You’re so lucky your husband helps and supports you with these DIY projects. My husband just sits down watching me struggle doing DIY and cleaning which has began to really really start annoying me a lot. Seeing your husband be so willing to help you get the house together makes me realize this is something I didn’t even realize I was missing that’s apart of my love language. Also this is soo creative I definitely want to try this out
Life is short. I know we sometimes are trapped by circumstance, but you can ALWAYS set boundaries for what you will tolerate. Don't let anybody hang around you if they are unhelpful or don't have your back. Stand up for yourself sis. ♥
This is absolutely the DIY cheat that I needed to see! My daughter has real wood beams in her place and ever since I saw them I wanted some in my house but I just figured it couldn't be. I have no problem and no shame cheating! I don't want to have to buy giant heavy real beams and then deal with installing them...I'm perfectly happy with this kind that I know is not going to fall on my head and kill me! It's just the look that I like, and this is what I'm going to do. I did not know you could buy those kind of boxes! So you have helped me a great deal...and with your other videos as well. I'll be watching more!
You are awesome young lady! Believe me if I tell that the highlight of the video to me was when your husband was helping you. It brung back memories of me and my wife. It's been hard cause she's now in heaven but we had twenty four beautiful years together with memories to last me a lifetime! I think they came out great!!! Thank you.
I feel like the bulk of videos are people copying other people. This was so original! And I can't believe how great the end result was. Great job! I was so impressed!
This is freaking amazing! *A faster way to get the wood grain look could be to use the realistic wood grain contact paper (similar to the marble contact paper you used in your last apartment) over the boxes, instead of paint. This could help avoid gaps as well.
This is genius too, to use contact paper it would be so much faster, and it would also hide any bends or imperfections in the boxes aswell as cover the connecting boxes so smart. I may attempt it with contact paper
I thought that's what she was going to do too! Maybe it would be too Shiney to look like real beams though? Not sure. Just a thought. I'm amazed at how realistic these look! They're beautiful!
Just found you and what a jewell you are! 1st video I've seen and after reading some of the comments, so looking forward to seeing what other "tricks you have up your sleeves". Wish we were neighbors, you are just precious to watch! Signed, this 59 & 3/4 year old fan
I love to see a fellow ADHDer follow their passion and embrace their hyperfocus and problem solving out of the box thinking (this time with actual boxes :D). It is very empowering to watch. Thank you!
It’s 2023 and I still use my cricut explore air 2. Cannot afford to upgrade to everyone there is or everyone that comes out. Frugal as I am I don’t feel a need to even if I can afford it. You did an amazing job darling. Thanks for sharing . Have a safe and blessed weekend
Just when I thought i've already seen your best DIY creations... 🤯 Dalia girl you never cease to amaze me. You really are amazing and one of a kind because you just keep getting better and better. Excited for your next projects! Always looking forward to new episodes of this home made happy series ✨🌟
At first, I was honestly horrified by this idea. I was so worried that it would come out really bad. But now? 👀👀👀 I'm about to be copying you, girl, this is ingenious.
Dalia... I'm so impressed. The way you thought out the entire process. Boxes, to gel, to command strips, to the small brackets. 👏👏Should you leave, don't use chalking for nail holes. Try a warm white crayon. Put pressure over hole. It melts inside. Not much to sand upside down. (I rent.. a lot nail holes) Bravo to you⚘ on your amazing project. Your smile of joy is priceless.
Wondering if a wood graining tool meant for faux painting projects would work after you applied a base coat of the gel. This is amazing and inspiring! Thank You!
I wonder if you could get wood grain peel off wallpaper and cover the boxes to look like real wood? That way you could also attach the boxes together for a seamless look
omg DALIA!!!! What are you out here doing to us??? I absolutely love all of your GENIUS and creative ways to achieve the impossible! You are INSPIRING, girl. Keep it up!!
