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Bedroom with white bedding, blue patterned pillows, blue lamps on gray nightstands, and hardwood floor.

Before & After: “The Details Are the Design” In This Bedroom Makeover

We are big fans of Calling It Home’s yearly One Room Challenge, and love to watch all the amazing transformations that happen in just six short weeks. Some are more extensive than others, but all are amazing and inspirational. Above is a blank slate guest bedroom from Pencil & Paper Co. which became a layered, yet fresh and comfortable space for house guests.

Dabney Frake

Aug 28, 2016

3 Ways to Make Sure Your Dining Room Table is Always Clear for Meals

Growing up in Miami, my friend’s mother had a sofa in the living room that was just for looking at. Never for sitting on. It was embalmed in a plastic slipcover to prevent it from being ruined with a spill—something that would have dealt a death blow to its primary utility. I don’t believe a home should work that way. Sofas should be sat upon. And dining room tables, should you be lucky enough to have the space for either a proper one or a not-so-proper one, should be sat at.

Taryn Williford

Aug 28, 2016

Trade Secrets: The Best Black Paint Colors for Any Room

Looking to up the drama in your interiors? A go-to for daring designers and decorators, black paint provides an instant jolt and dose of some serious sophistication. And even if you’re not ready to go full-volume with ebony walls, architectural accents like window sills and moldings (and don’t forget furnishings!) can benefit from the deep hue to add intrigue to just about any room.

Mimi Faucett

Aug 28, 2016