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“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

“The comments were right unfortunately” 😭

What started as me maybe replacing carpet somehow turned into:
pulling up layers of rubberized felt, discovering pine subfloors, installing new hardwood flooring, sanding, stain testing for weeks, repainting windows to match the rest of the house, debating wallpaper for an unreasonable amount of time, repainting furniture in my yard, and slowly figuring out what this room actually wanted to be.

And honestly… I think that’s why I love renovating old homes.

One decision changes the next decision.
Then suddenly you’re not just picking floors. You’re thinking about light, color, texture, undertones, contrast, balance, scale, and whether a nightstand is throwing off the entire room.

The wallpaper completely shifted the direction of the space. The green grounded all the blue. The dark floors gave the room weight. Every layer kept refining the vision a little more.

This room still isn’t finished. But for the first time, it finally feels like the room I had in my head all along.

#bedroomrenovation #homerenovation #interiordesign #1930shome #capecodhome

The second I saw this wallpaper I knew I was going to use it somewhere in this house. It feels a little moody, a little old-world, slightly chaotic, and somehow still cozy which honestly feels very on brand for me.

I used @spoonflower PVC-free Type II wallpaper for this space because I wanted something with a paper-like feel that still felt practical for everyday life. Right now the room is still in that awkward layering stage where none of the pieces fully relate to each other yet… but these kinds of rooms usually make the most sense in the end

#oldhouse #capecodhome #wallpaper #roommakeover #layeredinteriors

Tall molding is gorgeous until you price it out 😵‍💫 One of my favorite ways to get a more custom historical look for less is layering simple flat stock with base cap and shoe molding. I used 1x8 boards, then added smaller molding profiles to give everything more depth and character without the cost of giant one-piece trim.

I painted it all in @california_paints Reflective White, which felt fitting for a 1935 home. Their historic color collections are actually curated around traditional architectural palettes, so the colors tend to feel softer and more timeless instead of stark or trendy. It helped keep the trim feeling fresh while still honoring the age of the house.

Some profiles I love:
• Colonial base cap
• WM 163
• Ogee base cap
• Shoe molding

#CaliforniaPaints #colorwithhistory

I used to think a room needed all new furniture to feel different. Turns out sometimes it just needs one small project you’ve been avoiding.

These painted nightstands somehow changed the entire mood of the bedroom. Just paint, peel-and-stick liner, and one very dusty afternoon of sanding later, they finally feel like they belong in the room instead of just sitting there. I used@california_paints in the color Newbury Moss, and the depth of the color is so good in person. Their Ultra Aquaborne Ceramic line also levels beautifully and has a really durable finish, which is especially nice for furniture that actually gets used every day.

If you’ve been wanting to refresh your home, start smaller than you think:
paint the furniture
swap hardware
move pieces around
add softer lighting
bring in texture
use the art you actually love

Little changes add up fast. And honestly, half of decorating is just paying attention to the pieces you already own.

#CaliforniaPaints #ColorWithHistory

One buried rock in the yard really said “you know what this space needs? An entire makeover.” #AD

What started as fixing one little area somehow turned into reworking the garden borders, refreshing the beds, and adding height and dimension with @veradek planters. And honestly… it completely changed the feel of the yard.

I mixed one corten steel planter with two tall Selena planters to break up all the low landscaping and make the space feel more layered and intentional. I especially love the corten steel because it develops this rich patina over time that only gets better with age.

It’s one of those simple outdoor upgrades that somehow makes everything look way more pulled together for spring and summer without completely redoing the yard.

Comment GARDEN and I’ll send you the link to shop Veradek. Free shipping + free returns.

#VeradekPartner #myveradek #reimagineoutdoors

#LTKHome

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I used to think every room had to “make sense” before I let myself add personality to it. Like I needed to commit to one style, one color palette, one mood. But honestly… the rooms I love most now are the ones that feel a little collected and a little personal.

Pattern on pattern. Woods that feel warm and worn in. Quilts that look like they’ve been around forever. A floral pillow that probably shouldn’t work but somehow does. That’s the kind of home I want to live in. Not perfect. Just layered and full of things I genuinely love.

And lately I’ve been trying to add more pieces of me into these spaces too. My art, little collected things, handmade details, things that feel personal instead of just “decor.” I want my home to feel like it tells my story a little bit instead of looking like I copied a room straight off a website.

I think people get so nervous to decorate because they’re worried about doing it wrong, but half the charm comes from letting your space reflect you a little bit. Add the color. Mix the patterns. Hang the art. Use the “fancy” bedding. Your house is allowed to have personality.

Most of this room is from @potterybarn  which honestly made layering everything together way easier than my brain was making it out to be.

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I used to think every room had to “make sense” before I let myself add personality to it. Like I needed to commit to one style, one color palette, one mood. But honestly… the rooms I love most now are the ones that feel a little collected and a little personal.

