Posts by Lesley Myrick
Travel Inspiration: San Antonio, Texas
Several times per year, I step away from the day-to-day of interior design in Macon, Georgia and treat myself to a few days away at a spa or resort (or both!). Sometimes I use this time to leave work behind and recharge personally with a new book, journal, and massage; other times, like on my…
Read MoreBefore and After: Renovated Farmhouse Bedroom in Forsyth, GA
Last month, we shared the project reveal of a 100-year-old farmhouse living room, dining room, and lounge in Forsyth, Georgia. While the goal for those family-centric spaces was to bring a light and bright feel, the design direction for the primary bedroom was completely different – think rich, intimate, and cozy. And in typical LMID…
Read MoreBefore and After: Renovated Farmhouse in Forsyth, GA
A professional family in Forsyth, Georgia, recently renovated their 100-year-old farmhouse. While they loved the character of the home they were able to retain (original shiplap! Rustic exposed ceilings!) they were not loving how overwhelmingly brown everything felt after the remodel. Our goal? Infuse this dark home with light, color, pattern, and personality. We introduced rich neutral…
Read MoreCurrently Crushing On…Florals, Faces, and Fluting
I’m currently on summer vacation with my family in beautiful Minnesota (hello boating, swimming, campfires and starlight) but even when away from the office I’m always thinking about interior design. Some of my favorite furniture and decor pieces I’ve been crushing on lately have bold florals, quirky faces, and Art Deco-inspired fluting. (That Nero marble…
Read MoreMacon Love: Best Home Decor Stores in Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia is a city rich in history, rock ‘n roll culture, and…home goods? While I often source furnishings, lighting and decor from my trusted trade vendors nationwide, I love to shop for those special finishing touches locally. Here’s a list of the 5 best home decor stores in Macon, GA (well, my favorites, anyway!),…
Read MoreBefore and After: Blue and White Bathroom Remodel
A professional family in Kathleen, GA purchased their first brand-new home a decade ago, and in addition to refreshing their dated builder’s beige kitchen (seen here), they were ready for a total remodel of their pre-teen boys’ bathroom, updating their builder’s beige finishes to a fresh blue and white color palette. Here’s a look at…
Read MoreBefore and After: Builder’s Beige Kitchen Refresh
A professional family in Kathleen, GA purchased their first brand-new home a decade ago, and after 10 years of living with dark cabinets and brown floor tiles, they were ready for a light and bright refresh. We redesigned their builder’s beige kitchen with new flooring, fixtures, and high-end finishes to bring new life to this…
Read MoreShop Lesley’s Style: Fresh Living Room with a Teal Sofa
If you’ve read this blog before or follow me on Instagram, you know I’m a sucker for a living room with a teal sofa. (In fact my current teal sectional is about to get replaced by…another teal sectional.) So, it’s no surprise that I designed this entire fresh and graphic living room around a teal…
Read More10 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Home Remodel Project
Interior design and home remodeling may sound like fun, but if you’ve ever made a decision that didn’t go quite right, you know how frustrating and expensive that decision can be. Hiring an interior designer, architect, or contractor is the best way to start the home improvement process, and below are 10 questions to ask…
Read MoreShop Lesley’s Style: Rustic Glam Dining Room
‘Tis the season to think about dining rooms! I love the juxtaposition of rustic elements (think distressed wood and hammered iron) with a little bit of glam (like luxe velvet and shimmering gold) in any room, but especially in a dining room. Rustic elements make the space livable and forgivable for entertaining, while glam touches…
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