Melissa Michaels is the author of The Inspired Room, a blog about decorating, easy DIY and realistic homemaking ideas. Her goal is to inspire herself and her readers to love the homes they have.
Living Room Paint Schemes: A Fresh Modern Combination
by Melissa Michaels on May 16th, 2013
When trying to select new living room paint schemes for our home, we were looking for neutral and up-to-date colors. We were hoping for living room pain…
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Color, Living & Family Rooms
New Bedroom Colors for the Master Bedroom
by Melissa Michaels on April 11th, 2013
I’m currently working on a master bedroom makeover, and the first step in the process was to choose new bedroom colors. Even though that’s the fun part, it can be…. Read more »
Spring Curb Appeal: 4 Tips to Get You Started
by Melissa Michaels on February 27th, 2013
With spring just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about your home’s curb appeal! There might still be snow on the ground, but before you…. Read more »
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Getting Started, Planning Your Project
New Year, New House (without moving!)
by Melissa Michaels on January 29th, 2013
Last year I had a fairly ambitious goal for my home. In fact, it was such a big goal I decided to call it a “home dream” because I didn’t…. Read more »
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Inspiration, Planning Your Project
My Stairway Makeover
by Melissa Michaels on December 6th, 2012
When we moved into our brand new home several years ago, one of my dreams was to give the stairway a makeover. Even though it was a new house, it…. Read more »
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Before & Afters, Planning Your Project
My Dining Room’s “Baby Steps” Makeover
by Melissa Michaels on November 13th, 2012
My dining room has been a work in progress for quite some time. Some people go from before to after in one project, but this room has been a work…. Read more »
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Dining Rooms, Getting Started
Home Office Makeover
by Melissa Michaels on October 16th, 2012
For the past couple of years, this room has been a home office. Kind of blah, boring and rather dreary to spend time in. While all the necessary office equipment…. Read more »
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Before & Afters, Offices
Goodbye Builder-Beige Living Room!
by Melissa Michaels on September 20th, 2012
When we first moved into our brand new house, one of the things I really wanted to change was the color of our walls. They were what many people call…. Read more »
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Before & Afters, Living & Family Rooms
My Foolproof Tip for Choosing Paint Colors
by Melissa Michaels on August 23rd, 2012
One of the most common fears I hear from my readers in choosing a paint color is that they won’t like the color once they get the entire room painted….. Read more »
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Color, How to Paint, Painting Tips
Color Palettes Inspired by Surroundings
by Melissa Michaels on July 20th, 2012
Have you ever painted your walls a color you thought you loved, but once the room was all done it felt unsettled and “off” somehow? That happens quite often when…. Read more »
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Color, Painting Tips, Planning Your Project