Pattern on pattern. Woods that feel warm and worn in. Quilts that look like they’ve been around forever. A floral pillow that probably shouldn’t work but somehow does. That’s the kind of home I want to live in. Not perfect. Just layered and full of things I genuinely love.

And lately I’ve been trying to add more pieces of me into these spaces too. My art, little collected things, handmade details, things that feel personal instead of just “decor.” I want my home to feel like it tells my story a little bit instead of looking like I copied a room straight off a website.

I think people get so nervous to decorate because they’re worried about doing it wrong, but half the charm comes from letting your space reflect you a little bit. Add the color. Mix the patterns. Hang the art. Use the “fancy” bedding. Your house is allowed to have personality.

Most of this room is from @potterybarn  which honestly made layering everything together way easier than my brain was making it out to be.

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6c6le

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I used to think every room had to “make sense” before I let myself add personality to it. Like I needed to commit to one style, one color palette, one mood. But honestly… the rooms I love most now are the ones that feel a little collected and a little personal.

Pattern on pattern. Woods that feel warm and worn in. Quilts that look like they’ve been around forever. A floral pillow that probably shouldn’t work but somehow does. That’s the kind of home I want to live in. Not perfect. Just layered and full of things I genuinely love.

And lately I’ve been trying to add more pieces of me into these spaces too. My art, little collected things, handmade details, things that feel personal instead of just “decor.” I want my home to feel like it tells my story a little bit instead of looking like I copied a room straight off a website.

I think people get so nervous to decorate because they’re worried about doing it wrong, but half the charm comes from letting your space reflect you a little bit. Add the color. Mix the patterns. Hang the art. Use the “fancy” bedding. Your house is allowed to have personality.

Most of this room is from @potterybarn  which honestly made layering everything together way easier than my brain was making it out to be.

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I really said “a light colored outdoor step makeover sounds fun” before considering rain, muddy dog paws, dirt, leaves, and… reality.

So before I showed the finished steps, I wanted to actually live with them for a bit first. I needed to know if this was one of those “looks pretty for 12 minutes” projects or if it could survive everyday life. So far? Rain, muddy paws, sweeping, and cleaning have all been surprisingly easy to manage.

I used outdoor concrete floor paint and sealed everything with a stone sealer to help protect the finish and make cleanup easier. Honestly, it ended up feeling like a much bigger upgrade than the budget actually was.

If you’re thinking about painting outdoor concrete or steps, here are a few things I’d recommend:
• Clean the surface really well before painting. Dirt and debris will ruin adhesion.
• Let the steps fully dry before applying paint or sealer.
• Use products specifically made for outdoor concrete floors and high traffic areas.
• Thin coats are better than thick ones.
• Don’t skip the sealer if you want easier maintenance and better durability.
• Test your paint color in full daylight because outdoor lighting changes everything.

It’s one of those simple exterior upgrades that made the whole front entry feel more intentional without replacing a thing.

#OutdoorDIY #ConcretePaint #PorchMakeover #ExteriorMakeover #BudgetFriendlyDIY PaintedConcrete FrontPorchIdeas DIYHomeProjects HomeImprovement CurbAppeal

When I said I wanted whimsy… I didn’t mean a theme or anything overthought. I meant the kind of room that makes you smile a little when you walk past it.

Like color edging on bedding that feels a tiny bit unexpected.
Scallops where there used to be straight lines.
Embroidered florals that look like they have a story.
A patterned quilt that isn’t trying to behave.
Warm wood tones keeping everything from floating away.
Flowers (always flowers).
And textures that make you want to reach out and touch everything.

If you’ve been wanting to add a little whimsy but don’t know where to start, think of it less like “decorating” and more like collecting little moments:
• start with one playful piece (a quilt, a pillow, even just a trim detail)
• let patterns mix a bit… they don’t need to match, just get along
• add something soft and something structured so it doesn’t feel too precious
• keep a few grounded pieces (wood, linen) so it still feels like home
• and leave it a little imperfect… that’s kind of the point

It’s not about getting it right. It’s about letting your space feel a little more like you.

Most of what you’re seeing here is from @potterybarn and it made it really easy to layer things without overthinking it.

#whimsicalhome #cozybedroom #layeredbedding #bedroomstyling #coloryourhome cottageinspired homedecorideas

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I kept looking at this room thinking… why does it feel like it’s missing something when it’s literally fine.

Turns out it just needed a little more pattern.

I added the Orchard rug from the Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi collection and that pretty much fixed it. The greens and vine detail feel a little vintage, a little layered, and it finally broke up all the “nice but safe” happening in here without me having to redo the whole space.

Also it’s washable, which is bold of me to trust considering this is where I paint and make questionable decisions with coffee nearby.

Anyway. Small change, big difference. Creative space feels like a creative space again.

