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.

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