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Moody, Modern & Unexpected: A Guest Bath Reveal
While the rest of this home leaned light, bright, and a little breezy, I always love creating a bit of contrast, and this moody guest bathroom was the perfect place to do just that. A departure from the airier vibe elsewhere, we leaned into a darker, more dramatic palette here, and I love the tension […]
15 Zoom Backgrounds Approved by Interior Designers
Now that we’re all accustomed to this new normal of Zoom calls, FaceTime, and Google Hangouts—it’s not surprising that many of us are craving a bit of change, especially when it comes to our home interiors — so why not change your Zoom background to liven things up? Seeing the same rooms over and over […]
Can You Use The IKEA PAX Closet In Your Garage? (Look…We Are!)
They did a study once where they scanned customers brains before entering The Container Store and then again leaving (with all the organizational goods) and found that dopamine levels had spiked – and not just because of shopping (which as we all know, does give you a high) but they concluded it was due to […]
12 Kitchen desk ideas to add home office functionality to your cooking space
As more people work from home, finding a viable workspace can become a true challenge. However, adding a kitchen desk is a smart way to add home office functionality to your cooking space. If you’ve considered bringing a functional desk into your kitchen, explore these unique ideas that will give your kitchen the extra functionality […]
Why Adult Friendships Matter and 17 Simple Ways to Connect With Friends | Wit & Delight
I’ve been thinking about how Joe and I, at our core, share a really deep friendship. Admiration, delight, shorthand jokes, the shebang. But it’s changed over time, as marriages and friendships do. Our kids—whom we love more than words can encapsulate—have become a wedge in some ways. It’s like… we’re co-leads on this high-stakes group […]
Client Reveal: A Calm Guest Bedroom
Today I’m sharing the calm guest bedroom from my recent . If you caught the sneak peek here, you’ll know this home was such a joy to work on, and this space is no exception. This room is proof that when you invest in the right pieces, they can work beautifully for years to come. […]
7 Things Designers Always Do to Improve a Home’s Lighting
Interior designers are meticulous and thoughtful when selecting the proper style, color palette, decor, and more for their clients. But even the most experienced design professional understands that lighting can make or break a space. The lamp or lighting fixture, the placement, and even the choice of light bulb can make a dramatic impact on […]
Your Blue Color Palette Is Probably Not Complete: Here’s How We’d Fix It (Using Real Reader Homes)
Over the course of my tenure at EHD (I’ve been around since 2018 off and on), I’ve seen into a ton of reader homes. It’s always so much fun for me to see how other people live; it speaks to my inner home voyeur. But you start picking up on things when you do it […]
A Swedish villa with green wainscoting and an eclectic style
This gorgeous Swedish villa for sale in Sweden (Styled by Saša Antić, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem) has beautiful historic features and lots of large windows in every room that let in an abundance of daylight. The ground level of the house includes an open-plan kitchen with a vintage kitchen island, dark green […]
A Fresh Approach to Summer Fashion: 5 Outfits I’m Wearing on Repeat This Season | Wit & Delight
The past few months, I’ve been trying a different approach to getting dressed. Instead of asking Is this flattering? or Does this go together?, I’ve been asking Do I like how this feels? Do I like how this looks? I’m reaching for baggy pants, oversized button-downs, sneakers, and maxi dresses—clothes I used to avoid because […]