Remember that old wallpaper we found after removing the chair rail in the dining room turned third bedroom? Over the past couple of weeks we’ve uncovered several other surprising design choices left by the original owners. For example, when the kitchen cabinets were removed we discovered a toothpaste-green paint hiding beneath the sink: And when … Read more

*** This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** After a colorful few days here on YHL, random.org has picked our winner: Daffodil (her kitchen gets almost no natural light, so she painted it a cheerful bright yellow). Congratulations! Judging by her choice, we have a feeling which sink color she picked… Jonathan … Read more

When our friend Noah Scalin — a published author and skull enthusiast — suggested we visit his parents’ remarkable house in Richmond’s trendy Fan district, we were immediately curious. Once there, we couldn’t stop taking photos. Chuck and Mim are established fine artists who moved from New York City to their charming, century-old Richmond home. … Read more

When Courtney shared her entertainment center makeover with us, we had to pass it along. Here’s her note: YHL always inspires me because you find ways to tweak or repurpose what you already have instead of spending a lot on something new. I’m not a fan of clutter and had tried several ways to hide … Read more

We’ve been showing off our new floors but haven’t yet explained how we chose and installed them. Time to fix that. When planning the kitchen remodel, our designer recommended hardwood over ceramic tile — wood pairs better with white cabinets and gives the space a warmer feel than cold tile. We started shopping at the … Read more

I know what you’re thinking: do John & Sherry actually want to marry built-ins? The short answer is yes. We’re just suckers for them—function plus form feels like a jackpot. So when Hilary told us she transformed inexpensive Craigslist bookcases into a built-in feature, I was immediately hooked. It’s a clever use of space and … Read more

*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see our winners!*** You loved our earlier “Pump Up The Volume” freebie with Vol. 25, so we teamed up with her again for another giveaway. This time she doubled the prize pool to FOUR $50 gift cards redeemable in her shop. You’ll find … Read more

Here are the show notes for Episode #14 of Young House Love Has A Podcast, a recording of the closing talk we gave at the 2016 Haven Conference in Atlanta, GA. In this special episode we share what we learned after taking nearly 12 months off from blogging. We outline five key lessons that became … Read more

Q: Help! I’d really love your input and expertise with a design conundrum I often find myself in. I’ve been reading several design and home décor books trying to understand the elusive idea of “the perfect room.” Almost everything I read—both in print and online—says the same thing: don’t be matchy-matchy. Yet I struggle with … Read more

Last year Lilly and her husband Markus spent their Independence Day transforming a tiny half bath, so we’re celebrating their one-year bathroom anniversary by sharing her charming makeover story. Here’s Lilly’s account: After living in our 1952 house for three years, I was thrilled to finally remodel the small powder room that connects to our … Read more