https://www.folkloricdesign.com/home daily 1.0 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/f8c4bd0a-30f4-422b-a6ef-6cf49fa60b77/Sturgeon_031_Web.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/508838c1-0d68-4706-b696-19dbe4d64d2f/3422Vinewood-Sturgeon2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/155655c8-2ac0-4dbb-9047-89f1df53b6ab/Sturgeon_230_Web.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/d3b47969-ea35-4862-8469-d035cb0e661f/Sturgeon_027_Web.jpg Home Interior of a 1912 home with a harp shaped staircase banister, a round brass mirror on the wall, a rustic wooden console table with a vase of flowers, a vintage teal adding machine, baskets on the floor, and pimpernel wallpaper up the stairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/464726b3-ca2f-49f9-a71c-9bb2596b93cb/2099Robinson27.jpg Home A kitchen with Behr English Channel blue cabinets, white subway tile backsplash, a white marble countertop island, hanging pendant lights, bamboo bar stools, open shelving with books and dishes, a stand mixer, and a farmhouse sink near the window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/8ec3151a-41a7-42c4-b89e-c6ec026155d5/Sturgeon_188_Web.jpg Home A cozy living room in an attic with a sloped ceiling, featuring wooden beams, a black window with decorative grill, a green velvet sofa, a white wooden chest, woven poufs, a side table with a lamp, and wall art, plants, vintage fan on a shelf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/49bfddc3-9521-4948-bc6c-7cb1d67604dd/Sturgeon_205_Web.jpg Home A hallway with white walls, a gold-framed floral painting, and an archway leading into a living room with William Morris wallpaper, two gray blue velvet chairs, a window with greenery outside, and a wall-mounted frame TV. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/e33e1408-51e6-4acf-b0be-ef014b81d07b/2099Robinson25.jpg Home A dining room with a marble round table and wooden chairs, a vase of pink and purple flowers, a gallery wall with various framed art, a wooden leaded glass cabinet, and an arched doorway leading to another room with a guitar hanging on the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/6e88322f-1559-4fb3-9847-933b24fd95b0/2099Robinson30.jpg Home Close-up of a decorative fireplace mantel with dried floral arrangement in a glass vase, and various vases and decorative objects. Part of a living room with framed artwork and colorful cushions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/a93d2f07-6e7a-4f2b-91cd-c05171d11474/Sturgeon_202_Web.jpg Home A cozy finished attic with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, and a collection of framed artwork and posters on the wall. There are large windows with diamond-shaped panes, a small sink with a gold faucet, and a shelf with glassware and a potted plant. https://www.folkloricdesign.com/about daily 0.75 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/2635b8c8-6579-48d9-9863-40fffde779d8/Sturgeon_086_Web.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/4bb7dc11-0fe1-4f2b-bba2-2bf9ea301989/2099Robinson30.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/89c5e790-7776-432d-9f9d-e8631bb90b3e/Sturgeon_048_Web.jpg https://www.folkloricdesign.com/portfolio daily 0.75 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/077b9063-2b00-4715-adcf-1a5849d8dc8d/Sturgeon_001_Web.jpg Portfolio Choose classic denim colored roof and soft white paint for this 1912 home, with copper gutters to elevate the look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/6e88322f-1559-4fb3-9847-933b24fd95b0/2099Robinson30.jpg Portfolio Dried florals foraged from the garden and woods along with a mix of vintage finds brings charm and whimsy to this fireplace. The choice of classic marble tile and dark painted surround add to the cozy feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/0c9f75a4-0b1b-4a63-9095-c70c818b89f8/Sturgeon_037_Web.jpg Portfolio Artwork that holds meaning along with vintage dishes displayed in the old glass bookshelf and on the secondhand bar cart, contribute to cozy feel in this dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/e54a6147-d05e-4cc0-a4bd-d21c9a7674cf/Sturgeon_041_Web.jpg Portfolio A dining room with a round marble table, a glass vase with sunflowers and wildflowers, a wooden leaded glass china cabinet filled with dishes and glassware, framed artwork on white walls, and an arched doorway