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How Thoughtful Space Planning Turned One Living Room Into a Hardworking Family Hub
The best family rooms aren't necessarily the biggest ones—they're the ones that work beautifully for the people who live in them every single day. This living room had plenty of potential, but making it feel comfortable, functional, and visually balanced required every piece to be intentionally selected and thoughtfully placed.
Why The Happy Home Deserves a Spot in Every Design Lover's Library
Some design books teach decorating principles. Others simply make you want to turn one more page. The Happy Home: Layered Interiors for Joyful Living by Ariel Okin manages to do both.
Two Living Areas. One Hardworking Family Room. Countless Ways to Gather.
Some rooms ask a lot of their furniture, and this family room was certainly one of them. Our clients wanted a space that could comfortably host family movie nights, conversations around the fireplace, visiting friends, puzzles on a rainy afternoon, and everyday life without feeling crowded or chaotic.
A Gallery Wall That Breaks the Rules (and Feels Better Because of It)
A fresh take on the classic gallery wall—layered artwork, imperfect spacing, and a soft blue paneled backdrop create a collected, personal look that feels anything but stuffy. See how we mixed vintage and new pieces to bring life to this historic home’s hallway.
The Case for an Imperfect Gallery Wall
Creating a gallery wall doesn’t require perfect spacing or matching frames. In this layered stairway design, a mix of artwork styles and sizes comes together effortlessly against rich green botanical wallpaper that ties everything into a cohesive, collected look. If you’ve been waiting to get it “just right,” this approach proves the most beautiful walls are the ones that feel personal.
A Whole House Paint Palette That Actually Works
A whole house paint palette designed to take the guesswork out of choosing paint colors. If you’ve been stuck defaulting to white or beige, this designer-curated color scheme helps you create a warm, cohesive home with paint colors that flow beautifully from room to room.
A Family Room Layout That Seats 10 (Not 4): Rethinking What’s Possible
Struggling with your family room layout? See how we transformed a standard sofa-and-chair setup into a space that seats 10 comfortably with smart, designer furniture planning.
Designing the Most Popular Room in the House
Designing the most popular room in the house starts with a layout that truly works for your family. In this cozy, functional living room, we share how to layer comfort, durability, and smart furniture placement—so your space can handle everyday life and still feel beautifully pulled together.
Spring Cleaning Essentials: Designer-Approved Tools for a Fresh, Beautiful Home
Refresh your home this season with our favorite spring cleaning essentials. Discover designer-approved tools—from powerful vacuums and natural scrub brushes to stylish shelf paper and copper dustpans—that make cleaning easier and your home feel beautifully refreshed.
A Kitchen That Beats with Style and Sophistication
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this one beats with style and sophistication. See how we balanced rich walnut cabinetry with crisp white elements and brass accents for warmth. We share our secrets for adding visual interest with textured wallpaper, marble-look quartz, and a pop of deep green—designing a kitchen that works just as hard for weeknight dinners as it does for seamless entertaining.
From Divided Rooms to a Heart-of-the-Home Gathering Space
Transforming a divided 1970s kitchen, formal dining room, and living room into one open-concept gathering space designed for a large extended family. See how we blended warm wood cabinetry, industrial metal details, custom millwork, and a modern lodge aesthetic to create a kitchen and dining renovation that feels inviting, functional, and built for connection.
Designing a Screened Porch That’s a Year-Round Sanctuary
A screened porch can be so much more than a seasonal space—it can become a true year-round sanctuary. In this design, we share how to layer cozy seating, durable materials, and thoughtful details to create an outdoor room that feels just as inviting and functional as the inside of your home.