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The Unexpected Curtain Trend We Didn’t See Coming, But Everyone Is Doing (Including Emily)

Remember when I moved from my beloved, charming 1920s Mediterranean apartment into a more contemporary stark-white walled townhouse, and then wrote an article about how nothing I already owned felt right in there? 

Well, if you don’t remember, you can find that here. And if you do, I’m back with more. While I will say that my “it’s all a disaster!” mania has cooled off and things are starting to feel a bit more like home—the product of taking a deep breath and hanging some art—there are areas I know need work. My cool-toned blue sofa, for one, would be so much better in a warm tone like ochre, for instance. But pish-posh, that’s a different fish to fry for another day.

 i considered going for a bold, patterned curtain in this room but between the ceiling slope, the intense plaster texture on the walls and the view of the city out the large picture window (which you can’t really see here), i opted for the simple route and was so happy with the result. | photo by sara ligorria-tramp

Today’s design discussion-slash-challenge happens to be what’s beyond my sofa: the curtains. The white, IKEA curtains that felt so pristine in my last home are suddenly as boring as a sack of all-purpose flour in their new spot. They framed my old second-floor picture window beautifully and added just the right amount of necessary softness to my plaster walls and White Dove walls (the perfect warm white, in my opinion). But these walls aren’t a glorious milky hue but rather a completely generic landlord-favorite Swiss Coffee. Suddenly, these curtains look tired. Perhaps they’ve also been waking at 3 am every morning to replace a baby’s pacifier. Such hard-working curtains, they are. And while that’s one totally plausible hypothesis, another is that…this room just needs something else. 

If you were to take one tiny scroll through my saved folder of room images on Instagram or even Pinterest, you’d be correct to assume that I live for pattern and color. Except when you look at the first floor of my house, NOTHING IS PATTERNED and apart from my blue sofa, THERE IS NO COLOR. How did I get here? 

In my hunt for a panacea or, at the very least, a design palette cleanse, I unearthed a bit of a trend I wanted to share that just might save my living room in its current state: the patterned curtain. I’m sure I don’t have to explain to you the absolute death grip the neutral window covering has had on the design world over the last decade (or…always?). Heck, most of the projects you see revealed around here play it safe with the ubiquitous white or flax linen panel and Roman shade. 

There are, of course, a few reasons for this: they add just enough texture in a functional form (read: privacy) without fighting against or adding too much visual weight to a room’s design; they’re very easy to find at numerous price points; they’re classic; and, as mentioned, they’re a very safe choice for a usually very pricey item. Who wants to spend hundreds or even thousands on draperies in a floral pattern you might tire of before the spend seems worth it? I won’t even dignify that question with a response (no one, okay, that’s the answer). 

But back to the “trend.” Interior design, in general, has really spread its wings in recent years on a mainstream level. People are wallpapering ceilings and painting everything in sight…I LOVE IT, so it’s no wonder I’ve been noticing far more designers and design content creators sidestep the white curtain for something in a rich solid hue, or, even better yet, a bold pattern. 

The patterned window covering is everywhere right now, whether via just a subtle windowpane grid or a full-blown sprawling floral moment. And I can use several hundred words to tell you what that detail adds to a room scheme, but instead, let me show you.

First Up: The Solid Color Curtain

I know this is a post about patterned window textiles, but I kind of want to build up to it. Because, you know, drama and all. First, let’s start with some EHD baddies:

from: the reveal we’ve all been waiting for! caitlin’s mostly thrifted, postmodern regency deco living room | photo by sara ligorria tramp

In Caitlin’s (long awaited) living room, the grass green panels are a key part of her color palette. Without them, the room would have been predominantly blushy peach and neutrals. Plus, they draw the eye to and from all her amazing vintage finds so perfectly. 

from: moto reveal! how jess made her wfh office/living room totally multifunctional (with big help from the world’s most beautiful smart monitor) | photo by sara ligorria-tramp

Isn’t this just so pretty?? I hope you all remember Jess’ office spruce up in her beautiful Old World apartment. The blush linen just glows against the turret window, a feat likely not able to be accomplished if she had gone for the subtly of white. 

design by martha mulholland | photo by laure joliet

Moving on from our in-house friends is this vignette from Martha Mulholland. That whole home, actually, is so lovely and a testament to bold drapery. I personally think had she gone with beige or white panels in this room, it would have stolen the warmth of the window casing and woodwork. The rust makes them pop a bit more and leans into the character of the architecture. 

Let’s Get Charmed By Some Printsdesign by rose beltran | photo by sara ligorria-tramp

Behold, the photo I’ve had saved on my desktop for months that is possibly the most direct inspiration for what I want to do in my own living room. Shot for Emily’s second book, Rose Beltran’s block print curtains hit that perfect harmony between sweet, chic, interesting, and not overdone. I tried to hunt down this fabric but haven’t had much luck. Does anyone by chance know what it is?

design by rose beltran | photo by sara ligorria-tramp

Here’s another room in that same home. Both have a modern yet cottage-y vibe, but I just think the plaid Romans here bring the fun and youthful design of the space up to balance everything else that’s low-slung (or the ceilings are really high, and even so, the point still stands). The patterned window covering is not just a design choice but also a tool.

design and photo by ashley goldman/the gold hive

Many years ago, when I was a full-time EHD staffer, I ran a house tour of Ashley Goldman’s lovely craftsman in San Diego, and since then, I’ve enjoyed watching her update spaces like the kitchen while keeping to and respecting the era of the home. And man I love these little café curtains she did here. I like to play a game where I cover them up with my fingers and then reveal them back to myself to drive home my crush on all things print right now. The peppering of blue in the fabric is a great counterbalance to the oxblood in the rug, wallpaper, and cookware.

design and photo by jenni yolo/i spy diy

Hello striped bamboo shade! You see, not all pattern has to be like PATTERN!!! Even something like what Jenni Yolo picked for her dining nook with a simple black and white stripe is enough to add that touch of whimsy and cool. 

It took me this many words to decide that the best way to describe going for a print on your curtains is like ordering the hot fudge sundae that comes with whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry, and then asking for the add-on of rainbow sprinkles, even though they’re not on the menu. The “rainbow sprinkle” is figurative here, of course, because only an animal would alter the perfect creation that is the HFS, but the attitude behind my analogy is what’s important. 

design by dee murphy | photo by zeke ruelas

Rainbow. Freaking. Sprinkles. Dee Murphy could have easily gone the route of simple, neutral curtains. In fact, had I designed this room with all the same pieces, it’s probably what I would have done. Maaaybe I would have been bold enough to go for a tone-on-tone solid drapery but I would have never thought to pair that floral print with the vintage rug, but it works and it’s kind of a little design surprise. Some of my favorite rooms always have a moment of an unexpected choice. Something that doesn’t *super* match but works unexpectedly, and I think that’s what’s happening with these window treatments.

design by heidi caillier | photo by haris kenjar

One of my favorite ways to introduce pattern in your curtains without it feeling scary is to stick to a very tight color palette like Heidi Caillier did in this bedroom. The gorgeous Zak+Fox fabric on the panels lives in the neutral, warm neutrals space as the bedding, wallpaper, and even furniture. That way, it’s pattern, but it’s more visual texture than a full-blown eye-catching graphic. 

before cafe curtains from: our custom farmhouse dining nook reveal (and what makes it so incredibly durable…and pretty:)) | after cafe curtains from: the dining nook restyled – an accidental style move back to being eclectic | photos by kaitlin green

Now, let’s study Emily’s dining nook before and after she brought in her vintage Japanese Boro fabric cafe curtain. It’s obviously so lovely, but it takes on a whole new life with the magic of the textile, in my opinion. And yes, I know the “before” photo didn’t have any covering on the window, but I still think it’s a fair comparison for the point I’m writing about: pattern adds zest, life, and charm. Not every room or vignette calls for that, of course, but in the instance of what I’m working with in my space, it certainly does.

Some Quick & Dirty Advice 

I can’t possibly guess the statistics of how many of you reading right now are all like “Yeah, duh, pattern is where it’s at” and how many are more “Sorry, you’re just not going to convince me and I’ll die with my white curtains,” but just in case there is a middle ground between those two stances, I wanted to offer some sure-fire ways to make printed window coverings work in your home if you’re interested in trying out the look. 

First, go for timeless: Things like checks, plaid, stripes, smaller-scale block prints, and even certain florals are likely never going to be “out of style.” They’re classics for a reason and have an enduring quality to them stylistically, even in more daring colors.

Don’t spend a fortune: As much as I love to tell people to invest in quality when and where they can, there are a lot of great ready-made options available for pretty decent price points (when compared to custom drapery). Another tip is not to forget to dig around second-hand markets for printed curtains. I’ve seen some of the people I follow find absolute gems for almost nothing. Take the money you save and get them laundered and hemmed to the size you need. 

Test things out if you’re nervous: Want to know a fun little trick? Flat sheets or even large tablecloths can double as window panels depending on the size. Now, I’m not saying hang your sheets forever, but if you happen to have a patterned sheet you like, clip it up to your curtain rod and live with it for a few weeks and then see how you feel.

Time For A Little DIY Planning

Now that I’ve helped you, it’s time to help myself. Being that I already have 10 of these IKEA panels and would rather not have to buy all new draperies, I had the idea of dying and block printing them myself, because I have excess time on my hands as a new mother, and what else would I do with that then spend hours hand stamping flowers? In all honestly, I love a mindless, repetitive project, and I think I’d feel pretty dang proud of my work once complete every time I looked up from the sofa. 

