Greetings! Recently we had several rooms painted, and I’m thrilled to finally have fresh walls. I’d been wanting to paint since we moved in, so the new coat of white truly gives us the clean slate I needed to move forward with decorating. If you missed the “before” look, it showed why this refresh was … Read more

I recently discovered a charming coastal house in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard featured in New England Home. Though I’m happily settled in the Pacific Northwest and unlikely to move, I can easily imagine being content on the island. There’s a distinct appeal to that New England coastal aesthetic—especially the gray-shingled homes that I’m always drawn … Read more

Lee Ann Thornton in House Beautiful II enjoy studying room photographs to identify design ideas and practical takeaways I can adapt at home. What turns a room into a memorable space? Even if we can’t recreate a full remodel, the design principles behind a striking room can be adapted in small ways to make our … Read more

Im considering new shades for the laundry room window and keep coming back to fabric roman shades. We installed bamboo blinds in many rooms and I love their texture, but roman shades bring a softer, more decorative look. A fabric roman shade would introduce color, pattern, and a gentle layered feel that seems perfect for … Read more

Looking for an easy way to hang curtains in a rental? This tutorial will help! Hi friends, it’s Courtney. Today I’m sharing a simple, renter-friendly tutorial for hanging curtains using Command hooks. We recently moved into a rental townhouse and wanted a quick, damage-free solution to add privacy and softness to our bedroom while we … Read more

For the past few years I’ve intentionally kept my Christmas decorating very simple. I’m not someone who loves elaborate crafting or collecting lots of seasonal items; instead I prefer more being and less doing — and to reuse what I already own whenever possible. To be honest, I hardly store a lot of holiday items … Read more

Even though we’re in the middle of a bunch of messy, noisy projects around the house, I can’t resist Fall nesting. I love it. From pumpkins and gourds to cozy throws and autumn-scented candles, I enjoy bringing a little fall charm into the rooms I can. While things may look tidy in photos, there is … Read more

As 2023 comes to a close, I wanted to share a look back at The Inspired Room readers’ favorite decor pieces from the year. After finishing renovations, I’ve enjoyed doing some decorating in my own home and I’m excited to focus on more styling (and less construction) in 2024. For the past 17 years I’ve … Read more

I recently discovered these charming German grain sack ornaments and coordinating stockings on 3 Fine Grains’ Facebook page, and I am completely smitten. The little starfish and bird shapes are especially delightful — simple, sweet, and full of character. What I appreciate most is their authenticity. These are genuine German grain sack pieces, not mass-produced … Read more

For years I collected more than decor—I collected memories I couldn’t access. We owned many video cameras over time and even recorded our children on cassette tapes. As playback devices failed or became obsolete, those tapes ended up boxed and forgotten. The feeling of not being able to watch those moments again was heartbreaking, and … Read more