This Home is Full of Smart DIYs, Including a Headboard Hack that Looks Way Pricier Than It is

Name: Aubrey Figueroa, my husband, and two dogs
Location: Largo, Florida
Type of home: House
Size: 1600 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year, owned

Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My husband Arsenio and I currently live in our first home, which was built in the 1950s, with our two dogs Remy and Lela. After moving in, we have not done any major renovations, but I mainly focused on budget-friendly DIYs to customize and update our space.

I’ve hand-woven a macrame king-sized headboard, built a breakfast nook banquette from 2x8s, and installed custom cedar shelves next to our built-in electric fireplace.

I’ve done all of these projects, plus many others, to help elevate our home without breaking the bank.

Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Neutral, bohemian, eclectic, bright, airy

What is your favorite room and why? My favorite room is my living room because it holds many of my favorite things in my home: my fireplace, gallery wall, record player, and built-in cedar shelves.

What’s the last thing you bought (or found!) for your home? My latest addition to my home was a DIY cane headboard that I made for less than $100 that was inspired by a headboard from CB2 that was originally $600.

Any advice for creating a home you love? Create a curated home by only buying items that bring you joy. Also, try and stick to a color palette that is timeless.

This submission’s responses were edited for length and clarity.