Yelena Moroz Alpert

People say bright ideas often come to them while taking a shower. But the shower ceiling in my vintage bathroom was where good ideas got lost. The blank, uninspired white square, punctuated by a tarnished flush mount, did nothing to inspire a brainstorm and was far from spa-like. I’d been dreaming of some sort of makeover that didn’t involve a full demo for more than a year. My go-to muse? The constellation ceiling of Grand Central Station’s main concourse in New York City.

I was a skeptic, but I gave it a shot — and the results were intriguing.

It's easy, cheap, and gorgeous!

New paint and old furniture makes a perfect spot for the whole family.

Inexpensive and oh-so easy!

Color is coming as are a few other old school trends.

Proof that no room is ever truly “done”!

Keep those leftovers out of the landfill!

Once a status symbol in Victorian times, this ornate furniture is back and better than ever.

William Morris wallpaper FTW!

Wallpaper, paint, and a few fun details was all it took.