Staircase in mudroom

I'm quickly getting back into the routine of school activities, what holiday?! While we wait patiently for a Melbourne summer, here are this weeks Friday's Favourites.

A staircase wall with gray wainscoting features a black handrail with white wood spindles around dark oak floors and a black entry door.

This Congress Park family loved the charm of their 1907 Bungalow but wanted to update their home and add space in the unfinished basement. On the main level, we decreased the size of the kitchen to add a walk-in pantry and to relocate the powder room. The original laundry room and powder room were removed which allowed for an open dining area. We updated the staircase from the basement to the second level and finished the basement to include a family room, laundry room, bedroom and spacious…

built in benches under steps | Built in bench

Interior Design, Furniture, Inspiring Ideas

Comfort and authenticity abound in a west Little Rock family home designed by Jill Lawrence of J. Lawrence Design

Stepped Up Full-size closets can often be squeezed beneath straight-run staircases if there isn't another staircase beneath it. But for L-shape, or return, stairways, there isn't enough height for a closet. Rather than leave it unused, carve out the space beneath the landing for drawers to store sporting gear and shoes in an entryway.

Every house has potential if you design it with intention. Sharing the process of designing, renovating, and decorating our 1960's home, and providing inspiration for you to do the same.

Design doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. Such lovely details in this foyer designed by @flatiron27 📷: @raquellangworthy.photo