Hello! Welcome all my new Email Subscribers! I believe a lot of you are new from the perk of joining our Private Nesting with Grace Facebook Group. I have over 600 new requests that we are working on adding today. If you are not a part of our private group and want to be join HERE (promise we will get you added!) One question I have gotten from several readers is "How do I make my home cozy??" I gave 4 simple tips that I think anyone can easily apply. Also added another video from my Instagram Stories when I styled our bookcases in our front room- they are super cozy and I hope the video helps you! BTW- we keep our wireless printer in the cupboard below the open bookcase and a ton of books that we don't want displayed right now- it is OK to not have every book you own in your bookcase! I snapped this grainy- imperfect picture when my home was feeling super cozy and imperfect. I think that is the key to remember- cozy is NOT perfect! Read the post HERE

Discover layered, classic, at-ease designs for the most comfortable spaces.

These examples from the AD archives prove that a comfortable living room can still look polished

Combine a fireplace and a TV in our living room in the best possible way with these amazing living room ideas with a cozy fireplace and big TV screen.

Our basement playroom and TV room is finally done! Here's how to create your own space that's fun and functional for both adults and kids.

I heard your paper frustrations loud and clear! You often ask me how I manage paper chaos in such a small space with no office. I swear by Adobe Scan to help me stay paperless and online bill pay. I shared ALL our tips for managing papers on my blog! Go see the before and after of our messy cupboard and learn how easily we fixed it. ✨✨✨ I really hope it helps! See how we changed this little "office space" below…. HERE

Let the bonding begin.

Carolyn from My Chic Obsession reveals the mood board and plan for the family room basement in their custom build.

Take a tour of our den! It's become our favorite place to kick back and relax. It's classic style makes for a perfectly timeless family room!

DIY-able ideas for adding functional storage, flexible seating, and family entertainment in a small media room.

In upstate New York, two families unite to design a vacation house that will suit all their needs for years to come.

Choosing the right furniture and decor can be tricky sometimes. Are you wanting a tan color palette for your living room but don't know where to start? Well, we've done some digging and have plenty of ideas to share. Whether you love all things tan or want a few statement pieces to match, it's essential […]

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We're coming up on the two year anniversary of living in this home, which is crazy because in so many ways it feels like we just got here. But on the other hand, it feels like we've been here much longer than two years, which I know doesn't make sense at all. Either way, the

This young family requested a large and open-plan kitchen with a generous island with seating for all the family. Creating a space for socialising was vital in the design and ensuring the kitchen made the most of the large room and natural light. The large quartz top island seats four, leaving more space for hosting, cooking and dining and providing ample storage for large appliances and cooking equipment. This island is also home to two Miele ovens, a hob, and a Shaws of Darwen butler sink. The

Decorating ideas to make your home feel cozy any time of the year! You'll get tips for cozy home decor, styling ideas, inspiration and more!

I'm guest participating in the One Room Challenge again! This time I'm remodeling our basement into a family/play room. Follow along on the weekly progress!

By Alan George Imagine stepping into your living room and feeling that soothing calm of the seaside wash over you. I'm talking soft neutral...

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Before and After days are always fun around here, and this one is especially sweet since we have been working on our family room in the basement for at least 8 months, a surprising amount of time when I went back to see when we started. Now, we’re calling it done (for now, I just can […]

Thinking about putting your TV over a fireplace? I'm sharing design ideas for making it look beautiful!

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The full snug reveal! Transforming our tiny north-facing kitchen into a cosy family room for curling up and watching TV.

Today we’re excited to be showing you all the design trends we’ve been seeing online according to Pinterest. In other words, we’re sharing the most Pinteresting things online 😉These top ten pins were bright & airy with a touch of nature. We saw a ton of our top pins were outdoor spaces which we’re loving I hope you find an idea or two to incorporate into your own home! If you aren’t already, make sure to follow along!

By Alan George I've been diving deep into the world of bell bottoms and disco balls to bring you a living room look that's...

A clean, modern fireplace is the perfect way to give your eyes a visual rest! See our genius top 12 "cleanest" designs, surrounds & mantels!

Welcome to the ultimate children's design resource! Enjoy expert advice for your nursery and party projects or get inspired by our community of parents

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We started a then and now segment here on the blog once our primary bathroom was finished. Just a fun little side-by-side comparison of our current primary bathroom and our previous one and breaking down the similarities and differences. Today I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at our living rooms, […]