Here is a snapshot of my living room as it stands. A few things you can go ahead and ignore: the fact that my drapes are all clearly different lengths…I washed them and then only ironed half of them (the long ones) before it got dark and I had to put them all up, and then I just never got back to it. Oh, and the unkept patio behind the sliding glass doors. That’s a project for the future (stay tuned…maybe!). And of course the diaper box and unhung art in the right corner.

Do you see how the curtains feel limp, boring, and like they have the potential to be so much more? If they were the lead in a teen romcom circa 2002, they’d be on the precipice of removing their unsightly glasses, getting a chic bob haircut, and putting on a slinky red dress to inevitably win the guy and become prom queen. But for now, they’re the frumpy sad sack nerd who can’t be bothered to wear mascara. 

As I mentioned, my loose inspiration is the curtains in Rose Beltran’s living room I showed above and I think that would be “easy” enough to accomplish. And by “easy,” I mean at least somewhat possible. 

Take a gander at some quick Photoshop work to give you an idea of how things can look: 

After digging around the RIT Dye website to find a combination of dyes that will turn the creamy white I have into a buttery tea-stained beige (a formulation they call Aged Ivory), I hunted down Rose Quartz and Lemon Yellow from my local art stores and started the search for a block print stamp and paint. My intention is to first dye all the panels in my washing machine (they actually suggest this, don’t be scared like Charles was when I talked him through the plan), get them all steamed and wrinkle-free, and then map out a grid for the flower print I bought. 

You’ll have to imagine that the pattern isn’t straight on like that obviously, but rather folded into the curtains. I haven’t quite decided on the colors yet as I have some thinking to do with regards to an updated palette but I have ALWAYS loved a block print marigold or Scottish thistle. I mean, for well over a decade, so I just know that these will feel more me once finished. I think once I swap out some of my other soft goods like the pillows to better match the style, I’ll bring down the modern vibes to something more welcoming and charming.

If you’re wondering whether I’ve ever done this or not, the answer is a firm no, but I did one paint Kelly green chevrons on some curtains back in the chevron heyday and that turned out okay, so I think I’ve got it in me to do. 

Thoughts? Prayers?

Shop the Trend

Before signing off so I can get to work rehabbing my existing curtains, I window-shopped a little for myself in case this plan goes south and I need to indeed buy new panels. Here are some of the ones I’d maybe consider, as well as a few I’ll dream about but likely won’t invest in.

Amber Lewis for Anthropologie Rowena Curtain 50″x96″ | 2. Arnica Bhotah Floral Curtain 50″x96″ | 3. Abeille Curtain 50″x96″ | 4. Holli Zollinger Kalami Floral 1pc Blackout Window Curtain Panel 50″x96″ | 5. Red + Blue Poppy Flower Hand Block Printed Cotton Curtains 46″x98″ | 6. Penelope Moss Custom Curtain 50″x96″

1. Pieced Stripe Curtain 50″x96″ | 2. Blue Buffalo Check Cotton Blackout Window Curtain Panel 44″x96″ | 3. | 4. | 5. Dash – Block Print Boho Curtain Panel by littlearrowdecor 50″x96″ | 6. Tatum Ivory Curtain Panel 50″x96″

Stay tuned EHD friends for how this all turns out. These curtains are phase 1 of a living room refresh that mostly involves new textiles and styling, but I’ll be sure to keep you posted. 

Until next time…

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The Prettiest Green And Pink Kitchen Remodel That We Completed In 7 WEEKS

Happy reveal day! I can’t express how exciting and downright fun this kitchen makeover has been to execute and see come to life. After doing my own three-year renovation-to-reveal process on our farmhouse, it has been incredibly satisfying to turn around a kitchen makeover in less than two months (!!). If you are just landing here today and this is all new to you, you’re going to want to head to this post to see all the before photos and read about the budget, timeline, and needs and wants of the homeowner. Then come back studied up and take in this beauty fully.

To help them launch their new line of renovation products, I collaborated with Crate & Barrel to give a new life to this kitchen. In just a bit, you’ll see the stunning kitchen island from the collection but know that there is so much more: a few kitchen island options, bathroom vanities, hardware, and, of course, lighting and accessories. Our reader/homeowner, Julie, submitted her kitchen for the makeover and we felt like it was the perfect space that checked all our boxes—timeline, budget, style, and the right space to show off the island. Then, we got to work. I hired a familiar team to me including my former PDX assistant, Sarah Weldon, to project manage and do all the renderings needed, as well as my brother Ken to be the contractor and manage all the subs. I have to say it went SO WELL, with a few normal problem-solving opportunities that we honestly sailed through together.

And before we get into the pictures and details here’s a fun video about the transformation! (just wait for the ad to play:))

Before

As a reminder, the kitchen before had a ton of potential and was ripe for a surface-level glow-up as it didn’t need any new electrical or plumbing, no walls moved, and no engineering—all cosmetic. Here was our to-do list again:

Install new panel-ready appliances + functioning range Remove uppers and replace with open shelving and a new hoodRefinish ceiling (check yesterday’s post for what we did)Add new hardware, faucet, and lightingPaint and wallpaper

We’d keep the following:

Existing layoutAll the lower cabinets (and bank of drawers), as well as the sink FlooringPaneling (it would just need to be patched and painted) Countertops, cutting where needed (they are pretty good and replacing them is a real thing)

The whole project took almost two months, seven sub-contractors, and a lot of hard work by my team to get her done. While this is a faster and more budget-friendly kitchen remodel as compared to most, we wanted to be real about the amount of time and effort that went into it because it’s still a lot. My hope is that you can glean ideas and information from this makeover that you could implement in your own remodel.

The Kitchen Now!!!

Cabinetry Paint Color | Wallpaper | Backsplash Paint Color | Ceiling Light | Island | Stools | Knobs | Pulls | Applicance Pulls

It’s hard for me not to scream HOW GOOD IS THIS but I guess I just did. We love it so very much, can you blame me? This kitchen now has so much personality, a real point of view, and a lot of whimsical touches rendered in a really fresh way. The colors all work so well together to give it depth and a real sense of space, while the island complements it all and adds so much function. Note how well the tones of the veining on the stone work with the green cabinetry. ::chef’s kiss::

Sconce | Vase | Footed Bowl | Mug

The floral wallpaper is by Kelly Ventura and was the real jumping-off point for the room’s color palette. We pulled the green (Rosemary by Sherwin-Williams) and the light blue/green of the backsplash (Conservative Gray by Sherwin-Williams) from the pattern and, frankly, I was ecstatic to do a pink and green kitchen. We weren’t able to see the stone in person for the island so we were very pleased to see so much green in the veining. Integrating the appliances went a long way to making the kitchen feel more streamlined and modern. It wasn’t a ton of cabinetry to begin with so eliminating the visual stop of an appliance front like, say, the dishwasher, goes a long way to streamline the design. If you’re curious to learn more about how to integrate your appliances without replacing all of your cabinetry, stay tuned because we’re working on that post. For this space, it was still a $4,000 investment, but far cheaper than gutting it all.

For the new hood, we bought a hood insert and integrated it into a simple boxed cabinet that we trimmed out with a little detail on the bottom. It’s painted the same color as the beadboard since there was enough going on between the green and the floral wallpaper. While I did mention we were keeping the existing beadboard, we ended up needing to replace what was behind the range since we extended it higher than it was prior when it met the upper cabinets that were removed. That was one of our unforeseen hiccups, but it was affordable and readymade so my brother was able to source the matching profile and get it up.

The Island

Now for the reason for the season. This whole kitchen partnership with Crate & Barrel was to feature this island which is one of the four that they just launched. Before we had even selected the kitchen we were going to makeover, I chose the Terra 78″ Marble Top and Natural Oak Wood Kitchen Island with Storage because I responded quickly to it, stylistically, and I knew it could work with so many different styles. In addition to this one, they have others that are more contemporary or more traditional. The Terra is so simple and high quality, the white oak and marble are timeless and classic, and it’s extremely functional in both prep, storage, and seating. It is priced really well for what you get and comes totally built with white glove service (extremely plug-and-play).

Mixing Bowls | Baking Dishing | Measuring Cups | Dish Towel

On top, you have three great drawers for flatware, utensils, and placemats. On the left side, you have really deep pull-out drawers which I’d use for trash and recycling. In the middle section, you have two deep drawers for larger items like mixing bowls, big pots/pans, and baking dishes. Then on the right is another pull-out drawer for a stand mixer or stock pot, as well as a shelf option should you want to put other larger pots or bowls. It’s HIGHLY functional and well thought out. Bonus points? The drawers soft close like a dream.

Left: Large Ceramic Batter Bowl | Right: Wood Plate | Drawer Organizer | Wood-Handled Measuring Cups | Rolling Pin | Whisk | Slotted Spoon | Wood Solid Turner | White and Wood Spoon | White Spoon | Measuring Spoons | Coffee Grinder Brush | Vegetable Peeler | Can Opener

On the back side, you have a 14.5-inch overhang which is ample for sitting and with the opening being 68 inches, you can fit three large-sized stools perfectly.

