Sources for above Happy New Year, friends! As we begin a fresh year, I wanted to look back at the decor pieces readers loved most from The Inspired Room in 2024. After 18 years of sharing affordable, timeless, and stylish home decor, I still love hearing from readers who find something they truly enjoy. Many … Read more

Hi everyone! Courtney here. After featuring our new striped rug yesterday, I remembered how much I love stripes. I gathered ten favorite striped finds from around the web for you—simple, stylish, and fun. Cheers to stripes! Gather is a regular round-up of design inspiration and gift ideas by Courtney Michaels, creative coordinator of The Inspired … Read more

Do you ever wish you had a personal decorator — or at least a helpful friend to answer your decorating questions? I’m excited to share a little secret with you today. My talented friend KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms and I are thrilled to announce we’re co-writing a new decorating book. It’s a practical, fun guide … Read more

Since I’ve been deep into fall nesting around the house, I decided it was time to fix a lighting gripe I’ve lived with for years. You may remember my posts about the so-called “flying goblet” lights the builder installed. One in the dining room was replaced with an outdoor lantern, and matching sconces on the … Read more

YYou may have noticed this in my side patio makeover post, but we are no longer gateless in Seattle. Creating and installing the gate was one of those projects full of hiccups and small setbacks. Like many of our side patio updates, it took far longer than expected. In fact, it took years to get … Read more

Sources: Blue Plaid Blanket // Rug // Wingback Chair // Pleated Lampshade // Faux Fern by Chair // Wall Color: Beach Glass Benjamin Moore Cozy season is almost here, and for us that means bringing out extra blankets. Below is a curated selection of cozy throw blankets I’m loving right now, plus a bit about … Read more

When I learned that my friend Karianne of Thistlewood Farms had created a new home décor book, I suspected it would be special — but the finished copy exceeded every expectation. From the moment I opened the box, I could tell this planner is a true gem for anyone who loves decorating and organizing their … Read more

Friends, I’m thrilled to share something special on The Inspired Room. After more than eight years of blogging I’ve met so many kind, creative people. It’s been an unexpected blessing to form friendships online—so far, no serial killers—just lovely, generous people who inspire me every day. I’ve met many of these readers and bloggers in … Read more

***Update: catch up and follow along with our house progress by scrolling through here!*** Hey friends! It’s been a whirlwind these last few weeks, but we’re so excited to share an initial look at our new (old) mid-century brick rambler. I never imagined we’d buy a ranch-style, one-level house with a basement—yet here we are. … Read more

For years, I couldn’t figure out why my home didn’t feel like the peaceful retreat I craved. I was always tidying, decluttering and cleaning—constantly trying to keep up. One room would feel settled while another unraveled. I’d repeat the same cycle: declutter, organize, clean, repeat. Even on the rare days when things felt calm, the … Read more