leading to another room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/155655c8-2ac0-4dbb-9047-89f1df53b6ab/Sturgeon_230_Web.jpg Portfolio Custom cabinetry and live edge walnut shelves made this kitchen pretty and functional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/464726b3-ca2f-49f9-a71c-9bb2596b93cb/2099Robinson27.jpg Portfolio I designed this entire room around those two vintage pendant lights that I found at a Habit for Humanity Restore shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/9a54d533-dd73-4f21-9d8d-d4b40da6d46f/2099Robinson29.jpg Portfolio Decorative mantel with vintage glass bottles, candles, and dried flowers, above a white honed marble tile fireplace and gold-framed mirror. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/9325e4c1-1ab8-4d2d-9fcd-0f8a795aa91b/2099Robinson36.jpg Portfolio I added bookshelves on each side of the bed to serve as nightstands and wall sconces for bedside lights to accomodate the narrow dimensions of this room and the need for a king size bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/66f87d92-ccbf-46d2-8dbc-fadd7301bb47/Sturgeon_166_Web.jpg Portfolio I sourced these vintage sidelights on eBay and had the trim carpenter turn them into French doors so that we wouldn't lose the natural light from these closet windows in the bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/04ef24df-4b8c-4cf5-91bb-69868a0d1c89/Sturgeon-Reference_313.jpg Portfolio Little details like this elevate your everyday living in such a joyful way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/509eef0d-4494-491d-9db9-8ec48e6a1b32/Sturgeon-Reference_319.jpg Portfolio This is another example of an eBay find. I sourced these leaded glass old cabinet doors, painted them, and had the trim carpenter build this built-in with them so that it felt original to the 1912 home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/3385c686-b02c-4798-be1f-dce895308760/Sturgeon_055_Web.jpg Portfolio Sunlit porch with wicker porch swing, cushions, and pillows, a deer sculpture, and a small wooden table with a rainbow pillow, all decorated with curtains and beaded hanging decoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/228d0890-aab9-4378-bf5e-43122fa18d8b/Sturgeon_042_Web.jpg Portfolio Vintage furniture can often be found for cheaper and better quality than what's available today. I love the unique look that it provides! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/b905a86d-9ae3-4d7d-b7fd-8f7175e8725a/Sturgeon_156_Web.jpg Portfolio Eclectic lighting choices can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/68cc80ac-a636-42de-a8d4-2b8c98e17527/Sturgeon_203_Web.jpg Portfolio This was once a completely unfinished attic that I transformed into a kid's play area, entertainment, and craft space. I used stock cabinets from Lowes that I painted black to match the beverage fridge and a cheap butcher block counter to add a little bar nook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/8ec3151a-41a7-42c4-b89e-c6ec026155d5/Sturgeon_188_Web.jpg Portfolio This is the entertaining side of the attic I finished. It came a long way from the drafty dark unfinished space that it was when we bought the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/f58cae37-6cbe-4c52-a6af-1a3148402f5b/2099Robinson39.jpg Portfolio Another view of the entertainment space. Full of vintage charm and modern comforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/ee4fa833-3a08-48fa-9378-689e041230f2/2099Robinson38.jpg Portfolio We changed the entire roofline of the home to create the craft area side of the attic and space for this landing at the top of the stairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/5033d382-efd2-41bc-a7c5-d44ca4333225/Sturgeon_194_Web.jpg Portfolio Sunlit attic room with a corner window seat topped with cushions and a small green ukulele, a round white table, and two chairs in front, with a wooden beam and hanging stained glass vintage lamp featuring dried florals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/be2f4551-cb02-4e3a-b6c2-1d4758c1e07e/2099Robinson41.jpg Portfolio When finishing an attic space, I like to use every last nook available. This was a treasured little play area by any kids that visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/b33ced2d-92ce-4016-bbc2-9e8baf22faf1/2099Robinson40.jpg Portfolio Even when a half bathroom is squeezed into the tiniest of spots, it