Alyssa Martin Home

Alyssa Martin Home Home, interior design, and renovation. Updating our cozy Oklahoma cottage one DIY at a time. Shop my finds - https://www.shopltk.com/explore/alyssamartinhome

Well that escalated quickly. šŸ˜ Anyone else familiar with project creep?
06/15/2026

Well that escalated quickly. šŸ˜ Anyone else familiar with project creep?

Isnā€™t it funny how we can walk into someone elseā€™s house and immediately see the potential, but when it comes to our own...
06/15/2026

Isnā€™t it funny how we can walk into someone elseā€™s house and immediately see the potential, but when it comes to our own home, we can spend three weeks debating a paint color and twelve browser tabs comparing light fixtures? šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’ØšŸ˜‚ If youā€™ve ever felt stuck making decisions in your own house, youā€™re not alone. Sometimes the hardest space to design is the one you care about most.

Share with a friend and be sure you are following along. Next we are talking paint color decisions (šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«) and Iā€™ve got some handy tricks up my sleeve that might make the process a whole lot easier. šŸ˜

06/13/2026

Before you tear everything out, think through what you can do keep the character but update the look. More often than not, there is a way to achieve bothā€¦and save you a pretty penny too. šŸ˜‰

06/13/2026

Confession: when we bought our house, I was dead set on ripping out the kitchen and starting from scratch. Mike suggested updating what was already there, but I didnā€™t entertain the thought.

Looking back, I can see just how much we could have done to transform that kitchen without tearing everything out, and it would have saved us so much.

A beautiful kitchen doesnā€™t have to start with a renovation.

The expensive stuff isnā€™t what makes a space feel elevatedā€¦itā€™s the thoughtful details. Swapping out lighting, updating hardware, and layering in character can completely change the feel of a room. And the most budget-friendly transformation of all? Paint. Paint can take tired, dated cabinets and turn them into something that feels fresh and intentional. Add a few soft layers, bring in some warmth and texture, and suddenly the entire space feels different.

A kitchen doesnā€™t need to be brand new to be beautiful. Sometimes all it needs is someone willing to see its potential and put in a little good olā€™ fashion hard work. ;)

06/09/2026

When you train yourself to look for potential instead of problems, an ugly, run-down or outdated house can quickly become a cozy and inviting home. Itā€™s amazing how much beauty can hide under debris, clutter, or just tasteless design.

An awkward corner becomes a cozy reading nook.
An outdated room becomes a blank canvas.
A house that doesnā€™t feel quite right becomes a home with character and charm.

The possibilities are endless when you start focusing on what could be instead of what isnā€™t.

06/07/2026

Thereā€™s something about a European garden that feels effortlessly collected rather than carefully curated. Itā€™s the mix of structure and softness, old and new, polished and a little unruly.

The charm comes from layers built over timeā€¦winding paths that invite you to wander, overflowing blooms that seem to have chosen their own place to grow, and pieces with age, character, and a story to tell. Nothing feels too perfect, yet everything feels intentional.

If youā€™re trying to bring this look home, focus less on perfection and more on creating a garden that feels lived in, welcoming, and a little romantic. Add texture, embrace patina, let plants mingle freely, and create cozy spots that encourage you to slow down and stay awhile.

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