Home Design
Design Takeaways from Italy
We recently spent a week in Italy, taking in the ancient ruins of Rome and the art of the Renaissance in Florence. […]
Red and Black Kids Bedroom Makeover with Bold Striped Walls
When our 7-year-old announced he didn’t want to look at plain white walls anymore, I asked what color he wanted instead. His […]
Living Room Makeover: Designing a Colorful Hollywood Regency–Meets–Organic Modern Space
When we moved in, the living room was painted entirely greige, with the ceiling, trim and fireplace painted white. While neutral spaces […]
DIY Basement Playroom Makeover: Custom Shelves, Bright Paint, and Kid-Friendly Design
When we started talking about moving, the one thing our kid kept asking for was a play basement. Luckily, our new home […]
Design Style for The Cool Colonial
Since we looked at this house, my mind has been racing about what style of design I wanted to lean into for […]
DIY Project: Painted Front Door with Googly Eyes
The first DIY project at #thecoolcolonial is in the books! I painted our front door a custom berry color and added something […]