A few weeks ago our basement bathroom felt dull and uninspiring. I had planned to redo it since we moved in, but it kept falling down the priority list. When our daughter Courtney decided to move into the lower level this year, we finally had a reason to make it “better than it was.” That … Read more

I was looking through my photo files this weekend and found pictures of my 2007 Christmas dining room from the English Tudor we lived in Portland, Oregon. It’s always a pleasure to look back and see how holiday style and decorating change over the years. The dining room in that house was generous in scale. … Read more

Each month we share a roundup of Inspired Room Style decorating favorites from the previous month, chosen by our followers here and on the Inspired Room Style Instagram. We feature classic and current home decor pieces to help you decorate your home affordably and with ease. We hope our January favorites inspire you. In case … Read more

Salad: Sliced cucumber Halved baby tomatoes Crispy roasted chickpeas (see recipe below) Fresh ricotta Fresh mint leaves, chopped Fresh lemon juice Extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Instructions (serves 1): In a bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, halved baby tomatoes and a handful of crispy roasted chickpeas. Spoon a dollop of fresh ricotta on top, … Read more

Well hello — I’m Courtney, Melissa’s daughter. Some longtime readers might remember when I moved into a very small room (more like an office) on the entry level of my sister Kylee and brother-in-law’s townhouse in Seattle. The room measures under 9 by 9 feet, with a sliding door on one wall and an angled … Read more

IMake Room for What You Love. I’m the author, so I’m biased, but this guide proved incredibly useful to me and I hope it will inspire you as well. Each January I publish home, business, and personal goals on the blog. Sharing goals helps me sharpen focus and begin the year with clarity about where … Read more

Jas Design Build As I’ve mentioned before, I sometimes wrestle with decorating choices because I enjoy both cheerful, playful decor and more refined, tasteful design. When everything matches perfectly the result can feel predictable and impersonal, but going too bold risks tipping into something that feels silly or tacky. Finding the balance between personality and … Read more

This post is in partnership with World Market The sun finally peeked out in Seattle yesterday and it felt like a small promise of spring. January here can be gray and long, so a sunny moment was a welcome lift. I’m a homebody at heart, and one of the perks is that your house can … Read more

Style by Emily Henderson I love string lights year-round, but outdoor string lights at dusk in the summer are especially magical. They cast a warm, festive glow across a backyard or patio and instantly make an evening feel cozier. Often when I shop in person, the selection is limited or the remaining strands aren’t the … Read more

If there’s one thing I adore as much as a beautiful kitchen, it’s adding charming little pieces to it. I collect striped towels, breadboards, rustic wooden spoons and an ever-growing assortment of coffee mugs. I also have a soft spot for attractive cookbooks. Guilty as charged—I often buy a cookbook because the cover captured me. … Read more