Create a Cozy, Functional Home: Design Tips and Inspiration

White Farmhouse Kitchen with Jadeite Dishes

Courtney TIR Banner 2016

HHello — I’m Courtney. I trained in interior design, but over the years I’ve discovered that what truly inspires me is not just arranging colors and materials. I’m passionate about creating a home: a place that reflects the lives and personalities of the people who live there and that welcomes anyone who walks through the door.

I love shaping comfortable, cozy spaces that feel like a warm embrace after a long day. I aim to design rooms that invite guests in and make them feel immediately at ease. Personal touches that spark conversation and reveal something about the household are especially important to me. I want a home to uplift, refresh, and motivate—while also being organized so daily life runs more smoothly and with less stress.

I pay attention to the small details: the textures, the scents, the sounds that give a home its unique character. I’m grateful for the memories each house holds and for the ways every home has met our needs during different seasons of life.

Hand drawn quote by The Inspired Room blog

Lettering by Courtney

What are you most grateful for in your home?