Wow Home Idea

Relator.com Even though the exterior of this castle might look like it warrants a tour guide proficient in 18th-century Spanish architecture, it doesn't. That's because this mega mansion is in . Even more surprising? It was built in 1998. But there's no question this family home is meant for American royalty. For starters, it's  huge . The 21,607-square-foot structure has nine bedrooms, 10 full and four half baths, and it sits on 13 acres of land. Inside, no expense was spared when decking the home with authentic European features, like ornate mahogany ceilings and fireplaces made by craftsmen in Italy and Greece and a 22-foot-high front door imported from France. (Granted, the British-style pub and billiard room do  feel a bit random.) And in case you're not sufficiently impressed already, this will do the trick: The home has three (we repeat: three!) kitchens, a 20-seat mov...

Talk about thinking creatively! These are seriously impressive transformations. Thrift Diving Before: Knife Block One might assume that this kitchen accessory's slats are only fit for slim blades, but a clever blogger had another idea. Thrift Diving After: Craft Caddy With the help of a drill (and some bold paint), this knife block gets a second life as a kid-friendly art station. Get the tutorial at Thrift Diving » Getty Before: Wooden Crates Unassuming apple boxes are a great blank slate for some DIY-ing. Thea's Mania After: Eclectic Shelving Embrace the ever-present pile in your entryway by creating candy-colored cubbies for everyone's sneakers and boots. The hanging bins are too fun not to use, and make stowing shoes nearly as easy as kicking them into a corner. Get the tutorial at Thea's Mania » Purple Hues and Me Before: Soda Can Don't recycle that can just yet — it has a lot more aesthetic potential than you realize. Purple Hues and Me After: Wall Ar...

Proof that your plants don't need to be stuck in the ground. Shelterness Spruce Up a Fence Add extra color to your backyard by attaching flower pot hangers to a boring fence and hanging spray-painted terracotta planters from them, like Mike from Shelterness did in his outdoor spot. Kat Phillips of TheGrayAttic.com Recycle a Wooden Pallet Grace of A Storied Style repurposed a wooden pallet that had been delivered with her new dining set. After lightly sanding and applying mineral oil to the pallet, she attached Weed Stop fabric to hold the plants. Courtesy of Restored Style Fill a Window For a vintage-inspired look, take an old window frame and fill it with lush foliage, like Randy Raburn did with this vertical garden. Best news? You can use it to hide eyesores in your garden or walls. Courtesy of Vintage Revivals Install Shelves A vertical garden doesn't have to be outside — and this project works for both indoors and outdoors. Mandi of Vintage Revivals was inspired by...