Happy weekend, friends! Welcome to another curated edition of Home Style Saturdays, a collection of seasonal decorating ideas, DIY projects, and simple home inspiration to help you create a cozy, inviting space. Recent posts from The Inspired Room The Most Regrettable Decorating Mistake You Can Make — A thoughtful look at common decorating missteps and … Read more

Greetings! Who needs to declutter? I certainly do. I wish I could say I decluttered once years ago and that was the end of the excess in our home, but for me it’s an ongoing process. We decluttered a lot before we moved here four years ago, yet we still accumulated many items we neither … Read more

Yesterday I said goodbye to my beloved kitchen. We finished loading the last U-Haul and made the trip back up to Washington. It was a bittersweet moment — exciting because the move is finally over, but sad to close the door on the room I loved most. The move has been long and exhausting, so … Read more

And so it begins! I’m excited to share that our side yard project is finally underway. Just before work started we noticed something we hadn’t paid attention to before: this side yard actually has a lovely view. I’m not sure why we missed it previously—maybe because we were always looking down to avoid tripping on … Read more

Daily self-care matters. If you’re joining this mini-series now, begin with the intro on home and body self-care, then check the post about creating a spa bathroom atmosphere and a detox bath recipe. Today’s focus is on detoxing daily routines — removing what doesn’t serve us so we can better care for ourselves and our … Read more

Banquette inspiration photo: BHG Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. Last week I shared a new idea for our kitchen that I’m excited about. If you missed that post, it included inspiration photos and early thoughts on making the kitchen window flush with the counter. Our kitchen is currently tucked into the … Read more

I’ve been on a serious decluttering mission lately. Nothing has been exempt. Since we moved into this smaller house, I’ve become increasingly certain that I don’t want to keep—or move—random things that no longer serve a purpose. We downsized dramatically; our previous home was about twice the size. Even after years of clearing out, we … Read more

Ready for some weekend home style inspiration? Today I had the pleasure of joining a virtual blogger event called Home Style Saturdays as a guest contributor. Each Saturday, five bloggers share some of their favorite projects with their combined audiences. I was invited to share my spring patio refresh, which was a delight. It’s always … Read more

House & Home | Photographer: Virginia Macdonald | Designer: Jack Creasy Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry 1. Create a New Mood with Color Consider how natural light and architectural details shape the atmosphere of a room. Introducing a moody color palette, as seen in this Modern English Country kitchen, can add drama and depth to your home. … Read more

Storage that looks good and works hard is one of my favorite home solutions, so I want to share why baskets are such a useful, practical, and attractive accessory. I have baskets in almost every room — closets, bathrooms, shelves, the laundry room, and even in our cars. I use them for so many purposes … Read more