It Is Time for Fall Decorating! My quick and easy fall mantel Friends, it’s that moment again — time to let go of summer and welcome the comforts of fall. I realize some of you are still enjoying warm weather and others don’t experience leaf changes where you live. Here at The Inspired Room, … Read more

We love this small corner of our living room. The built-in bench and bookcase are full of character, but without a nearby light source the area felt a little dreary, especially on long winter evenings. We plan to install wall sconces throughout the room eventually, but adding hardwired lighting wasn’t an option right before the … Read more

Inspiration for Our Double Duty Guest Bedroom – Rita Konig One of my plans for our new home is to create built-in beds in a room that will serve both as a quiet workspace for me and a comfortable guest room for our children or friends. The daybed arrangement pictured above is a key inspiration: … Read more

As quick, picture-perfect decorating becomes the norm, I’ve grown more committed to the idea of creating a true sanctuary. Studies show people feel more anxious and overwhelmed than ever. The more connected we are online, the more we can lose touch with what — and who — truly matters. We all need a peaceful place … Read more

Uncommon Ground Do you study mantels and display shelves like I do? Below is a curated collection of Fall mantel and display shelf ideas pulled from my inspiration files. I often study photos to gather ideas for layering, arranging, and accessorizing using items I already own. Last year I shared some tips for styling a … Read more

Let’s welcome Amanda back to The Inspired Room today to reveal her Home Office Makeover! Woo hoo! This makeover was entirely Amanda’s own project. She planned to complete it from top to bottom in just two weeks on a $1,000 budget. Let’s see how it turned out. Hello Inspired Room friends!! This is Amanda from … Read more

BHG If I had a large covered porch, I would want it to look exactly like this. I saw this photo in Better Homes and Gardens and couldn’t help but gush — the shingles, the furniture, the door, the porch ceiling — I love it all. BHG This mint green kitchen nearly convinced me to … Read more

I have always loved opening my home for holiday gatherings. When we lived in a 4,700-square-foot house in Portland, we hosted parties for more than 100 people with room to spare — serving tables in multiple rooms and seating scattered throughout. In smaller homes, we simply made do and squeezed in a little closer. It … Read more

We’ve had a whirlwind of projects around the house this summer, and I’m loving how everything is coming together. With each update the space feels more like our home, but this time the change is especially meaningful thanks to a new planked wall in the dining room. That single change has added warmth, character, and … Read more

In a recent post I shared a rattan basket I’m using to display spring plants in my kitchen. Several readers asked for similar planters at different price points, so I gathered a selection of options below. They were a bit harder to find than I expected, but I’ll update if more appear in the coming … Read more