The room I’m most excited about in the mountain project is the master bedroom. We vaulted the ceilings, brought in a fireplace, and installed new huge beautiful windows. We have a space for a big closet and while it’s not …
The 10 Design Books That Have Inspired the Mountain House
In my attempt to be “device-free” on the weekends yet satisfy my insatiable desire to shop, style and decorate on Saturday mornings, I have returned to print media. In case you don’t know what that is, it refers to paper—magazines, …
Mountain Fixer: The Kitchen Cabinet Evolution
Remember that time we spent months and so many hours of sampling, sourcing, pinning and rendering to ultimately choose shaker cabinetry?? I feel like every day over here, we are dancing this super unsexy line dance that shuffles between doing …
The Mountain Fixer: The Final Kids Bath Design (+ Shopping Links)
The kids bathroom in the mountain house is the biggest risk we’re taking in the whole house, but we are EXTREMELY excited about it. A month or so ago, you guys chose the materials (it was between that insanely gorgeous green …
Mountain Fixer: Family Room Fireplace UPDATE Notes from Readers
Well, earlier this week we revealed the family room fireplace design and plan and you guys had some notes, suggestions, comments and criticisms. And since we live in a democracy, I have no ego and I actually LOVE feedback, we …
Mountain Fixer Upper: Family Room Fireplace Design Process
A mountain house must have as many fireplaces as possible to keep your body parts as warm as possible…and we are up to four (living, family, master interior and master exterior). I wish that designing a fireplace were as easy …
Casa Soria Reveal: Orlando’s Parents’ Deck Is Done (+ Get the Look)
*** Written by Orlando Soria | Photography by Zeke Ruelas There have been a number of things that bothered me about my parents’ house since they moved in, but none irked me more than the awful corrugated metal-roof deck that …
Upgraded Utilitarian: It’s Time to Get Excited About Laundry & Cleaning
Last week, we debuted our new Upgraded Utilitarian mini-series (we’re calling it a mini-series because it’ll likely just be three to four posts, unless you guys are REALLY into it and request some more categories…let us know in the comments). …
Wedding Outfits For Every Venue & Occasion
Hey there, Jess here! In case you don’t know me, I’m the EHD Office Manager and Market Editor. Today, we wanted to cover something VERY important…wedding guest fashion. This year has been my first “wedding year,” meaning I feel like …
House Tour: Mel’s New Place Makes Us Want to Declutter Immediately
***Written by Mel Burstin | Photography by Tessa Neustadt Hi EHD readers, it’s Mel (EHD design alum) here to provide you with a tour of my new digs. Sidebar: My full name is Melanie Burstin and though my friends, my family, …