I love decorating, and I’m a big fan of Sarah Richardson and her show Sarah’s House on HGTV. The new season that recently aired in the US has been especially inspiring as I juggle a number of home projects. Even though Sarah often starts with a brand-new house and a generous budget, there are plenty … Read more

{please look away from the band of swine paint that still circles our ceiling ..} Magazine inspiration photo of one of my kitchens in the 1990s. Once upon a time, back in the late 1900s, I fell in love with a kitchen shown in a magazine photo. I tore that page out and kept it … Read more

My husband and I have collected original art since we were newlyweds. There’s something special about the history, texture and story an original piece brings to a home. While our collection isn’t large or extravagant, we’ve enjoyed finding meaningful works—sometimes at estate sales or secondhand shops, sometimes as anniversary gifts to each other, and sometimes … Read more

Graphic Wallpaper Source: Rifle Paper Co (Rosa: Hunter) I have downsized and decluttered my home several times, and while it wasn’t always easy, each round made the house feel calmer and more livable. Below are practical, experience-based tips to help you start downsizing and decluttering so your home can become the peaceful retreat you want. … Read more

Caitlin Wilson’s Dining Room II’ve always loved wingback chairs at the dining table. They lend a room instant charm and warmth. Used at the heads of the table, wingbacks create a focal point, and their classic silhouette works well with many chair styles and table shapes. Whether patterned or solid, they add personality and a … Read more

So, it finally happened. I grabbed a paintbrush and painted my front door. It only took about an hour for this front door makeover, but I procrastinated for ages—trying to pick the right color, waiting out bad weather, and making every excuse in the book. In the end I decided to stop waiting and just … Read more

It’s that time of year again. (If the end of summer makes you nervous, don’t worry — there’s still plenty of warm weather left.) I look forward to this little ritual every season: the moment when I begin nudging the house toward fall. Can you see them on my entry table? The plush pumpkins have … Read more

Hello Inspired Room readers — Cassie here. I’m excited to be back after a short break. Over the summer we welcomed our second little one, and life has been happily full with a spirited big sister and our newborn, Ashland Rion. I’ve been completely smitten with this tiny new member of our family. A few … Read more

Pottery Barn Greetings, friends of The Inspired Room! It’s me, Kate — also known as Centsational Girl! I’m delighted to be here today as a guest for one of my favorite bloggers, Melissa, while she’s away speaking at Relevant. This is Day 20 of 31 Days of Autumn Bliss, and the theme is Get Cozy … Read more

Time for your friend and mine, Mr. Linky! Here are a few holiday posts from around blogland. Share your holiday ideas and inspiration from this week by adding your link to Mr. Linky. If you want more ideas, you can still find great links in last Friday’s edition. Gratitude Garland ideas (three blog links below): … Read more