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One bathroom upgrade I would never do again?
Built-in shower seats 👀

They look luxurious, but they can become a major hotspot for leaks—especially in a steam shower.

After 20 years, we removed ours and switched to a teak bench instead.

Same function, way less stress. Sometimes simple is smarter 👏

Happy designing 💕✨

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One bathroom upgrade I would never do again? Built-in shower seats 👀 They look luxurious, but they can become a major hotspot for leaks—especially in a steam shower. After 20 years, we removed ours and switched to a teak bench instead. Same function, way less stress. Sometimes simple is smarter 👏 Happy designing 💕✨ bathroomremodel homeownertips designregret steamshower interiordesigntips LTKselfcare LTKHome LTKOver40

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We moved into Willow House in May 1998 🤍

Over the years, I’ve learned which design choices stand the test of time…
and which ones I’d do differently today.

This year, I’m sharing real design lessons from living here for 25+ years —
so if you’re a new homeowner, you don’t have to make the same mistakes.

This is the beginning of my Do As I Say, Not As I Did series.
Follow along for honest design advice, lessons learned, and real-life remodels ✨

#designmistakes #doasisaynotasido #newhomeowners #foreverhome #interiordesignlife

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If you just bought a house, this is your permission slip.

You don’t need to renovate everything at once.
Live in your home first and learn what actually matters.

Some of our biggest design regrets came from rushing decisions we didn’t need to make yet.

Save this if you’re a new homeowner. 💕✨

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#homerenovationtips
#designlessons
#foreverhome
#doasisaynotasido

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Living room coffee table measurements you need to know!

Navy velvet sofa, pink velvet pillow, Faust faux pillow, area rug, gold vase, black bar cabinet, gold sconce, grasscloth wallpaper

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I want to update this kitchen, but a full renovation doesn't make financial sense.

I found unlacquered brass hardware I absolutely love... but it would cost over $1,200 for this kitchen.

Or I can get a similar look for about $125.

What would you choose?

💰 $1,216
or
💰 $125

#KitchenUpdate #KitchenDesign #HomeDecorIdeas #CherryCabinets #InteriorDesign

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Someone suggested updating the leaded glass instead of painting the cabinets.

And honestly… once I saw the backsplash changed to subway tile, I started seeing the cabinets completely differently 😂

Now I’m wondering if the original leaded glass might actually work again with a few updates.

Would you:
• keep the original glass
• rub & buff the trim gold or black
• or switch to reeded glass?

#kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #cherrycabinets #interiordesign #homedecor

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These knobs and pulls are super affordable. I love the way they update the cherry kitchen cabinet decor.

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Maybe the cabinets aren’t actually the problem 👀

So many people told me to try updating the hardware before painting these 20 year old cherry kitchen cabinets… so I tested some leftover pulls from our bathroom remodel 😂

Honestly? It changed the look more than I expected.

What would you do: keep the cherry cabinets and update the hardware… or paint them?

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I would LOVE to take these 20 year old kitchen cabinets to the ceiling.

But the recessed lights and AC vent over the fridge make it way more complicated than just boxing it out and adding crown molding.

So my question is…

Do I paint them the wall color, Classic Gray, and leave the open space…

Or do you have another solution?

What would you do? 💕✨

PS this paint sample is a must for choosing the best color.

#kitchendesign #homeowner #interiordesign #kitchenremodel #cherrycabinets

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90-Degree Hose Elbow For RVs — Solid Brass Construction, Features Convenient Easy Grip Connector,For RV Water Hoses, Residential Outdoor Faucets

New stainless steel garden water hose for the front flower garden. The elbow water pipe saved the day! Sharing the bee hornet killer we used too because I can not even handle bees.

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20 years ago we added this front porch… and honestly it’s still one of the best investments we made. 💕

It became an extension of our home and one of our favorite places to relax when the weather is nice.

The furniture is definitely dated now 😂 but instead of replacing everything, we refreshed the space with new cushions, pillows, rugs, lighting, and a few updated accessories.

It’s a good reminder that not every space needs a full renovation to feel updated again.

Although… between my neighbor’s new driveway project covering everything in dust and my porch lights suddenly deciding to stop working 🤦🏽‍♀️ apparently this porch still likes to keep me humble 😂

Are you more of a front porch person or a backyard person?

