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- [Why Your Home's Design May Affect Your Move-Out Cleaning Costs (As Explained By a Professional Housekeeping Team)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/why-your-homes-design-may-affect-your-move-out-cleaning-costs-as-explained-by-a-professional-housekeeping-team/) - Wondering why your move-out cleaning quote is so high? Learn which design features increase cleaning time, labor, and costs before moving day.
- [Making Sense of Upholstery Cleaning Codes](https://www.happystartsathome.com/making-sense-of-upholstery-cleaning-codes/) - Wondering how to make sense of upholstery cleaning codes? Although you cannot prevent life from happening to your furniture, you can help keep it in good shape!
- [How to get a contractor to call you back](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-get-a-contractor-to-call-you-back/) - You want to remodel your home, but can't get a contractor to call you back? Get contractors to call back with these tips.
- [How to Hire a Good General Contractor](https://www.happystartsathome.com/good-general-contractors-estimates-and-project-management/) - If you're about to embark on a remodel, you're probably thinking of hiring a general contractor. But what should you expect of a great general contractor?
- [seven low-cost things to do (and one not to) when you're newly single](https://www.happystartsathome.com/seven-low-cost-things-to-do-and-one-not-to-when-youre-newly-single/) - If you suddenly found yourself newly single living solo in a space you once shared with an ex, it's time to reclaim your space!
- [Loops, Plush, & Berber, oh my! - The best carpet pile style for your home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/loops-plush-berber-oh-my-the-best-carpet-pile-style-for-your-home/) - Who knew there were so many different options for carpet?! How do you know what carpet pile style is best for your home?
- [Tufted, Flat, or Hand Knotted: Why are carpets so darn expensive?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tufted-flat-or-hand-knotted-why-are-carpets-so-darn-expensive/) - In the past, we've talked about pile height and pile style, and now it's time in this blog to geek-out on carpets and rugs!
- [Cabinet Customizations We Love!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/cabinet-customizations-we-love/) - If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, a fresh set of cabinets are probably on your mind. After taking a look at our latest cabinet post, you may already know exactly what you want your cabinets to look like - yay! However, the decision making doesn't end there (unless, of course, you want them to!
- [What's Your Tile Style?  Pros and Cons of Tile Types](https://www.happystartsathome.com/whats-your-tile-style-pros-and-cons-of-tile-types/) - So, you need to choose tile for your bathroom, backsplash, or fireplace - where do you start? You need it to be the right aesthetic fit, sure, but you also need it to be functional for the application. Let’s talk about types of tile and which is best for which kinds of applications so that
- [Couples & Design - a helpful strategy for designing a room you both love](https://www.happystartsathome.com/couples-design-a-helpful-strategy-for-designing-a-room-you-both-love/) - We work with couples all the time and, much to the delight and surprise of many of our clients, agreeing on the design often turns out to be easier and smoother than they expect. Are we brilliant couples therapists in designer's clothes? Nope. Instead, we use *visual* communication to our advantage and get folks
- [What does a kitchen or bath remodel cost anyway?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-does-a-kitchen-or-bath-remodel-cost-anyway/) - What does a kitchen or bath remodel cost anyway? You're dreaming of a new remodel, and you want to know what it is going to cost. Let's get you some answers.
- [Dinner Parties: your home, happiness, & social connections](https://www.happystartsathome.com/dinner-parties-your-home-and-a-key-happiness-predictor-social-connections/) - If you're wanting to host dinner parties, having a social-ready home is one of the ways to ensure you have a happy life! This blog gives you some tips for that!
- [CEMENT, URETHANE, OR EPOXY - the right tile grout for your project](https://www.happystartsathome.com/cement-urethane-or-epoxy-the-right-grout-for-your-tile-project/) - Cement, urethane, or epoxy? Which is the right tile grout for your project? Read all about grout function, grout types, uses, maintenance and care.
- [What Your Tiler Wish You Knew](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-your-tiler-wish-you-knew/) - Tiler Greg Norman shares with us his knowledge about the labor, art, and precision that goes into installing your bathroom, kitchen, and fireplace tile.
- [10 Reasons we ❤️ The Shade Store](https://www.happystartsathome.com/10-reasons-we-❤️-the-shade-store/) - With hundreds of vendors for window coverings and shades, one of our favorite places to shop is The Shade Store. Want to know why? Read on!
- [How to Create a Patio Paradise With Plants](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-create-a-patio-paradise-with-plants/) - Plants can transform your patio from blank and uninviting into a colorful outdoor living room, but where do you even start? This blog talks about patio plants!
- [5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before you Choose New Interior Doors](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-choose-an-interior-door-style/) - Struggling on how to choose an interior door style? Well, here are 5 questions to ask yourself when choosing an interior door!
- [Why Whimsy Matters (In Your Life And Your Home)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/why-whimsy-matters-in-your-life-and-your-home/) - What is a great way to bring some personality to your space? Add some whimsy! Whimsical design can add adventure and little magic to your life.
- [Where to Hang a Full-Length Mirror](https://www.happystartsathome.com/where-to-hang-a-full-length-mirror/) - Wondering where to hang a full-length mirror in your home that will make the spot more (or less) functional and beautify both you and your room?
- [Vacuums and Carpet Pads - Two Secrets to Making Your Carpet Last](https://www.happystartsathome.com/vacuums-and-carpet-pads-two-secrets-to-making-your-carpet-last/) - With all of the options on the market, choosing a carpet for your home can feel overwhelming. In this blog we share tips on making your carpet last!
- [What do built-ins cost (and are they worth it?)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-do-built-ins-cost-and-are-they-worth-it/) - Built-ins are amazing- customized to your needs, sturdy, and beautifully finished. But they are also a lot more costly than off-the-shelf, ready-made, options.
- [Staying Home: Design for Aging in Place](https://www.happystartsathome.com/staying-home-design-for-aging-in-place/) - How do you design your home for aging in place? Lighting, flooring, and color are all factors that go into making a house perfect for getting older.
- [How to create really great gallery walls](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-create-really-great-gallery-walls/) - Gallery walls are awesome! They're a great way to fill a giant blank wall anywhere in your home. But how do you create a successful gallery?
- [A Farmhouse Sink & Ikea Kitchen - can you have both?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/a-farmhouse-sink-ikea-kitchen-can-you-have-both/) - Can you have both a farmhouse sink and an Ikea kitchen? We get into the details of how to know if Ikea cabinetry is the right choice for you.