You are incredibly talented!! How you painted cardboard to look exactly like wood (I mean when you had it lying on the tile it practically blended in with the floor) is absolutely mind-blowing! Well done! You have become my new favorite DIY channel to watch 🙌🏼
Very clever. A tip for making wood grain on these boxes or anything would be to just buy a wood grain paddle that paints or rolls your wood grain. Would make it so much easier & faster but the way you did it looks great. You could also paint on the wood slats or ship lap in between if you wanted. Love the light that comes in your bedroom too. Way-to-go.
I bought something that came in a long box, covered it with woodgrain contact paper, and hung the unit on leveled picture bucks. It looks great like a patio! Looking for some more boxes to cut down!
Bravo! I’ve been searching for a way to do this, but couldn’t find where to get boxes to accomplish this! Thank you so much for referencing what you used! You’re videos are so personable and refreshing to watch :) I loved seeing the deer right outside your window too!
Wow!! Those beams look amazing! I love that your husband gets involved in your projects! I can say how in awe I am about how great the beams look!! ❤️❤️
These diy beams are STUNNING! I am amazed at how real they look and how easy this would be to replicate. You're making all of our interior decor dreams seem possible 🤩
So impressive and creative, bravo! I suggest that you change the light fixture so that it pops outside of the beams instead of being trapped inside two beams. But how beautiful!
omg we LOVE an affordable & easily replicable DIY! brava, dalia!! it's STUNNING!! did you end up cutting to-size the extra boxes you had painted and filling the extra space?
You have the patience of Job. Your mind is absolutely stunning. Jaw dropping talent. WOW you just elevate your channel. I see this featured in magazines ,Pinterest etc . All social media platforms. Love how your mind works. Such an inspiration to me. So glad I subscribe to your channel in it’s beginning stages. Have not disappointed. God bless you and your beautiful family. 😮 💪🏾👍🏾👏🏾❤️✝️
They are gorgeous 😍 If you wouldn't have said anything...you would think those are real beams. You never cease to amaze me with all you ingenious ideas and solutions! Your room looks so good! I bet if you ever move again, the land lord would not mind keeping those in place. You just made your room look like you paid thousands for this fresh look 😍
The fake wood beams looks great I love the idea you had taught me a DIY. This is an idea to do on a dime. I love the way you added for a house in the an appartment thank you
Omg, girl! This is literally the perfect solution for a beam problem I have! I have this beams all over my living room, because the ceilings are about 4m high and the previous renter built another level for the bedroom to go on top. But he used just regular raw wood with those huge screws still visible and I really want the just-wood-look. Definitely going to buy cardboard now! Thank you!
Heellooo. I ddddiiiddd it!!!!!! Ordered boxes from USA... gel stain from the country where I am resident....wood filler from back home :) I just attached them on the ceiling....but faced the issue of falling 2 out of 10 after 2h and I cleaned the ceiling prior applying the comand strips. My ceiling is a fake one. By any chance do you have a solution rently friend to fix the boxes better?? Thank you for inspiration!!!
You are a problem solving genius and I love watching how you brainstorm ideas no matter how long it takes you achieve. I only that wish you were my neighbor so my place would look as inviting as your previous apt and now this one. I'm really enjoying your "Home made happy series"
They look so real I’m so FAZED at how committed to DIYs you are and how high quality they are in the end. It hardly ever looks ‘makey makey’. Also your black and white dress at the end is beautiful 😍
I like that it's cardboard, because then you can easily recycle them when you're done with them. Instead of a plastic, which will not do anything when you're done with it.
Omg! I’m so excited to try this! I wanted beams as you did. I have been watching video after video with nothing I felt easy enough for me to do alone. Thanks for sharing
Hi Dalia, I just started this video. But I appreciate how you put so much effort in your DIYs and not necessarily just following the DIY trends. Regardless if the beams work out, I appreciate the high effort, originality, and creativity! I
Such an awesome idea! Going to try this but going to use wood grain contact paper instead of stain/painting and strong rare earth magnets/plates to secure on the ceiling and easily detach for cleaning.
