space for art supplies. Making them mobile allows your child to create anywhere!

Art Crafting Space

All needed art supplies are within arms reach in this colorful art space.

Art Corner

This narrow art space uses height to it’s advantage.

Murphy Art Desk

A DIY fold-down desk is a great way to save space in a room!

Craft Caddie

This mobile craft caddie is a great way to pick up and go create outdoors or even at a friend’s house!

Craft Shelves

I’m a big fan of bins for supplies and these shelves full of crafty bins look perfect for little ones!

Crafter-noon Corner

Not only does this space have a cute name, but the art space is so colorful and fun! I mean, that stool??? Yes, please!

Craft Station Nook

This is a brilliant use of space. You should see the before (hint, it was not a closet!).

Giant Cork Board Display

With all of the artwork your little one is creating, they naturally need a place to display it. I love that this art space comes with it’s own giant cork board for displaying art!

Aren’t these all so fun? And so many ideas no matter the space you have (or don’t have!).

Don’t miss next week when we share more fun ideas for a playroom!

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August 4, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: Creative Bathroom Storage

Hello everyone and Happy Friday!

Allison from A Glimpse Inside here, back today with more ideas for your bathroom space.

My family and I moved to Germany about two weeks ago and we just found a place to rent. Germany, well Europe for that matter, isn’t exactly known for having large bathrooms or kitchens and storage in their homes. We found a home with big rooms, large bathrooms, but still not a lot of storage in the bathrooms themselves so I think we are going to have to get creative.

I rounded up some great ideas that I think would be good to implement in any bathroom space to maximize your storage needs.

(Decoradeas)

Use a shoe shelf with doors, IKEA has a few types of these, to place your essentials in.

(Jenna Burger Designs)

Instead of just placing hooks on the back of the door, use actual towel racks. Your towels will also dry much better!

I have no idea why I have never thought of this!

(Decoradeas)

Limited space in the shower for your family?

Hang a shower curtain rod high on the wall side of the shower and then hang shower caddy racks from the rod. Now the whole family can have all their items in the shower without cluttering up the bottom.

(Decoradeas)

Don’t forget the space behind the door and the wall.

Hang small, shallow shelves down the wall for the perfect storage place for all sorts of products. When the door is open, you won’t even know it’s there!

(Better Homes and Gardens)

If you have a wall around the outside of your shower, with glass above, why not build drawers or a shelf into the wall portion? Such a great use of normally unused space!

(You and Kids)

Here’s another great idea for those walls or partitions in a bathroom space.

Add a slide out shelf for all your lotion, shampoos, bubble bath bottles.

(Shanty 2 Chic)

This is a DIY project that is a wall shelf unit but doubles as a full length mirror on the outside.

(Decor 6)

Think high!

Don’t forget the space above the door or other closet doors in your space. You can easily put up a shelf to store extra towels, toilet paper, and other more.

(Decor6)

Here’s another way you use can the space near your ceiling.

Build a wooden shelf above your toilet/sink and place baskets on it to hide all the items from view.

(The DIY Playbook)

Build a small storage shelf with ball jars for items that you use everyday so they are within easy reach.

(You and Kids)

Have a small wall in your space that you aren’t sure what to do with?

Build a shelf from the floor to the top of the door frames or ceiling using pipes and stained wood.

(Go DIY Go)

Make every square footage count! Only have a small space next to the toilet but it is normally wasted and unusable? Hang shelves in that area for another vertical storage solution.

(Cool DIY Ideas)

The space around a tub is normally such a waste that it almost begs to be used!

Build in tilt out doors with storage baskets attached to the back to utilize this space to its full potential.

There you have it!
Do you have a small space where you had to add a creative storage solution?
If so, we’d love to hear about it in the comments!

Stay tuned for next month and a whole new topic! 🙂

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July 26, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: DIY Shower Curtains to Sew

Happy Friday!

It’s Bev here from Flamingo Toes with some creative and pretty DIY Shower Curtains to Sew!

We are sharing DIY ideas for Bathrooms for Must Have Craft Tips this month and I love the idea of making my own shower curtain!
It is so much more custom and you can really have fun with these creative ideas!

