Our family always loved the tradition of going out to choose a real Christmas tree. With the kids older and scattered across different cities, we don’t get to do it as often anymore. I miss that tradition and the cozy feeling it brought to our holidays. I especially miss the fresh pine scent that fills … Read more

Hi, Kylee here. I want to share some of my favorite cleaning tools—gadgets that genuinely make chores easier and more efficient. I believe in keeping things simple: fewer, multi-purpose items that actually work instead of cluttering drawers with single-use products. For cleaning solutions, I stick to one all-purpose cleaner for most surfaces, and common staples … Read more

Sponsored by Brother In my organizing book, Make Room for What You Love, I emphasize how essential it is to organize your hobbies if you actually want to do them. That advice is especially true for me, so this past week I followed my own guidance and organized my craft supplies. I’m excited to show … Read more

Classically Amber’s Gallery Wall Gallery Wall Inspiration Welcome to the Gallery Wall inspiration party! Gather your favorite snacks and get ready to be inspired. This post celebrates gallery walls — also called salon walls or photo walls — and shares ideas to help you create a display that reflects your personality. If you missed last … Read more

This post is in partnership with Behr Hello friends! Before I share my new bedroom paint color, a quick note: I’m hosting a Color Clinic with Behr Paint this Thursday, March 15 from Noon–3pm EST (9am–Noon PST). I’ll be answering paint questions on Facebook on both The Inspired Room and Behr pages—hope you’ll stop by … Read more

David Prince Dominique Vorillon Gregg Segal Jessie Mesic Macki Tim Murphy Todd Hido Shelley Metcalf Peter Vitale David Prince Philip Clayton Thompson Something about the arrival of FALL always gets me excited to reconnect with my kitchen. I love seeing how small changes can bring character and warmth back into the heart of the home. … Read more

The Postman’s Knock (download HERE!) If you’re wrapping gifts this weekend, here’s a curated collection of charming, free printable gift tags found across the web. Talented designers have generously shared these creative tags, and I’m excited to showcase a selection here. Browse the images and click the indicated download links below each photo for instructions … Read more

Welcome back to the Tiny Cottage in spring. Our last official visit here on The Inspired Room was at Christmastime, and many readers have asked for a spring update — so here it is. My parents moved into this Tiny Cottage, added onto the back of our home, after our renovation finished late last summer … Read more

Hi friends! Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here. I’ve lived in a variety of small spaces and rentals over the years — from shared college rooms to a tiny bedroom at my sister’s townhouse, a 600-square-foot studio, and now a 500-square-foot one-bedroom. Because of that experience, I’ve learned how to make small homes feel cozy, peaceful, and … Read more

Today we created several summer mood boards to inspire your home and rounded up Memorial Day sales on pieces we love. Whether you’re planning a full redesign or making simple seasonal updates, mood boards help clarify a direction and make shopping easier. Below each mood board you’ll find the sale sources so you can locate … Read more