This is awesome 👏 . I was watching a previous video of your room and noticed the ceiling, but wow I thought that was the real thing. Who knew!! Till now. Amazing 🤩
Really well done! Something that came to mind that could have saved a little time and avoided having to make the joins was to cover the boxes in wood-grained adhesive paper. Then you could lay two boxes in tandem and have a seamless join. They would probably be a bit of a pain to put up though as they would be extremely long.
This is hands down the best DIY I’ve ever seen!!!!!! I own my house and could put the real deal in, BUT why the heck would I do that when this looks so good and can do it myself. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
You saved me $4,000+ on a beam 😅 we bought a house a few years back and the model homes had these beautiful wood beams and the sales lady said its yours we’ll just add it to your mortgage (not paying a beam for the next 30yrs) this is a great idea! Your DIYs are so beautiful 😍
So F-ING brilliant like this should be millions of views going to do this in my living room rental!!!
This is INGENIOUS! I love seeing how you problem solve and come up with rental friendly solutions.
Love it..thank you for sharing!!!!
Where'd you get your dress? So pretty.
You’re so lucky your husband helps and supports you with these DIY projects. My husband just sits down watching me struggle doing DIY and cleaning which has began to really really start annoying me a lot. Seeing your husband be so willing to help you get the house together makes me realize this is something I didn’t even realize I was missing that’s apart of my love language. Also this is soo creative I definitely want to try this out
Girl you need to raise your standards. You should talk to him about it
Esp the cleaning 0/10
girrrl I had one of those that just watched me do, paint, build, clean… I no longer have a husband. If I’m alone then let me BE alone.
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Life is short. I know we sometimes are trapped by circumstance, but you can ALWAYS set boundaries for what you will tolerate. Don't let anybody hang around you if they are unhelpful or don't have your back. Stand up for yourself sis. ♥
This is absolutely the DIY cheat that I needed to see! My daughter has real wood beams in her place and ever since I saw them I wanted some in my house but I just figured it couldn't be. I have no problem and no shame cheating! I don't want to have to buy giant heavy real beams and then deal with installing them...I'm perfectly happy with this kind that I know is not going to fall on my head and kill me! It's just the look that I like, and this is what I'm going to do. I did not know you could buy those kind of boxes! So you have helped me a great deal...and with your other videos as well. I'll be watching more!
I’ve been waiting for about a year for someone to come up with a diy for faux wood beams!! You’re a genius my friend!!🙌🏾🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼
Ummmmm. The dresses??!!?? Love love. And love love the outcome, such a smart girl!!! ❤️❤️
WOWWWW the creativity is just…. I can’t!!!
You are awesome young lady! Believe me if I tell that the highlight of the video to me was when your husband was helping you. It brung back memories of me and my wife. It's been hard cause she's now in heaven but we had twenty four beautiful years together with memories to last me a lifetime! I think they came out great!!! Thank you.
I feel like the bulk of videos are people copying other people. This was so original! And I can't believe how great the end result was. Great job! I was so impressed!
This is freaking amazing!
*A faster way to get the wood grain look could be to use the realistic wood grain contact paper (similar to the marble contact paper you used in your last apartment) over the boxes, instead of paint. This could help avoid gaps as well.
This is genius too, to use contact paper it would be so much faster, and it would also hide any bends or imperfections in the boxes aswell as cover the connecting boxes so smart. I may attempt it with contact paper
I was looking for a comment like this. That was my 1st thought!
This is exactly what I was coming to comment.. great minds think alike
OMG this was my first thought!!! She just used wood contact for the last apartment, bathroom.
I thought that's what she was going to do too! Maybe it would be too Shiney to look like real beams though? Not sure. Just a thought. I'm amazed at how realistic these look! They're beautiful!
You can buy a rocking stamp at the hardware store that creates a Perfect wood grain! You use it with stain over paint! It’s amazing!