How to Sew a Grommet-Topped Shower Curtain

Colorful Floral Shower Curtain

Make a Shower Curtain from a Bed Sheet

Macrame Shower Curtain

Patchwork Shower Curtain from Fat Quarters

Drape Turned Shower Curtain

Cottage Patchwork Shower Curtain

Ruffled Shower Curtain

Shower Curtain from Vintage Sheets

DIY Extra Long Shower Curtain

Have you ever made a shower curtain?
It looks so easy and fun!!

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July 12, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: Bathroom Vanity Inspiration

Happy Friday, friends!

Let’s talk bathrooms!

Can you even believe it’s already July? Where did the first part of the year go?

With a new month comes a new topic in our series and this month we are focusing on bathrooms. There are so many fun ways to update a bathroom from the walls to the floors to a total remodel!

This week I’m focusing on bathroom vanities. Updates for your vanity can be small but impactful. Or you can go all out build something new! I’ve gathered up a little bit of everything to provide inspiration if you’ve been considering a bathroom renovation.

Painted Guest Bathroom Vanity Makeover

It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint and new hardware can do for a worn out wooden vanity!

DIY Bathroom Vanity

Even powder rooms and small guest baths can benefit from a freshly updated vanity.

DIY Open Shelf Vanity

This vanity some fabulous farmhouse vibes! Such a fun DIY project!

Vintage Dresser Turned Bathroom Vanity

Repurposing a piece of furniture into something new can give it a new life. This vintage dresser turned vanity is stunning!

Double Sink Bathroom Vanity Makeover

Another painted vanity with new hardware. Such an inexpensive and EASY update that makes a ton of difference!

DIY Small Bathroom Vanity

This small DIY vanity is so charming and perfect for a small space!

Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover

You really must see the before on this vanity makeover. Not only were the cabinets pink, but the countertop as well! And they were not replaced!

DIY Large Bathroom Vanity

This DIY, custom built vanity is a stunner!

Repurposed Sideboard into a Vanity

This is a great tutorial for turning a sideboard into a bathroom vanity.

Farmhouse Industrial Bathroom Vanity

This DIY vanity is sheet perfection if you’re a fan of the farmhouse look!

Aren’t these fabulous???

What’s more your style – new paint, a new build, or a repurposed piece of furniture?

Don’t miss more fun ideas for your bathroom next Friday!

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July 5, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: Unique Master Bedroom Wall Treatments

Hello everyone and Happy Friday!

We are back once again with more ideas for your Master Bedroom.

Master bedrooms are your personal sanctuaries inside your home so why not make them unique with a wall treatment. They add texture and can dress up the space depending on the type of wall treatment.

They can be bold or more neutral for a touch of warmth but they can help bring the whole room the feel that you are looking for without completely breaking your budget if you opt to only do it on an accent wall.

Board and Batten Grid from Life on Virginia Street

Make a grid using board and batten on one wall and paint it all the same color for a subtle effect.

Double Raised Panel Wall from Rogue Engineer
For a more elegant look, create a double raised panel effect on your wall.

Dark Gray Board and Batten Wall Treatment from Thrifty Decor Chick
Another simple treatment you can place on the wall is the traditional board and batten treatment. Again, paint it all the same color for the texture or paint them two different colors for contrast.

Plank Wall Tongue and Groove Wall Treatment from Home Stories A to Z

A plank wall effect is always an easy treatment you can add to one wall. This wall was created using tongue and groove boards for a solid wall but you still see the spaces between the boards.

Square Geometric Wall Treatment from Instagram
You can also go geometric with your wall treatment.
Squares, diamonds, rectangles, the options are endless.

Reverse Shiplap Wall Treatment from My Sister’s Suitcase
Wall treatments don’t have to be expensive.
Check out this reverse shiplap effect using pvc composite boards.
I really love this look!

Barn Wood Herringbone Wall Treatment from Shanty 2 Chic

Looking for a more rustic look? Add barnwood to one wall and for added pattern, lay it in a herringbone pattern instead of straight across the wall.

Modern Wood Square Wall Treatment from Contemporist

Go modern with a whole wall of large stained wood pieces. Definitely will warm up a space and make a big impact in your space.

Bold Accent Wallpaper Wall from Hunker

Looking for color?

How about wallpapering a feature wall with a bold, colorful pattern?

There are so many wallpaper options out there that the possibilities are endless!

Painted Feature Wall from City Farmhouse

Another inexpensive wall treatment is to create the look of molding using painters tape and paint. Tape off your pattern and then paint over it. Peel the tape off to reveal your pattern.

