Yes, you can mix wood and white trim in the same house (or, even, in the same room)! Mixing painted and stained trim is completely doable, as long as you keep these tips in mind. Our modern cottage home has original solid wood trim, crown molding, panel molding, chair rails, and ceiling beams… but… it’s …
Interior Decor Ideas
Try one of 5 simple spring home decor ideas for a bedroom. Take a Master Bedroom tour featuring easy updates for a spring refresh! Though it’s not quite spring, we do have some spring-like weather in the forecast (nearly 75° later this week!). Still, I’ve been anxious to start introducing a bit of fresh color …
Is your laundry room located off the garage or a side entry? If so, these 15+ mudroom and laundry room combo ideas will help you design a beautiful (and practical) space! I’ve been reminiscing about the mudroom in our last home. Maybe it’s all the rain and snow of February in Kentucky… but I’m missing …
Love antiques with a modern edge? Missing the shade for an antique milk glass lamp? This milk glass lamp makeover is simple and stylish! An heirloom from my husband’s aunt, this pair of antique milk glass lamps is a treasure. The lamps needed a bit of freshening up – and one milk glass shade was …
Looking for a stylish jungle wallpaper that doesn’t scream “themed room”? This Tanglewood Forest wallpaper took our small bathroom from basic to stunning, in an afternoon. For years, I’ve admired jungle wallpaper in bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, but I wasn’t ever able to hit the buy button. That is until I saw Tanglewood Forest, a …
Considering black kitchen countertops for your next renovation? Find inspiration in each of these kitchens with gorgeous black counters. Within minutes of walking into the warehouse, I had chosen our slab. A near-black quartz in a matte finish, it’s exactly what I envisioned for the black kitchen countertops in our home. However, you might not …
Over 20 faux brick DIY projects to try! Incorporate the beauty of brick (without hiring a bricklayer!) through brick veneer, brick wall panels, faux brick tile, and brick stencils. Would you like to add architectural character, warmth, and texture to your home? Try brick. Well, faux brick, that is! Faux brick is both DIY and …
Does your fireplace need a makeover? These before and after photos of German Schmear (or ‘smear’) fireplaces will inspire you to update your brick or stone hearth! Our German Schmear brick fireplace project has been a hit, which got me thinking: wouldn’t it be great to see German Schmear (also called ‘smear’) in other homes, …
Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray is a light, airy, and warm beige-gray. Envision it in your home: check out 15+ inspiring rooms with SW Mindful Gray painted cabinets and walls! Are you looking for a light and airy gray paint color that doesn’t feel cold? If so, Mindful Gray by Sherwin Williams should be high on …
Need to remodel your kitchen on a budget? These 10 tips will help you save money creatively with a budget kitchen remodel that you’ll love! In the thick of renovating the exterior of our cottage-style fixer-upper, we faced an unfortunate truth: the kitchen is in sore shape, too. Shucks. With no funds allocated, it’s time …
Love a mix of design styles & want to combine them beautifully? Take a cue from 10 bloggers with colorful, eclectic style. Mix modern, vintage, glam (and more!) for a look that is stunningly unique! Out with the old, in with the you! Today I’m introducing you to 10 talented bloggers with colorful, eclectic style …
No homeschool room? No problem! Learn how to set up a homeschool classroom – even if you’re short on space – with 10 Homeschool Room Ideas for small spaces! Need a homeschool room, but don’t have the extra room to spare? No problem! We’ve been homeschooling for 4 years and have never had a dedicated …
Trying to figure out how to brighten a dark room (or rooms) in your house? With over 17 ideas, you are sure to find a trick that fits your budget. Over the last 10 years, we have bought and renovated 3 homes. When you buy older homes – and especially fixer-uppers – they generally don’t …
Decorating a room for your daughter? These 15 little girl bedroom ideas will help you plan a room that’s practical, affordable, and pretty! It wasn’t long ago that I decorated a room for my baby girl. Shortly after we finished her bohemian bedroom, we sold our house and moved to our current cottage-style home. Now, …
Are you struggling to find a long curtain rod for large windows or a sunroom? Extra-long curtain rods can come at a pretty penny, but this DIY long curtain rod is a simple, affordable, and stylish solution. When we are house-hunting, a home full of windows and natural light is at the top of my …