One of my favorite architectural details is chunky wood paneling—often called shiplap or tongue-and-groove paneling. It brings warmth and character to a room and always makes me smile. When we remodeled our kitchen, I was eager to reintroduce the sturdy woodwork I loved from older homes. Adding these elements gradually has made the house feel … Read more

Happy Saturday! Here are a few recent posts from The Inspired Room you might enjoy: 3 Take Away Tips: Make Home Your Coziest Place to Be DIY Bathroom Makeover in a Month: Before & After Reveal Fall Puttering Playlist I hope these ideas inspire you this week. Below are more curated home and seasonal design … Read more

Today my living room is eclectic. Tomorrow it might be all white. The next day it could double as the dining area. Around here, rooms are always changing. A little over a year ago I realized the living room wasn’t being used to its full potential. It had become mainly a passage from the front … Read more

Every day among plants is a good day. Plants lift the spirit and bring a calm, steady joy. My grandmother and mother always kept lovely flower beds and indoor plants while I was growing up (my mom still does), and those memories sparked my desire to become a “plant person” even though I still consider … Read more

After 21 years together, my husband and I have finally discovered something about ourselves — we enjoy puttering. For years I assumed we were simply obsessive about small tasks, disorganized, or bad at managing time because we were often late. I wondered what was wrong with us. Why didn’t we get to the bigger, more … Read more

Painted Subfloors: Ashley Ann Photography Soon after a small paint mishap left our living room carpet looking worse for wear, my daughter and I found ourselves sitting on the floor, peeling back a corner of carpet we already disliked. We stared at the exposed subfloor and let our imaginations run. For a moment we were … Read more

Faux Peonies // More Sources Above Create a Nancy Meyers–Inspired Coastal Cottage Feeling in Your Home I’ve been told my style lately is “Nancy Meyers meets coastal cottage”—what a lovely compliment. I adore her films and the effortlessly beautiful, lived-in homes they showcase. If you’ve ever fallen for the interiors in Something’s Gotta Give or … Read more

Thank you all for the enthusiasm about my kitchen design board. Your responses make sharing this project so enjoyable. I was thrilled to see the cabinets and the sink finally arrive — it feels like a major step forward. This is a quick progress update to let you know the cabinets are here; I’ll share … Read more

Click here to get essential oils and toxin-free products, no starter kit required I’ve been using essential oils consistently for several years, and they’ve made a meaningful difference in our home and health. I truly believe having high-quality, pure essential oils at home is valuable. Friends introduced me to oils and the improvements we’ve seen … Read more

Hi friends! I’m Michaela, and I’m excited to share a simple, charming DIY for February: a heart-shaped floral arrangement perfect for Valentine’s Day. I adore flowers, so this is one of my favorite seasonal projects to make for a centerpiece, a gift, or a sweet decoration around the house. This heart-shaped arrangement is easy, quick, … Read more