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One trend we’re seeing more this year is defined spaces. Cozy, intimate living rooms with lots of texture and layers, for example. The surge in popularity of arch doorways and ceiling detailing have left many wondering if open concept is something of the past. I don’t think open concept is a trend or a design […]

HOW TO DEFINE SPACES IN AN OPEN CONCEPT

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One trend we’re seeing more this year is defined spaces. Cozy, intimate living rooms with lots of texture and layers, for example. The surge in popularity of arch doorways and ceiling detailing have left many wondering if open concept is something of the past. I don’t think open concept is a trend or a design […]

HOW TO DEFINE SPACES IN AN OPEN CONCEPT

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My number one goal when designing a kid’s space is that they feel a part of it, it reflects who they are but also stands the test of time! I love paying tribute to their interests, hobbies or their favorite place. A little nod to what they love but in a clean, modern, and elevated […]

DESIGNING KID’S SPACES TIPS FOR A SPACE YOU BOTH LOVE

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We scored a gorgeous old beam from a friend’s barn and I had the perfect project in mind for it. My favorite way to incorporate warmth and character is with chunky reclaimed wood. It adds the most amazing touch to any space. GET THE LOOK I love these chunky wood beam style consoles, and have […]

DIY BEAM CONSOLE TABLE

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I’ve had the itch to take my home office from modern farmhouse to modern organic (to match the rest of our home) for some time now. And after a small leak, well, it snowballed the project into including new flooring, trim, and all the earthy elements I’ve been envisioning. This space always gives me so […]

MODERN ORGANIC HOME OFFICE DESIGN

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Our family room was the hub for the baby toys and it worked fine, but now that our little guy is not so little he needs more room to play and grow. My main objective with this project was to create a space within our open concept that doesn’t feel a playroom. Our open concept […]

MODERN NEUTRAL PLAYROOM REVEAL

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With a growing toddler and two big kiddos it’s time to create a playroom! Our family room was the hub for the baby toys and it worked fine, but now that our little guy is not so little he needs more room to play and grow. GET THE LOOK Our two older boys (1st and […]

NEUTRAL PLAYROOM DESIGN

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One of the most underrated home styling tips is rearranging furniture and decor. Not only can a space feel completely fresh with existing pieces, it can breathe new life and create so much more functionality. I recently updated a few furniture pieces in our living room with the intent of moving those older pieces down […]

FAMILY ROOM REFREH AND HOW TO REFRESH A SPACE WITH LITTLE INVESTMENT

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Just like with everything else trends come and go, and usually resurface with a new flare to them years later. Perfect example: flare yoga pants are back… but I’ll say it right now that’s one bandwagon I’m not hopping back on. Nevertheless, we’re here to talk interior trends in 2023… 1. COASTAL GRANDMOTHER – paved […]

2023 DESIGN TRENDS AND HOW TO ADD THEM TO YOUR HOME

DESIGN & STYLING

Our living room has been evolving over the last year and it’s getting so close to finally feeling finished. We added our DIY wood beams and the new sofa last year really making a huge difference to the space. One project on my list for last year was a family room refresh – definitely time […]

LIVING ROOM UPDATE FURNITURE REFRESH

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Last week I took a look back over the last year and all we accomplished – from DIY’s to full renovations, it was a busy year investing in our home and sharing it all with you!SEE OUR 2022 PROJECTS – YEAR IN REVIEW Over the last year I focused on more modern refined rustic designs […]

2023 PROJECT LIST AND GOALS

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