- [Penny Tile 5 Ways](https://www.happystartsathome.com/penny-tile-5-ways/) - Penny tile is a wonderfully classic choice, and offers a lot of modernity and innovation. In this blog, Shannon shares 5 different ways to use penny tile.
- [Best Lighting for Makeup Application](https://www.happystartsathome.com/best-lighting-for-makeup-application/) - What makes up the ideal lighting for makeup application? Rebecca shares 3 tips; the amount of light, color of the light, and the direction of the light!
- [The 4 Golden Rules of Working From Home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/the-4-golden-rules-of-working-from-home/) - Working from home due to COVID-19? Here are the four golden rules to create a fun, healthy, and productive work-from-home zone.
- [Where to recycle batteries, bulbs, bras and more](https://www.happystartsathome.com/where-to-recycle-in-seattle/) - Wondering where to recycle batteries, old Christmas lights, dried-out markers, cell phones, and more? Here's a recycling resources guide to help you out!
- [How to Give Your Home a Makeover Using Only Paint](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-give-your-home-a-makeover-using-only-paint/) - We've gathered painting and design experts from across the country to show homeowners how they can start a complete home makeover using only paint.
- [Effective Tips for an Effective Workspace!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/effective-tips-for-an-effective-workspace/) - In these times of working-from-home, you want to make sure you are working in an effective workspace! In this blog post, we share some tips!
- [Exterior Paint Colors for Seattle: Instant Curb Appeal](https://www.happystartsathome.com/exterior-paint-colors-for-seattle-instant-curb-appeal/) - Curb-appeal counts when it comes to having a happy home! We thought we'd share some of our favorite home exterior paint colors before-and-afters!!
- [5 things your post-pandemic home should have](https://www.happystartsathome.com/5-things-your-post-pandemic-home-should-have/) - Today I'm sharing 5 things that could make your post-pandemic home work waaaay better for you should we find ourselves in this situation again.
- [CYHP Podcast: Moving On Without Moving Out](https://www.happystartsathome.com/cyhp-podcast-moving-on-without-moving-out/) - Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏡 If you would rather read the episode than listen, we have provided
- [Is your home office chair destroying your floors?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/is-your-home-office-chair-destroying-your-floors/) - Is your home office chair destroying your floors? In this blog are two ways to make sure your office chair is friends with your floors.
- [Podcast Episode 2: When It’s Time to Break up With Your Home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/cyhp-podcast-episode-2-when-its-time-to-break-up-with-your-home-with-guest-iris-higgins/) - Welcome to Creating Your Happy Place! A podcast that explores how our spaces support (or sabotage) our happiness and make it easier (or harder) to reach our goals, then empowers you to do whatever it takes to get happy at home. 😊🏡 Is it time to set some boundaries with your home? Today
- [Three Essential Measurements For Replacing your Kitchen Sink](https://www.happystartsathome.com/three-essential-measurements-for-replacing-your-kitchen-sink/) - If it’s time to replace your old kitchen counters then that means you’re also in the market for replacing your kitchen sink!
- [Podcast Episode 3: Recreating Your Dream Home After Divorce](https://www.happystartsathome.com/cyhp-podcast-episode-3-recreating-your-dream-home-after-divorce-with-guest-lela-day/) - This episode is a conversation with Lela Day about her Airbnb design business, small pillow shop, and her cozy dream home that is full of healing and love.
- [What Does It Cost to Furnish a Living Room? Part 1!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-does-it-cost-to-furnish-a-living-room/) - One of the most frequently asked questions we get asked when exploring a design with a client is: “how much is this going to cost?” That’s a totally understandable question, but not one that is always easy to answer. Are you replacing just one or two furniture items and working with existing furniture? Or
- [Podcast Episode 4: Designing for Down Syndrome and other special needs](https://www.happystartsathome.com/podcast-episode-designing-for-down-syndrome-and-other-special-needs/) - This episode is a conversation with Shelly Rosenberg about making a home for everybody! How to have an environment built for maximum inclusivity.
- [What Does It Cost To Furnish A Living Room? Part 2!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-does-it-cost-to-furnish-a-living-room-part-2/) - In my last post I answered the question "What Does It Cost To Furnish A Living Room?" and shared what it would have cost to purchase the items we selected for this living room, and I promised to take on the challenge of reducing costs even further. I felt confident I could do that because
- [Podcast Episode 5: Making Home A Place For Healing](https://www.happystartsathome.com/podcast-episode-5-making-home-a-place-for-healing/) - This episode is a conversation with Garrison Hullinger, who faced a life-changing accident that put him in physical recovery for five years.
- [Should you do an accent wall?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/should-you-do-an-accent-wall/) - there are several things to consider when considering an accent wall. In this post, we go into all the possible combinations of accent walls.
- [How Will COVID affect your remodel or design project?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-will-covid-affect-your-remodel-or-design-project/) - Aside from the obvious that your designers and contractors will all be practicing social distancing, wearing masks, and trying to keep in contact virtually when possible, how else might COVID affect your remodel or design project? One of the main ways COVID might affect your interior design project has to do with supply chains: Can
- [From Design to Demolition - how long will it take?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/from-design-to-demolition-how-long-will-it-take/) - If you're considering a kitchen or bath remodel you're probably wondering: "How long will it take from design to demolition? We explore this in our blog.
- [Do you need an Architect? Engineer? Draftsperson?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/do-you-need-an-architect-engineer-draftsperson/) - Do you need an architect, Engineer, or Draftsperson? It can be a challenge figuring out who should be on your design and remodel team, read this blog for more!
- [What kind of interior designer do you need?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-kind-of-interior-designer-do-you-need/) - What kind of interior designer do you need? Let's chat about how you can determine if a certain designer is the right fit for your project.
- [Contractor or Designer - Which Comes First?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/contractor-or-designer-which-comes-first/) - If you're thinking about a remodel project, you are probably wondering whether you should hire your contractor or designer first.
- [The Remodeling Price Puzzle](https://www.happystartsathome.com/the-remodeling-price-puzzle/) - One of our trusted contractor colleagues (Ben at Blue Sound Construction) wrote this juicy article on remodeling pricing and we just HAD to share!
- [What To Ask Your General Contractor (before you hire them)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-to-ask-your-general-contractor-before-you-hire-them/) - Planning to hire a general contractor? Read on for twelve questions to ask your general contractor before you hire them to ensure your project is a success!