Pot Rack | Cast Iron Oven | Ceramic Olive Oil Cruet

The marble top is a honed solid stone with a lot of subtle veining for forgiveness. We were so impressed with this particular stone; it had so many soft golden and green tones and the Crate & Barrel team pulled no stops in its quality. It absolutely does not look readymade. Something to note for anyone with a sink or cooktop/range in their existing island is that you’ll have to relocate those. This island is perfect for a kitchen like this that had a freestanding furniture piece that could be replaced with a more functional island. That, or a kitchen with no island at all that has the walk-around clearance for one.

The Plate Wall

Wall Plates (vintage) | Candlestick Holders | Vase | Plates | Napkins | Flatware | Table Lamp

Our homeowner Julie (who understandably didn’t want to be on camera) is an antiques dealer and she had this incredible collection of ironstone platters. We happily leaned into this and, after arranging them outside on the floor of the deck (ha!), displayed them all on the wall. Julie assisted us and glued plate hangers to the back of each one and then we just went for it. I couldn’t love it more. You can see a lot of the age and different designs of the rims. This collection comes from years of scouring the markets and I’m so grateful that we got to display them for her (and us).

Hardware

Knobs | Pulls

In case you don’t remember the “before,” this bank of drawers had so much hardware with handles upon handles that made it look really busy. Sarah did a fantastic job of reconfiguring the new hardware in a way that was more modern and subdued. We combined one simple brass micro-knob on the tiny drawers and one pull on the larger ones which gives them more power and more presence, with less. This hardware is gorgeous with round backs and a sweet little round detail on the handle, too.

Bowl | Wooden Mortar and Pestle

I can’t stress enough the importance of mixing knobs and handles to make something feel truly custom and well-designed. They just complement each other so well and are scaled proportionally to the size of the drawers. We also loved that the island didn’t need hardware (it has finger pulls cut into the top of the drawers) so that it could be more of a standalone piece (think like the one in the farmhouse where we did the bank of cabinets in one color/hardware, but let the island be its own thing that still worked so well).

Lighting

Light Fixture

We needed to replace the lighting over the island to have more presence and be scaled better for the large island. We found this linear pendant with two shades that worked perfectly in our design plan. The white and warm brass was exactly what this needed to not be too distracting with the lower ceilings. This fixture also comes with drop options for the length and can be much higher if you have higher ceilings (the rods can screw together in certain increments to give you more length options). Because Julie has two sons that are really tall, we wanted to go above their eye-line and not be right in their face, so we dropped this pendant a foot down (plus the shades).

Open Shelving

Top Shelf: Pitcher | Berry Colander Mug | Wood Board (similar) | Pink Planter (unavailable) | Serving Bowl
Bottom Shelf: Mugs | Wooden Plates | Ceramic Bottles (vintage) | Small Bowls | Large Bowls | Mortar and Pestle
Counter: Cutting Board | Canisters | Facuet | Wooden Lazy Susan | Garlic Bowl (similar) | Pepper Grinder

I get goosebumps every time I see this shot. The colors are so magical and you don’t even notice the simple stone that she already had because it works so well with the two green tones. One of our unpredicted costs was to get a stone cutter on site to take down the old backsplash that was there, drill an extra hole for our new faucet and remove part of the stone behind the range so we could slide it in further. We mixed both Julie’s pieces with a lot from Crate for the styling, keeping it warm, whimsical, and modern. Her two boys are grown (but still live with her at times) so her storage needs were far less than when they were little and she was excited to get the uppers gone and still be able to look at some pretty things. We offered to put all of her original plates and bowls up here when we left, but she didn’t want us to touch the styling so we left everything as-is (including the garlic). Julie, you were A DREAM to work with. I’ve never done a makeover with someone that was so legitimately helpful and so generous. She even gave me three of my favorite seascapes! Thank you, Julie!

Before And Afters

And now for some dopamine-inducing before and afters in the ever-gratifying side-by-side format to see what was accomplished. I wish I could give you all an in-person tour because once you are in this kitchen, it just SINGS. The Crate & Barrel team took some video content and a lot of social so be sure to check them out on mine and Crate’s accounts so you can get a full circuit of the space (including the island).

What an incredibly fun and satisfying job this was. Crate & Barrel was so wonderful to work with, Julie was so lovely, my team killed it, and I get to stand here and give the glow of some serious collective hard work and pride. This project was such a great reminder that when you push things a bit with color and pattern, it all pays off in the end. Being in this kitchen is such a joy.

The whole room turned out just so dreamy, fresh, modern, and sweet, and with the help of the new Crate & Barrel kitchen island, also highly functional. A huge thanks to my team, Sarah Weldon for co-designing and project managing, Ken Starke as the general contractor, Emily M. and Gretchen on my team for social and production help. Crate even had Emily Bowser come up and help style to camera while I was in front of it on the day of the shoot. They all know that my favorite line is, “Many hands make light work” and in this case, I couldn’t have asked for better and more fun hands. 🙂

Thank you SO much to Crate & Barrel for sponsoring this project and post! These are the best kind of partnerships and getting to work with such a great team and brand makes it that much better.

This post was sponsored by Crate & Barrel but all words and opinions are all mine. 🙂

*Design by Emily Henderson and Sarah Weldon
**Styled by Emily Henderson and Emily Bowser
***Photos by Steven Mcdonald

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Reviving A Shiny, Orange Wood-Paneled Ceiling With Dry-Ice Blasting: Was It Worth It?

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of good, natural wood paneling. In fact, I talk so much about my love of natural-toned wood, I’m fairly certain Google just automatically redirects any search inquiries about it straight to my site (I wish). Before diving into the nitty-gritty of the ceilings in this home, let me remind you of how we transformed the mountain house ceiling. Does walnut blasting ring any bells? If you don’t recall or weren’t a reader during those days, we learned so much from that process, including just how many different media types could be used to “blast” the wood down to its natural grain. We ended up going the walnut route (which looked weird TBH, so we redid the tongue and groove), but there’s silica sand, corn cob, ice and baking soda, each with its own intensity.

In case you missed yesterday’s post, I introduced a very fun seven-week, no-reno kitchen remodel we did for a reader here in Portland. The space was great but needed some refreshing…the ceiling being one of the big ticket items. As it’s been about five years since we shot walnut shells at the mountain house ceiling, a new blasting technique popped up on my radar and I was eager to try to give it a go. The ceilings here reminded me of one of my less successful spraytans – orange, shiny and not natural at all. They were much, MUCH shinier in person TBH. These wood ceilings needed a 2023 revamp to find to their natural, nicely tanned, non-orange state. We were going for a happy, sweet vintage-inspired kitchen, and those shiny planks needed to go.

As you may remember, a small part of me was disappointed in the texture we were left with at the mountain house after walnut blasting (it looked both pink and orange). My hope was that with a different technique, the blasting process would leave less evidence behind (aka too much texture). Ideally, the look we were going for here was pretty similar to my original vision for the mountain house–a softer, lighter-toned raw wood that felt updated yet timeless.

the mountain house ceiling

The goal for this kitchen ceiling was to remove the lacquer finish and with it (hopefully) the orange tone of the wood. As I said, the ceiling had great bones, with tongue-and-groove paneling and some solid beams, but in order for it to mesh well with our new design direction and color palette, the gloss just HAD to go.

From my research, dry-ice blasting seemed like it would fit the bill. It’s non-toxic and *claims* to be nonabrasive (more on that later) or at least gentler than most of the options out there. It leaves virtually no mess either, which is always something to consider when working in someone else’s home. The machine is definitely loud like it was with walnut blasting and despite it not leaving much of a trace in terms of debris, the area still had to be taped off and covered in plastic for protection. In general, dry-ice blasting is mostly used for pressurized cleaning, but almost all of the companies we reached out to assured us it would be a great choice to remove the finish on this wood ceiling. This was not me just guessing, the pros suggested this.

So I had my team contact a few companies to gather some quotes and a better understanding of the process. Costs were pretty similar across the board for this roughly 300-square-foot room, all coming in at around $4,000. The process requires a lot of equipment and securing the right amount of dry ice or liquid CO2 depending on the machine. Thankfully this amount was doable within the project budget, but it’s definitely a little spendy for a room this size.

The crew we hired was confident in their process yet still opted to do a test spot before diving all the way in. And let’s just say, there was some major troubleshooting. The first pass of dry ice had no problem removing the gloss, but it also removed chunks of wood that ended up looking like termites had a woody brunch with bottomless mimosas, and then bolted. We were left with tiny holes and an uneven surface that, while no longer shiny, gave us a brand new problem to deal with. Was dry ice even the right choice for this?! What happened to NONabrasive?? We wanted a smooth, matte, even finish. Not this.

After the guys assured us it was a matter of gauging the right amount of pressure and nozzle configuration, they came back the next day with a new approach. It looked better, but not great. While the blasting could successfully get into the grooves, it was all feeling uneven, and was weirdly hard to tell where they had blasted and where they hadn’t. Maybe it was the lighting or the residue, but whatever it was, it was kind of a bummer. Plus, with too much blasting, we’d have the same problem as before—a too-rough surface, or worse, no surface to work with at all if it was worn down too much. We needed to finish the job with something gentler that would even everything out.

Though they weren’t too happy about it, we agreed that the best way forward was to have them manually go over it all again with a pole sander. Think of a Swiffer with a sandpaper attachment instead of a dust catcher. Let’s just say I didn’t make any friends here since this is definitely rough on the body and super time-consuming to go at a ceiling this way. But had we just done this from the jump, the process likely would’ve been much faster (this all took about 3-4 days) and would’ve given us a much smoother finish. But dry-ice just was suggested by the pros and sounded COOL (pun intended) and we had to see how it worked in case it would be a good option for future, similar projects.

