Reno Journal - Home on Station Hill

Spraying our living room trim and doors was one of our biggest DIY headaches yet, but the before-and-after was worth it.

Our living room trim makeover and black trim gamble

My office went from a '90s relic to my favorite room. This was a labor of love: sanding, drywall, and a paint saga. See the before-and-after.

The total overhaul and reveal of my home office

A showdown of dark paint colors! We tested Iron Ore, Ebony Keys, and Iron Mountain for Christian's man cave. It was a tough call, but we have a winner.

Choosing a near-black paint for a moody man cave

After two failed attempts and a chain-mount constraint, we finally found the perfect pendant. Rustic-industrial charm achieved.

We finally found the perfect pendant for our breakfast nook

We kicked off our home reno with the entryway, but it quickly took a backseat. Now, it's finally time to prep this space for its long-awaited transformation.

Starting our entryway's long-awaited makeover

I tried to convince myself the initial color I choose would grow on me, but my indecisiveness never faded. So it was time to rethink everything.

My second attempt at the perfect office paint color

We finally tackled some long-awaited yard work after nearly 2 years in this home.

Our day of dirty work moving 5 tons of dirt

After a 1.5-year pause, we're finally back to tackling this small but ambitious renovation. Goodbye dog bath, hello downstairs laundry.

The next phase of our mudroom makeover

Antiquing JG-128 by Magnolia Home completely changed the vibe of my office, creating the perfect cozy workspace. See the before and afters.

Paint rescues my outdated 90s office