Text by Bethany Adams
The Gilliam family had only completed their whole-home renovation two months before the Christmas season. “We spent about a year renovating,” says Karissa Gilliam, who had the pleasure of creating a dream farmhouse from the blank canvas that…
Photography and Interior designs by Jenny Brooks
Text by Holly Seng
A fixer-upper wasn’t exactly what Jenny and David Brooks had in mind when searching for a home in the Lexington, Kentucky, area. However, when an older residence in a highly sought-after neighborhood offered…
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Photography by Brie Williams, Interior designs by Lisa Kahn, Styling by Frances Bailey
Text by Holly Seng
What began as a bedroom renovation for designer Lisa Kahn quickly developed into a large-scale project including a brand-new guest quarters built on the client’s Naples, Florida,…
The cost of making a garden from scratch can be as much as a full house renovation. It can also cost next to nothing.
By being savvy with plants and materials and learning to do jobs yourself, you can create an outdoor…
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…
| Published on May 3, 2024
When investing significant amounts in renovating your kitchen, it’s crucial that the finishes and upgrades you choose are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and durable. Unfortunately, good intentions can sometimes lead to kitchen remodel regret,…
In the flooring section of our book, Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home, we advise: “Just say no to the synthetic stuff,” and stick to natural materials like hardwood, ceramic tiles, linoleum, stone, cork, and bamboo. Had we written the book today, we may…
Photography by Native House Photography, Interior designs by Pamela Harvey
Text by Bethany Adams
The 1920s cottage in the northeast section of St. Petersburg, Florida, was just the spot for Christina Coogan to find the change she needed—and it was no small change, as…
A while back, Alexa wrote about a project by one of our favorite designers, New Zealander Katie Lockhart. What we especially admire about Katie is her deft touch when it comes to mixing different styles and periods so that the overall look…