I’ve been hinting that we’ve had a very special project in the works. I couldn’t figure out the right time to share all the details.

Maybe you bought a newly-constructed home, or you had it built and didn’t know there were other options—either way, there are a few tricks that can easily upgrade your builder-grade home.

Let’s talk about white. Aside from gray, white is probably the most stressed about color choice in our homes.

I did you all right and quickly followed up with part two to our story of restoring the antique hardware from my grandparents’ home.

My husband and I have been working on a project for what feels like months behind the scenes. And, gosh, I just want to tell you about it already.

My husband, two kids (ages 5 and 7), and I recently went on a road trip—a big road trip. After about mile 5 of the journey, I really wished we were home or in a place where we could spread out, and the kids could run free and play.

Picking an area rug can be like picking a favorite star in the sky. The colors, textures, and designs are endless. Wouldn’t you love to have a list of beautiful fool-proof rugs that will look great in any space?

We like to go the extra mile when decorating our homes. We’d rather be “extra” than boring, right? But when all our efforts go into the main areas of our house, it’s easy to step back and see that there are a few forgotten spaces that need a little “zhuzhing,” too.

The science of interior design is about understanding people, their needs, how they live, and, almost more importantly, how they want to live.

One of my secret party tricks is finding a designer light fixture, falling in love with it, and then finding an exact match (or very similar) for much less.

One of our core Saguaro West beliefs is that everyone deserves an inspiring and beautiful home. There are so many details that go into creating a space that is uniquely yours.

If you still have a bright turquoise blue cross you bought from Hobby Lobby in 2005, or a Live Love Laugh sign hanging on your living room wall…

I am no Feng Shui expert, nor have I studied this ancient practice at great length. But I do firmly believe that our homes, the way we arrange our living areas, and the overall design impacts how we feel in that space.

Bookshelves have come a long way from their original intention, and they aren’t just for books anymore.

Unpopular opinion, perhaps? But, I’m here to say that gray is out. I’ll wait for the collective gasping, clutching of pearls, and general balking. How could I say such a thing about a beloved color palette?

The first thing most of us heard as we came running down the hallway as kids was, “Did you make your bed?” There was probably some bickering back and forth between you and your mother until you were forced back down the hall to escape being grounded.

Most of it will come down to personal preference and the home aesthetic you are going for. But besides the aesthetic, there is a lot to think about.

My husband and I have a running joke that our yard is where plants come to die. It’s true. He does a fantastic job keeping our lawn in “golf course” shape, but as for the rest of the plants, they’re on their own.

We’ve been in our home for just over four years. There’s so much that I love about every detail of our home, but our kitchen remains my favorite. Let’s get down to it and talk about this gorgeous kitchen. But first, some background information.

One thing about me, I’m always researching or learning in some form or fashion—especially when it comes to interior design.