Darya Karas

1940s starter home transformation 🧚🏼‍♀️🏡 Sometimes your vision doesn’t translate when DIYing, but that’s the beauty of doing the work yourself! 😅 One thing I knew for sure tho, getting rid of the faux brick and adding checkered tile here was going to be the perfect easy fix solution. 👍 FOLLOW for daily updates, tips, and tricks to inspire your own home makeover! #roommakeover #diyhome #diyproject #livingroominspo #cozyhomes

🧖‍♀️🛠️ FULL BATHROOM TRANSFORMATION I’ve never tackled a DIY project this difficult, but after looking at a semi-exhaustive list of everything we tackled I’m not surprised it felt that way: - Demolish old shower surround - Update shower plumbing - Update sink plumbing - Physically move electrical and rewire everything to run independently - Remove old sink vanity and install new one - Level walls for tiling prep - Install new waterproofing in shower - Lay 200 sq/ft of subway tile - Grout 200 sq/ft of subway tile - Seal 200 sq/ft of subway tile - Remove and refinish door - Build and install medicine cabinet - Recenter vanity light fixture - Repaint bathroom vanity - Install fixtures - Source thrifted, bought, and collected decor pieces - Add finishing touches FOLLOW for daily updates, tips, and tricks to inspire your own home makeovers! 🛠️👷‍♀️🏡 #bathroomremodel #beforeandafter #renovationinspiration #diyhomeimprovement #homerenovation #diyproject

It almost feels too good to be true… After years of living in this red carpeted kitchen with cabinets too dirty to place anything in I’m FINALLY remodeling this space! I have some experience with renovating and DIYs, but I’ve never taken on a project as complex as this. To give you an idea, here’s the list of tasks I’m starting with: - Demo the entire room, down to the studs - Update electrical - Install lights - Install outlets - Build and install cabinets - Install flooring - Research and purchase all new appliances - Install backsplash - Install plumbing - Find and refinish laundry doors - Install hood vent And that’s just the big picture items. 🫣 👍 FOLLOW if you want to see how I tackle this kitchen renovation all by myself #kitchenremodel #diyrenovation #firsttimehomebuyer #diyhome #renovation #kitchenrenovation #demoday

let’s give this $45 cabinet a makeover 🎨🤩 I know painting wood furniture is a big no-no for most people, but watch the whole video and decide for yourself. What was once a defunct tv cabinet is now refreshed and ready for its next era of life. The real debate, would you use this as a coffee bar or bar cabinet? 🤔 #furnituremakeover #furnitureflip #paintedfurniture #easydiy #diydecor #paintedwood #diyhomedecor

#ad This hallway makeover wouldn’t be complete without a few pieces of Christmas decor and @command 🎄 I waited over 3 years to renovate this space and it only took me 3 days to complete from start to finish! But I spent way too long patching holes, sanding, and doing paint touch ups that I knew when it came to hanging decor, using @command products was the only option! In less than 10 minutes all my snowflake garlands were hung and when the christmas is over, there won’t be any new holes left for me to patch up, win-win!! #Commandbrand #christmasdecor #renovationinspiration #diyhomeimprovment #homerenovation #diyproject #hallwaydecor

DAY 2 HALLWAY MAKEOVER 🎨🛠️ When remodeling a room, the ceiling is often overlooked, but I’ve known for years that I wanted to wallpaper the ceiling in here!! I went with an embossed wallpaper just to add some texture and visual interest to the space. But what do you think? Is this something you’d try? #hallwaydecor #diyproject #diyrenovation #wallpaperinstallation

This is the ugliest space in my house, yet I walk through it countless times a day 🫣 so it’s about time this hallway got the makeover it so desperately needs #homerenovation #hallwayinspo #diyproject #renovationinspiration #diyhomeimprovement

Our first year with Christmas lights 🥹✨ Better yet, since these are permanent lights we’ll be able to turn on the magic light show feature for different holidays year-round!! I’m already picturing what this will look like next year for my annual Halloween party 😌 iykyk #goveepartner #christmaslights #curbappeal #diychristmas #landscapelighting #outdoorlighting #GoveeOutdoorLights #Goveechristmaslight #GoveePermanentOutdoorLights #MagicGovee #LightYourSpark

The different eras of renovating my first home 🔑2021: bought my first home and picked up a power tool for the first time (my dad gave me a drill as my house warming present) 🧰2022: renovated my pantry after discovering a water leak (the entire time had to be torn down to the studs) 👩‍🍳2023: top to bottom DIY kitchen remodel (I decided to tackle this project after being laid off since we had already saved the money to do this & I finally had the time) 🛁2024: full bathroom remodel where I ventured into color for the first time (& haven’t stopped since) #diyprojects #firsttimehomebuyers #firsthome #homeimprovementprojects #diyhome #diyrenovation #beforeandafterhomeedition

#CVSpartner 5 easy christmas decor ideas! Which one is your favorite?? 1. Write out & frame your favorite seasonal family recipe on a cute card 👩‍🍳 2. Add battery operated ✨twinkly lights✨ to open shelving 3. Use a candle warmer to add a warm lamplight glow while safely burning your favorite Christmas candles 4. Make sure you always have a sweet treat within arms reach 🍬 5. Use a mini cheese board for an extra cute girl dinner Pick up all the supplies you need to recreate these in your own home at @CVSPharmacy #HolidaysWithCVS #HealthierHappensTogether #christmaskitchen #diychristmasdecor #diychristmas #kitchenrenovation

If you have 30 seconds you can do this! I bought all new appliances less than a year ago, but staring at a small kitchen full of stainless steel is not the vibe anymore 🙅‍♀️ so I figured why not cover the dishwasher with a curtain to soften the space up a bit Supplies: - magnetic curtain rod - 30” cafe curtains #diydecor #kitchendecor #kitchenhacks #homehacks #simpledecor #cottagecore #homedecor #romanticizeyourlife #cottagedecor #renterfriendly #apartmentliving #apartmentdecor

You might want to keep this nostalgic gift for yourself! This holiday season, I’m bringing back the art of memories you can hold. After years of creating cozy spaces for holiday moments to take place, I realized most of my favorite memories are buried in my camera roll, practically forgotten. So I turned to @Mixbook to create a real photo album filled with memories, squishy cheeks, and a little piece of our family’s story — something our future kids can flip through just like we did with our family albums growing up. It’s the kind of gift you keep forever. Order your photo album by December 16th and turn your memories into a keepsake too! 🤍 Use code JOY24 to save some $$$ #ad #giftideasforher #nostalgiacore #photoalbum #firsttimemom #christmasgiftidea #sentimentalgifts