With over 15 years in woodworking and interior design, Emma brings expertise in natural materials and rustic aesthetics to every project she touches.
The edge is what makes a bar top feel like a real bar, not just another countertop. I’ve built a lot of tops in my little woodshop, and the right bar top edge profile always ends up being the detail everyone notices (and leans on). Glow Line Edge Channel Glow-line edge channel: a hidden LED strip that highlights the profile with cozy lounge warmth. Cutting a slim edge channel for a soft glow strip makes…
A great bar counter top is the kind of detail that makes everyone naturally drift over and stay awhile. Epoxy River Channel Center Glossy epoxy river channel meets warm walnut—an elegant, dramatic bar top centerpiece. A river bar counter top is pure drama—wood on both sides with a glossy resin channel down the middle. I’ve poured a tinted river before, and the depth you get under lights is honestly mesmerizing. Check if these fit your…
A sauna room can be way more than a hot wooden box—it can feel like your own little spa retreat that fits your home’s style. Two-Level Bench Seating Two-level sauna bench seating: a handcrafted upper perch and a gentler lower lounge. A classic two-tier bench setup gives you options—hotter up top, gentler down low—and I use it constantly in my own sauna plans. I’ve noticed guests always settle into their “favorite level” after one session.…
Coastal kitchens are all about that bright, breezy feeling—like you can practically hear the waves while you make coffee. I love mixing crisp whites, ocean-y blues, and warm wood so the space feels relaxed, sunlit, and real-life functional. Two-Tone Cabinets With a Blue Base Ocean-blue island base + crisp white tones for an instant coastal two-tone kitchen look When I want that classic coastal look fast, I do two-tone cabinetry—white uppers and a blue island…
A daybed can look like a spare mattress plopped in a corner, or it can feel like the coziest, most intentional spot in your whole home. Frame It With Wall Sconces Frame your daybed with matching wall sconces for a chic, space-saving reading nook. Two wall sconces instantly turn your daybed into a reading nook, and you don’t lose surface space to lamps. I’ve installed sconces above more than one daybed, and every time it…
A farmhouse kitchen window can do so much more than just let in light—it can be the coziest little focal point in the whole room. These ideas are all about warm wood textures, vintage charm, and that lived-in look that feels right at home above the sink. Green Wreath Right on the Glass A simple green wreath on the windowpane adds farmhouse charm and softens the sink nook. Hanging a simple green wreath on the…
A modern farmhouse master bathroom is my favorite kind of mix: clean, bright, and a little bit rustic in all the right places. Think warm wood tones against crisp white walls, with just enough modern edge to make it feel like a spa you actually live in. Soft Neutral Layers Warm whites + soft greige meet a natural wood vanity for a calm, elevated farmhouse bath. When I’m building out a modern farmhouse master bathroom…
English cottage kitchens are all about that cozy, lived-in charm—soft colors, honest wood, and everyday pieces proudly on display. A Hanging Pot Rail Over the Prep Zone A hanging pot rail brings instant English cottage charm—mixed metals, patina, and warmth. I installed a simple hanging pot rack on a ceiling joist once, and the whole room felt like it had history overnight. If you want that classic English cottage kitchen look, mix metals and let…
Cube shelves are the little black dress of storage—simple, dependable, and ready for a glow-up. In my Portland workshop, I’ve turned basic cube shelves into everything from farmhouse consoles to quirky statement pieces, and you can too. Backlight the Cubes for a Glow-Up Warm LED backlighting gives your oak cube shelf a soft halo—instantly a moody mini gallery. Adding warm LED backlighting behind a cube shelf makes the whole grid feel like a statement wall,…
A slat wall is one of my favorite ways to make a bathroom feel warmer, taller, and instantly more pulled-together. Moody Dark-Stained Slat Wall Dark-stained slat wall + light oak vanity for a boutique-hotel bathroom vibe with bold contrast. A dark-stained slat wall can make a bathroom feel like a boutique hotel, especially with simple decor. I tested stains on offcuts first, and that saved me from going too red or too flat. Maybe worth…
