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Inspired House is a real estate investment and interior design firm that rescues residential single family homes in St Louis + Chicago.

We turn hot messes into money magic and mindful living! https://linktr.ee/inspiredhouse

10/31/2026

WHEN YOU HAVE THE BALLS TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE PINK. 💗💅🏻

Why are we so damn worried about what the neighbors think?

Why do we talk ourselves out of the bold, colorful, unexpected design choices we LOVE because someone else might not like them? Or because we might sell our house someday?

MIGHT. SOMEDAY. 🤯

Since when did we start designing our homes for hypothetical future buyers instead of the actual people who live in them?

Listen, your house is not a popularity contest. And your neighbors don't get a vote.

I'm painting my house pink because it makes ME happy. Because I'm inspired by color, energized by bold choices, and motivated by spaces that make me feel something. I want my home to reflect who I am, not what someone else thinks a house should look like.

As a professional interior designer, I've spent almost 30 years creating spaces that make people feel something. And here's what I know: the best design isn't about following the rules. It's about knowing what makes YOU feel alive.

Will everyone like my pink house? Probably not.

Will I lose sleep over it? Absolutely not. 😂💗

I'm not designing my life around other people's opinions, and I'm certainly not designing my home around the possibility that some imaginary buyer might not like my paint color ten years from now.

Paint the pink house. Buy the funky wallpaper. Choose the dramatic lighting. Make the bold choice.

You get ONE life and you deserve to live in a home that makes you happy.

Stop designing for approval. Start designing for YOU. PERIOD. 💋

SAVE IT. RETHINK IT. MAKE IT GORGEOUS.

10/10/2026

THE TILE IS THE STAR. THE OUTLETS AREN’T. 💚✨

You know what can ruin a gorgeous backsplash? A bunch of outlets and outlet covers interrupting the design. 🙅‍♀️

This kitchen had handmade, hand-painted emerald green ceramic tile that deserved to be the star of the show. I wasn’t about to let a row of outlets steal its spotlight.

So I hid the electrical outlets on the underside of the cabinets, keeping that beautiful tile fully visible and the backsplash looking clean and uninterrupted.

Typically, I’d recommend an under-cabinet outlet strip, but for this particular project, I used individual outlet boxes mounted beneath the cabinets to achieve the look I wanted.

This is what designer expertise looks like. It’s not just about choosing beautiful materials. It’s about thinking through the details that make the entire design work.

Because sometimes, the best design decision is what you don’t see. 😉

One important note: under-cabinet outlets still need to meet applicable electrical codes and local requirements. Beautiful design should never come at the expense of safety.

SAVE IT. RETHINK IT. MAKE IT GORGEOUS.

10/07/2026

SMALL BATHROOM. BIG DRAMA. ✨

Just because a bathroom is small doesn’t mean the design has to be.

In this historic flip, I wanted the primary bath to make a big impact in small ways. Different patterns in the floor and shower tile add layers of drama without overwhelming the space.

A petite black vanity with a marble top keeps things stylish and sophisticated, while the brass fixtures bring the warmth. And yes… that massive rain shower was absolutely necessary. 😉

Then there’s the lighting—because functional doesn’t have to mean boring. The fringe fixture adds just the right amount of personality and makes the bathroom feel finished, intentional, and a little bit sexy.

Small footprint.
Big personality.
That’s how you make every square inch count.

SAVE IT. RETHINK IT. MAKE IT GORGEOUS. ✨

10/05/2026

SOME THINGS ARE TOO BEAUTIFUL TO REPLACE. ❤️

This fireplace is 130 years old. The original marble is hand-painted, and somehow it has survived all these years in absolutely beautiful condition.

This was my very first flip, so being given the opportunity to walk through this house again was surprisingly emotional for me.

I put so much thought into preserving the character of this home because I genuinely believe old houses have a story—and it’s our job not to erase it.

So seeing that the buyer kept the historic details intact made my heart happy. Even the original pine floors were refinished in this room to match the rest of the house.

This is why I do what I do.

I don't want to take a 130-year-old house and make it look like it was built yesterday. I want to uncover what makes it special, restore what can be saved, and design around it.

Because sometimes the most beautiful thing you can do to an old house… is simply let it remain itself.

This one will always be special to me. It was where my flipping journey began—and I'm so grateful to see that its history is still being honored. ❤️

SAVE IT. RETHINK IT. MAKE IT GORGEOUS.

10/05/2026

WHO SAYS A FIRST-FLOOR BATH CAN'T BE A LITTLE SEXY? 💋🔥

This 130-year-old home has history, character, and apparently, some pretty good taste. 😉

The original basketweave tile? Staying. Obviously. We're not monsters.

I gave this bathroom a serious glow-up with a sexy brass rain shower, marble-look porcelain tile, a dramatic black accent wall, a vanity that respects its historic roots, and fringe lighting that's basically the jewelry of the room.

A little vintage. A little modern. A little naughty. And a whole lot of personality.

Because even the first-floor bathroom deserves to look damn good. And just because it's a historic home doesn't mean we're stuck in the past.

SAVE IT. RETHINK IT. MAKE IT GORGEOUS.

10/03/2026

🚽 WHEN DESIGN HAS A SENSE OF HUMOR. 🐾😂

Before you freak out, no... the dogs aren't peeing in the bathroom! 😂🐶

I designed these playful bathroom signs for a canine therapy center, complete with a little doggy bathroom humor. Because why should functional spaces be boring?

Good design isn't always serious. Sometimes it's about adding personality, making people smile, and creating little moments of unexpected fun.

Consider this your reminder that design should have a sense of humor, too. And whenever possible, don't be afraid to let a little personality sneak into your spaces. 😉

10/03/2026

🎧 THE WALLPAPER ASMR YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED! 🤤✨

Tell me I’m not the only one who thinks flocked wallpaper needs to make a comeback! 😍

Watching this stuff peel off in ONE satisfying piece, with those delicious little ripping sounds… I could do this all day. 😂

And honestly, nothing beats rubbing your face against fuzzy wallpaper. It's a whole sensory experience! A feast for the eyes, a treat for the ears, and apparently, a questionable pleasure for your face. 🤣

Who says home renovations can't be a little therapeutic?

🔊 Turn up the volume and enjoy the ASMR. 🎧

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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