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✨ Designer Styling Ideas Using Book Risers ✨

One small styling piece can completely change the look of a shelf or console table. These designer inspired book risers add height, texture, and that collected high-end feel you see in luxury homes. Shop these affordable styling accessories and recreate the designer look for less. Happy designing 💕✨ FB

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✨ How To Style Decorative Storage Boxes Like A Designer ✨

Storage boxes are one of those little details that instantly make your home feel more custom and expensive. I love layering them on shelves, consoles, and nightstands to create a warm collected look while adding hidden storage. Shop these designer inspired storage box styling finds for a high-end look on a budget. Happy designing 💕✨FB

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Decorative Storage Boxes That Look High-End ✨

Decorative storage boxes are one of my favorite ways to make a home feel polished and designer styled. They add texture, warmth, and hidden storage while making shelves, consoles, and nightstands look more layered and intentional. Shop these designer inspired storage box finds for a luxe-for-less look. Happy designing 💕✨
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📚 Book Risers That Make Your Decor Look More Designer ✨

Book risers are one of those small styling details designers use all the time. They instantly add height, layering, and interest to coffee tables, consoles, shelves, and nightstands. Shop these designer inspired book stands and risers to make your home decor feel more curated and expensive. Happy designing 💕✨
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🪵 Teak Benches That Give Your Bathroom A Spa-Like Feel ✨

These designer inspired teak benches instantly make a bathroom feel more warm, elevated, and luxurious. I love using teak for that organic spa-inspired look because it adds natural texture and warmth to modern spaces. Shop these luxe-for-less teak bench finds to recreate the high-end designer look at home. Happy designing 💕
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✨ Rechargeable Lamps That Make Your Home Look Expensive ✨

Rechargeable lamps are one of my favorite designer styling tricks right now. They instantly make shelves, kitchen counters, nightstands, and consoles feel warm and layered. Shop these designer inspired cordless lamp finds for a cozy luxury look without expensive wiring or installation. Happy designing 💕✨
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💡 Designer Inspired Floor Lamps That Look Expensive ✨

Good lighting instantly changes the feel of a room. These designer inspired task floor lamps create that warm layered lighting look you see in high-end homes without the luxury price tag. Shop these affordable floor lamp finds to make your living room, reading corner, or bedroom feel more elevated. Happy designing 💕✨
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🤎 Leather Accent Chairs That Look Designer For Less ✨

These designer inspired leather accent chairs give your home that warm organic modern look without spending thousands. I love using camel leather tones with wood accents and neutral textures to make a space feel rich, layered, and expensive. Shop these affordable designer look-for-less accent chair finds. Happy designing 💕✨
Blog designer inspired home decor 5/8/26

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🤍 Swivel Accent Chairs That Make Your Home Look Expensive ✨

A beautiful swivel chair can instantly make your living room feel more custom and designer styled. These designer inspired accent chairs combine soft neutral upholstery with warm wood tones for a cozy high-end look. Shop these luxe-for-less swivel chair finds to elevate your home on a budget. Happy designing 💕✨
Blog: Designer Inspired Home Decor Finds 5/8/26

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🤍 Slipcovered Accent Chairs That Look High-End ✨

These designer inspired accent chairs create a soft, timeless look that instantly makes a living room or bedroom feel more elevated. I love the relaxed slipcovered style mixed with warm neutrals and layered textures for that cozy luxury feel. Shop these luxe-for-less accent chair finds to recreate the designer look for less. Happy designing 💕✨
Blog Designer Inspired Home Decor Finds 5/8/26

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🖤 Black Nightstands That Make Your Bedroom Look Expensive ✨

These designer inspired nightstands are one of the easiest ways to elevate a bedroom. The fluted details, marble tops, and warm brass hardware create a custom high-end look without the designer price tag. Shop these affordable luxury bedroom furniture finds for a modern designer-inspired home. Happy designing 💕✨
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💙 Blue Nightstands That Look Designer For Less ✨

These designer inspired blue nightstands instantly add personality and charm to a bedroom while still feeling soft and elevated. I love the mix of painted finishes, brass hardware, gingham patterns, and floral details for that collected designer look. Shop these luxe-for-less bedroom furniture finds to make your space feel custom and high-end without overspending. Happy designing 💕✨
Blog Designer Inspired Home Decor Finds

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These designer inspired ottomans instantly add warmth, texture, and personality to a room. I love using them in living rooms, bedrooms, and under console tables for that layered high-end look. Shop these luxe-for-less ottoman finds inspired by Neiman Marcus and designer home decor trends. Happy designing 💕✨
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Coca-Cola Ice Cold Cooler, Red backyard patio decor

Coca-Cola 80-Qt Cooler, “Refreshing”, with Rolling Wheels for Outdoor/Patio/Porch

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Coca-Cola Ice Cold Cooler, Red backyard patio decor

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I thought my bathroom floors were clean… until I did this 👀

I only ever used a mop, but after trying that viral grout cleaner, the difference was honestly shocking.

