Before doing this room makeover for my best friend, I asked her and her husband what they wanted functionally in this space. The envisioned a room for gathering/hosting, Christmas, reading, and playing games. Knowing that they play chess, an idea struck me to place a DIY chess table in an un-used corner of this room! […]

Cass is the creator of Cass Makes Home, a DIY and home improvement blog that inspires readers to transform their spaces with creativity and heart. Based in Eastern Virginia, her passion for DIY began during her husband’s deployments and has grown into a love for tackling projects of all sizes. When she’s not building or designing, Cass enjoys family time, coffee, and antique treasure hunting.