Name: Richard
Location: Austin, Texas
Size/Room: 2,056 square feet
Years lived in: 1 and counting

A paragon of residential design, Abode Modern Homes is also the home and home office of owners, Richard, and his wife and two children. The modern Austin one-story is a striking example of contrasts, showcasing a treasure trove of art, relics, Craigslist finds, and some vintage audio items...

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tufted013112.jpg We've taken a look at many a tufted upholstery project in the past, but not many take the time to document every single step along the way. This transformation is fit for a king with its new purple hue. Want to see what it looks like now? More

If you dismiss wrought iron beds as old-fashioned and stodgy, you may want to consider the oldest — and the newest — versions of this kind of bed frame. More


It will come as no surprise to the people who know me that I am easily distracted by shiny objects. Pair metallic shimmer with good design and consider me utterly seduced. More

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There are zillions of DIY headboard ideas out there and, frankly, most of them look the same. This one is completely different, with a woven look that takes the fabric headboard to a new level. More

I'll admit, I've played it safe in the past, purchasing mundane furniture because it seemed to look fine. Having settled for far too many subpar pieces because they were easy, I now make it a point to only buy things that I love for my home. With a bedroom in desperate need of a makeover, here are a few products I've been pining after...

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2011-chalkboardheadboard.jpgSchool nerds (like myself) will appreciate Stacie's nod to schoolhouse decor with the headboard she made for her daughter Violet's room. It adds a lot of character and hardly cost a cent. More

legoroom.jpgDo you have a Lego fanatic living under your roof? This headboard might be just the thing to add to your weekend DIY list. More


This past weekend, I helped a friend with a little DIY project - a simple and low cost solution to the ever popular “I don’t have a headboard” problem.
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As the focal point of most bedrooms, the headboard is a feature in which there lies opportunity to think outside the box. From fashionable wall decals to reclaimed window frames, check out these eight great rooms with novel bed-heads. More

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