Courtney Warren is a Texas-based interior designer whose work has been featured in Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Apartment Therapy, and Today.com. She is a frequent consultant on Fox 4 TV’s Good Day program in Dallas, was ranked in the top 3 percent of interior designers in the US by Houzz.com, and starred in the Dallas episode of TLC’sFour Houses. She delights in helping overwhelmed clients create beautiful spaces—and will never turn down a warm chocolate chip cookie or Diet Dr Pepper.
There is something wonderful about a clean calendar page.
It is a line in the sand.
A fresh new start.
And a perfect opportunity to start your home on the right food from the beginning.
There are a couple of “trouble spots” that get overlooked in home updates, so let’s tackle those all too common rooms together.
First up, your dining area.
A lot of times, at least in my area of the country, formal dining rooms don’t get much use. Which means they get over looked.
But they are usually one of the first rooms inside the front door, which means they are making a bad first impression.
Even if you have a small dining room, that space still matters!
Let’s make it count!


Blue carpet?
Blue window shades?
Dated lighting?
This “YIKES” dining before got a major upgrade by adding neutral floral wallpaper, new flooring and lighting, and updated decor to completely change this formal dining room. A sunbeam mirror made of rustic reclaimed wood justapoxes the detail on the architectural table and feminine lighting.
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The limited size of the space allows for bold choices that make a significant impact without overwhelming the overall small bathroom design.
It’s incredible how attention to detail in a small bathroom area can transform the space.
See my favorite small bathroom decor here….
Find bathroom accessories at my Amazon Shop…
Do you need inspiration or help for your next small bathroom upgrade? I am here to help.
Next, let’s tackle an area that is just SCREAMING to be reorganized. Stay tuned….
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