Utility Spaces

Picture this: you kick off your muddy boots after a rainy day, and instead of tracking filth through the living room, everything stays contained right there by the door. That’s the magic of a smart mudroom it acts like your home’s personal airlock, blocking dirt, snow, and chaos from invading your cozy spaces. No more […]

You know that awkward little strip of space right when you walk through your front door? Yeah, that one where you’re constantly tripping over shoes and trying to figure out where to hang your coat without it ending up in a heap on the floor. Welcome to the club of tiny entryway owners 🙂 When

Look, dorm bathrooms aren’t exactly known for being spacious or luxurious. You’re dealing with tight quarters, shared spaces, and probably a shower that’s seen better days. But here’s the thing just because your bathroom is the size of a shoebox doesn’t mean it can’t be functional AND look decent. I’ve been through the college bathroom

You ever walk down your hallway and think, “Why does this look like a before picture?” Same. The good news: hallways don’t need a full remodel to look intentional they just need smart wall moves that pull their weight. Think frames that actually tell a story, mirrors that stretch the space, and textures that make

Basements get a bad rap. Most people treat them like glorified storage units, tossing old furniture and forgotten boxes down there until the space looks like a graveyard for unwanted things. But here’s the thing: your basement is sitting there with untapped potential, literally begging to become something amazing. I personally transformed my basement from

Your hallway is basically the unsung hero of your home it’s the first thing guests see when they walk through your door, and honestly, it deserves way more love than it usually gets. If you’re still stuck with that basic overhead light from 2015, we need to fix that ASAP. The truth is, upgrading your

You know that feeling when you walk into someone’s home and their bookshelves just stop you in your tracks? Not because they’re packed with rare first editions, but because they feel intentional, lived-in, and perfectly suited to the space. I’ve been chasing that feeling in my own home for years, and I’ll tell you what

Honestly when I first moved into my current place, I opened the bedroom closet and laughed. Not in a good way. The thing was barely wider than my shoulders, and I had precisely one shelf and one rod to work with. Fast forward two years, and that same closet now holds twice as much without

You’ve arranged the throw pillows just right, fluffed the rug, and stepped back to admire your living room only to realize the coffee table still looks… off. Empty? Cluttered? Like it’s trying too hard? You’re not alone. I’ve been there, staring at that blank surface, wondering why it never feels finished. After styling dozens of

You know that feeling when you walk past your hallway for the hundredth time and think, “This space needs help”? I’ve been there. Hallways are tricky they’re usually narrow, often windowless, and can feel like afterthoughts in our homes. But here’s what I’ve learned after painting more hallways than I can count: the right color