Just found you and what a jewell you are! 1st video I've seen and after reading some of the comments, so looking forward to seeing what other "tricks you have up your sleeves". Wish we were neighbors, you are just precious to watch! Signed, this 59 & 3/4 year old fan
I love to see a fellow ADHDer follow their passion and embrace their hyperfocus and problem solving out of the box thinking (this time with actual boxes :D). It is very empowering to watch. Thank you!
What this girl gonna do once she buys her own house. Lovely ideas Dalia!
Unbelievable how realistic your paint job was!!!!!! 😱😱😱😱😱😱 Incredible job, wow.
You have GOT TO be SO PROUD!!! I’m so glad I found your channel. TOU HO GURL!!!
It’s 2023 and I still use my cricut explore air 2. Cannot afford to upgrade to everyone there is or everyone that comes out. Frugal as I am I don’t feel a need to even if I can afford it. You did an amazing job darling. Thanks for sharing . Have a safe and blessed weekend
You are EXTREMELY talented. The next HGTV star for sure!
Just when I thought i've already seen your best DIY creations... 🤯 Dalia girl you never cease to amaze me. You really are amazing and one of a kind because you just keep getting better and better. Excited for your next projects! Always looking forward to new episodes of this home made happy series ✨🌟
The faux grain is so pretty, much prettier than contact paper.
Wood peel and stick would be a great alternative as well :)
I will never refer to myself as "creative" again. This is INSANE!! Geniuss
still mindblown bc she keeps doing these diys that are so good
DIY aside , can we just talk about how gorgeous your dresses are 😍
Lol right I was do thinking that too Lol
I appreciate your use of respirators. Safety first!!! You are so creative and love watching your channel. keep it up.
At first, I was honestly horrified by this idea. I was so worried that it would come out really bad. But now? 👀👀👀 I'm about to be copying you, girl, this is ingenious.
Dalia... I'm so impressed. The way you thought out the entire process. Boxes, to gel, to command strips, to the small brackets. 👏👏Should you leave, don't use chalking for nail holes. Try a warm white crayon. Put pressure over hole. It melts inside. Not much to sand upside down. (I rent.. a lot nail holes) Bravo to you⚘ on your amazing project. Your smile of joy is priceless.
Whoa thanks for this! I usually just use a dove bar of soap 😆
@@GeniaBGolden Nice! I love this! 🧡 It's the sanding after the caulking that messes me up. Wall never looks the same. Be well
This video fr made me feel like “omg. A DIY I MIGHT be able to do?!” This is SO cute
you can use laminate paper that comes with wood grain look. that wood cover the gaps as well
My thoughts exactly
The wood beams are flipping awesome! Would love to put these on my living room ceiling. Everything is possible after watching all these videos!
Wondering if a wood graining tool meant for faux painting projects would work after you applied a base coat of the gel. This is amazing and inspiring! Thank You!
I wonder if you could get wood grain peel off wallpaper and cover the boxes to look like real wood? That way you could also attach the boxes together for a seamless look
omg DALIA!!!! What are you out here doing to us??? I absolutely love all of your GENIUS and creative ways to achieve the impossible! You are INSPIRING, girl. Keep it up!!
You are incredibly talented!! How you painted cardboard to look exactly like wood (I mean when you had it lying on the tile it practically blended in with the floor) is absolutely mind-blowing! Well done! You have become my new favorite DIY channel to watch 🙌🏼
Thank you so much!
This is amazing! Another DIY-er used a shower curtain to minimize the gooey stuff on the floor! That with the vinyl tape sounds perfect!
I'm happy for you too. I own my house but never thought I could afford to have wood beams. You are a special kind of DIYer that I am proud to follow.
Give this gal a Nobel prize for DIY!
Idk how you come up with these ideas, but from one renter to another, thank you!!
Awesome!!! Now, I have to find those boxes.
