Blog — The Bespoke Craftsman

Project vs. Passion | 2021 summarized + my promise to you

Despite a financially successful year, I finished 2021 completely burned out. When you turn your passion into a business, the unfortunate reality for some is that your passion is replaced by money as the bottom line. So you become as efficient with your time as possible because time = money. So the game becomes -“what projects/products/processes can I do that make the most money for the least amount of time?” Read more about my 2021 journey and my promise to you for 2022.

accent wall design, project details, living room accent wallCarl DiazMarch 4, 2022slat wall, matte, black accent wallComment

Tall Wall Decorating Solution | the 20 foot accent wall for Hala

Tall, open rooms are a desirable design aspect, especially for open concept homes where most of the living is done in one area of the house. While tall walls are a wonderful selling point for a home, once families move in, they often find that they aren’t sure how to decorate such a large wall. See my process from start to finish installing this monster 20-foot accent wall.

Carl DiazJanuary 5, 2022Comment

A Moody Dark Green Accent Wall for Elle

dining room accent wallCarl DiazNovember 2, 2021green accent wall, dark accent wall, living room accent wall, dining room accent wall, living room, dining roomComment

Nesting with Sarah | dream nursery for twins

project detailsCarl DiazOctober 1, 2021board and batten, nursery, entryway, mud roomComment

The Essential Modern Accent Wall Guide

Accent walls have been around for years, but are enjoying a surge in popularity due in part to being featured design aspects in popular media. There are many considerations to keep in mind before deciding to put an accent wall into your home. I'll be covering accent wall basics, current trends, benefits, design considerations, and whether or not you should try to DIY your accent wall.