Entryway Lighting Ideas: Stylish Lamps for Your Home Entrance

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BHG IIf your entryway feels cold or uninviting, adding a lamp is an easy and effective solution. Even a small table lamp brings warmth, softens the space, and creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests and family alike. Lighting is one of the fastest ways to change the tone of a room, and an entry lamp … Read more

Staircase Makeover: Stunning Before and After DIY Transformations

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AFTER: STAIRCASE At my old house, we gave this back staircase a much-needed DIY makeover. The photo above shows the finished result. The stairs began in rough shape — our 1930s English-style house needed a lot of cosmetic attention. I’ve shared more of that home elsewhere on the blog. I never showed this project earlier … Read more

5 Creative DIY Curtain Projects to Upgrade Your Home

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Create a unique curtain rod from natural tree branches to add rustic character and personality to any window. Using a sturdy, straight branch and a few basic brackets, you can craft a one-of-a-kind rod that complements cottage, farmhouse, or eclectic decor styles. For step-by-step instructions and tips on preparing and mounting branches, consult the original … Read more

Weekend Home Style Ideas: Decor, Recipes & Family Fun

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Thank you for all the comments and messages about the bathroom makeover from yesterday’s post. That blue milk paint on the vanity truly made a dramatic difference and has already started to transform the space. Recent posts on The Inspired Room: Bathroom Update: Makeover in a Month Shingle Style Dream Beach House Tour – Seabrook … Read more

Cozy Festive Guest Room Decorating Ideas + Walmart Gift Finds

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What a strange couple of years it’s been. This holiday season feels like a chance to revive favorite traditions and remember the simple pleasures of hosting, giving, and gathering loved ones. Walmart has become my go-to for affordable, on-trend decor and thoughtful gifts that help make a home feel cozy and festive. In this post … Read more

Doorway Curtains: Stylish Ways to Conceal and Divide Spaces

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Southern Living Idea House Happy Monday! I received many kind comments and questions last week about the curtain I hung in the entry doorway, so I wanted to answer those questions and share some inspiration. I actually hung this curtain over the holidays. It’s an idea I’d been considering for some time, and when I … Read more

Dining Nook Banquette Update: How We Chose Our Table and Chairs

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Sources: Plaid Arm Chair (tan color) // Patterned Rug (Ocean/Gold color) // Jute Wrapped Chandelier with Shades (lots of shade options) // Brass Bin Pulls // Wall paint colors: Beach Glass Benjamin Moore, and Classic Light Buff Sherwin Williams I finally decided how to furnish our new dining nook and banquette. I always knew we’d … Read more

Moody Color Decorating Ideas: How to Style Dark, Dramatic Rooms

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Emily Henderson / House Beautiful I have always mixed light and dark elements in every home I’ve lived in. Part of that comes from decorating for every season and part of it comes from indecision about which mood I prefer — bright and airy or cozy and moody. More than anything, I love the complexity … Read more

Blue and White Kitchen Ideas: Stylish Designs and Decor Tips

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House Beautiful Blue & White Kitchen I love kitchens. They are my favorite rooms to design and the places I most enjoy spending time. A beautiful kitchen inspires me — from countertops and cabinets to faucets and lighting. Small, charming kitchens draw me in just as much as large, elaborate ones. I’m drawn to the … Read more