- [What to consider when planning an Ikea Kitchen](https://www.happystartsathome.com/ikea-kitchens-what-to-consider-when-planning-an-ikea-kitchen/) - In this blog post there are three questions to ask yourself to help evaluate if an Ikea kitchen is a solution that actually fits your needs
- [What Vent Hood Should You Get?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-vent-hood-should-you-get/) - In this blog post we’ll help clarify the pros and cons of different vent hood styles so you can choose what is best for you!
- [20 Great Low-ish Maintenance Houseplants](https://www.happystartsathome.com/20-great-low-maintenance-houseplants/) - Everyone loves the look of houseplants, but not everyone has a green thumb. Here are 20 Great Low Maintenance Houseplants!
- [Fix or Clean Something: one key to getting happier at home!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/small-fixes-big-relief-an-excerpt-from-happy-starts-at-home/) - Don't have the money or time to start the big projects in your home? Don't fret! Even a little fix can create a huge (and positive) difference! Clean something!
- [Floor & Decor: a shopping guide & review](https://www.happystartsathome.com/floor-decor-a-shopping-guide-review/) - Today, we're going to talk about Floor & Decor. let's take a look at what you should know about shopping at discount tile and flooring retailer Floor & Decor!
- [Are Chinese Import showrooms a good way to save money on your kitchen cabinets?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/are-chinese-import-showrooms-a-good-way-to-save-money-on-your-kitchen-cabinets/) - If you're looking for ways to save money on your kitchen remodel, you may be comparing RTA (ready-to-assemble) options. But what about Chinese import showrooms?
- [How to choose the best soaking tub](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-choose-the-best-soaking-tub/) - Whether you're shopping for a freestanding, alcove, or under-mount soaking tub, there is one essential number you must check before you buy (and no, I don't mean the price lol 😉)... it's the overflow height! A lot of folks will only look at the width and length numbers when choosing a tub - 30" x
- [Can I put the electrical panel in a closet? Nope!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/can-i-put-the-electrical-panel-in-a-closet-nope/) - If you're planning a big remodel you may be wondering if you can put your electrical panel in your closet. The short answer is: nope! We explain in this blog.
- [Should You Hire a Design-Build Firm?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/should-you-hire-a-design-build-firm/) - Should you hire a design-build firm? Maybe! In this blog post, we explore the possible pros and the possible cons of going with an design-build firm.
- [Doors and Cabinets: What Is "Sticking" Anyway?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/doors-and-cabinets-what-is-sticking-anyway/) - If you're picking new interior doors or cabinets for your home, you may be surprised by how many decisions you have to make! One of those decisions is sticking.
- [What Does A Sofa Cost?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-does-a-sofa-cost/) - If you’re about to redecorate your living room you may be wondering “What does a sofa cost” or “How much money should I budget for a whole living room refresh?”
- [Can I convert my wood burning fireplace into a gas fireplace?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/can-i-convert-my-wood-burning-fireplace-into-a-gas-fireplace/) - Wondering if you can convert your wood-burning fireplace to a gas fireplace? The answer is: maybe! Learn more about this topic in this blog post.
- [Are there inserts for L-shaped corner fireplaces?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/are-there-inserts-for-l-shaped-corner-fireplaces/) - If you're considering a gas fireplace insert BUT you've got an“L” shaped corner fireplace, let me save you HOURS of research in this blog post!
- [Do I need permits for my remodel?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/do-i-need-permits-for-my-remodel/) - Two questions we get asked all the time from folks about to embark on a home remodel are: “Do I need permits?” followed by “Can you help us with that?” Let’s see if we can shed some light on what you might be facing when it comes to permits, covering the nuts and bolts of
- [Seven Great Ways To Use Your Fireplace If You Can’t Have a Fire](https://www.happystartsathome.com/seven-great-ways-to-use-your-fireplace-if-you-cant-have-a-fire/) - Can’t use your fireplace for real fires, but want it to look great? There are LOTS of fun ways to use your fireplace and make your fireplace look Fab.
- [How to Prepare for a Paint Color Consultation](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-paint-color-consultation/) - If you're about to have an interior designer or color specialist come to your home for a paint color consultation, there are some things you should do ahead of time to make the most of your session! That prep work will vary based on what spaces we're selecting colors for... feel free to read
- [How to Fill a Big, Blank Wall](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-fill-a-big-blank-wall/) - Have you been staring at a big, blank wall in your home, wondering how to fill it? You're not alone! Not only is that one of the most common decorating questions we get during our Design Helpline, it's also one *we* faced when we moved into our new office space! Want to know how
- [Good-bye Seattle, hello Paris!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/good-bye-to-seattle-hello-to-paris/) - Have you heard the news? Seriously Happy Homes is putting all in-person services on sabbatical for two years starting August 31, 2023. Yep, after 15 years in the biz, I'm making big changes and... moving to Paris with my hubby! He's pursuing his dream of becoming a chef at Le Cordon Bleu, while I launch
- [Where do Designers Shop for Tile?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/where-do-designers-shop-for-tile/) - If you're like a lot of our clients you may be wondering where designers shop for tile. This is a question we’re asked SO often we've decided to write a blog about it! So here we are, eager to share where *you* can shop for tile (and, of course, how we can help!). 👍 First
- [Do your homework, and get what you want](https://www.happystartsathome.com/do-your-homework/) - The point of any remodel should be to make your house feel more like your home. But you have to do the homework to figure out what "home" looks and feels like.