I thought at first you were gonna do the wood-look contac paper on the cardboard, but you went for the paint and brush. Totally approve :)))
Very clever. A tip for making wood grain on these boxes or anything would be to just buy a wood grain paddle that paints or rolls your wood grain. Would make it so much easier & faster but the way you did it looks great. You could also paint on the wood slats or ship lap in between if you wanted. Love the light that comes in your bedroom too. Way-to-go.
Yep this is a winner that we are going to see over and over on You tube and others recreated. You are so creative. Ingenious.
I bought something that came in a long box, covered it with woodgrain contact paper, and hung the unit on leveled picture bucks. It looks great like a patio! Looking for some more boxes to cut down!
That's genius. Looks real. Love your dress as well.
Bravo! I’ve been searching for a way to do this, but couldn’t find where to get boxes to accomplish this! Thank you so much for referencing what you used! You’re videos are so personable and refreshing to watch :) I loved seeing the deer right outside your window too!
Wow!! Those beams look amazing! I love that your husband gets involved in your projects! I can say how in awe I am about how great the beams look!! ❤️❤️
Wow, they look like real beams. Incredible!
OMG You have the most creative mind for thinking outside the box.
Thanks Dawna!
These diy beams are STUNNING! I am amazed at how real they look and how easy this would be to replicate. You're making all of our interior decor dreams seem possible 🤩
That’s genius. As a lifelong renter myself, I’m always looking for renter-friendly ways to get the look I want. Thanks for being our guinea pig!
This is SO INCREDIBLY underrated! I can't wait to do this
Thank you SO much for sharing all your hacks
So impressive and creative, bravo! I suggest that you change the light fixture so that it pops outside of the beams instead of being trapped inside two beams. But how beautiful!
OMG! Genius! I’m gonna put beams EVERYWHERE. Thank you for sharing this!!!
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omg we LOVE an affordable & easily replicable DIY! brava, dalia!! it's STUNNING!! did you end up cutting to-size the extra boxes you had painted and filling the extra space?
You are so talented… who would have thought 🥰. Gonna remember this project for my house 🥰
You have the patience of Job. Your mind is absolutely stunning. Jaw dropping talent. WOW you just elevate your channel. I see this featured in magazines ,Pinterest etc . All social media platforms. Love how your mind works. Such an inspiration to me. So glad I subscribe to your channel in it’s beginning stages. Have not disappointed. God bless you and your beautiful family. 😮 💪🏾👍🏾👏🏾❤️✝️
Wooahhh, the closeups at the end! They totally look like wood!
Can't believe this diy actually worked - wow!
This is so freaking smart!!!
Cool! You could even cover the boxes with wood grain contact paper
They are gorgeous 😍 If you wouldn't have said anything...you would think those are real beams. You never cease to amaze me with all you ingenious ideas and solutions! Your room looks so good! I bet if you ever move again, the land lord would not mind keeping those in place. You just made your room look like you paid thousands for this fresh look 😍
You are so incredibly talented, Dalia!!! Beams look soooooo great!!!
The fake wood beams looks great I love the idea you had taught me a DIY. This is an idea to do on a dime. I love the way you added for a house in the an appartment thank you
I love your positive attitude and creativity! You live your life to the fullest and I admire it so much. Thank you for being such a great inspiration.
Omg, girl! This is literally the perfect solution for a beam problem I have! I have this beams all over my living room, because the ceilings are about 4m high and the previous renter built another level for the bedroom to go on top. But he used just regular raw wood with those huge screws still visible and I really want the just-wood-look. Definitely going to buy cardboard now! Thank you!
Heellooo.
I ddddiiiddd it!!!!!!
Ordered boxes from USA... gel stain from the country where I am resident....wood filler from back home :)
I just attached them on the ceiling....but faced the issue of falling 2 out of 10 after 2h and I cleaned the ceiling prior applying the comand strips. My ceiling is a fake one. By any chance do you have a solution rently friend to fix the boxes better??
Thank you for inspiration!!!
Omgosh, this is my dream! I am doing this! So happy with this renter friendly hack! WOWZERS! Thank you!