Designed for joy… but realistically designed for people who will spill.

@loloirugs @riflepaperco

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I kept looking at this room thinking… why does it feel like it’s missing something when it’s literally fine.

Turns out it just needed a little more pattern.

I added the Orchard rug from the Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi collection and that pretty much fixed it. The greens and vine detail feel a little vintage, a little layered, and it finally broke up all the “nice but safe” happening in here without me having to redo the whole space.

Also it’s washable, which is bold of me to trust considering this is where I paint and make questionable decisions with coffee nearby.

Anyway. Small change, big difference. Creative space feels like a creative space again.

Designed for joy… but realistically designed for people who will spill.

@loloirugs @riflepaperco

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I kept looking at this room thinking… why does it feel like it’s missing something when it’s literally fine.

Turns out it just needed a little more pattern.

I added the Orchard rug from the Rifle Paper Co. x Loloi collection and that pretty much fixed it. The greens and vine detail feel a little vintage, a little layered, and it finally broke up all the “nice but safe” happening in here without me having to redo the whole space.

Also it’s washable, which is bold of me to trust considering this is where I paint and make questionable decisions with coffee nearby.

Anyway. Small change, big difference. Creative space feels like a creative space again.

Designed for joy… but realistically designed for people who will spill.

@loloirugs @riflepaperco

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I didn’t have the budget to replace these original wood windows… quotes were coming in around $3,500–$4,500. So I worked with what I had instead.

The orange wood tone wasn’t my favorite, but the wavy glass? That stays. Always.

Instead of ripping them out, I studied the existing window sashes and recreated that look using paint and thin lattice trim. I filled gaps, deglossed, primed, and painted, then measured everything out so each piece was evenly spaced (yes, I did the math). I adhered the trim with E6000 and caulked all the edges so water won’t get underneath when I clean the glass.

It’s a simple upgrade, but it completely changed the character of the room without replacing a single window.

Next up: reglazing the exterior and adding lattice trim outside to match.

If you have old windows in your home, don’t be so quick to replace them. Sometimes the charm is already there—you just have to bring it out.

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Colorful bedding is one of the easiest ways to add personality to a bedroom. Whether you’re bringing in something new or restyling what you already have, small changes can completely shift the feel. In this video I kept the same quilt, just moved the shams from the front to the back and swapped the lumbar pillow, and it gave me two totally different looks. Most of the bedding is from @potterybarn.

Easy tips to follow:
– Start with one “hero” piece (your quilt or wallpaper) and pull your colors from that so everything feels cohesive
– Use your shams to control the look: forward = fuller and styled, back = softer and more relaxed
– Swap one lumbar or accent pillow to change the vibe without overcomplicating it
– Layer your bed: sheets → quilt → optional blanket at the end for depth and dimension
– Mix textures so it feels collected, not flat (quilted, smooth, woven, linen, etc.)
– If you’re using bold color, balance it with one softer or neutral element so it doesn’t overwhelm

It doesn’t take a full overhaul to make a bed feel different, sometimes it’s just a few intentional swaps.

#bedroomstyling #bedstyling #colorfulbedding #layeredbedding #cozybedroom bedroomdecor interiordesigntips homedecorideas textureinhome homeinspo

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This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas

This floor wasn’t part of the plan, but old houses have a way of telling you what they need.

Our 90 year old Cape Cod has been updated a lot over the years, and somewhere along the way, parts of its character were painted over or stripped back too far. Not in a bad way… just in a “this house has lived a few lives” kind of way.

So the goal here wasn’t to make anything feel new. It was to bring back a sense of continuity.

About 300 sq ft later (room + hallway), new hardwood floors are in and getting here was a process. Pulling up carpet led to a rubberized felt layer that did not want to come up. Under that was the original plank subfloor, which determined the direction of the new boards. From there it was dry fitting rows, adjusting for an old house that isn’t perfectly straight, and figuring it out one piece at a time.

The hardest part wasn’t installing. It was getting the color right. New red oak doesn’t naturally match 90-year-old floors, so I worked through stain options to land on something warm, aged, and settled without going orange. The goal wasn’t a perfect match. It was flow.

I did most of this myself, but when the sander I rented started malfunctioning (and getting it up and down the stairs wasn’t realistic), I brought in help for sanding. That’s part of the process too.

Total cost came in around $2300, and a recent art sale helped cover the materials, which made this possible when it otherwise wouldn’t have been on the list.

Old house renovation isn’t about stripping everything back or chasing “perfect.” It’s about paying attention to what’s already there and building on it in a way that feels honest.

Cape Cod homes are simple, but that simplicity leaves room forlayers of personality and this feels like one step closer.

#hardwoodfloors #floorinstallation #oldhomeremodel #capecodhome #1930shome homerenovation diyhomeprojects woodfloors historicrenovation interiordesignideas