- [3 Easy Ways to Brighten Up A Dark Home!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/3-easy-ways-to-brighten-up-a-dark-home/) - What do you do if you want a bright, cheerful home but your house doesn't have a lot of natural light? Maybe it feels dark because trees or buildings block the natural light. Maybe instead of bright west and south facing windows, you have east and north-facing windows. Maybe you're dealing with an interior or
- [House Lessons shares wisdom about home renovation](https://www.happystartsathome.com/house-lessons-shares-wisdom-about-home-renovation/) - We love helping folks prepare for a renovation so that you can head into your remodel feeling confident and prepared! But... what is it *actually* like to remodel your home? That's a tricky question to answer because every remodel is going to be different: each house has its own story and each homeowner has their own
- [Seven places to put your microwave (that aren't on the counter)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/seven-places-to-put-your-microwave-that-arent-on-the-counter/) - If you're planning a kitchen remodel one of the things you'll need a home for is the microwave. Seven places to put your microwave (that aren't on the counter)
- [3 Tips to Get the Best Bathroom Lighting](https://www.happystartsathome.com/3-tips-to-get-the-best-bathroom-lighting/) - Planning new lighting for your bathroom remodel, and want to avoid making costly mistakes? Staying at hotels and Airbnbs can be a great way to figure out just what you *do* (and more importantly, do *NOT*) want when it comes to planning your bathroom lighting! When my hubby and I stayed in this cozy
- [With prices going up up up, what does it mean to be a "non-luxury" design firm?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/with-prices-going-up-up-up-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-non-luxury-design-firm/) - With everything getting more expensive and prices everywhere going up up up, what does it mean to be a "non-luxury" designer trying to help "regular" folks get happy at home? Just 5 years ago, I would have told clients that they could complete a fully tiled bathroom remodel for $30-40,000 (and up), and nowadays I
- [Quick Action FAQs: What Can We *Really* Accomplish in 90 Minutes?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/quick-action-faqs-what-can-we-really-accomplish-in-90-minutes/) - You're thinking about having one of our Seriously Happy designers come to your home for a Quick Action Session? Yea!! Wondering what we can really accomplish in 90 minutes? Here are some examples of ways we've helped folks, and also some answers to FAQs that might be on your mind. Wondering what we can accomplish
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2018](https://www.happystartsathome.com/your-personalized-holiday-gift-guide/) - Whether (like me) you’ve been listening to Christmas music since September, or you’ve just realized with shock that Christmas is *next month* (what?!), it’s time to start thinking about gift-season! Assuming you’re not one of those who finished your shopping in July (shout out to my mom!), then shopping season may be a source of
- [The Family Station: Creating Calm In A Chaotic World](https://www.happystartsathome.com/the-family-station-creating-calm-in-a-chaotic-world/) - The Family Station: Creating Calm In A Chaotic World
- [Rental Spaces Deserve Design-Love Too](https://www.happystartsathome.com/rental-spaces-deserve-design-love-too/) - Rental Spaces Deserve Design-Love Too!! Luckily, there are lots of temporary design ideas that are quick, cost-effective, and can transform your space!
- [BARN DOORS FOR EVERYONE!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/all-about-barn-doors/) - Want a quick way to add character and interest to your home? Barn doors! With endless options, you can bet there is a choice to fit your home and your style.
- [YES! you need a lighting plan for your remodel](https://www.happystartsathome.com/why-you-need-a-lighting-plan-for-your-remodel/) - Whether you are just remodeling your bathroom, or you are redoing your entire home, you really *do* need a lighting plan. Why? We tell you why in this blog!
- [Color Psychology... really??](https://www.happystartsathome.com/color-psychology-really/) - Is Color Psychology real?? We get asked a lot of questions like "should I paint my room yellow?"
- [Controlling Costs in Your Kitchen Remodel](https://www.happystartsathome.com/controlling-costs-in-your-kitchen-remodel/) - Controlling Costs in Your Kitchen Remodel. When thinking of a remodel you have to decide what you can afford, and a lot that goes into that question.
- [Getting What You Want From Your Designer](https://www.happystartsathome.com/getting-what-you-want-from-your-designer/) - Nervous about working with an interior designer? If you're not ready to speak up for what you want, maybe you should. Getting What You Want From Your Designer
- [Three key questions to help you declutter](https://www.happystartsathome.com/3-key-questions-to-help-you-declutter/) - The next time you find twenty minutes to sort through and declutter, ask yourself the following three questions to help you make fast and effective decisions:
- [A table for one in love-crazy February](https://www.happystartsathome.com/love-crazy-february/) - The month of February can feel lonely for the single gal or guy. Why not use this month to surround yourself with the things you love and create a home?
- [Design For Couples: Body Language](https://www.happystartsathome.com/design-for-couples-body-language/) - If you’re trying to find common ground with your significant other on a design solution, we have some tips for you! In this blog we talk design for couples.
- [Renovate for Resale](https://www.happystartsathome.com/renovate-for-resale/) - How to renovate for resale? Sometimes having a happy home means moving out of the home you’re currently living in. We talk about renovating for resale.
- [How design-porn can destroy your happiness](https://www.happystartsathome.com/stop-the-pinsanity-how-design-porn-destroys-your-happiness/) - In this blog post, we talk about how design-porn can destroy your happiness. The key is to evaluate, for *yourself*, what is helpful and adding to your day/life
- [A Bedroom Built for Two](https://www.happystartsathome.com/abedroombuiltfortwo/) - Want to know how to create a bedroom built for two? I talk about all the basics in this blog post!!!
- [How to Rock an All White Room](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-rock-an-all-white-room/) - Is it possible to pull off an all white room and still look fab rather than drab? ABSOLUTELY! Here's a blog post all about it!
- [Sexy Firemen and Egress Windows](https://www.happystartsathome.com/sexy-firemen-and-egress-windows/) - What do sexy firemen (or women) have to do with egress windows? And what's an "egress window" any way? Let's answer the second question first...
- [I love Luxury Vinyl Flooring! Why? Well...](https://www.happystartsathome.com/i-love-luxury-vinyl-flooring-why-well/) - Well, I am a huge fan of luxury vinyl plank flooring. Also known as LVP, it’s one of my go-to solutions when I want a wood look in a concrete floor basement
- [Exterior Paint: Avoid paint emergencies](https://www.happystartsathome.com/exterior-paint-avoid-paint-emergencies/) - It’s painting season, and if refreshing the exterior paint of your home is on the agenda this summer, it’s time to get on it!
- [Cabinet Pulls with Personality](https://www.happystartsathome.com/cabinet-pulls-with-personality/) - While there's nothing wrong with a basic cabinet handle, unique cabinet pulls can add a ton of personality and make it feel more like art in your home!
- [Why do we keep stuff? Reason #1: Fear](https://www.happystartsathome.com/why-do-we-keep-stuff-reason-1-fear/) - How do we get clutter? By keeping too much stuff. And why do we keep stuff? There are three reasons why we do. Today we're going t talk about fear.
- [Bringing the Meditation Retreat Home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/bringing-the-meditation-retreat-home/) - Going to a meditation retreat would be perfect- but what if you could have a home retreat? This blog lets you consider the ways you can bring your retreat home.
- [Decluttering: Too much luggage](https://www.happystartsathome.com/decluttering-how-much-luggage-does-one-girl-need/) - Let's commit to living lighter. Take a moment to inventory just one category in your home that is over-abundant. Blankets? Tupperware containers? Luggage?
- [Let your kids decorate, it's a learning opportunity](https://www.happystartsathome.com/let-your-kids-decorate-its-a-learning-opportunity/) - Is your son or daughter begging for a bedroom makeover? Let them express their personal taste! Let your kids decorate, it's a learning opportunity!
