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If you are a fan of before and afters, you are going to LOVE this post. Our Chartwell Road Project (also know as the #beautifulroomproject) has been in the works for over a YEAR. With furniture lead times what they are and a growing book of clientele, wrapping up a project to a fully-photographed state can be quite the endeavor. But this one absolutely needed to live permanently on the pages of the interwebs. Let's dive right in! (P.S. If you're just here for the links, scr

A huge focus of my work as an interior designer is on helping people feel healthy and happy in their homes. It's something I'm passionate about. For that reason, I'm sharing a few tips of ways we take care of our homes so that our homes take care us. All of these tips will cost you zero dollars, and may even save you some money in the long run! Design and Photography: Hackett House Studio Before we get started, I'd like to share that this post is an unpaid collaboration with

Our Holiday Home Tour 2021 is here! Check out how I styled my home for the season. Links included! Well whatd'ya know, it's almost Christmas! I've been so busy that I was a little late getting my decor up, but I finally got around to it (on the inside, anyway). I think holiday decorating really brings out the bipolar designer in me. I am so into a rustic, cottagey vibe but I also can't help but get a little excited about a glam look, too. The best part about Christmas decor i

My secret to a beautiful and unexpected Thanksgiving is to mix styles and stray from the traditional color palette. Keep reading to see my dusty blue and brass thanksgiving table! Pictured: Erin Hackett, Owner and Principal Designer, Hackett House Studio The days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday are some of the most special. There is a swell of anticipation that lingers throughout the week as we fight crowds at the grocery store and brim with excitement at the prospect

Design: Hackett House Studio It is with so much relief that I am writing this post! This entryway has been on my list of spaces to update in our home for a loooooong time. But, as is wont to happen in old homes, it gave us more trouble than we anticipated. Regardless, I'm thrilled with the result and I know that the unanticipated headaches were worth it. While this is a very small space, it just goes to show that every corner of your home deserves love, and every nook and cra

Image Sources: Click HERE I'm in the midst of three very fun projects, which means I am spending an incredible amount of time sourcing furniture and decor. Although my projects typically consist of a mix of custom products, vintage or antique goods, and items sourced directly from the distributor, I do manage to pull some items from the popular retailers you know and love. I've rounded them up by category, check them out below! Rugs Hurry.... This rug from the Chris Loves

This past week, I received a handful of direct messages on Instagram with questions about wall art. And I understand why! Art in general seems to be a source of mystery for a lot of people, and when you throw in challenges like sizing and scale it can seem downright overwhelming. Although this won't be a comprehensive guide to picking out and hanging wall art, I want to share three tips to reframe your approach to wall art that I believe will take some of the stress out of t

One of my favorite things to do is vintage shop for home decor and furniture. But it took me a little bit of time to learn how to incorporate these items into my designs in a fresh, modern way. It turns out, it just takes a little practice. Here are my tips for incorporating vintage items in your home, and a list of some the items I'm always on the lookout for. Design: Hackett House Studio Can you spot the vintage item in the above photo? Hint: it might not be what you think!

When it comes to good design, there are a lot of people who think there are "rules" you need to follow to achieve good results. I tend to be of the mindset that rules are made to broken, and that sometimes the best results come from breaking the mold. With that said, there are handful of best practices I've garnered throughout the years that help my designs to be the best that they can be. Are these rules? Definitely not. But not making these design mistakes has allowed my sp