2024 is about to end and it's been a busy and special year for An Inspiring Home. As I’ve done in the past, I like to take these last days to reflect on what we achieved as a business, and I thought it would be awesome to share our reader’s favorite blog posts with you. No matter if you’re remodeling your home or just looking for inspiration for decorating your space, these posts will get you excited to transform your home into a place you’ll love.
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Readers' Favorite Blog Posts from An Inspiring Home
2024 marks a special year for our business. We just turned five years in business, serving our clients and providing them with an exceptional design process. These past years have shown me that design doesn’t come into a one-size-fits-all bucket.
It’s personalized to your lifestyle, needs, and likes.
However, there are specific tips and trends that you can grab for your home and use as inspiration for your project, and that's how our inspiring blog was born.
In our blog, we share valuable and exciting content to provide ideas, inspiration, do's and don'ts and, most importantly, the
many benefits of hiring a designer for your home. Someone who will know what looks good, so you end the buy-and-return game and get things done according to your timeline and within budget.
So, if there’s one thing I want you to take away from this,
it's to hire a designer. It’s an investment you won’t regret.
Now that you know the basics, let’s walk together down memory lane and highlight the top-performing blog posts for An Inspiring Home.
#10. Ultimate Guide to Pendant Lighting for Your Kitchen
Lighting can make or break a space. In this blog post, we highlighted all the essentials to make the right lighting decisions for your kitchen.
#9. Snowbound and Smoky Blue Kitchen
Walking through memory lane to one of our first kitchen remodeling projects. I loved how the blue transformed this dark, outdated kitchen into a brighter, more inviting space! Get all the details and the before-and-after look here!
#8. Tween Bedroom Makeover - Final Reveal
I’ve always said that as kids grow, so should their rooms. In this blog post, we shared how we transformed a tween’s bedroom into a more grown-up space for many years to come!
#7. Introducing 2024 Color of the Year: Upward
I always get excited when Sherwin-Williams reveals its color of the year because it marks the upcoming trends for designers. This year’s color is a serene, comfortable blue, and you can read all about it here.
What do you think about how we used it for this project? Comment below!
#6. Meet the 2022 Color of the Year: Evergreen Fog
Another classic top-performing blog post. 2022 made a difference for designers as it was the first official year post-pandemic when everything was officially moving forward. And this color marks new beginnings. Even though it was chosen as that year’s color, it’s still a classic one you can add to your space to transform it and change the mood and look of your room.
#5. Bookshelves: Built-In or Store-Bought?
One of the most asked questions in interior design is whether to choose custom-built shelving or store-bought options.
Here we highlight the pros and cons to help you make the best decision for your space.
#4. 5 Top Neutral Paint Colors Plus Tips on Choosing a Color
Neutral paint colors always stay in style, and here, we provide a detailed list of shades that work in any room. This is one of my favorite palettes, as it offers endless opportunities!
Ready for the top 3? Keep reading!
#3. Five Tips to Consider When Buying a Sofa
Sofas are a big investment, and this practical guide made it easier to choose the perfect one. In this blog post, we provide a complete guide to choosing the right sofa for your space, what to consider, and some of my favorite options.
#2. 2021 Color of the Year Review: Urbane Bronze
Even in 2024, Sherwin-Williams' Urbane Bronze blog post remains as a fan favorite. Our inspiring readers love how this color works in modern spaces, adding warmth and charm to their homes.
#1. Best Paint Colors for a Calm and Serene Bedroom
Paint can transform the look of your space. This blog post, our top-performing one this year, provides you with the best paint color recommendations to turn your bedroom into a calm and serene retreat. These tones are a must-see if you want to refresh your sleeping space.
I love how diverse this list came to be! We covered everything from remodeling projects to inspiration tips to get you started with your design project.
Comment below which topics we should cover in our 2025 blog posts and pin this article to inspire your design journey!

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What’s your design style?
Find out what kind of interior design best suits your inner self. From Transitional to Modern, it's time to make your home a place you’ll love!
You can opt-out at any time. Please note we do not share your information with anyone.
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