for around the home Archives - The Handmade Home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/category/diy-projects/art-for-the-home-diy-projects/ The Handmade Home is a full service rehab, construction and design firm with an exclusive product line, at The Handmade Home Studio. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/favicon.png for around the home Archives - The Handmade Home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/category/diy-projects/art-for-the-home-diy-projects/ 32 32 10 design mistakes to avoid https://www.thehandmadehome.net/design-mistakes-to-avoid/ https://www.thehandmadehome.net/design-mistakes-to-avoid/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=72241 A sweet reader, Sandra, wrote in and asked this very smart question, and I decided to give it a bit of a re-visit today! …You guys are always pretty positive on your site, and I get the whole ’embrace your home as your own’ philosophy. I appreciate your stance. But now that we’re ready to...

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]]> https://www.thehandmadehome.net/easy-easter-table-inspiration/feed/ 0 tips for open shelving in a kitchen https://www.thehandmadehome.net/tips-for-open-shelving-in-a-kitchen/ https://www.thehandmadehome.net/tips-for-open-shelving-in-a-kitchen/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=97593 Not all spaces are made the same, but in a kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, along with a walk-in butler’s pantry… open shelving is still more than welcome in our book. I’ve seen some clickbait articles coming for it pretty hard lately, and I believe that if done right, open shelving will never go out...

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]]> https://www.thehandmadehome.net/tips-for-open-shelving-in-a-kitchen/feed/ 0 our fave posts of 2025 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/our-fave-posts-of-2025/ https://www.thehandmadehome.net/our-fave-posts-of-2025/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=97392 We can’t believe the new year is here! To celebrate a fresh start, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our faves over this past year. So without further ado, our fave posts of 2025! • The Moore Road Project Reveal  • The things your designer wants you to know...

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]]> https://www.thehandmadehome.net/our-fave-posts-of-2025/feed/ 0 three design icks and why you should stop doing them https://www.thehandmadehome.net/three-design-icks-and-why-you-should-stop-doing-them/ https://www.thehandmadehome.net/three-design-icks-and-why-you-should-stop-doing-them/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:53:46 +0000 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=96393 Alice wrote me recently and said, “You guys have been doing this for a while, and I love your spaces. I also find that they hold up over time, in a way that a lot of other spaces do not. I have to ask. What are some things that drive you absolutey crazy in the...

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]]> https://www.thehandmadehome.net/three-design-icks-and-why-you-should-stop-doing-them/feed/ 0 jewel-toned finds for a moody fall aesthetic https://www.thehandmadehome.net/jewel-toned-finds-for-a-moody-fall-aesthetic/ https://www.thehandmadehome.net/jewel-toned-finds-for-a-moody-fall-aesthetic/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:56:48 +0000 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=96397 With the arrival of autumn, it is a real excuse to add some ambiance to the home. We thought it would be fun to round up some jewel-toned finds for a moody fall aesthetic! Here are some of our faves! So without further ado… {some of these are affiliate links, thank you for understanding!}  curtains...

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]]> https://www.thehandmadehome.net/jewel-toned-finds-for-a-moody-fall-aesthetic/feed/ 0 how to create a magical tablescape for the holidays https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-create-a-magical-tablescape-for-the-holidays/ https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-create-a-magical-tablescape-for-the-holidays/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=96474 Have you seen our new storefront with Lowe’s? Because they have some of the best finds, and we’ve rounded them up just for you! It may seem a little early, but now is the time to make your list and check it twice for all things holiday hosting and planning! I’m a bit of a...

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]]> https://www.thehandmadehome.net/easy-ways-bring-color-home/feed/ 7 15 easy craft ideas for fall https://www.thehandmadehome.net/15-easy-craft-ideas-for-fall/ https://www.thehandmadehome.net/15-easy-craft-ideas-for-fall/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:53 +0000 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=89017 Though I tend to cling to summer forever, I’m in cozy mode. If you can’t beat em… at least get your home in a festive mood? I have a ton of lingering projects around the house, and purging to do… But work and mom duties are owning me right now if I’m being honest. Kind...

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