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 Magnolia Blanched, repainted...
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 other words, it didn't even do a really...
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 things: cleaning supplies, coats, and...
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 so cumbersome, this entryway...
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 choose something...
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 inspiration. I...
The Castle Gets a Brand New Boiler
I think when most people buy a new home, they spend their hard-earned saved money on new furniture and decor. Well, this isn't the case when you buy an old home, or a castle. Old infrastructure has to come first. I knew from the home inspection and separate boiler inspection, that the...