Sometimes what looks clean… isn’t.

This is one of those small things that can completely change how your bathroom looks.

Be honest… do you actually deep clean your grout? 👀

#bathroomcleaning #groutcleaning #cleaningtips #homeowner #interiordesign

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The grossest bathroom habit that saves the most money? 😅

Cleaning the hair out of your drain before it clogs.

It takes two minutes and saves you from a much more expensive plumber visit later.

Definitely not glamorous… but way cheaper 👏

Happy designing 💕✨

#homeownertips #bathroomhack #plumbingtips #cleaningtips #homeimprovement

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I should have added this to our shower years ago 👏

Just a simple shower wand adapter and hose—and it made such a difference.

It was under $90, and now cleaning the shower and tub is so much easier. Sometimes the smallest upgrades make the biggest impact.

Happy designing 💕✨

#homeownertips #bathroomremodel #showerhack #homeimprovement interiordesigntip

The hardest part about keeping shower doors clean?
Getting everyone else to help 😅

So I mounted the squeegee right next to the shower door.

Now everyone actually uses it—and I don’t have to nag them 👏

Sometimes the simplest fix is just making it easier to do.

Happy designing 💕✨

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If you’re decorating around a grey sofa, this living room design shows exactly how to warm it up and make it feel cozy, rich, and designer. This space mixes a neutral grey sectional with warm brown tones, soft boucle textures, natural wood furniture, and layered neutrals for a high-end organic modern look on a budget.

Shop this look to recreate a warm, inviting living room with:

• Grey sectional sofa (the perfect neutral foundation)
• Brown boucle accent chair for warmth, texture, and a cozy designer feel
• Camel and taupe accent pillows for rich contrast and layering
• Neutral textured lumbar pillow for softness and balance
• Marble + wood coffee table to add warmth and an elevated focal point
• Round wood side table for warmth and natural contrast
• Gold sculptural drink table for a luxe finishing touch
• Boucle ottomans for soft texture and extra seating
• Beige curtains to soften the room and frame the windows
• Oversized neutral landscape wall art to tie the palette together
• Table lamps with warm linen shades for cozy ambient lighting
• Vintage-inspired neutral area rug to ground the entire room
• Decorative vase + coffee table styling pieces for that finished designer look

This grey sofa living room color scheme works beautifully if your space feels too cold, too flat, or unfinished. The warm brown accents instantly add depth, softness, and that collected designer look without overpowering your neutral palette.

Perfect for: grey sofa living room ideas, grey couch decor, brown and grey living room ideas, warm neutral living room decor, camel accent chair living room, organic modern living room, cozy living room design, decorating with brown accents, luxury neutral living room ideas, designer living room inspiration

👉 Shop all the pieces to recreate this look in your home

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If you’re decorating around a grey sofa, this living room design shows exactly how to make it feel fresh, elevated, and designer instead of cold or flat. This space mixes a neutral grey sectional with soft blue tones, warm ivory layers, natural wood finishes, and subtle gold accents for a calm, high-end look on a budget.

Shop this look to recreate a soft, elegant living room with:

• Grey sectional sofa (the perfect neutral foundation)
• Blue accent pillows for a rich but calming color pop
• Neutral ivory and textured throw pillows for layered softness
• Ivory boucle accent chair for warmth and soft curves
• Boucle ottoman for texture and extra seating
• Light wood coffee table to add warmth and natural contrast
• Sculptural stone side table for a designer touch
• Gold drink table for a luxe finishing detail
• Beige curtains to soften the room and frame the windows
• Oversized abstract wall art with blue and neutral tones to tie the palette together
• Table lamps with warm linen shades for soft ambient lighting
• Blue and ivory vintage-inspired area rug to ground the room beautifully
• Decorative vase + coffee table styling pieces for that finished designer look
• Large indoor plant for life, balance, and organic texture

This grey sofa living room color scheme works beautifully if your space feels too cool or unfinished. The blue accents add depth and sophistication, while the ivory layers keep the room feeling warm, bright, and inviting instead of overly cold.

Perfect for: grey sofa living room ideas, grey couch decor, grey and blue living room ideas, blue accent living room, neutral living room decor, elegant living room design, cozy luxury living room, modern organic living room, decorating with blue accents, designer living room inspiration

👉 Shop all the pieces to recreate this look in your home

#LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40 #LTKHome

If you’re decorating around a grey sofa, this living room design shows exactly how to make it feel fresh, elevated, and designer instead of cold or flat. This space mixes a neutral grey sectional with soft blue tones, warm ivory layers, natural wood finishes, and subtle gold accents for a calm, high-end look on a budget.