- [2021 Holiday Gift Guide](https://www.happystartsathome.com/2021-holiday-gift-guide/) - It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that means 'tis the season for gift giving! I hope you enjoy this 2021 holiday gift guide!
- [Wondering About Wallpaper?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/wondering-about-wallpaper/) - Wallpaper adds instant personal style to any space, but it can be a bit intimidating if you’re new to it. We are here to demystify any questions and more!
- [Handling the stress of too many options](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-be-happy-stay-out-of-the-rabbit-hole-of-too-many-options/) - To be happy you can’t look at all the options. You just can’t. So find an option that satisfies your need, and move on to other things that need your attention.
- [Travel smarter, better, and cheaper!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/travel-smarter-better-and-cheaper/) - I love to travel, and it's easier than ever to reach the far corners of the globe! Of course, while globalization has made the world more accessible, it has also made it more vanilla. From the ubiquitous McDonalds and Starbucks, to the sameness of EveryHotelEverywhere, you could spend two weeks in another country and still feel like
- [You now have permission: Let it go!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/you-now-have-permission-let-it-go/) - There are few things that give gratification as immediately as purging your home of clutter. It's like losing 100 pounds instantly. You feel lighter, freer, happier, more capable. Magic. Unfortunately, most of us have stuff in our homes that shouldn't be there. Some of it will be easy to let go once you make the
- [A Bright Idea: Instant Dining Updates for all budgets!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/a-bright-idea-instant-dining-updates-for-all-budgets/) - Need to freshen up your dining space but not ready for a big remodel? No problem! We have ideas for dining updates... Just change out your light fixture!
- [The lowdown on layouts and floor plans](https://www.happystartsathome.com/the-lowdown-on-layouts-and-floor-plans/) - In this blog, we give you the lowdown on layouts and floor plans! Measuring and laying out a room is one of the most effective ways to plan a remodel.
- [How I Became An Interior Designer](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-i-became-an-interior-designer-divorce/) - Why did I become an interior designer? It all started with a divorce. In this blog I share how I ended up running an interior design firm.
- [Keeping a marriage happy throughout a remodel](https://www.happystartsathome.com/keeping-a-marriage-happy-throughout-a-remodel/) - Keeping a marriage happy throughout a remodel- how do you do that? In this blog we discuss key ingredients to having a happy home *and* a happy relationship
- [How To Remodel Without Going Crazy](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-make-design-decisions-for-your-remodel-without-going-crazy/) - There is no way around it: you are going to face a LOT of decisions when it’s time to remodel or redesign your home. How do you remodel without going crazy!?
- [Breaking Rules: Dark Colors, Small Spaces](https://www.happystartsathome.com/breaking-the-rules-dark-colors-for-small-spaces/) - Breaking the rules can result in creative and happy interiors that support your personal goal. In this blog we talk about dark colors and small spaces.
- [A Beautiful and inexpensive way to dress your bed](https://www.happystartsathome.com/a-beautiful-and-inexpensive-way-to-dress-your-bed/) - In this blog I share my favorite way to dress your bed that looks interesting, is budget-friendly, and is easy to make and maintain.
- [color of the year 2017: a fresh start](https://www.happystartsathome.com/pantone-color-of-the-year/) - This year's Pantone color pick is "Greenery," a joyful, zesty new-growth green that signals the end of winter and the start of spring.
- [Inexpensive remodels and DIY projects](https://www.happystartsathome.com/kitchen-makeovers-for-cheap/) - Don't let a limited budget keep you from getting happier at home. Even tiny changes or inexpensive remodels can spruce up your place and brighten your mood.
- [Renting doesn't have to feel temporary and bland](https://www.happystartsathome.com/renting-doesnt-have-to-feel-temporary-and-bland/) - When we are renting we often feel like we are in a temporary home and there is no sense in putting effort or money into making the apartment feel like home.
- [A Safe Home is a Happy Home! 5 things you can do to make your home happy *and* safe](https://www.happystartsathome.com/a-safe-home-is-a-happy-home-5-things-you-can-do-to-make-your-home-happy-and-safe/) - It’s no good having a pretty home if it’s not also a safe home. Here are 5 simple things you can do to be prepared in the event something goes wrong.
- [Trend Alert: Mismatched Dining Room Chairs](https://www.happystartsathome.com/trend-alert-mismatched-dining-room-chairs/) - Have you noticed the trend of mismatched dining room chairs? It really is a fun eclectic look that, done right, looks fantastic! Want to see how?
- [Shower Plumbing - avoid last minute panic](https://www.happystartsathome.com/shower-plumbing-avoiding-last-minute-panic-its-what-inside-that-counts/) - If you're embarking on a bathroom remodel, you might think you have plenty of time to choose your shower fixtures. Wrong! Don't wait to think shower plumbing!
- [How to buy the right sized rug](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-buy-the-right-sized-rug/) - {Today we are sharing a post from our delightful intern, Glory!} Did you know that most people have rugs that are too small in their homes? Unfortunately, before my internship with Seriously Happy Homes, I was one of those poor souls. I’d like to blame it on my boyfriend since it was his shag rug
- [5 Wood Floors - Which to Choose?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/5-kinds-of-wood-floors-which-is-right-for-you/) - Wood floors can do many great things to a home. There is more than 1 product that will give you the look of a wood floor. Which wood floors are right for you?
- [Removable wallpaper - A DIY adventure!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/removablewallpaper/) - Wondering if removable wallpaper is for you? We recently had the opportunity to try out a sample of one the amazing removable wallpapers by Tempaper!
- [Eclectic Style - how to shop for yourself and your home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/eclectic-style-how-to-shop-for-yourself-and-your-home/) - You've probably heard "eclectic" used to describe a design style, but what does it really mean? In this blog post we share eclectic style.
- [Dreaming of an kitchen island - will it fit in your kitchen?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/dreaming-of-an-island-will-it-fit-in-your-kitchen/) - Seems like everyone dreams of an island in their kitchen. Will a kitchen island fit into your new space? Here are some basic guidelines for figuring it out!
- [Make room for your new life - clear out the clutter!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/make-room-for-your-new-life-clear-out-clutter/) - Ready to lighten the load in your home? In this blog, Rebecca shares 5 helpful tips to focus the project: clear out the clutter!
- [Guided Meditation](https://www.happystartsathome.com/guided-meditation/) - Ready to put the “om” in your home? Use the guided meditation in this blog TO CONNECT WITH A SPACE THAT IS PERFECT FOR YOU.
