inspiration Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/inspiration/ Budget friendly DIY projects and home decor content to create a functional and happy home! Thu, 01 May 2025 15:41:17 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-1.56.27-PM.png inspiration Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/inspiration/ 32 32 21 Stunning Garden Shed Ideas for Your Backyard https://buildingbluebird.com/21-stunning-garden-shed-ideas-for-your-backyard/ https://buildingbluebird.com/21-stunning-garden-shed-ideas-for-your-backyard/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 14:12:21 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=20394 A garden shed can be a versatile addition to your backyard, serving as a storage space, workspace, or even a cozy retreat. With our new shed now installed in the backyard, I am gathering garden shed ideas to create a charming exterior.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/21-stunning-garden-shed-ideas-for-your-backyard/feed/ 0 What to Plant in Your Ohio Shade Garden | Perennial Favorites https://buildingbluebird.com/shade-garden-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/shade-garden-ideas/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:27:29 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=19849 If you have a shady yard, you may think that having a beautiful garden is out of reach. However, with the right design and plant choices, you can create a stunning shade garden that thrives in low-light conditions.

Check out these 7 shade garden ideas for inspiration and tips on how to make your own backyard oasis.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/basement-ceiling-ideas/feed/ 4 11 Affordable Unfinished Basement Ideas to DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/beautiful-unfinished-basement-ideas-to-try-at-home/ https://buildingbluebird.com/beautiful-unfinished-basement-ideas-to-try-at-home/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:30:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6529 Creating a functional living space in an unfinished basement is an incredible way to add square footage to your home! Today I am excited to share affordable ideas to create a beautiful unfinished basement on a budget. These DIY projects made all of the difference in our basement and it's now a space that we use every single day.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/beautiful-unfinished-basement-ideas-to-try-at-home/feed/ 25 9 Decorative Wall Trim Ideas to Add Character to Your Home https://buildingbluebird.com/9-decorative-wall-trim-molding-ideas-to-try/ https://buildingbluebird.com/9-decorative-wall-trim-molding-ideas-to-try/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:51:10 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18545 Adding decorative wall trim is a great way to add architectural interest to your home. It is important, however, to choose a wall trim that is appropriate to the architectural style of the home. Decorative wall trim and molding help bring a room to life as well as serve more practical functions like hiding the seams of the floor and wall.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/9-decorative-wall-trim-molding-ideas-to-try/feed/ 0 Stunning Blue and White Christmas Decor Ideas https://buildingbluebird.com/stunning-blue-and-white-christmas-decor-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/stunning-blue-and-white-christmas-decor-ideas/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:28:48 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18504 As a lover of traditional style and designs, I have always been drawn to blue and white decor. It is no surprise then that I am attracted to blue and white Christmas decor! There are so many different ways to incorporate blue and white into the holidays and the history of this combo instantly creates a classic and traditional feeling.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/stunning-blue-and-white-christmas-decor-ideas/feed/ 1 Classic Red and Gold Christmas Tree Ideas for the Holidays https://buildingbluebird.com/classic-red-and-gold-christmas-tree-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/classic-red-and-gold-christmas-tree-ideas/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:39:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18437 Red and gold are classic Christmas colors that have been used for years around the holidays. For me, traditional red and gold Christmas decor creates a feeling of nostalgia and joy.

Red and gold Christmas trees feel timeless and look beautiful in any home. For inspiration with creating this look in your own home, check out the beautiful designs below that I love. These decorations are either easy to recreate on your own or are images that I recently saved on Instagram or Pinterest.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/classic-red-and-gold-christmas-tree-ideas/feed/ 2 How to Hang Christmas Garland Outdoors with Lights https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-christmas-garland-on-your-porch/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-christmas-garland-on-your-porch/#respond Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:42:06 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18316 When it comes to Christmas lights, I prefer white lights outside and colorful lights on our Christmas tree. My favorite exterior holiday decor is the twinkling Christmas garland I hang around the top of our porch every year. Hanging the cedar garland and Christmas lights is really easy and I am breaking it all down for you in the tutorial below!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-christmas-garland-on-your-porch/feed/ 0 26 Ways to Decorate Your Home for Fall on a Budget https://buildingbluebird.com/decorate-for-fall-on-a-budget-easy-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/decorate-for-fall-on-a-budget-easy-ideas/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:30:58 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=17650 By the end of the summer, I am ready for fall and all of the fun traditions the season brings. The leaves on the trees are changing, farms are harvesting their crops, and using elements in nature is an easy way to decorate for fall on a budget.

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