can still feel special. This wood was the original attic walls that were up here so felt appropriate to incorporate a nod to that back into the finished space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/449da2c0-964b-435c-816c-e21ad407b062/Sturgeon_200_Web.jpg Portfolio I love displaying personal collections and memories to make your home YOUR home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/a93d2f07-6e7a-4f2b-91cd-c05171d11474/Sturgeon_202_Web.jpg Portfolio A cozy finished attic with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, and a collection of framed artwork and posters on the wall. There are large windows with diamond-shaped panes, a small sink with a gold faucet, and a shelf with glassware and a potted plant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/508838c1-0d68-4706-b696-19dbe4d64d2f/3422Vinewood-Sturgeon2.jpg Portfolio This is another kitchen I designed using a local Amish cabinetmaker. Every detail was thoughtfully planned out to accommodate the family cooking in it and their storage needs to make the most of the space available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/a89b3d1f-e1eb-4ea4-80b7-ce3c164c7ac9/3422Vinewood-Sturgeon3.jpg Portfolio A mix of items that hold special meaning to the homeowners and displayed beautifully to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/a3a22e0d-bf6a-4725-a337-5bd0dfeaaf40/3422Vinewood-Sturgeon5.jpg Portfolio I customized this pantry design so that the family had a space for everything, including their kids' lunch boxes in the drawer below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/088cafb2-b73c-4910-8d61-ece4157f390f/3422Vinewood-Sturgeon.jpg Portfolio When you use my custom cabinet services, you can choose any wood, any paint color, and any style door that you wish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/f77dfa09-53dc-4b58-a6a8-18383091de14/Sturgeon_028_Web.jpg Portfolio A close-up of a wall-mounted round mirror with a gold frame, a white vase with yellow, white, and orange flowers, a black notebook with a gold design, a small glass swan, and a vintage turquoise adding machine on a tin surface in a brightly lit room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/023fc3c4-04ca-4d96-b2ab-9e2ba04a2eaa/Sturgeon_100_Web.jpg Portfolio My daughter's bedroom in our last home was designed to easily evolve alongside her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/b72ca759-28e5-4518-a1ee-1a320d4d03c2/Sturgeon_097_Web.jpg Portfolio This was a narrower space, so the bedside tables were replaced with small shelves to hold her essentials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/4fd0c908-0093-44c7-99fc-0d329e1486ee/Sturgeon_095_Web.jpg Portfolio My daughter's nature finds displayed in a beautiful way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/57468bc1-7e14-4df3-9bfb-f6cf3a0b4519/Sturgeon_129_Web.jpg Portfolio My son's room was designed to maximize the space available by providing room for sleepovers or reading a book in the loft above. It was a cost-effective solution that can be easily changed as he grows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/49bfddc3-9521-4948-bc6c-7cb1d67604dd/Sturgeon_205_Web.jpg Portfolio I added this picture frame molding and the floral details to this entry area. It fooled a lot of visitors in this historic home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/ade3dd26-d6cc-40e2-8254-6229310d2fa5/Sturgeon_206_Web.jpg Portfolio William Morris wallpaper adds so much coziness to this space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/2973589a-0d62-42ba-a24d-8b44d55c16e5/Sturgeon_209_Web.jpg Portfolio Living room with two tan leather chairs, a vintage chest, a large ceramic table lamp, and framed artwork on the patterned William Morris wallpapered wall. A mirror reflects part of the room with hanging plant and globe ceiling lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/6175a1ae-c7a4-44d8-b0bd-e1c3e968a736/Sturgeon_212_Web.jpg Portfolio A potted green plant in a wicker basket, a white decorative ceramic diffuser, and a stack of four books with colorful covers on a white surface near a window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/1d093ee6-0e7f-448f-a150-032310aaafb6/Sturgeon_225_Web.jpg Portfolio An unexpected tile choice sets the tone in this entry from the backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/ad489245-4640-41bf-b069-76497d3a0571/Sturgeon-Reference_324.jpg