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

I‘ve always been attentive to our home. I don’t mean that I’m overly sensitive in an emotional way, but I do notice how our surroundings look and feel. That awareness guides many of my choices: from the colors and patterns I pick to the way things feel when I touch them. My goal is comfort … Read more

Wallpaper Ideas I’ve always liked wallpaper. It’s been a bit of a love/hate relationship — I’ve endured the hassle of removing multiple layers of old paper, but I’ve also fallen for carefully chosen designs. In the right space, with the right pattern and a good installer, wallpaper can be wonderful. Wallpaper’s reputation took a hit … Read more

House and Home May 2015 / Photographer: Stacey Brandford Hi friends — it’s been a while! I didn’t mean to disappear from the blog last week, but a few large projects, deadlines and some unexpected events demanded my attention. Between family, work and life, I needed to pause for a bit to focus. Everything is … Read more