Shop this look to recreate a soft, elegant living room with:

• Grey sectional sofa (the perfect neutral foundation)
• Blue accent pillows for a rich but calming color pop
• Neutral ivory and textured throw pillows for layered softness
• Ivory boucle accent chair for warmth and soft curves
• Boucle ottoman for texture and extra seating
• Light wood coffee table to add warmth and natural contrast
• Sculptural stone side table for a designer touch
• Gold drink table for a luxe finishing detail
• Beige curtains to soften the room and frame the windows
• Oversized abstract wall art with blue and neutral tones to tie the palette together
• Table lamps with warm linen shades for soft ambient lighting
• Blue and ivory vintage-inspired area rug to ground the room beautifully
• Decorative vase + coffee table styling pieces for that finished designer look
• Large indoor plant for life, balance, and organic texture

This grey sofa living room color scheme works beautifully if your space feels too cool or unfinished. The blue accents add depth and sophistication, while the ivory layers keep the room feeling warm, bright, and inviting instead of overly cold.

Perfect for: grey sofa living room ideas, grey couch decor, grey and blue living room ideas, blue accent living room, neutral living room decor, elegant living room design, cozy luxury living room, modern organic living room, decorating with blue accents, designer living room inspiration

👉 Shop all the pieces to recreate this look in your home
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If you’re decorating around a grey sofa, this living room design shows exactly how to make it feel soft, elevated, and designer instead of cold or unfinished. This space mixes a neutral grey sectional with warm ivory tones, layered textures, soft curves, and subtle black accents for a timeless high-end look on a budget. Shop this look to recreate a calm, elegant living room with: • Grey sectional sofa (the perfect neutral foundation) • Ivory accent chair for softness and balance • Black sculptural side table for contrast and a modern designer touch • Gold drink table for a luxe finishing detail • Round coffee table with gold base for warmth and elegance • Boucle ottomans for texture and extra seating • Neutral ivory and grey throw pillows for layered softness • Black and ivory abstract accent pillows for contrast and dimension • Beige and ivory curtains to frame the room and add softness • Oversized neutral coastal wall art to tie the palette together • Table lamps with warm linen shades for soft ambient lighting • Marble-inspired area rug to ground the room with subtle pattern • Large indoor plant for life, color, and organic balance • Decorative vase + coffee table styling pieces for that finished designer look This grey sofa living room color scheme works beautifully if your space feels too flat, too cool, or lacks warmth. The ivory layers soften the grey instantly, while the black accents add just enough contrast to make the room feel polished and intentional. Perfect for: grey sofa living room ideas, grey couch decor, ivory and grey living room ideas, neutral living room decor, modern organic living room, elegant living room design, cozy neutral living room, decorating with ivory accents, luxury neutral living room ideas, designer living room inspiration 👉 Shop all the pieces to recreate this look in your home BLOG modern grey sofa 4-22-26

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If you’re decorating around a grey sofa, this living room design shows exactly how to make it feel soft, elevated, and designer instead of cold or unfinished. This space mixes a neutral grey sectional with warm ivory tones, layered textures, soft curves, and subtle black accents for a timeless high-end look on a budget.

Shop this look to recreate a calm, elegant living room with:

• Grey sectional sofa (the perfect neutral foundation)
• Ivory accent chair for softness and balance
• Black sculptural side table for contrast and a modern designer touch
• Gold drink table for a luxe finishing detail
• Round coffee table with gold base for warmth and elegance
• Boucle ottomans for texture and extra seating
• Neutral ivory and grey throw pillows for layered softness
• Black and ivory abstract accent pillows for contrast and dimension
• Beige and ivory curtains to frame the room and add softness
• Oversized neutral coastal wall art to tie the palette together
• Table lamps with warm linen shades for soft ambient lighting
• Marble-inspired area rug to ground the room with subtle pattern
• Large indoor plant for life, color, and organic balance
• Decorative vase + coffee table styling pieces for that finished designer look

This grey sofa living room color scheme works beautifully if your space feels too flat, too cool, or lacks warmth. The ivory layers soften the grey instantly, while the black accents add just enough contrast to make the room feel polished and intentional.

Perfect for: grey sofa living room ideas, grey couch decor, ivory and grey living room ideas, neutral living room decor, modern organic living room, elegant living room design, cozy neutral living room, decorating with ivory accents, luxury neutral living room ideas, designer living room inspiration

👉 Shop all the pieces to recreate this look in your home

#LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40 #LTKHome