Home Design

Okay, now  we’re talking. After sketching, reworking, and going back and forth more times than I care to admit, we landed on two very real, very different built-in options  for our living room — and seeing them side by side has sent me right back into decision paralysis. Both designs work. Both are beautiful. But they create completely different moods in the space, and that’s where I need your help. Let’s walk through them. 1. White Built-Ins: Classic and Timeless This option

If there is one space in the house that gets ignored until you suddenly can’t stand looking at it anymore… it’s the entryway. Two years ago, ours had been patiently waiting for its glow-up and while we had BIG plans coming (like removing that awful carpet), we needed a quick and affordable “phase one” that would make the space feel intentional in the meantime. Also, I was super pregnant and we had approximately $100 to spare. So I did what any budget-friendly homeMAKER would

Let’s be honest — most of us don’t have a Pinterest-worthy playroom hidden behind French doors. The toys live everywhere : the living room, under the couch, behind the curtains (why?). But here’s the thing — I don’t believe beautiful homes and real family life have to be at odds. You just need a smarter system that blends in with your style and  your reality. So here’s my favorite mom hack of all time: the giant labeled basket system . It’s affordable, flexible, and totally r

Beige walls, basic fixtures, zero personality? We’re not doing that anymore. This little powder room started out completely forgettable . Think: contractor beige, builder-grade lighting, and a space that screamed “safe but soulless.” I decided it was time to give it a personality — without spending thousands. Spoiler alert: this transformation cost a fraction of what you’d expect, and it’s one of my favorite makeovers to date. And the best part? You can copy this exact formul

If you’ve been around here for more than two seconds, you already know I have strong opinions  about paint colors. And today we’re talking about my #1 design enemy: Ceiling White . Yep, that bland, flat, soul-sucking shade that builders slather on every new home like it’s a requirement in the building code. Spoiler alert: it’s not. The Problem With Ceiling White At first glance, ceiling white seems like the “safe choice.” It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s…white. But here’s the