Traditional Kitchen design by Boston Kitchen And Bath Venegas and Company Do you love the look of exposed wood beams? I certainly do. Two of the living rooms in our previous homes featured original ceiling beams, and I miss that architectural detail every time I look at my current flat, drywalled ceilings. Plain white ceilings … Read more

BHG Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I’m so thankful for you. Your support means so much! Christmas Decorating If you need inspiration to kick-start your holiday decorating and crafting this season, I’ve gathered a collection of Christmas decorating ideas and DIY projects to help you get started. Enjoy! Christmas Decorating: The Power of Three Small & Festive … Read more

Sarah Richardson hello, friends! I’m glad to be back blogging. I missed a few days while my son and I recovered from the flu — who gets the flu in summertime? Apparently we do. While I was resting, I spent time browsing for inspiration and found several rooms by two of my favorite designers, Sarah … Read more

This post is sponsored by Kodak Digitizing Box One of my earliest and most memorable pre-holiday posts had nothing to do with decorating. It wasn’t a carefully curated set of styled, edited images like the ones you see on Instagram today. Instead, it was a handful of candid snapshots taken the night we were trying … Read more

Small bedroom ideas 1. Step up the drama. Don’t assume that a small bedroom has to be quiet or neutral. Embrace bold patterns, rich paint colors or a striking four‑poster or canopy bed to give the room personality. Dark walls can create a cozy, enveloping feel, and an unexpected fabric or wallpaper can become the … Read more

Hi friends, it’s Courtney here to share my son Forrest’s finished nursery. A few months back I posted my mood board while I was still pregnant — now baby is here and the room is complete. I’m thrilled with how it turned out and excited to show you around. Budget Friendly Nursery The nursery vision: … Read more

In 2008, my friend and fellow blogger and designer Joni from the beloved Cote de Texas contributed this insightful post to The Inspired Room. It’s with deep sadness that I share she passed away unexpectedly in October 2023. Her absence is profoundly felt by family, friends, and the design community. Although some original photos from … Read more

Recently my daughter and I tackled the linen closet in my laundry room and cleared out everything we no longer needed. I was both surprised and embarrassed by how much was just taking up space. We ended up tossing about six garbage bags filled with flat, worn-out pillows and grimy linens. Looking at all that … Read more

Small outdoor space – inspiration via My Domaine Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend. I didn’t watch the Super Bowl, but if you did and your team won—congratulations! Our side yard project has finally started, and it’s exciting to see progress. The area for the patio has been excavated and the framing … Read more

Have you ever wondered whether to add curtain panels to your windows? Maybe you don’t need them, or perhaps you aren’t sure you even want them. You might be questioning your personal style, whether curtains are “in” or “out,” or if they suit your house and lifestyle. When we moved into this house, I debated … Read more