| Published on Jun 5, 2024
When I first moved into my home, there was one thing I didn’t like: the bathroom countertops. Both full bathrooms had laminate counters from the 1980s, featuring burn markers, fading, and the dingiest brown color.
The cabinets, on…
Photography by Lance Selgo, Interior designs by Emily Johnston Larkin
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
In the charming Lakewood neighborhood of East Dallas, Texas, where picturesque tree-lined streets give way to well-preserved homes from the early 1900s, Ashley and Wes Martin discovered their traditional 1941…
Don’t just grab the first plant you see! Pick up your seedling and give it a thorough check with these tips on how to choose garden plants and veggies. Spoiler alert: avoid buying a plant that’s already flowering.
If I’m being honest,…
Photography by Jim Bathie
Text by Claire Pool
Whether you’re soaking in the warm weather lakeside or enjoying a glass of lemonade outdoors, a touch of red, white, and blue is sure to enhance the long days all the more. Kick off the star-spangled…
Here, we present the concept of a dry garden applied to an urban balcony. The project is located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco and is designed by Daniel Nolan, landscape designer and former in-house designer at Flora Grubb Gardens. The garden…
For centuries, lilies have captivated the hearts of gardeners. A cultivated plant as old and versatile as the lily means there are so many types of lilies to choose from. Today, I’m breaking down the many types of lilies out there so…
Photography by Maria DeForrest, Interior designs by Marnie Oursler
Text by Bethany Adams
For Marnie Oursler, owner of Marnie Custom Homes, listening to her clients’ needs is a vital part of creating fresh and functional getaways on the East Coast. “I design and build…
| Published on May 29, 2024
Outdoor decks are one of the most effective ways for homeowners to extend their living space. The best outdoor deck trends of 2024 provide ideas for making this additional living space more stylish, inviting, and environmentally friendly.
With…
Welcome back to The Tiny Cottage in Spring! Our last official visit here on The Inspired Room was at Christmastime! I’ve been asked many times to return for a spring post, so here we are! My parents officially moved in to this…
Now, I believe everyone who told me about all the aches and pains that come with aging. As someone who suffers from chronic pain, I’m used to managing it on a regular basis. But now, it’s most definitely an everyday thing. Here’s…