One Room Challenge REVEAL: Modernizing an Old Living Room

It’s finally here! Reveal Day for the 2021 One Room Challenge. See how I modernized a small living room in a historic Chicago rowhouse

One Awkward Living Room Feature, a Few Workable Solutions

It’s Week 7 of the One Room Challenge and time to finally face the awkward elephant in the room—the alcove.

Interior Design/Decor, Before & AftersOlaJune 20, 2021Design Inspiration, One Room ChallengeComment

Adding a Touch of Urban Chic to a Small 19th Century Home

It’s Week 6 of the One Room Challenge and you won’t believe what I discovered above the ceiling of this 115 year old house! Here’s how I used it to add a little urban chic to my space

Interior Design/Decor, Before & AftersOlaJune 13, 2021Design Inspiration, One Room ChallengeComment

One Great Focal Point for a Small Living Room that Has None

It’s 5 of 8 of the One Room Challenge and I’m designing a focal wall for a small living room using a custom faux fireplace with an electric insert.

3 Good Reasons to Add Wall Molding to a Small Room

During this Week 4 of 8 of the One Room Challenge I’m sharing an in-progess shot of the wall molding we added to my client’s small livingroom, and given you 3 great reasons to consider adding decorative trim to your own walls..

Interior Design/Decor, Before & AftersOlaMay 30, 2021Design Inspiration, One Room ChallengeComment

4 Ways to Make a Small Room Appear Larger with Lighting

Week 3 of 8 of the One Room Challenge: Here is my plan to bring loads of light into this small dark living room

Interior Design/Decor, Before & AftersOlaMay 23, 2021Design Inspiration, One Room ChallengeComment

How to Plan a Successful Room Refresh in the Middle of Global Pandemic

One Room Challenge: Follow me through an 8-week journey as I transform a small but challenging living room into a Parisian-chic den.

Interior Design/Decor, Before & AftersOlaMay 15, 2021Design Inspiration, One Room ChallengeComment

5 Unique Challenges of Working with My Client's Small Living Room

One Room Challenge: Follow me through an 8-week journey as I transform a small but challenging living room into a Parisian-chic den.

Resilient Flooring: a Journey to Becoming Beautifully Responsible at Home

What is resilient flooring? And how can you avoid bringing toxins into your home by making good flooring choices? These questions and more, clearly answered.

Interior Design/DecorOlaMarch 8, 2021Design Inspiration, Design Trends, Flooring, Eco Friendly, Recycling, SustainabilityComment

12 Important Things You Need to Know About Home Improvement Shows

This post analyzes the differences between the creative license taken by so-called home renovation reality TV show and what really happens in real life.

Interior Design/Decor, Before & Afters, DIYOlaDecember 18, 2020Design Inspiration, DIY, Design TrendsComment

13 Stunning Removable Wallpapers that Seize Boho Beautifully

Removable wallpaper is an affordable decorative solution for tired walls. Here’s where to find the best selection for your bohemian-inspired spaces.

How to Get the Global Boho Chic Look at Home (Part II)

Part 2 of a 2-part series that defines what global bohemian chic is and how to curate the look at home.

Global Bohemian Chic– What it is and How to Nail it

Part one of a 2-part series that defines what global bohemian chic is and shows you how to curate the look at home.

Exciting Design Trends for 2019 from Maison et Objet

If you like French bohemian decor you’re going to love Maison et Objet

Make a Room Glow in the Dark with this Daring Style

Midnight Garden, as it relates to interiors, is a luscious opulent look that combines dark moody walls with pops of colorful or rich jewel tones. Here’s inspiration on how to embrace it.