- [How to visit a slab yard (and not be intimidated)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/how-to-visit-a-slab-yard-and-not-be-intimidated/) - You may find yourself taking a trip to a slab yard for some great natural stone options. I promise you will not be disappointed. SO MANY pretty things to see!
- [Do you deserve a beautiful home?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/do-you-deserve-a-beautiful-home/) - The simple answer is... YES! But if you're still not sure you deserve to create a welcoming, nurturing, beautiful home, consider these questions for Sandra Felton in her book "Messie No More": Why not be among those who are thrilled to invite people over on the spur of the moment? Why not be the person
- [Subway Tile Five Ways](https://www.happystartsathome.com/subway-tile-five-ways/) - There are many variations of subway tile. There are tons of different colors, textures, sizes, and finishes! The possibilities are endless!!
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2020](https://www.happystartsathome.com/holiday-gift-guide-2020/) - It's the most wonderful time of the year! Here's our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! We hope it gives you some good ideas for all the people on your list.
- [You've picked your counter - yea! Now what edge profile should you choose?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/you-picked-your-counter-what-edge-profile-should-you-choose/) - You've picked your quartz or granite counters - great! Now you need to decide what style of edge profile detail you want. We explore this in this blog!
- [Making Your Small Space Feel Larger](https://www.happystartsathome.com/making-your-small-space-feel-larger/) - If you’re hoping to make your small space feel larger and more spacious, in this blog post we take a look at these five tips to maximize your small space.
- [Spend More Time with Friends and Family: New Years Resolution](https://www.happystartsathome.com/spend-more-time-with-friends-and-family-new-years-resolution/) - "Spend More Time With Friends and Family" This tops the list of many people's New Year's Resolutions. If this is a priority for you, what's getting in the way?
- [Can a beautiful home make you happy?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/can-a-beautiful-home-make-you-happy-2/) - Can a beautiful home make you happy? Creating beauty around us gives us a sense of accomplishment, charges us with energy, and reduces tension.
- [Is a dedicated baking station right for your kitchen?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/is-a-dedicated-baking-station-right-for-your-kitchen/) - Is a dedicated baking station right for your kitchen? In this blog post, we talk about if this special feature is right for you!
- [We’re crazy about COLORFUL RANGES!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/were-crazy-about-colorful-ranges/) - In this blog we talk about colorful ranges! Why not dress up the range and have a colorful range? This is the perfect place to add some serious eye candy!
- [Decision Fatigue  (or, why are there bees in my head?)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/decision-fatigue-or-why-are-there-bees-in-my-head/) - There comes a point in any big project, remodels, events, weddings, etc. - where you just. can’t. make. one. more. decision. This is decision fatigue!
- [10 priceless gifts that cost almost nothing](https://www.happystartsathome.com/10-priceless-gifts-that-cost-almost-nothing/) - The gift giving season can be tough. It can be hard to know what to get for the people we love. Here are 10 priceless gifts that cost almost nothing!
- [Mood changing colors: Benjamin Moore's Soleil](https://www.happystartsathome.com/mood-changing-colors-benjamin-moores-soleil/) - Yellow is the color of optimism, brightness, cheery attitude, and mental clarity. One of my favorite yellows is Benjamin Moore's Soleil.
- [The perfect green paint](https://www.happystartsathome.com/the-perfect-green-paint/) - Want a paint color that is timeless, promotes health, vitality, and wealth, and can brighten up a dark basement room? Aim for green paint!
- [Will your lamp give off enough light? Lumens to the rescue!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/will-your-lamp-give-off-enough-light-lumens-to-the-rescue/) - What are lumens? It's how much light you'll get from a bulb. In this blog we talk about if your lamp will give off enough light!
- [Cabinets: Your common questions answered](https://www.happystartsathome.com/cabinets-your-common-questions-answered/) - Choosing your kitchen cabinets is one of the biggest, most expensive choices you make in the design process, we inform you about cabinets in this blog!
- [What's the right paint sheen for your walls (and other surfaces?)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/whats-the-right-paint-sheen-for-your-walls-and-other-surfaces/) - Let's address a really common question we get from our clients - what paint sheen should you choose for all the surfaces in your home?
- [Wallpaper Printing Methods (aka Why Is Wallpaper So Expensive?)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/wallpaper-printing-methods-aka-why-is-wallpaper-so-expensive/) - Wallpaper is a great way to bring a little more personality into your room. In this blog, we share Wallpaper Printing Methods.
- [Empty Nesting and Multi-function Rooms: Is a murphy bed right for you?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/empty-nesting-and-multi-function-rooms-is-a-murphy-bed-right-for-you/) - Is a murphy bed right for you? In this blog post, we explore murphy beds and how they can be functional and work better for your family!
- [Toss the dead plants!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/toss-the-dead-plants/) - Plants are super! They have been shown to have many positive effects on people's lives. Wondering if plants are a good idea for you? Here are 5 different reasons you should have plants in your home! 1. People in environments that include natural plants show better creative problem-solving skills. 2. In hospitals, patients heal faster
- [Rugs & Carpets - Low vs High Maintenance Pile Heights](https://www.happystartsathome.com/rugs-carpets-low-vs-high-maintenance-pile-heights/) - Choosing a rug can be hard! The first step to choosing the perfect area rug or carpet is to *ignore* color and pattern, and look at pile heights!
- [Go Ahead: Swag Your Chandelier](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-to-learn-from-high-end-design-its-okay-to-swag-your-chandelier/) - Wondering how to swag your chandelier? Learn the tips and tricks to swagging and installing your chandelier in this blog post!
- [What to do if your home gets flooded by a burst pipe](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-to-do-if-your-home-gets-flooded-by-a-burst-pipe/) - Water damage can ruin your floors, walls, and ceilings in your home. What do you do if your home gets flooded by a burst pipe?
- [How do I Fix Curtains That are Too-Short?](https://www.happystartsathome.com/question-of-the-day-how-do-i-fix-curtains-that-are-too-short/) - What do you do when your window heights don't fit the standard lengths of curtains? How do you fix curtains that are too-short?
- [Order of Action - where to start when designing a Kitchen](https://www.happystartsathome.com/order-of-action-for-your-kitchen-remodel/) - If you are about to tackle something as disruptive and expensive as a kitchen remodel, you'll want to do it in the least stressful way possible. That means being efficient and effective both in the design and in the remodel phase, whether you are DIYing it or choosing to work with a designer. Let's break
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2019](https://www.happystartsathome.com/holiday-gift-guide-2019/) - This Christmas gift guide is sure to give you some meaningful, personalized gift ideas for the special folks on your list!
