12 Alternate Uses for Your Dining Room | Interior Decor
When Charlotte and her family move into their first home, they’re thrilled with all the space—except for the dining room, which they have no idea what to do with. Even when they have guests over for dinner, Charlotte says they just stay in the kitchen and family room. So if no one’s going to dine […]
Vintage Living Room (Decor Cold Case File!)
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of doing a makeover for my grandparents’ vintage house. And then recently, I thought: I’ve got the floor plan to their house, and I’ve got access to a 3D digital modeling program. Why not do a virtual makeover? Watch today’s video to see how I redecorated my […]
Dirty Tricks to Solve Decor Dust!
Does decor just create dust? And what can you do about that pesky dust? In today’s video, you’ll get to drop in on an insightful (ok, slightly fictional) conversation I had with David, who works at an art museum, about how to keep dust under control so you can enjoy your decor. [ F i […]
Craftsman Interior for a Plain House? (Step-by-Step!)
Ava has just moved into a bare-bones tract home and dreams of decorating it in the Craftsman style, but she realizes this could be a very expensive project. How can she create this style without breaking the bank? First, Ava decides to focus on just one room. Then she sets up a mood board and […]
Can You SNARK Decor Symmetry?!
While most people’s homes may not look as fancy as Versailles or the Taj Mahal, you can borrow an idea from these elaborately designed edifices: symmetry. Shockingly, I got snarked on a decor forum for advising someone to revise their kitchen plan with more symmetry. It ruffled me enough that I decided to make a […]
MORE Ideas for Empty Walls!
When Sherrie wakes up each morning, sunlight brightens her bedroom, but it also emphasizes the bare walls and a feeling that the room is closing in on her. Should she buy a house with a bigger bedroom? No need. Simply by adding a few well-placed decorative elements on (or in front of) the empty walls, […]
Pop Quiz Week #4: How Can You Test Decor Before You Buy?
Here’s our final Pop Quiz Week question: How can you test decor before you buy? For example, how do you figure out where to hang art on your walls? Leave a comment with your approach! You can see my method for this, and other ways to try decor arrangements before you buy, in today’s video. […]
Pop Quiz Week #3: What Did the TV Decorators Get Wrong?
It’s Pop Quiz Week on Roominess! Today’s question: What did the TV decorators get wrong with this room? This question is inspired by a TV decorators Instagram post that focused on a new (and cute) coffee bar. But the “after” space struck me as having multiple decor issues. Watch the video to see where I […]
Pop Quiz Week #2: Big Bed, Small Room?
It’s Pop Quiz Week on Roominess! Today’s question: How do you keep a big bed from taking over your small bedroom? Let me know your ideas in the comments! We can use scale and color contrast to help make an oversized bed appear intentional in a small room. Check out today’s video for one example […]
Pop Quiz Week #1: Where to Put the Sofa?
It’s Pop Quiz Week on Roominess! We’ll have four new videos to test your decor knowledge. Today’s question: How do you know where to put your sofa? It can depend on how your room is set up. Watch today’s video for several possible solutions! BONUS: To celebrate Pop Quiz Week, our fully illustrated ebook guides […]
