Dining Room Update

Dining Room Update

This summer, I redecorated the dining/living room combo. I also replaced the blue hutch and buffet we had in here for a refinished black credenza (filing cabinet). We also installed a TV. The most important element was paint: I painted the white walls with my favorite...
Boxed Wine Bar

Boxed Wine Bar

Clearly, I have one good design trait – I can turn any tiny closet into something functional. This latest closet is my biggest masterpiece. We had this tiny, broom closet in our kitchen. It has a laundry shoot behind it and a seat like box at the bottom. In...
Gear Closet

Gear Closet

Uh, our entry way closet was a disaster for a really long time. It had a door to nowhere (literally, the folks before us just built a wall behind it and didn’t bother to remove the door that opened into the space) and it did a poor job of housing a lot of...
The Side Entryway & Gym

The Side Entryway & Gym

The side door entryway/gym still continues to be a labor of love.  Originally, this space was a garage that the coal was hauled into 100 years ago. Then, decades ago, it was properly covered and converted into a rec room/entryway. Because the front stairs and door are...
First Floor Half Bath

First Floor Half Bath

The half bath is an example of, no matter how much brainstorming you do, you can change your mind and come up with something awesome last minute. I did a lot of brainstorming for the half bath, picking out multiple iterations of designs and purchases. In the end, I...
First Floor Office

First Floor Office

I’m super excited for my next project to be my office. My office space has bounced around, but due to pipes leaking, an opportunity has presented itself for me permanently work in a warmer, stylish space. Here are some ideas.  Room Inspiration This room is my...