- [24 stay-at-home activities you can do with your kids](https://www.happystartsathome.com/24-activities-you-can-do-with-your-kids/) - Are you a parent stuck at home like me, googling activities you can do with your kids to keep them (and you) happy? Here are 25 ideas to keep your kids busy!
- [Virtual Interior Design Service #thankscoronavirus](https://www.happystartsathome.com/virtual-interior-design-service/) - we're offering e-design services! Since we are socially distancing (#thankscoronavirus 🙄) Seriously Happy Homes is offering virtual interior design services! How's it work? 1) This is mainly for "soft-goods" rooms. That means bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms... basically just no kitchen, bath, or other remodels. (We *can* do kitchen and bath
- ["What Length Should My Curtains Be?"](https://www.happystartsathome.com/what-length-should-my-curtains-be-2/) - Wondering what length your curtains should be? In this video, Rebecca explains how long curtains should be, and how to hang them perfectly!
- [THE ROAD TO A HAPPY HOME](https://www.happystartsathome.com/the-road-to-a-happy-home-old/) - What do you mean “happy starts at home”? Have you noticed the plethora of get-happy-fast and get-organized-now books on the bookshelves? We all seem to be chasing the dream of joy, simplicity, and contentment, and if the popularity of Pinterest and HGTV tell us anything, it’s that we crave that at-home feeling and want in
- [Teaching kids gratitude while clearing the clutter from your home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/teaching-kids-gratitude-while-clearing-the-clutter-from-your-home/) - Want to clear the clutter from your home, teach your kids great habits, and encourage gratitude in your home? Start this new holiday tradition. Set a day on the calendar for "making room" and be sure that each person or child you want involved will have time free that day. This can be a good
- [Book Journey: Why I wrote a book](https://www.happystartsathome.com/book-journey-why-i-decided-to-write-a-book/) - It was 2014. I had six years under my belt running a successful interior design business. By choice I wanted to keep my design work local, but I felt a pull to help more people and give them the courage to make needed changes to create happy, supportive homes. I knew I wanted to keep designing locally, but it

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- [Putting the FUN in a functional, colorful chef's kitchen!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/putting-the-fun-in-a-functional-colorful-chefs-kitchen/) - If you're a true chef-at-heart you're not going to let a small kitchen with a bad layout stop you from cooking. Even so, it sure would be nice to have a kitchen you actually loved to cook in, right? That's exactly how our clients felt when we met them. The chef-in-residence was tired of not
- [A Tiny Bathroom Fit For Two](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-tiny-bathroom-fit-for-two/) - This tiny bathroom was a hazard for the couple who lived here! They both used this space to get ready every morning but it only had a sink for one person, and the clawfoot tub - already on its last legs - was absolutely *not* suited for aging in place! Yikes! 😬 Our job was
- [A Colorful, Midcentury-Inspired Kitchen Remodel](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-colorful-midcentury-inspired-kitchen-remodel/) - This kitchen hadn't been updated in over 70 years - are you ready to see one of the most colorful remodels we've helped with to date? It's *quite* the transformation! 😀 While the cabinets were handmade just for this space, the room just didn't meet the function and storage needs of a modern kitchen. Worse,
- [Transforming a Brown, Boring Space into a Joyful Living Room](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/transforming-a-brown-boring-space-into-a-joyful-living-room/) - In this portfolio post, we transforming a brown, boring space into a joyful living room! This living room is complete with a gorgeous pink sofa!
- [Creating A Colorful, Happy Home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/creating-a-colorful-happy-home/)
- [Can you move your kitchen? Sure!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/can-you-move-your-kitchen-sure/) - Kitchen designed by seattle interior designer - Seriously Happy Homes! A great example of how an architect, interior designer, and client work together!
- [Get a bigger, better bathroom (without moving any walls, doors, or windows!)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/get-a-bigger-better-bathroom-without-moving-any-walls-doors-or-windows/)
- [A Better Use of Bathroom Space](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-better-use-of-bathroom-space/)
- [Turning One Bath into Two!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/turning-one-bath-into-two/)
- [Cooking Up A Modern Entertaining Space](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/cooking-up-a-modern-entertaining-space/)
- [Reviving Former Glory: A Northwest Modern Master Bath](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/reviving-former-glory-a-northwest-modern-master-bath/)
- [Eclectic & Awesome - a Whole Home Transformation!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/eclectic-awesome-a-whole-home-transformation/)
- [A Brilliant Basement Makeover!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-brilliant-basement-makeover/)
- [A Happy, Colorful Seattle Kitchen, Living Room and Bath](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-happy-colorful-seattle-kitchen-living-room-and-bath/) - A happy, colorful Seattle kitchen remodel. This remodel is a perfect case study of one of our "Collab" projects where we design side-by-side with our clients!