So…would I recommend it?

Honestly, probably not. What we realized pretty quickly is that the job should’ve been done the old-fashioned way from the start. Not even sandblasting, just sanding. The lacquer was thin enough to come off with a little back and forth (we know this because the homeowner, Julie, got up there between dry-ice sessions and sanded it herself, achieving the look we were going for from the start). I will say the blasting was great at getting into the grooves, sure. But, overall I think it just caused more trouble than it was worth.

We’re not mad at the results though (Thank goodness). And we learned a lot as we usually do around these EHD parts. Ultimately we were left with a look pretty close to what we had hoped for. The new, raw wood ended up pulling a little more pink, which at first felt like an issue but actually paired really nicely with the wallpaper and paint colors we chose (that you’ll see tomorrow). So I’m happy to report the ceiling is gloss-free and so much prettier. No more light glare or orange tones. Mission accomplished, with some to be expected bumps in the road (like most design risks we take).

We can’t wait for you to see the reveal as we’re pretty darn proud of it. COME BACK TOMORROW!!!!!

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A Lucky Reader’s Kitchen No-Demo Reno: The Challenges + Needs + Budget + Timeline

Rarely is there a post that does better on the blog than a kitchen reveal so THIS IS A BIG WEEK for you and me both! It’s what I think I just coined KRW: Kitchen Reveal Week. This time around, it’s a budget-friendly but non-DIY upgrade that I’m very excited to show you. You guys, there’s floral wallpaper, there’s dark green paint, there’s a newly blasted ceiling! SO. MUCH. GOOD.

A few months ago, we put out a call to our Portland followers for a kitchen that needed an update with some design and functional elements to make it better but in the “no demo reno” kind of way (truly my favorite flavor of makeovers). Most people simply want a kitchen with more function and yes, with elevated design, but don’t necessarily have the budget or time to do a full gut job. I know I don’t have to tell you, but y’all, a full kitchen remodel with custom cabinets can be SO expensive and often feels dauntingly impossible (speaking from experience on the other side of one—I made it out alive, but I have a ton of compassion for all future kitchen renovators). After so many good submissions, we found our reader-kitchen duo (shout out to Julie!) and this week, we will be documenting the process of how it all came together with the big reveal at the end. I know patience can be tough in this instant gratification world, but it’ll be worth it. Promise.

This kitchen project is in collaboration with Crate & Barrel as they launch a new line of kitchen islands and finishing touches. When they approached me with the partnership, I asked to see the photos of the product before signing on and was extremely impressed. It’s no secret that Crate is killing it in the design department—I myself have pieces from the Jake Arnold and Athena Calderone collections. They are extremely cool and beautifully made. It was a fast and hard “YES” once I saw the island selection. All we needed was a kitchen that checked the following boxes:

Could be completed in a quick timeline: It didn’t need to be faux-HGTV fast, but we had under two months and needed to be done by June (so no major permitting, engineering, etc).Stylistically worked well with the island that I loved: This island honestly could work in so many different styles but we wanted to make sure that it didn’t feel plugged into the wrong house design-wise.Had the right size and scale: We weren’t going to move walls so we had some size restraints for the product.Within a reasonable affordable non-DIY budget: This couldn’t be a teardown—there had to be good enough existing bones for an upgrade. We had a budget of $15-20k, not the usual $100k that kitchens require these days. I say “non-DIY” because we weren’t doing it ourselves and would hire out, but honestly, most of these things could totally be done by a handy homeowner (so it could have been a budget kitchen remodel).The existing island (if there was one) couldn’t have a sink or stovetop that we had to re-home. The island is freestanding with storage but no plumbing or electrical.THE BEFORE

Clearly, this kitchen had potential and was already pretty cute. But Julie, the homeowner gave us some insight into how old it was and how it wasn’t meeting their family’s needs. Julie also is a huge antiques enthusiast (and even had booths that I’ve bought from many times!), thus having cool pieces.

Julie’s Needs

The house was remodeled in the 1990s and it clearly wasn’t bad, but some of the design choices in the space could use a touch-up. Additionally, some of the cabinets were chipped and wonky. Her biggest grievances were as follows:

The appliances were old and not terribly attractive. (Although TBH, at least they were white and kinda disappeared). We split the appliance budget with her as this wasn’t an appliance partnership and those can add up.Her island was so pretty but there wasn’t anywhere for her boys to sit and hang, and she could use more storage for bigger items.She just wanted it to feel more designed and give it a point of view. Nothing is wrong with the current iteration, but it could have more color, pattern, contrast, impact, etc.THE ISLAND

Here is the beautiful island we chose for this project and after seeing it installed in person, I can tell you that it is STUNNING and extremely high-quality. It’s made from white oak with a solid honed marble on top. It comes fully built and has so many functions such as a pull-out garbage compartment on the left, storage for a stand mixer on the right, and huge deep drawers for pots, pans and large mixing bowls in the middle. And it has a 14.5-inch overhang that can easily sit three people.

This island truly looks custom-made, but again, it comes fully assembled, including the stone at $4,999. If you’ve done custom cabinetry before you’ll know that an island this size would typically be a lot more expensive, not including the stone. With this island, you are saving time and money. The slab on top is extremely impressive and beautiful (that veining is perfect, and mixed with the white oak looks so beautiful and classic and can go with so many styles.

THE DESIGN TEAM + Major Players

I hired Sarah Weldon (former PDX assistant, currently in design school) to be the design lead and project manager on this. I used to have an in-house design team but I don’t up here so I was SO HAPPY she said “yes.” We designed it together, but she was so instrumental both in ideas and especially in execution. After choosing the paint color, wallpaper and accent finishes, she went to town on the renderings and calculations.

I also hired my brother to be the contractor (he just got his license). This was a great first project for us because the scale of it was pretty darn manageable, but the timeline was fast. He was in charge of executing all the work, booking the subs, and being on-site for quality control, etc. It was SO FUN and pretty darn seamless working with him and Sarah. Emily M. and Gretchen (two of my Portland team) helped with content and the production of the shoot day.

We needed to create a labor and non-Crate & Barrel prop budget which is always hard without exact quotes, but we did our best. Here is what I initially mocked up:

Our Labor And Non-Product Budget: Appliances: $10-15k (our budget covered half and Julie was happy to pay the other half to get what she wanted.Demo: My brother did this in a day, so this was wrapped up in his fee.Refinishing the ceiling: $4-6k (you can see this in tomorrow’s post)Carpentry: i.e. shelving, any beadboard and trim work repair/replacement, and closing up the pass-through window.Paint cabinets: $4-6k?New cabinet fronts for new panel-ready appliances + upper cabinet above new fridge + new hood: $2-8k (I literally have no idea)Random non-Crate & Barrel necessities (appliance pulls, pot rack, new faucet): $2-3kContractor fee: TBD but somewhere between $3-10K (huge range, I know)Wallpaper + wallpaper install: $1-2k

All of these were very padded and I left a lot of room for nuance. We were under on some but went over on others. There were some additional unexpected costs (per usual) like needing to cut the stone behind the old range to fit the new one, and having to hire an electrician because there were some issues being an older home that we didn’t predict when we installed our new lighting fixtures. We ended up coming in at $23k (not including any of our time, including Sarah’s rendering and project management time) and not including the Crate & Barrel product. Even no-demo reno kitchens can add up because labor or anything custom is very expensive these days, but I think a lot of this could have been DIY’d by a handy and patient homeowner.

Timeline With A Firm Deadline

Nothing like a booked photoshoot with a huge crew flying in to light a fire under your hood. I don’t remember the exact date we started but I think we had seven weeks before the shoot. It honestly felt really doable and safe (and we had such a great kitchen for it). We wanted to do an excellent job and meet the deadline, so one of the reasons that some of our costs were higher than they would normally be is what I like to call a “desperation and urgency” tax. We didn’t have the luxury of time to get multiple quotes, so if our first felt a little high but they could start immediately, we booked them to check the box. It’s such a domino effect and some people couldn’t even quote for weeks. A huge credit to my brother Ken for having a lot of connections and being so friendly that people want to work for him, even on small-ish jobs like this.

The Design Plan

We had the homeowner’s wants and a rough (but firm) budget. In terms of everything we had to get done in just under two months’ time? Here’s what we were aiming for:

Refinish the ceiling. Ice blasting? sanding? Walnut blasting? Come back tomorrow and see!!Remove uppers to open up the space + install floating shelves.Hire a cabinet maker to make panels for the new panel-ready appliances. Fridge, dishwasher, hood, and upper cabinet above the fridge to look more integrated.Close up the pass-through window that they didn’t use. This would give us more shelving space.Repair and replace trim and beadboard where needed.Paint existing cabinetry boxes on site and all beadboard. All fronts were taken to a studio and sprayed.Source panel-ready appliances (and hood) with literally NO lead time. These needed to be in stock in Portland.Change out the faucet.Change pendant over island.Change out all hardware. This required new holes. Our painter patched the old holes before he painted.Order wallpaper and hire an installer. Timing was sensitive.Shop and style it all out.

