8 Cheerful Colorful Rooms to Brighten Your Home

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Boston Magazine Design Love Fest //Emily Henderson Traditional Home Amie Corley Katie Rosenfeld Design Katie Ridder Apartment Therapy Colorful Interior Inspiration to Brighten Your Home These carefully selected interiors showcase how color can transform everyday rooms into joyful, inviting spaces. From bold wallpapers and painted cabinetry to saturated textiles and statement rugs, each image demonstrates … Read more

Chic Kitchen Organization with Rattan Lidded Baskets

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striped pot (set of two) / oval lidded basket / green and white plates and bowls This year I’m continuing my mission to create a place for everything and keep our home organized. I recently added several new baskets and wanted to share how they’re helping both with storage and styling. My aim with these … Read more

Embracing a Slower Rhythm Through the Seasons: A Year of Calm

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A few years back I learned that moving through the seasons at a gentler pace makes both life and home feel calmer. Longtime readers of The Inspired Room know I love autumn—Fall Nesting has been a beloved tradition here for more than a decade—but I’ve always favored a slower, more organic way to bring seasonal … Read more

Fall Nesting: Our Media Room Makeover with a New Sectional

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UPDATE: Summer 2014 — Many readers have asked how our La-Z-Boy sectional is holding up with kids and dogs. Two years in, it’s been fantastic. The dogs test it daily but the fabric and construction have proven durable. We love how luxurious and roomy it feels; everyone can stretch out comfortably. Spills clean up easily, … Read more

Holiday Decluttering: Smart Strategies to Organize Your Home Fast

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Thinking you must wait until the new year to start organizing and decluttering? You can make meaningful progress before the holidays arrive. With focused effort and a few practical strategies, it’s possible to reduce clutter, create more usable space, and enjoy a calmer, more welcoming home during the season. Start small and set realistic goals. … Read more

Cozy Home Tips for Staying Warm This Sweater Season

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We’ve been enjoying beautiful autumn sunshine and crisp, cooler temperatures here in Seattle—sweater weather at its best. Outside, leaves are turning vibrant shades of orange and yellow and are starting to drift to the ground. There’s a noticeable crispness in the air, and I’m loving every moment of cozying up the house for fall. This … Read more

Inside Where Women Create: Win a Creative Space Makeover Giveaway

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Where Women Create Winter 2012 Giveaway I love exploring creative spaces, so it’s no surprise that I adore this magazine. Where Women Create is a treasure for anyone who finds inspiration through making things. To enter to win your own copy, simply leave a comment on this post describing your dream creative space. TWO lucky … Read more

Cozy Fall Decor Ideas for Stylish Home Makeovers

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Announcing Fall Nesting 2019 + Doormats Happy Saturday, friend! It looks like my email delivery has been interrupted, so recent blog posts may not have reached your inbox. If you’ve been wondering why you haven’t received updates, that’s the reason. We’re actively working to fix the problem and get emails back on track as soon … Read more

Inside The Inspired Room: Cottage Journal Home Decor Tour

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Hello friends! I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Believe it or not, we had a light dusting of snow at our house yesterday — not much, but enough to cover the ground, cars, and rooftops. Seriously, spring, we’re ready for warmth, sunshine, and flowers. Enough with the cold and snow. I have some exciting news: … Read more

Upholstery-Tack Pumpkins: Creative Fall Decor DIY

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NLooking for a simple and stylish fall craft? These upholstered-tack pumpkins are an easy, charming way to add seasonal flair to your home. With just a few supplies—uplstery tacks and decorative pumpkins or gourds—you can create a polished, textured display that works for mantels, centerpieces, or porch arrangements. Start by choosing pumpkins or gourds with … Read more