Photo from Flickr by FranUlloa YYou’ve all been so encouraging. I mentioned feeling overwhelmed by the number of painting projects on my plate, and many of you responded with sympathy — and with stories of your own unfinished projects. That gave me an idea. What was I thinking when I said I didn’t have friends … Read more

Blackband Design The Hunted Interior – Rug via Rugs USA Studio McGee Studio McGee Loloi Rugs — Kensington Collection in Midnight Rug source featured by The Inspired Room; daybed shown separately Featured selections and references Happy Monday! Want more blue and white? Explore curated ideas for adding blue-and-white accents throughout your home, from striped textiles … Read more

One of the things I loved about choosing a simple, neutral palette for my kitchen—charcoal lower cabinets and white uppers—was the freedom to introduce color through dishes, books, towels, and small accessories. That restrained base allows the room’s mood to shift with the seasons or my mood: it can stay calm and understated or become … Read more

  Bins & Baskets — sources and picks Below are the retailers and designers where these bins and baskets were found. Each offers a range of natural, woven, and vintage-inspired storage solutions that work well for living rooms, entryways, laundry areas, and bedrooms. Whether you need a sturdy crate, a soft braided basket, or a … Read more

Hey friends! I’m excited to share a peek at a part of our home we don’t often show: the cozy basement apartment where our daughter Courtney lived for the past year. If you’re new here, a quick recap: Courtney moved out of her Seattle apartment and into our lower level a year ago. What began … Read more

Sponsored by Who Gives a CrapI tried a toilet paper brand called Who Gives A Crap and I was pleasantly surprised. Over the years I’ve received countless home-related questions here on The Inspired Room — everything from decor and remodeling to organization, time management, and choosing safe, natural products for the home. Pretty much every … Read more

Photography and styling by Sarah Gawler and Hannah Gooch I love the quiet beauty of fall. There is a calming rhythm as routines return and the pace of life softens. Living in the Northwest, I notice how autumn arrives gently here — a slower transition that invites us to pay attention. No matter where you … Read more

It’s time to share another one of my design boards for the Your Picks. Your Place. $10,000 sweepstakes voting round. I had so much fun creating these boards—it’s inspiring to see a room come together without spending a penny or lifting a finger! For this round I was asked to design a “traditional home office.” … Read more

A small room can feel limiting, but less space isn’t inherently worse than a large or oddly shaped room. Small rooms often feel cozier by nature, and with the right approach they can be both comfortable and functional. That said, compact spaces do require careful planning to avoid feeling cramped or cluttered. Every room has … Read more

+ = A $10,000 grand prize — enter to win by voting for my design board (or any board) and you could be the winner! Cast your vote daily at Your Picks. Your Place. I really hope you’ll vote — your support means a lot. Consider this your friendly reminder to vote. Lighting and poufs … Read more