It sounds like a mountain to climb but it really did feel so doable, maybe in even under a month. I’ve done this so many times, though, that I knew that if we didn’t pad the timeline, we’d be in trouble if we ran into any hiccups or anything needing the luxury of time to troubleshoot. So much of it has to do with labor availability and we aren’t in control of that. Again, kudos to Ken for pulling it off. We actually got done a week early and we had so much time to style and play before the Crate executives and photographers showed up.

The Design Board

This isn’t the final design plan because I want to keep it a secret until the reveal on Thursday, but here you can get a sense for the direction we were headed and get a peek into what you are about to see later this week.

The final design is full of color, so fun and modern, and with a lot of whimsy. The transformation is real and high impact, all in seven weeks.

Sneak Peek!!

You know it’s hard for me to hold onto final images for too long, so here’s a little look into the final design but not the full colors (YET). Tomorrow, you’ll read about the ceiling refinishing (it’s a thing and our first go around did NOT turn out as we had hoped so it’s worth a whole post). And then come back Thursday for the full kitchen reveal. We are OBSESSED with how it turned out. It’s honestly so sweet and full of personality (like Julie). It has such a point of view now and it seemed like the homeowner couldn’t have been happier with her kitchen. She was so fun and easy to work with and the whole process was so seamless. I CAN NOT WAIT TO SHOW YOU.

A huge thanks to Sarah Weldon and Ken Starke for all their work on this, and Crate & Barrel for giving such creative freedom. T-minus TWO DAYS before the reveal of this kitchen. I think/hope you’ll love it as much as we do. xx

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My Recent Haul From The Rose City Vintage Market!

Oh, how I have missed the Rose Bowl (or Long Beach, PCC, etc) – the flea market scene is in the top five things of what I loved about living in LA. So I’m thrilled that the Rose City Vintage Market (with help from Left Coast Revivals) is here and so good!! The whole family went (but we divided up because I promised Birdie a girls’ day shopping so she wanted the boys to do their own thing) and it was incredibly fun. Here is how it all went down:

The market this year was big, mostly inside but with a pretty healthy part outside as well. It was a huge mix of super curated booths (which were very fun and huge respect to the vendors who clearly put in SO MUCH WORK). There were some clothes, jewelry and art, but it was mostly a big variety of different styles of furniture and decor – just how I like it.

Laura of Left Coast Revivals helped support it a lot this year (as far as I’m understanding) and brought a lot of vendors and people out. Y’all, I’m loving this PDX vintage scene. Such lovely people with good stuff that are working so hard to source and curate beautiful things. KUDOS to all these champs.

I ran into a few friends, Max Humphrey was there signing his book and Annie (Shop Wilma) was there shopping. She scored that dope stool that I wanted to steal from her – she’ll likely be selling it soon. My goodness, the lighting in this joint was not my favorite!!!

This vendor had so many good rugs! I loved this blue rug, but the size of it worked nowhere in my house so I had to leave it. So sad since I’m so picky about vintage rugs. Hope it goes to the perfect home.

My Jumper | Madewell Blazer

That dope ceramic lamp was $2,600 which I thought was very risky to bring to a flea market (it was awesome and a super famous midcentury potter, but I feel like it should be on 1stDibs for that price – don’t tease us!!). I almost bought that denim blazer, but I remembered I literally just got this one from Madewell that is excellent. Ha.

Snagged this seascape and it’s already found a spot in my house! It’s from Dry Goods Mercantile and those colors are incredible (and it was only $60).

I also bought a few pieces from this art vendor, Irving Street Trading Co. I am such an art hoarder and will never regret getting a great piece!

I almost bought that weird painting/mixed media over his right shoulder but it was so expensive ($750) and I couldn’t picture it immediately in my house. I’ve thought about it A LOT since then and of course, wish I had snagged it. The red/blue/white painting is AWESOME – thinking up the stairs mixed in with our family art wall.

I picked this ribbon candelabra (which I realized after the fact that it’s from SIN Ceramics so you can get one too!) and gold lamp from RestateD_PDX – both are so goooooood.

Charlie found this skateboard lamp, became OBSESSED with it and while it was overpriced IMHO ($220) the vendor, Coffee and Snacks was so sweet and had made so many things into lamps in such a fun way. Charlie doesn’t get as excited about decorating his room as Birdie does (she’s endlessly enthusiastic) so when he does really really respond to something I try to honor that (especially if it’s vintage and supporting a local vintage maker). So yes, we bought that, which then of course set off Birdie to want something that was also $200 (I tried to hide the price, but they can “read” now which is really a problem in cases like this). She immediately found a less-than-awesome super gaudy lamp (looked like Z Gallery from the ’90s) and almost threw a massive tantrum when I said no. It was hard to explain and she felt it was so unfair, but she just wanted something and didn’t even care what it was. Everything is a thing!!!

Lastly, I got an original painting by Purl that I think I could put most places in my house – the colors are so good and I’m just a big fan of his creative spirit!

It was all so fun and their next show is Oct 21st and 22nd. Below is a partial list of a lot of the vendors if you want to give them a follow (and buy some stuff). We should be getting the rest of the list shortly! These are people doing the good work, in a business that is almost impossible to scale because the nature of it is all one of a kind – so let’s support them 🙂

The VendorsAnderson Antique CompanyMoJo’s Vintage BoutiqueAntiques in the BarnNo Cash Value VintageAtomic AgeNomadic Vintage PDXBanditNorthwest ModernBe AntiquesOpert’s AtticBilly GalaxyOrmoluluBlack Book VintageQueen PaisleyBlue Mirror VintagePaloma AveBuysontheflyPicks and FlipsDiamond in the RoughPortland VintageDry Goods MercantileOpulence PDXEBK VintageTotal NonsequiturEndnotes StudioRare Bird StereosFull Upright PositionRestateD PDXGiltTripRetrorocketGo Jenny GoRonz WhimzicullsGot the Button VintageShogun’s GalleryHeavy Merchandise Co.Show & Tell ThriftHistoric Art and ServicesStair 11Homestead RelicsTateMod VintageHouse Of TwinkleThe Antique NomadIrving Street Trading Co.The Huntress Ltd.Junk EmpireTraveling Man TreasuresMacalistaire VintageType SpaceManipulator VintageWandering Fox ApothecaryMid.Mod.GrooveWest Coast Thrift JourneyMidtown ModWild Whimsy VintageMidtowners MarketMML Poubelle

*Pretty Photos by Kaitlin Green

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The Link Up: Em’s New (Very Cool) Sneakers, Arlyn’s Comfy, Quick Dry T-Shirt, And The Most Stunning Marble Floors We’ve Ever Seen

Let’s just say the EHD team had maybe too good of a time this past week in Portland (like a “sorry we didn’t post on Thursday” good time:)). But the great news is we did a lot of brainstorming and planning too so get ready for some great content! We hope you had a great week too and we promise another VERY fun week on the blog. But in case you missed the LIVING ROOM REVEAL last Monday or Em’s re-entry into YouTube-verse then we are in for an extra treat. Ok, let’s link up!

This week’s house tour is an Upper East Side modern gem. Modern design can easily feel cold but when you add enough vintage and let Ashe Leandro in charge, that will never be an issue. Go check out this chic yet playful apartment.

From Emily: I just got these Nikes and wear them ALL THE TIME. They are super comfortable and make any outfit I wear look cooler. Ochre, tan, and brown aren’t my normal go-to colors but they go really well with anything since they are all neutrals.

From Caitlin: Literally had my mind blown by these marble floors in a cathedral in Siena – I’ve never seen anything like it. (You’ll get what I mean when you click through to look at the photos, I swear.) Like…craftsman in the 1300s used marble and stucco to make that? The level of detail is extraordinary – I can’t even imagine how much care and thought went into making each cut of marble! (The floors are preserved under fiberboard for most of the year, but they’re on display through 7/31 and again between 8/18 and 10/18 for only $9! If you’re in Tuscany this summer, stop by and check it out for me, please!!!

From Mallory: If you have any fancy events or weddings coming up – these shoes are my absolute favorite heels to wear because they’re comfy and just so incredibly cute. I have them in green but am tempted to also get them in blush so they go with more. If you’re not a “heels person” (I shouldn’t be because I constantly sprain my ankle but I wear them anyway), then these are a good, less high option (and I’m in love with the velvet!!!)

Is anyone in LA next weekend?? Lone Fox (aka Drew Michael Scott) is lending his talents to Soho Home and partnering with them on a vintage pop-up at their Melrose store. It will be a collection of one-of-a-kind vintage pieces curated by Drew and if you go on Saturday, July 29th from 10am-11am he’s doing a meet and greet! We love both Drew and Soho so this is a very exciting partnership:) The collection will live in the front part of Soho Home from July 29th-August 26th.

From Arlyn: Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to get out and be more active, specifically by going on walks or jogs with my daughter in tow (jogger strollers are a Godsend). I have a weird thing about my arms, so tank tops aren’t really in my wardrobe vocabulary, but it’s been SO hot and I needed something lightweight and not suffocating. I found this crewneck active T-shirt at Target and it checked all of my boxes: comfortable, not hot, quick dry, available in an array of colors to buy a few, and cheap. Ding ding ding! I have it in three colors (the lilac is my favorite), and just ::gasp:: bought one of the racerback tanks, too. It’s a good length on my 5’3″ frame, so heads up if you’re taller, some of the reviews say it runs short. 

From Jess: I just got a new pair of mid-rise jeans that I love! They are cropped with a raw hem and are just super flattering. While I’ve been very pro high-rise, the mid-rise life is really growing on me.

