Oct 06, 2025 | read more
You’ve seen colorfully painted walls, floors, and even ceilings. What about painting stairs? The example above reverses the basic “paint the railings dark and the stairs white” approach. What follows are some unusual ideas that progress the painted-stair design into new directions! A country store signage painted staircase, for a bit of fun while changing […]
Jun 09, 2025 | read more
The biggest surfaces in your home are ceilings, floors, and walls, with walls being the most directly aligned with your eye. Let’s look at 3 pleasing ways to finish walls. Each is an opportunity to express what you’re passionate about. Create Colorful Stripes with Paint In a bedroom for a young boy, we wanted to […]
Dec 18, 2023 | read more
The entryway, also called the foyer, is one of the hardest-working spaces in your home, especially during the holiday season. Here are some inspirational ideas from around the web and my top tips for your consideration. Black and white flooring never goes out of style. This floor shows off the length of the room. Love […]
May 20, 2019 | read more
We’re entering the summer travel season, with Memorial Day coming up quickly. For fun, here are five interior design images and ideas inspired by wanderlust! There’s nothing quite like swinging lazily, napping in a hammock. Bring that peaceful feeling to your home, in an attic, basement, or guest bedroom for a delightful surprise. An ingenious […]
Jan 14, 2019 | read more
There’s nothing more intimate than your master bedroom. It’s where you rest and restore your health with a good night’s sleep. Now that the holiday madness has passed, this is a great time to revisit the most important space for your sleep and rejuvenation. Here’s a peek inside a few of my best bedroom designs […]
Aug 27, 2018 | read more
I’m often asked how to transform bathrooms that are dark and cramped into light and airy spaces. Oh, and also to make the space look high-end or upscale as well, without breaking the bank. A tall order that seems impossible, but I’ve done it here! This San Francisco bathroom was drowning in dark, outdated tiling […]
