It's been over 3 years since we moved into our home and I can remember when we were building, our home office wasn't a priority when it came to upgrades. For the price our builder asked, I just felt like it was something we could wait on and do later and spend much less money doing so. Fast forward 3 years, we FINALLY made it a priority- and I'm SO HAPPY we did! It's funny how horrible you realize a space looks once you invest the time (& money) into making it how you want it. The office is…

Find out how we transformed our home office with custom DIY built-in shelves with storage! Details on our office makeover in The Arched Manor

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Want to build DIY fireplace built ins? See the play-by-play of how our craftsman style built ins were created using MDF, white paint, stone & marble tile.

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Upper family room where everyone can relax. Notice the shiplap detail how it wraps into the open shelving.

Built ins you can build yourself! Built-ins don't have to be intimidating. My step by step instructions will help you change your living room, bedroom, dining room, & family room into the entertainment center of your dreams! This is truly home improvement on a budget. Remodel your house in a way that fits your style. Please visit crystelmontenegrohome.com for more inspiration, Do It Yourself project ideas, and beginner friendly tutorials.

Looking for a way to add built-in shelves & fireplace to your home without spending a fortune? Check out this IKEA hack to make the process faster

This post is all about our Target Bookcase Hack. We turned Target's 72" Carson 5 Shelf Bookcase with Doors by Threshold into a beautiful built-in.