Ok, go enjoy the rest of the day and see y’all tomorrow. xx

Opening Image Credits: Design by Emily Henderson and ARCIFORM | Photo by Kaitlin Green

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What’s In Our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Carts (Warning: There’s A Lot Of CUTE Boots)

There are only a few sales every year that we seriously look forward to and the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is absolutely one of them. Why? Because the deals are actually really great and you can save some real money on pieces that you might be in need of for now or next season. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while then you know Emily loves to shop at Nordstrom so we are excited to show you what we love and or is in our carts from the sale. Most of us have cute boots on the brain but we of course dabbled into some other areas. Enjoy!

EmilyWalker Relaxed Fit Plaid Coat

Obviously, a plaid jacket is right up my alley – especially in climates/cities where you are walking around a lot (style on the outside, instead of just the inside).

Marysa Block Heel Platform Bootie

While I’m not grabbing for heels every day like I used to, these boots are AWESOME and look super supportive and comfortable for the height they add. Kinda wish I had them for Ms. Swift tonight 🙂

Ally Whipstitch Detail Mock Neck Sweater

UGH. This sweater is so good. Boxy and drapey, but with a cool structure. Oh, and the stitching on the sleeves and neck is awesome.

Georgiey Pointed Toe Knee High Boot

The pointed toe and tiny heel make these elevated, stylish, and yet I could still dress these down a bit (I’d wear them with my winter minis obviously).

Tori Lug Sole Combat Boot

So dope. Cool. Comfortable. Can wear these boots with sweats, jeans, dresses – it just turns anything basic into an OUTFIT.

CaitlinGeometric Print Cotton Sateen Duvet Cover & Shams Set

I love this bedding from Dusen Dusen – it’s a modern, geometric take on a classic quilting motif that feels fresh and fun. (It’s also exciting to purchase from an awesome small brand, especially at these prices!)

Perci Star Cotton & Cashmere Intarsia Sweater

Some of you may know that I tend to dress like a real-life Ms. Frizzle…and man, this sweater would fit perfectly into my wardrobe!!! I love the punchy graphics, drapey, oversized fit, and the stars are playful without feeling too toddler. (Also available in a light blue for those with more restrained color palettes!)

Franklin High Waist Faux Leather Wide Leg Pants

Grabbed a pair of faux leather pants last winter and they totally changed my perspective on fall/winter dressing – so many compliments, so warm, and surprisingly easy to style! At more than 50% off (under $60, guys!), I’ve gotta give this wide leg pair a try this year!

MalloryDiscoquette Genuine Shearling Slide Slipper

I’ve always been an UGG slipper fan and these are the coolest ones right now. The platform is SO cute (like you could wear these to the grocery store and it would be cool, not weird) and they’re such a great deal at $74 (originally $110). After seven years of wearing UGC slippers, I’m thinking it might be time for a replacement and these are gonna be it.

Ramson Western Boot

These boots are CUTE. I love the Western style (it’s big right now) and anything that’s high contrast black and white. I’d add these to cart if you’re in need of a cute boot for fall and I’d wear them with a dress or some light wash jeans (essentially they’d be great for summer/fall transition outfits!)

Le Pliage Neo 18-Inch Nylon Travel Bag

Longchamps are so classic and cool and make for the perfect work or travel bag. I have this one (I just brought it on our Portland trip!) and it’s super roomy so it’s big enough to fit a laptop and a small purse. Plus it’s over $75 off so…now’s the time.

JessOversize Corduroy Bomber Jacket

Since winter this year lasted until June in LA I was thiiiiis close to buying a cute bomber jacket. I love the shape, they have a vintage look, and most are a great weight for southern CA temps. So when I saw this one for under $75 it made me think it could be perfect. Thoughts?? I love the color and the fabric too!

Ria Wedge Chelsea Boot

Ok so these aren’t technically in my cart but I bought boots that look A LOT like this earlier this year and I can’t tell you how badass I feel in them. The heels are sculptural without looking too modern and that pointed toe is just sexy.

Siren Green Onyx & Diamond Stacking Ring

I’m a ring gal and like to wear a lot of them at once. The problem is most of them are chunky and I want one more that is thinner to balance them all out. I’ve been really wanting one with a green stone so was pretty taken when I saw this one.

Ok! We know the sale is winding down so if something you need is available we recommend getting it asap. Happy shopping:)

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Veronica Crawford | From: A Fashion Review: New Clothing on My Body and How I Like Them (Or Not)

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This Content Creator Bought A Flipped Home That Turned Out To Be A Trainwreck—Does She Regret It?

Picture this: You tour a house that feels light, bright, cheery. You decide to take the plunge and put in an offer. Every space might not be exactly what you want aesthetically, but it’s move-in ready and will likely require very little work until you can save up and do some of the remodels you have in mind (the kitchen, specifically).

“We loved the character of this house, especially the vaulted ceilings,” says Deema Lopez of the home she and her husband bought in 2019. “It was ‘turn-key.’ The previous owners had done some renovations and painted it all white and made it look so pretty and it felt very happy. But then…DUN DUN DUN.”

a recent iteration of deema’s living room. she loves to tinker and move things around regularly, which is so fun to watch.

I’ve been following Deema of Pretty on Fridays on Instagram for about three years. Aside from being just a delight to watch (read: she’s hysterical), I’ve always been taken by her enviable creativity. There’s the “subway tile” she drew on with a Sharpie in her kids’ bathroom. And the window-pane grid “wallpaper” in her bedroom that was crafted with pencil. And of course, maybe her most famous DIY of tiny little flowers she hand-painted on the walls in her main hallway. I watched that come to life on Instastories across five full days. Oh, and how could I not mention the painted patio floor? What. A. Journey. For her and for her audience. 

left: the lines you see above are drawn with pencil! | right: subway tile? nah, it’s just sharpie.

“I faked everything. I did pencil and sharpie tile, faked a backsplash, painted our checkers outside, painted our ‘wallpapers’,” Deema tells me while we reminisce about how I first found her (the pencil wallpaper). “We did so many budget-friendly things like that until we could afford real stuff.” After all, when your walls are chipping, there are mysterious smells everywhere and your windows are leaking (ruining your wood floors you never planned on changing), you gotta save where you can.

Back to the DUN DUN DUN: “There were so many things wrong with this house that it’s hard to keep track,” Deema says, half laughing. “So many bandaid solutions that on the surface level looked so pretty and you’d have no idea about but once we got in closer, it was a train wreck.”

left: the handpainted “wallpaper” in the hallway, which is the project she gets asks the most about. | right: deema transformed her backyard patio with a painted checkerboard pattern.

For ease of reading, I’m going to list out in bullet points all the things Deema recounted to me that came up after they moved in. 

Plumbing issues galore. “They didn’t connect the pipes underneath the ground so we had a really bad smell near the laundry room and it all had to be rerouted which cost a few thousand dollars.”Air duct issues in the attic. “I don’t feel very well-versed in what happened there, but we had to pay a couple grand for that.”Toilets that weren’t sealed. “We noticed a smell around the ring underneath the toilets and called a plumber who told us the problem was they weren’t sealed. Just floating.”Fireplace detaching from the house. “All the previous owners did was fill the cracks with paint or some glue that wasn’t great.”Windows weren’t sealed from the outside. “When it rained, all the water seeped in under our hardwood floors.”Doors to kitchen cabinet drawers were falling off. “All they did was paint the kitchen cabinets horribly and add plastic hardware. The doors to the drawers would fall off constantly. I can laugh about it now. The caulk was coming off. Things were just uneven, outlets, plumbing…the kitchen was not great.”Entire house was painted without priming. “Everything was constantly chipping.”The divider between wood and tile flooring was not secure. “They just pop off all the time between rooms.”Spray-painted things to cover up. “Let’s see, they tried to cover up rust everywhere; all our hinges, and things in the bathroom. They also spray-painted the soot in the fireplace instead of just cleaning it.” Major electrical safety concerns. “There was one instance where we were installing a light and we found out our electrical was such a hazard that it could have set our house on fire. I’m not sure how that got past the inspection. It was on some setting that was too high and we only found it out replacing a light.”Subfloor separating. “This was a really big thing and held up our kitchen renovation for months. After removing our hardwood for the renovation, the contractor realized they had laid concrete on one side of the kitchen and a different concrete on the other and they didn’t connect them so there was a HUGE crack that ran under the whole house. We had to get an engineer and pay thousands of dollars to fix it. The old homeowners had to have known because it was new concrete. The engineer showed me where the new concrete was laid, so they didn’t disclose that even though they knew. If we didn’t fix it, it would keep separating, and ultimately, our floor would have busted open. It was so bad.” Even more subfloor separating. “My daughter has a dip in her room under the hardwood and I suspect the same thing is happening there that we found in our kitchen. We’ve been avoiding it because it’s going to be more thousands spent.” 

Whew. When she was going through all this, I just kept dropping “wows” and “ohmygods” and the occasional awkward laugh because that’s just who I am when someone is telling me their comedy of errors. You might expect these kinds of things in a fixer-upper, sure, but in a “turn-key” house you purchased? Not exactly. 

deema completely overhauled the kitchen in her family’s home to make it far more functional. faulty drawer doors not included. she used the existing fireplace to separate the kitchen cabinetry from the dining room built-ins. let’s hope it doesn’t fall off the house, right?

“I get pissed off every day when something falls off or chips or we find another thing wrong. There goes another couple thousand dollars, okay,” Deema adds. “It’s constant.”