Portfolio Another teeny tiny half bathroom example that shines with thoughtful and unique design choices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/0970028c-7a33-4769-b9c6-af9b6cf2be6a/2099Robinson31.jpg Portfolio Always love a good mix of old and new items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/a560311e-9096-422d-9508-f72e6fcc9902/Sturgeon-Reference_335.jpg Portfolio Designed this deck and patio space for entertaining and flow from the kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/54b78e17-fd1a-48a8-b907-3ae768e7ddcd/2099Robinson21.jpg Portfolio The floral chandelier ties into the wallpaper which highlights the beautiful original harp shaped banister. The old desk is the perfect balance to bring a warm and welcoming feel to the elegant space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/c1caa5b1-730e-4ccc-a764-82454a79641a/2099Robinson34.jpg Portfolio Interior stairs with dark tread risers, white ornate railing, green William Morris Pimpernel wallpaper, and a window with white trim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/bbc54861-2253-4e72-b6f7-b6c312a9953a/2099Robinson35.jpg Portfolio Wallpaper in this stairway was such a beautiful way to highlight its original banister and window. The lighting choice makes it feel as though it has always been there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/e33e1408-51e6-4acf-b0be-ef014b81d07b/2099Robinson25.jpg Portfolio A cozy dining room with a round table, surrounded by wooden chairs with white cushions, a window with white curtains, floral and nature-themed artwork on the walls, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, and a large bouquet of colorful flowers on the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/d313dfbe-7299-4f0f-9029-fa1f6283d83c/DSC_0180.JPG Portfolio I packed lots of vintage charm into this 1895 Airbnb in Beulah, MI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/ca706ca1-08af-4e09-8cbd-bcefabc11316/king+bed.JPG Portfolio The little desk next to the bed serves dual purpose in this small Airbnb bedroom. Since it' is an 1895 home, all of the bathrooms are located downstairs. This solution gives guests not only a nightstand, but also a vanity for getting ready in their room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/0dcbdbc5-e427-43cd-9b22-f8a84315644a/DSC_0174.JPG Portfolio Another bedroom in this 1895 cottage allows for an entire family to cozy up together while staying at this Airbnb. There is a desk space in the corner at the end of the bunk beds, so the layout allows for a lot despite the small space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/400aca8a-ac8b-4f33-9999-e550e33b9959/DSC_0167.JPG Portfolio Wallpaper on the ceiling gives this Airbnb bedroom personality. And the little nook was the perfect spot to add a work from home space. Hooks added to the wall are also great for guests as it makes it less likely for them to leave anything behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/86376ab4-9b88-4671-a96e-eb4a459d711a/DSC_0188.JPG Portfolio I love a gallery wall in a corner. The curtain was a smart solution for adding extra private sleeping space on the main level of this little cottage (there is a daybed to the right of this image). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/42828f30-5fcd-4bc0-9e8c-140866915239/DSC_0228.JPG Portfolio Lots of seating options and charm for this 1895 cottage's small living room. The wallpaper ties in with the cottage's name--The Daisy Home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/cef13243-d438-46be-aa58-f16d08c2a837/DSC_0216.JPG Portfolio I added an outdoor shower to the small patio space out back. The cottage is a short walk from Crystal Lake's beach so it's the perfect spot to rinse off after a day in the sun or even to start your morning outdoors. The colors were inspired by my pair of Tevas at the time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67b6265ff084ea5090c3a144/1ea7c163-a8f5-4a9c-bb06-862aa2b3e53b/DSC_0219.JPG Portfolio The back of the cottage was a grassy hill. We turned it into a useful patio space by adding a boulder retaining wall, fence, and cement patio. https://www.folkloricdesign.com/connect daily 0.75 2025-11-04 https://www.folkloricdesign.com/credits daily 0.75 2025-11-04 https://www.folkloricdesign.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2025-11-04