The Hearth Room in the Whitney House is what would normally be the Dining Room in a home—and it could still be used that way—but since I elected to…

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The interior of a historic saltbox home is traditionally dark. Low ceilings, small windows, and exposed wood are common. Trim and paneling are typically painted a muted, earthy color. For…

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It has been a rainy and gray week so far—perfect for staying indoors with warm socks and hot tea, a cozy blanket, and snuggles with a giggly toddler. Is…

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This is the sixth post in the Dream Home Series for the Whitney House, and we’re going inside! The first room I started thinking about for this dream house…

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Lately, I’ve been thinking about what colors I would use to paint Whitney House, so today I’m sharing my ideas and some different color scheme options, all of which are…

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I love so many architectural styles, so it’s impossible for me to have just one dream home. It’s all about location: a brownstone in the city, a bungalow on a tree-lined street,…

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Today I’m sharing the exterior elevations of Whitney House. If I were to build her, she’d have true divided light windows, real wood siding, a solid stone fireplace. I’d want…

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Today I’m revealing the floor plans for the Whitney House, one of my many dream homes that I hope to share here on The Made Home. The house is 2,840 s.f.,…

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Today I would like you all to meet Whitney. She’s been teaching me a lot lately about following my dreams and doing what I love—designing houses and spaces that are…

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It’s been awhile since I’ve posted around here! Our house project (and us) took a two-month break after we completed the sunroom, but we’re finally making some progress again. We didn’t…

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