After that laundry list of disasters, I ask her a provocative question I thought I knew the answer to. “Do you regret buying this house, considering all of this?” Preparing to hear an adamant “yes,” Deema surprises me. 

we love a dining banquette around these parts.watching deema acquire all her fun vintage and thrifted art has been a treat. she has a great eye and makes me constantly rethink things i’ve passed on while shopping.

“I don’t. I love this house. I don’t want to live here forever but I love this house. We bought it right before the pandemic so I’m so grateful for it. I regret not asking the right questions and what we didn’t do before signing the papers, but we probably would have still bought the house and maybe have the owners fix some things. I’m not really someone who has regrets, but I just wish I would have known what was waiting for us, what money would need to be spent.” 

As someone who has lived through what feels like all.the.things, I asked Deema her advice for anyone considering a flipped or owner-renovated home so that they don’t end up with the unexpected money pit she did. Learn from Deema. Ask the right questions or do a little digging, such as…

as dema mentioned, the bathrooms were aesthetically in good shape when they bought the house and apart from resealing toilets and uncovering spray-painted rust, they haven’t done much in here. 5 Crucial To-Dos Before Buying A Flipped Home (So You Don’t End Up Regretting It)Always—ALWAYS—check if the owners pulled permits for the completed work.

“We never checked to see if the previous owners had permits for the renovations. I could be wrong but I don’t think most first-time homebuyers think to check for this. I mean, we didn’t. In retrospect, we know they hadn’t pulled permits which is a huge red flag.”

Skip the traditional inspector.

“A lot of my friends have said that they have hired contractors rather than an inspector to walk through the home prior to buying it. From what I understand, many inspectors just have minimal training and really only look at surface-level stuff, but a contractor would flag a lot more. If I ever buy another home, I’m hiring a contractor to do the walk-through inspection for me even if I have to pay them more.”

Check when the owners purchased the home and then when they put it on the market. 

“I can almost guarantee that if they bought it, renovated, and flipped it back on the market quickly, there are going to be issues. Permits can take a while to get, so if something happened too fast, they maybe didn’t even get permits. It’s hard to mess things up if you have a permit and it’s inspected and approved. Our house, for instance, had been purchased by the previous owners, ‘renovated’, and put up for sale within a year’s time. I don’t think we’ll ever buy another home that has a similar story.” 

Ask more questions if another buyer takes back their offer.

“Someone had put in an offer before us and ended up walking away from the house. The realtor said it was because it was on a busy street, which it is, but knowing what I know now, it makes me wonder. You likely won’t be able to learn the real reason why someone rescinds an offer, but if you hear that information, you should probably go into things more cautiously. It makes me wonder if they had checked for permits, and realize there were none, and backed away. Do a bit more digging. I know there is a privilege of time to do all of this, especially in this market, but if you can, it’s worth it.” 

Learn what you can about the owners.

“We never got to meet the owners or know anything about them. Is that normal? They were very weird about the whole process and secretive. They were these mythical creatures that only spoke through their realtor. Maybe this is common, but in retrospect, it feels weird.” 

deema repurposed a dresser and made it look built in in her daughter’s room.

So there you have it. If you’re a seasoned homeowner or have gone through the buying process before, maybe you know a lot of this already. But even if you are, you might not have gone the route of flipped home. In supersaturated markets like LA, the flipped property is so commonplace, often purchased as an investment to make a quick return, that Deema’s troubleshooting is a welcome lesson that she and her family sadly had to learn the hard way. 

And because the EHD community is so knowledgeable with tons of home life experience, I’d like to open it up in the comments to add any of your own red flags or must-asks prior to signing on the dotted line. 

Thank you, Deema for chatting with me and pulling the curtain on your home’s woes. If you’re looking for a new follow and love vintage, thrifting, art and a whole heap of creativity (you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t), go check out Deema’s accounts (Instagram, TikTok, Threads) and sign up for her great newsletter that I’ve shared before on The Link Up. You won’t regret it!

Your friend in design, 

Arlyn 

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Everything I Learned About Stair Carpet Runners And What We Ended Up Installing (Including What It Cost)

This process could be a 500-page book. The most boring book ever, but for design nerds like me I’d read it. I have never done a stair runner before and learned SO MUCH, but it was a fairly arduous process as we went through so many options to be told “no” over and over and over. Here’s how it went down.

We pulled up the carpet, found that the wood flooring was totally fine (classic 2″ fir), and decided to paint instead of replacing them. Great. We always intended on a stair runner for comfort, slippage, and noise reduction. Should be easy, right? Not really. It was far more complicated than it looks. You see, our stairs are two different widths – at the bottom they are 70.5″ wide, then it turns and it narrows to 47″ wide. I had wanted to buy readymade runners and install them, but with the different widths, it became very complicated.

Idea #1: Runners + Then Wider Rugs In A Pretty Woven

Rug

I wasn’t necessarily phased by this size difference thing (that much). I figured I’d buy three runners for the length and a larger rug for the landing and the first three wider steps. I’d have the larger rug cut down and bound. I realized I’d have to have at least 9′ of length and the rug I wanted didn’t come in a 6’x9′ so I figured I’d order an 8’x10′ and cut it down to 4’x10′. I was going to run it straight against the stairs on the landing and stop it where the runner would start going up the second run of stairs (does that make any sense??). Great. I ordered the rugs and then called around to get them cut and bound. As soon as I started calling I got pushback about the rug that I had chosen, saying that it’s what “decorators like to do” but no installer will do it because it won’t last as a stair runner. I was admittedly annoyed at the mansplaining but I also tend to like to take expert advice. I sent photos/video of the rug so they could see the weave and they said that it was just way too loose, that it would give way too much when people step down with forward force and that this would make the stripes wonky. Those seemed like fair points. They, of course, wanted us to go the commercial route which I’m not opposed to but I wasn’t inspired by. I wanted pretty rugs!

Idea #2: Runner + Rug Combo In A Hand-Knotted Rug (Not Woven)

Rug

Still hoping to work with Rejuvenation I thought maybe one of their more bound and hand-knotted Persian-style rugs would work. I had one on hand from the pantry reveal and looked at them on the stairs. It was pretty, but since they didn’t sell 3’x5’s or 4’x6’s we would again have to cut down a much larger rug. Also, these patterns would be much harder to cut and paste, what with the border and the field pattern.

Idea #3: Enkay, A Solid With So Much Texture

Rug

Around the same time, Enkay sent our family room rug which was so stunning that I thought maybe we use them on the stairs. They sold runners that would work (or so I thought) but again we’d have to cut down a larger rug to fit the larger landing. I put the sample on the stairs and it was just so beautiful – calm, with so much color variation, and soft. But again, as soon as we started calling around we ran into the same issue (it’s too loose). ALSO, the binding wouldn’t match as they self-bind (with the same yarn as the rug). We could rebind all of them (runner included) to make the binding match but man, this was getting complicated.

Idea #4: Vintage Persian Rugs

While we didn’t want this rug to be loud or super patterned, of course, I love vintage/antique Persian rugs. Ok, I thought about collecting vintage Persian carpets and combining them. I didn’t explore this for long enough TBH because trying to find five that looked good together (three runners and two rugs for the landing) felt virtually impossible, or else I’d end up spending $15k. I’m VERY picky about my vintage/antique rugs and like them in cooler-toned colorways. We also didn’t want it to look like a carpet showroom and if this wasn’t perfectly done, it would. Another issue is that vintage runners aren’t all the same width – they are usually off by a few inches. Some rugs would be cut off at weird points, cutting the field pattern without the border, etc. This could all totally be fine but it felt like it was going to take months or years to collect the right ones, tens of thousands do get the ones that I want, then troubleshoot the install – the risk of it not looking good would be high. If I had an endless budget and time this is likely what I would have done, but to do what I wanted would have taken too much money and too much time. I could have bought a bunch and had them shaved and dyed to match, but again would it have been worth it? Idea, nixed.

Idea #5: Bound Wall-To-Wall Carpet – I.E. Commercial/Residential Grade

We finally started giving up on using a pretty rug and went to a carpet place in town. I was legit impressed with a lot of the options and we brought back samples. I didn’t love them as much as any of the other options above, but the carpet itself was fine. A salesman came to the house to measure and we bumped up against the issue of where to stop the carpet on the landing. I thought that the lower carpet would essentially meet the bottom stair on the landing – with NO Gap. The very experienced salesman said that this is not something he has ever done and advised against it – “It’s just not how it’s done”. Y’all I like listening to experts, people who have done one thing over and over for 20 years. While we might not often share the same style, their expertise is so valid. At that meeting, we finally decided to get a quote on a light blue, bound option and have the carpet make the turn to go up the stairs. Fine.

The quote came in around $5k and not only did I feel like that was a lot, but more importantly, I just wasn’t excited about it. I looked for HOURS on the internet for stair runners that I liked and almost none of them that I loved were bound wall-to-wall carpet – or at least didn’t look like it. It didn’t need to be a big statement but I didn’t want it to look like a commercial space. I talked to Brian about it and he supported me and said, “Just do whatever you want to do, whatever will be prettiest and make you happy”. Now, I don’t want to do something that will need to be replaced in five years, but I feel like we could still choose a pretty rug that would last 10 years (which is a decent time for carpet, no?).

I reached out to my contact at Annie Selke and sent them options, asking what they think would have the most longevity for stair runners. She sent me back these two options.

