Historic Brownstone Renovation: Before & After Design Inspiration
Architects Jess Hinshaw and Andrew Fisk specialize in sensitive modernizations of old New York City structures: see, for instance, The Sentimental Minimalist, a tour of Jess’s own Brooklyn townhouse, and Andrea’s own Late-19th Century Quarters in Pinks, Greens, and Grays. The two run Shapeless Studio and one of the many designs of theirs that we’ve featured is A Kitchen that...
Apartment Renovation Before & After: Maximalist Interior Design
Côte de Folk founder Sophie Rowell moonlights as a campanologist. Let me save you from having to Google the term and tell you now that a campanologist is one who rings church bells. It may seem like an odd side gig for a fashion stylist-turned-interior designer (named a “Rising Star” by House & Garden U.K. last year), but one peek...
Before & After: Stunning Yard Sale Makeover Using Budget-Friendly Cabinet Hardware
Think you need a big budget to refresh your cabinets? Think again — here’s how a $20 yard sale find got a whole new life.Looking for affordable cabinet hardware? Here are some of my favorite cabinet drawer and door pulls by category.Do you remember this chair?The one with the cute pillow of Buddy that I talked about on Monday?I got...
Transform Your Bedroom for Fall – Simple Decor + Mini Makeover Tips
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to give your bedroom a warm autumn upgrade.Looking for easy ideas for fall bedroom decor? Here’s a mini bedroom makeover I just finished with all the fall decorating ideas.I found this luggage rack at a yard sale a while back.At first? I was going to...
Transforming a Closet Into a Cozy Guest Room: Smart Space-Saving Tips
Have an unused closet? With a little creativity, you can turn that forgotten space into a cozy guest room your visitors will loveRemember this blue and white office space?You can see the before and after here.If you came for a tour of our house you’d see this room right inside the back door. Yep. You just walk in the room...
Office Makeover Reveal with Vintage Touches and Full Shopping Guide
Whether you're working remotely or just want a more inspiring space, a thoughtful office makeover can boost both mood and productivity.I think every new space needs a little old.There’s something about all the things that have gone before that adds a little authenticity to any space.So even though I decorated this office with a little before and after.Even though I...
Stunning Office Transformation: Blue and White Home Office Makeover Before & After
Tired of dull and uninspiring workspaces? This blue and white office makeover proves how a few design tweaks can completely refresh your productivity zone.I may or may not have mentioned it before, but I’ve walked through the doors of this office more years than I can count.Before the internet was a thing.Before email and phones that snap photos.Before online meetings.Before...