Thank you, I love your creativity. I've always wanted wood beams in my ceiling also in my bedroom and now I believe I can achieve the same lock
I’d be so stoked if I rented a place after you and you left all the hacks behind
You and your husband are very creative loved the videos. Those beams look amazing.
You are a problem solving genius and I love watching how you brainstorm ideas no matter how long it takes you achieve. I only that wish you were my neighbor so my place would look as inviting as your previous apt and now this one. I'm really enjoying your "Home made happy
series"
Best idea faux wood beams !! I love it in my next apartment I am so proud of you!! God bless.🤗🙏❤
Absolutely amazing it turned out beautifully hun hats off to you and hubby.
They look so real I’m so FAZED at how committed to DIYs you are and how high quality they are in the end. It hardly ever looks ‘makey makey’. Also your black and white dress at the end is beautiful 😍
Very impressed with your logic - way to think outside those boxes 📦👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I so admire your tenacity...you know what you want and know how to get it!
Wish i could be the same...🙂
Omg! Gorgeous! I cannot believe you thought of doing it that way!!!
I like that it's cardboard, because then you can easily recycle them when you're done with them. Instead of a plastic, which will not do anything when you're done with it.
Are these boxes available to buy and paint like you did where were u able to find the boxes
Omg! I’m so excited to try this! I wanted beams as you did. I have been watching video after video with nothing I felt easy enough for me to do alone. Thanks for sharing
Your problem solving skills are on another planet my dear! This is stunning and so smart!
Hi Dalia, I just started this video. But I appreciate how you put so much effort in your DIYs and not necessarily just following the DIY trends. Regardless if the beams work out, I appreciate the high effort, originality, and creativity! I
This is INSANE!!! INSANELY AMAZING!! Looks just like real wood! Cannot believe the affordability of this and how real it looks!! You’re a genius!
Such an awesome idea! Going to try this but going to use wood grain contact paper instead of stain/painting and strong rare earth magnets/plates to secure on the ceiling and easily detach for cleaning.
I really want to do a light weight coffered ceiling like this...this is great!!!!
Omg!!! Are you kidding me! Wow! Wow! Wow! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This is sooooo going on my diy must do projects! Thank you for sharing! 🥲🥲😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
This is awesome 👏 . I was watching a previous video of your room and noticed the ceiling, but wow I thought that was the real thing. Who knew!! Till now. Amazing 🤩
Really well done! Something that came to mind that could have saved a little time and avoided having to make the joins was to cover the boxes in wood-grained adhesive paper. Then you could lay two boxes in tandem and have a seamless join. They would probably be a bit of a pain to put up though as they would be extremely long.
Now the only problem is how to find boxes similar to yours as far as the length especially. Love the final results!
you are so special and genuine❤. I am so glad I found your channel. what a lovely presentation.
This is hands down the best DIY I’ve ever seen!!!!!! I own my house and could put the real deal in, BUT why the heck would I do that when this looks so good and can do it myself. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Thank you for the inspiration. I tried it and I LOVE IT!! I spent a total of $38 for this DIY and that includes the gel stain 🥰
You can do the wood stain and grain with regular acrylic paint. There’s also other nontoxic strains.
Wow Dalia, girl your imagination is just wild and so creative! Looks amazing, amazing.
Whoa that's really so beautiful!! I see at the end you got a bit emotional, feel that feeling!! Will definitely try!!
This is the most creative idea I have seen in a verrrrrry long time.
Well done and thank you for sharing with us!
You are so talented.... you are making your home so beautiful
They look so great! Ideas for cardboard boxes are dancing in my head now. Thanks for testing paint and showing what worked.
You saved me $4,000+ on a beam 😅 we bought a house a few years back and the model homes had these beautiful wood beams and the sales lady said its yours we’ll just add it to your mortgage (not paying a beam for the next 30yrs) this is a great idea! Your DIYs are so beautiful 😍
This was ingenious! I thought there was no way you could stain boxes to make it look like real wood, so glad I was completely wrong! Beautiful!!