- [Downsized Elegance](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/living-room-downsized-elegance/)
- [Split-Level Home Gets A Gorgeous Open-Plan Kitchen](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/split-level-home-gets-a-gorgeous-open-plan-kitchen/)
- [A Minimalist Condo with a Flair for Adventure](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/adventurecondo/)
- [Details for a Dashing Dining Room - Gallery Walls for the Win!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/dining-room-gallery-wall/)
- [Small Condo Kitchen Lives Large](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/seattle-condo-kitchen-lives-large/) - We LOVE transforming small condo kitchens so they can live large! If you have a tricky small condo kitchen (or a small kitchen in any family home) that needs an executable design, give us a shout! We'd love to be part of turning it into a fun and functional space you'll
- [A Shout Out to California Closets and Custom Shelving!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-shout-out-to-california-closets-and-custom-shelving/)
- [A Gorgeous Green Oven Is the Star of This Kitchen!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-gorgeous-green-oven-is-the-star-of-this-kitchen/)
- [Master Bath Designed on a Dime](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/magicalqa/)
- [Two Small Kitchens: Reimagined](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/two-small-kitchens-reimagined/)
- [From Beige to Bold](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/office-from-beige-to-bold/)
- [Details from a Modern Floating Home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/details-from-a-modern-floating-home/)
- [Creating a Bright & Open Kitchen](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/kitchentransformed/)
- [The Whole Enchilada: This Time we do ALL the Rooms!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/the-whole-enchilada-this-time-we-do-all-the-rooms/)
- [Science Fiction & a Whimsical Gallery in a Seattle Office](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/ournewoffice/)
- [Fun, Fresh, and Sophisticated](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/bath-room-fun-fresh-and-sophisticated/)
- [A Teeny, Tiny Vintage Kitchen](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-tiny-vintage-kitchen/)
- [#TinyDining](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/built-in-dining-room-nook/)
- [A Masterful Bath for a Human and Her Cats](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/a-masterful-bathroom/)
- [An Awesome Entry that Sets the Tone for a Bright Basement Interior](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/exterior-and-interior-design/)
- [Transforming a Tiny Attic Bath](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/transforming-a-tiny-attic-bath/)
- [Bringing the Outside in: A Beautiful Northwest Guest Bath](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/bringing-the-outside-in-a-beautiful-northwest-guest-bath/)
- [An In-Home Spa Retreat - What a Luxury!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/an-in-home-spa-retreat-what-a-luxury/)
- [Sizing up a Small Kitchen](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/sizing-up-a-small-kitchen/) - ... and here is a "before" photo of the kitchen. There was SO little counter space - truly, everything you see in this pic was all there was to work with - not great for an active family with two teenage kids! Everything felt chopped up and kind of crowded... Drum roll please... here is
- [From a Tiny Home Office to Space for a Team](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/home-office-design/)
- [Urban Patio Design - Outdoor Rooms For Everyone!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/outdoor-patio/)
- [#BathtubGoals](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/feature-wall-in-a-fabulous-bathroom-remodel/)
- [Warm and Masculine Great Room](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/warm-and-cozy-living-and-dining/)
- [One Kitchen, Three Baths, & an Octopus!](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/one-kitchen-three-baths-an-octopus/)
- [A Happy Space for Kids and Grown Ups - A Quick Action Case Study](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client/qa-case-study/)

## Categories

- [Speaking](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/speaking/)
- [Paint Color](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/paint-color/)
- [Holidays](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/holidays/)
- [Happiness & Your Home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/happiness/)
- [Change & Transition](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/change/)
- [Relationships & Love](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/relationships/)
- [Moving On](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/moving-on/)
- [Health](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/health/)
- [Personal Notes](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/personal-notes/)
- [Renting](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/renting/)
- [Design Tips & Resources](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/design-tips/)
- [Relaxation & Sleep](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/relaxation/)
- [Money & Budgets](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/money/)
- [Videos](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/videos/)
- [Book Journey](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/writing-the-book/)
- [Bathrooms](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/design-tips/bathrooms/)
- [Kitchens](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/design-tips/kitchens/)
- [Lighting](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/design-tips/lighting/)
- [Tile](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/design-tips/tile/)
- [Kids & Design](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/kids-design/)
- [Clutter & Organizing](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/clutter-organizing/)
- [Services & Case Studies](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/services-case-studies/)
- [Creating Your Happy Place (Podcast)](https://www.happystartsathome.com/category/creating-your-happy-place-podcast/)

## Tags

- [interior design](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/interior-design/)
- [design](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/design/)
- [happiness](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/happiness/)
- [carpet](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/carpet/)
- [aging](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/aging/)
- [holidays](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/holidays/)
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- [decisions](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/decisions/)
- [options](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/options/)
- [choosing right](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/choosing-right/)
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- [starting over](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/starting-over/)
- [valentine's day](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/valentines-day/)
- [love](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/love/)
- [relationships](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/relationships/)
- [happy home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/happy-home/)
- [letting go](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/letting-go/)
- [breakup](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/breakup/)
- [ex boyfriend](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/ex-boyfriend/)
- [your space](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/your-space/)
- [mindfulness](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/mindfulness/)
- [accessories](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/accessories/)
- [home decor](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/home-decor/)
- [renting](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/renting/)
- [paint](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/paint/)
- [paint colors](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/paint-colors/)
- [hiring a designer](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/hiring-a-designer/)
- [flooring](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/flooring/)
- [hardwood](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/hardwood/)
- [wood](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/wood/)
- [interview](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/interview/)
- [wallpaper](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/wallpaper/)
- [inspiration](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/inspiration/)
- [closet](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/closet/)
- [seams](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/seams/)
- [slabs](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/slabs/)
- [tile](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/tile/)
- [kitchen](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/kitchen/)
- [family](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/family/)
- [family station](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/family-station/)
- [home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/home/)
- [organization](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/organization/)
- [windows](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/windows/)
- [measurements](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/measurements/)
- [curtains](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/curtains/)
- [blinds](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/blinds/)
- [living room](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/living-room/)
- [stoves](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/stoves/)
- [color](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/color/)
- [rugs](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/rugs/)
- [cabinets](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/cabinets/)
- [bathroom](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/bathroom/)
- [grout](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/grout/)
- [shades](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/shades/)
- [tile installation](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/tile-installation/)
- [contractor](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/contractor/)
- [plants](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/plants/)
- [safety](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/safety/)
- [emergency](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/emergency/)
- [home safety](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/home-safety/)
- [mirrors](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/mirrors/)
- [patio](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/patio/)
- [doors](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/doors/)
- [interior door](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/interior-door/)
- [whimsical](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/whimsical/)
- [mirror](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/mirror/)
- [floor length mirror](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/floor-length-mirror/)
- [carpets](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/carpets/)
- [gift guide](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/gift-guide/)
- [Built-ins](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/built-ins/)
- [gallery wall](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/gallery-wall/)
- [farmhouse sinks](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/farmhouse-sinks/)
- [kitchens](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/kitchens/)
- [ikea kitchens](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/ikea-kitchens/)
- [ikea](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/ikea/)
- [recycling](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/recycling/)
- [sustainability](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/sustainability/)
- [penny tile](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/penny-tile/)
- [makeup mirrors](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/makeup-mirrors/)
- [applying makeup](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/applying-makeup/)
- [working from home](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/working-from-home/)
- [home office](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/home-office/)
- [activities to do with kids](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/activities-to-do-with-kids/)
- [stay at home activities](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/stay-at-home-activities/)
- [curtain length](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/curtain-length/)
- [meditation](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/meditation/)
- [meditation room](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/meditation-room/)
- [kitchen remodel](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/kitchen-remodel/)
- [vent hood](https://www.happystartsathome.com/tag/vent-hood/)

## Client Categories

- [Living/Family Rooms](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client-category/livingfamily-rooms/)
- [Dining Rooms](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client-category/dining-rooms/)
- [Kitchens](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client-category/kitchens/)
- [Baths](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client-category/baths/)
- [Bedrooms](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client-category/bedrooms/)
- [Offices](https://www.happystartsathome.com/client-category/offices/)