You can also use a gloss paint to create a subtle sheen pattern on the wall.

Do you like any of these enough to add them to your master?

Do you have a wall treatment in your master?

If so, tell us what you have in the comments!

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June 21, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: Fabulous DIY Master Bedroom Projects to Sew

Happy Friday everyone!

It doesn’t have to be super expensive to redo your master bedroom!

There are so many fun ways to dress up with room with sewing projects!

DIY Duvet Cover from a Flat Sheet

Velvet Ribbon Pillow

Reversible Pillowcase

How to Make a Duvet Cover from a Shower Curtain

How to fix a comforter that’s too short!

Colorful Bolster Pillow

How to make a pillowcase with French Seams

DIY Bed Throw

DIY Ruffled Duvet Cover

DIY Gathered Bedskirt from a Drop cloth

DIY Bed Pillowcases – 3 Sizes

DIY Bedskirt

Aren’t these fun?!

They make me want to make up all sorts of new projects for my room!

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June 14, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: Laundry Room Hacks

It is the last Friday of April, I am not sure how that is even possible but it is, and that means it is time to wrap up this month’s Must Have Laundry Room tips.

Doing laundry is a necessary chore that normally happens a few times every week and let’s be honest, it isn’t exactly that enjoyable!
Today, I rounded up some ideas that you can incorporate into your
laundry room spaces to make doing your laundry a little easier, faster,
and perhaps a little more enjoyable.

It’s always nice when your space is organized and functional to get the job done quicker so you have more time to do other things.
Check out these ideas and I hope that some of these may work in your space.

https://makeit-loveit.com/diy-laundry-basket-slide-in-organizer

(Make It and Love It)

Don’t have a lot of space? Go vertical with this DIY Laundry Basket Organizer.

(My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia)

A laundry room normally stores all sorts of cleaning supplies, so this vertical storage wall is great for small spaces and to help keep your supplies organized.

(Addicted 2 DIY)

Have front load washers? Build a pedestal to place them on with your laundry baskets below for easy sorting.

https://www.housewivesofriverton.com/2016/01/diy-drop-down-laundry-table-2.html

(The Housewives of Riverton)

Need a place to fold your laundry but don’t want to put a permanent table in your space?

Build a fold down laundry table where you can pop it up to fold and put it back down when you are done.

(A Diamond in the Stuff)

Most laundry rooms are short on space when it comes to being able to hang your clothes up to dry.

If you run across or even have an old crib, use the mattress spring portion to hang it from the ceiling for an instant drying rack.

(Polished Habitat)

Lint traps frequently need to be emptied and if you don’t have room for an actual trash can in your space, why not create small bin you can mount on the wall to collect it in. And if you enjoy camping or have a fire pit, you can use the lint as a fire starter.

(Simply Designing)

Laundry detergent and other liquids don’t have to stay in the plastic containers that you bring them home in. Use drink dispensers for easy use that add a touch of beauty to your space as well.

(Pop Sugar)

Dryer balls help keep your clothes separated and speed up the drying time of your clothes. They can be on expensive side so why not make your own!? 🙂

(Eighteen 25)

We all know that when you have kids, or husbands, that you find all sorts of things that they left inside their pockets. Here’s a fun little project you can make to keep all those little surprises all in one place.

(I heart Organizing)

Here’s another great storage solution for all those other items that get stored in a laundry room. It works perfectly behind a door to maximize your space.

(Well-Groomed Home)

Most dryer vents prevent your dryer from being pushed all the way to the wall. Install a dryer box into the wall so your dryer and get pushed back and you have more floor space.

(Centsational Style)

Another great dryer rack idea if you don’t have a lot of space in your laundry room.

There you have it!
Hopefully you found an idea that can be useful in your laundry room.

Do you have any useful hacks that you use in your laundry room? Tell us about it in the comments.

Stay tuned for a whole new month of topics starting next Friday!

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April 26, 2019 By Allison

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MHCT&M: Fabulous Laundry Room Projects to See

This month for Must Have Craft Tips we’re sharing all sorts of Laundry Room Ideas! So you know I had to gather up some fun sewing tutorials for the Laundry room. There are so many cute tutorials here!

Maybe you’ll find a project to sew up this weekend for your Laundry Room! I don’t know about you but mine could always use more cute bags and organization!

Fabric Laundry Basket