Tesia Dobrydnia is no stranger to home improvement projects. From renovating her kitchen walls to retexturing spaces, Tesia enjoys every moment of getting creative in her own home. Currently, Dobrydnia is working to remodel her living room, kitchen, and dining room on her own alongside professional contractors. Today, we take a deep dive into some of the latest home improvement projects that Tesia has found herself drawn to recently.
Immersing myself in my own home improvement projects has reignited my inner creative self while allowing for true expression. I cannot recommend home decorating and renovation projects enough. – Tesia Dobrydnia
Living Room
When Tesia first began diving into her own home renovation wishlist, she began in her living room. Working to repaint and retexture the walls was her first task, followed by installing floors and finishing trims. Currently, Tesia is still working to complete her living room, as she has switched to working on her kitchen and dining area in the meantime.
Dining Room/Kitchen
One of the most notable and valuable rooms in any home is its kitchen. With this knowledge in mind, Tesia began to ponder her own abilities and skills and started right away. In her dining room and kitchen, Tesia removed wallpaper, retextured the space, and added new wall coverings and paint throughout.
Additionally, she also completed all of the trim work and flooring without the assistance of a professional contractor. Soon, Tesia will be installing a brand new backsplash throughout her kitchen to help bring the modern look together.
Finding Inspiration
Tesia Dobrydnia understands that at times, we all need a bit of inspiration, especially when it comes to home remodeling and renovation projects. When Tesia first began renovating areas of her own home, she wanted to know where she could turn to find inspiration that would truly resonate with her. Some of her favorite places to seek out inspiration for home remodeling projects today include:
- Traditional magazines: The use of traditional interior design magazines can be extremely helpful in seeking inspiration for new renovation and remodeling projects. Additionally, new color schemes and item styles can also be easily discovered using traditional magazines for home, garden, and remodeling work.
- Social media: Another way to search for instant inspiration for your next home remodeling project is to create social media accounts. Social media platforms such as Pinterest or Facebook Groups are designed to promote videos, graphics, information, and particular topics that individuals are interested in. Using social media can also provide you with your own digital platform to collect and share your findings for future reference.
- Home decor and furniture shops: If you enjoy finding inspiration for your home remodeling projects while you are out in the world, consider visiting local home furniture and decor shops near you. Home furniture and decor shops not only provide access to plenty of inspiration, but you have an opportunity to test and use the furniture in person before making a decision.
Getting Started With Home Improvement Projects
When Tesia first began getting involved with her own home improvement projects, she was unsure of where to turn and how to begin. However, what she discovered is that simply diving in and getting started is essential for anyone who has dreams of designing their own space.
Establish Your Vision
Whenever you are thinking of improving an area of your home without prior experience, it’s important to first establish a final vision of the project. Having a vision for your project will help you to gather and organize thoughts while budgeting and shopping for essential materials.
Review Your Budget
Working on home improvement projects can quickly add up, especially if you do not have the proper tools to get started. You should review and calculate the budget you have to work with any time you are thinking of a new home improvement project. Be sure to calculate for potential overages and additional tools and materials you may require.
Familiarize Yourself With the Basics
If you have never worked on a home improvement project, take the time to familiarize yourself with some of the basics. From learning about specific tools you will need to use to watching videos on social media with step-by-step guides, there are plenty of free resources available locally and online today.
Investing in Home Improvement Tools and Materials
As a homeowner, you will likely find it to be extremely beneficial to collect tools and materials for the home over time. By investing in tools and materials, you will spend less on renovation projects once you get started. Investing in a basic tool set and additional tools that are most valuable to you and the type of home improvement projects you are interested in is highly recommended, regardless of your level of experience.
Getting started with a home improvement project should not be daunting, but it should spark excitement and inspiration. If you are thinking of creating a new space in your home, turn to Tesia Dobrydnia for all of your home improvement project DIY guides, tips, and advice.
About Tesia Dobrydnia
Relief Senior Engineer, Tesia Dobrydnia has worked in the petroleum industry since 2007. She graduated that same year from Oregon State University after earning her Bachelor of Science degree for her studies in Chemical Engineering. Her extensive experience in the oil and gas industry includes process safety management as well as process design and small project management. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area and enjoys completing home projects and reading.