Malta Navy Handwoven Wool Rug | Denim Plaid Handwoven Cotton Rug

Idea #5: The Winner!!! Tight Weave Runner + Bound Rug

These felt durable and when you tried to stretch them they were stiff. Any of them could have worked but we ended up going with this one. We partnered with Annie Selke and ordered three 2.5’x8′ runners and two 3’x5′ rugs. We ultimately decided that the landing stairs only needed to be 6″ wider than the more narrow stairs. So therefore two 3×5 rugs would do it. Had we paid full price for this the rugs themselves would be $1,058. Keep that in mind as we add up the labor…

Time to Bind

After being told “no” and “impossible” a few times about binding our rugs together, Gretchen found a guy who not only would do it but documented the whole thing! He had to match the pattern and ideally make it look seamless. WAHOO!!! This cost $180 and was done in a few days by the great folks at Ray-Burt’s. He also suggested and cut our carpet pad to go underneath it which cost another $165. So at this point, we have spent $345.

Ready To Install

I finally found a team of installers that would do this carpet (they had previously said no to the woven one). They felt that it was tight and durable enough. They had to troubleshoot a bit (we ran out at the top, thus the gap that doesn’t bother me) but they were such pros and made it look good. They laid out the carpet pad (only on the treads, not taking it up the risers) and began expertly stapling them down. They matched the stripe pattern on the longer run of stairs. WAHOO. The install took four hours and cost $600.

Stair Rod

Then they added the stair rods, with the cute little finials (that don’t really have a function, but look so pretty and decorative and help it from looking like bound carpet). We realized that we were missing two 36″ ones that are now on order from Rejuvenation. We chose the black to be less blingy (Rejuvenation has all different metallic finishes) but brass could be so pretty, too.

The Reveal

We love how it turned out and I’m SO MUCH HAPPIER than if we had done a commercial carpet. We decided to take the bound 3’x5’s (so the 3’x10′ runner) and just have it go straight back, with a gap on the landing before the riser. We very much like how this looks, despite it not being the “norm”. I think it just looks more like they are rugs on stairs instead of commercial carpet if that makes sense and is more the look we were going for. While we like to listen to experts they are also often stuck in doing things the way they always have and I personally think rethinking perspectives can get you something more interesting.

I want to also recognize that this process took so much of my time (and my team’s time) – had I been charging myself (or if you have a designer) know that doing these troubleshooting moments in order to do “something interesting” can cost in the thousands in time. So I fully get how and why a contractor or designer would bring in their carpet guy with their samples and get it done in one appointment. I’m glad we went this way and I thought that it would be helpful for those at home looking to do something similar, but it certainly took a lot of time to troubleshoot which a lot of people don’t have.

Wallpaper

When walking on the stairs it feels extremely solid, i.e. not slippery at all. This is probably due to the staples and non-slip carpet pad, but if I had to guess I’d say that this would last for many many years. Also, it’s dark and super forgiving. This carpet itself is wool so it’s not this crazy soft texture but we knew that going into it and it’s still very soft. While we don’t allow shoes in the house we also know that at times kids will forget, so I love this is the first line of defense before they get to the landing (which will have a painted light pattern) and their light carpet in their bedroom (which does scare me TBH).

How Much Did It Cost?

Ok so the rugs would have been $1,058, the binding was $180, the carpet pad was $165, and the install was $600. So in total, it would be about $2k. Far less than the $5k quote for a product that I just wasn’t excited about. If I were to do this again, I would skip all those troubleshooting ideas and go for a very tight weave or hand-knotted rug + runner combo, have them bound (if necessary – the gap might hit at a riser and work, but ours was going to hit on the landing so we had to go bound), and call a smaller mom/pop install company that isn’t trying to make their money off of the sale of the commercial carpet. Now our landing was weird, but most of you probably have stairs that are all the same width, therefore, reducing this troubleshooting SO MUCH. I also want to clarify that nothing is wrong with commercial-grade bound carpet, but where I don’t love it so much are the “turns” of the stairs that can end up looking really corporate (IMHO) because they follow it almost too perfectly. I like the simplicity of it just looking like a rug on a stair, not a big overly designed install if that makes any sense.

Thanks for coming to my one-woman show on stair runners. Please if you have other insight for other people leave it in the comments. I’ve only done this once so have information only based on my personal experience in Portland. xx

Resources:

Rug: Annie Selke
Stair Color: Smoky Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Wallpaper: Scandinavian Wallpaper
Wall and Trim Color: Extra White by Sherwin-William
Picture Light: Rejuvenation
All Hardware: Rejuvenation
Wood Floors: Oregon White Oak by Zena Flooring

*Photos by Kaitlin Green

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The Dining Nook Restyled – An Accidental Style Move Back To Being Eclectic

With almost zero desire/intention to change this dining nook corner for the living room reveal, it already has a whole new personality (don’t mind the secret family room in the background, we can’t show you til the magazine comes out!). In case you missed it, I revealed the first iteration of the dining nook a while back and we have loved it. Then two things happened: 1. My friend Max Humphrey needed his pillows back to use them for promoting his Sunbrella + Pindler line and 2. The blue stools that were intended for the piano (and looked SO CUTE) were left floating since we moved the piano upstairs (I loved them down here). So the weekend before the big shoot I put them here at the nook and despite loving the vintage chairs I had, it was a quick and solid, “OH MY GOODNESS, YESSSS!” by the entire family. Then the styling took off in a new direction…and well…I’ll show you 🙂

Dining Nook Version #1 – All Sunbrella And Vintage Chairs

Left Art (vintage) | Right Art | Pillow Fabrics | Cushion Fabric | Large Sconce (vintage) | Small Sconce | Swithplates | Table (custom) | Chairs (vintage) | Candlestick Holders | Vase (similar) | Plantstand (vintage)

I genuinely love this version – it’s the more tame version of me but still with a lot of interest and fun. We had zero complaints and it just worked so well for our family.

When we shot this I really checked a box – dining nook, DONE.

And Yet…My Eclectic Side Came To Play…

Left Art (vintage) | Right Art | Blush Velvet Pillow | Lumbar Pillow | Leather Pillow | Blue Velvet Pillow | Cushion Fabric | Large Sconce (vintage) | Small Sconce | Swithplates | Table (custom) | Stools | Hand Chair (vintage) | Black Vase (similar) | Coffee Cup | Plantstand (vintage)

OK, KIDS HERE WE GO. It’s just so fun. Here’s why I love it – The stools really open up the space more (not that it needed it, but it is nice to not have the backs visually) and more importantly it shows off the table base joinery which we LOVE. Then once I had the stools there we needed something on the end and who doesn’t want to put their rump in Emily HANDerson (bonus points for commenters who know the reference and who named it that). I bought that hand chair over 10 years ago at Round Top Texas for $200 and she has been with me in every home since.

Obviously, a few other things changed – The Japanese Boro Fabric panel obviously really becomes a focal point and I think looks so awesome with the modern stools and the antique Irish chain quilt. I ended up putting the other art over the mantel and because the Boro plaid was so strong, I put my quiet and large framed Cy Twombly lithograph here instead. These pillows weren’t super curated and I still want to tweak them but I love them a lot. I am a bit concerned about these velvet pillows there so I want to make a few Sunbrella pillows (I finally got some of my own yardage of Max’s line) and then buy a larger leather pillow for the corner (I love how that leather looks in there with the blue and white – classic EHD). And then I went back to my crazy plant that I LOVE (and won’t stop growing tall instead of out, help!).

Right now I’m loving this version, but I also loved the other!!! It’s a real Sophie’s choice!

How The Whole Room Works Together

So as you can see it’s back in that corner of the opened living room and works pretty darn well if you ask me.

Round One Or Round Two????

I honestly love them both. Here are some initial thoughts:

I like the kitchen art in round one more – we actually had to steal the seascape for our seascape wall so that’s why I restyled it. I put these two Marianne Puls pieces there in round two which I like, but don’t hold the space with the same impact.

I like the light on the table in round one more (obviously) which is blocked by the Boro fabric in round two. BTW we totally open those to the sides and it’s really easy. I also love where the wall lamp is in round one versus round two (but that’s just a styling thing, we didn’t move it).

Here it is just clear to me that they are both super me and I love them equally. Round one is simply more curated and more perfectly designed, whereas round two is more young, fun, and eclectic. Since I don’t have Max’s pillows anymore I can’t even go back to round one if I want (unless I make them:)), but I do want to protect those gorgeous Rejuvenation velvet pillows and not keep them near my children with marinara, so I’ll likely merge the two. I’m thinking the stools, HANDerson but with some Sunbrella pillows and a leather pillow.

Genuinely curious which you prefer. You can’t offend me (well you can, but not about this). Round One or Round Two????

Resources:

Seat Cushion Fabric: Sunbrella (Back Cushion + Seat Cushion – similar)
Bench Seat: ARCIFORM
Upholstery: Raleigh Hills Upholstery
Table:  Dinihanian Design Build
Lighting and Outlets: Rejuvenation
Wood Flooring: Oregon White Oak by Zena Flooring
Windows and Doors: White oak, Aspen Casement by Sierra Pacific Windows
Art Framing: Limitless Creations
Wall Color: Mantra by Sherwin-Williams
Paneling Color: Extra White by Sherwin-Williams

*Design by Emily Henderson and ARCIFORM
*Photos by Kaitlin Green

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