Friday feature this week is akadesign. Dean & Shannon are the Canadian couple behind this blog. They share thrifty design finds, organization ideas & affordable DIY projects. In their words, we show you how we reno and pretty up our wee little bungalow on a budget… all while lovin’ on our three growing kiddos.
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In the fall of 2009 they bought their second house…then a run down 67 year old, 1050 sq. ft. war-era bungalow. It was long on potential and short on just about everything else.
Lots of people would think that a house this size would be too small for a family of five but they have creatively used every inch of space.
In the entry a pretty gallery wall greets you.
They share plenty of inspiring before and afters and this kitchen has undergone a total transformation from the original.
I love this multi-functional room……a dining room, an office and a family room at the other end. It’s a perfect space for gathering. The banquette saves space and looks great!
This stenciled wall and beautiful painted hutch add lots of personality and provide storage.
The desk was a DIY knockoff project! I love the industrial look with a classic chair. Board and battened walls architectural detail.
The family area with more DIY knockoffs….the shelves. You have to check those out!
The family room is so pretty and comfortable looking.
Another DIY, the headboard. I want those lamps!
An example of how to use every inch of space is in the boy’s room. The train slips under the bed.
At {aka}design you will find a ton of tutorials and DIY projects that will amaze. The ottoman is a DIY and it is fabulous! Seriously there are so many wonderful projects at {aka}design, you will be amazed at this sweet little house. It lives so big! Check it out!
With so many great blogs all over the blog-o-sphere, Friday Feature is a way to showcase other bloggers while gaining lots of decorating inspiration. If you have a project or makeover that you think is feature worthy, please email me or leave a comment.
Thanks for visiting! Debbie (((xx)))
Thank you so much for the perfectly lovely feature!!!
xo,
Shannon
I certainly will check it out because you have a way of finding some very neat homes for this regular feature of your blog. I’ve started following some of the former ones you’ve featured because they are delightful.
Wow- What a GREAT redo of an old house. They have utilized every single inch and it looks great! I am going to pop by and poke around there a bit more- xo Diana
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I absolutely love the ottoman!
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