House Beautiful HHello! I’m Courtney. There’s something quietly charming about shared bedrooms. I’ve lived in a number of them—sharing a room with my sister as a child, then with roommates through college at Seattle Pacific University, and later in rental houses with friends. Those years are full of memories: late-night conversations, fits of laughter, and … Read more

One of my favorite architectural details is chunky wood paneling — often called shiplap or tongue-and-groove paneling. It brings a comforting, handmade feel to a room and always makes me smile. When we remodeled our kitchen, I was eager to reintroduce those warm wood details that I missed from our older homes. Adding chunky trim … Read more

Hey friends! I hope you’ve been well and are enjoying the first week of October. I’ve been taking time to savor the season—wrapping up in a cozy blanket on our daybed in the evenings, sipping a cup of tea, and soaking in all the little comforts of fall. Recently a few of you mentioned noticing … Read more

Pretty Bedroom Colors Coral, black, and white / Traditional Home As we continue our Best of the Best series focused on bedrooms, it feels like a good moment to explore some of the most appealing bedroom color schemes. “Best” is personal — the ideal palette depends on your home, the light in your room, your … Read more

art by Katie Daisy We’re savoring every minute of sunshine, clear blue skies, and the soft gray-blue of the summer sea here in the Puget Sound region. The weather has been lovely and we’re taking full advantage of warm, sunny days. This past week we’ve been breathing the salty air, whether splashing at the waterfront … Read more

We don’t usually decorate extensively for Halloween, but being new to the neighborhood, we decided a simple banner would be a friendly way to let kids and parents know they’re welcome to grab a treat from our porch. Banners are perfect for seasonal decorating Banners are an ideal choice for small spaces because they don’t … Read more

Hey friends — I’m thrilled to share that my first copy of The Inspired Room Coloring Book arrived last week. It’s even more beautiful in person than I imagined, and I can’t wait for you to see it. If you missed the announcement about this project, you can catch up on the original post. The … Read more

Greetings! Recently we had several rooms painted, and I’m thrilled to finally have fresh walls. I’d been wanting to paint since we moved in, so the new coat of white truly gives us the clean slate I needed to move forward with decorating. If you missed the “before” look, it showed why this refresh was … Read more

I recently discovered a charming coastal house in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard featured in New England Home. Though I’m happily settled in the Pacific Northwest and unlikely to move, I can easily imagine being content on the island. There’s a distinct appeal to that New England coastal aesthetic—especially the gray-shingled homes that I’m always drawn … Read more

Lee Ann Thornton in House Beautiful II enjoy studying room photographs to identify design ideas and practical takeaways I can adapt at home. What turns a room into a memorable space? Even if we can’t recreate a full remodel, the design principles behind a striking room can be adapted in small ways to make our … Read more