Michael Thompson
About the Author
Michael has spent years in residential styling and renovation, and his honest take is that most home design advice either assumes an unlimited budget or ignores the way people actually live in their spaces. He writes about interior styling, color theory, and space optimization with a practical eye, because what looks good in a photo isn't always what works in a real room. He collects antiques in his spare time, which keeps him thinking about proportion, scale, and why certain pieces outlast trends by decades.
Blogs by Michael Thompson
Your bedroom should be the calmest room in your house, not the one that stresses you out every morning. Neutral bedroom ideas make that easy. A soft palette of beige,
A guest bedroom does not need to be large, expensive, or redecorated from scratch to make a lasting impression on the people sleeping in it. It needs the right decisions
I’ve styled dozens of living rooms where a plain wall with a mounted TV felt unfinished, and a media wall almost always fixed it. In my own projects, combining the
A small backyard does not need a large area to become a useful and inviting outdoor space. With thoughtful planning, even compact yards can include greenery, seating, pathways, and relaxing
You finally sit down after a long day. The TV is mounted on a bare wall, with cables trailing down the side and a mismatched unit sitting below it. It works, but it doesn’t feel
Running out of space at home, but don’t want to lose your garden? That narrow strip along the side of your house could be the answer. A small side extension makes that overlooked space work
The problem with most log burner advice is that it either lives in a showroom or it’s so vague it could apply to a gas fire from 1987. What gets skipped is the part that
The problem with most log burner advice is that it either lives in a showroom or it’s so vague it could apply to a gas fire from 1987. I’ve spent enough time in real homes
The TV above the fireplace is probably the most argued-about design decision in the living room. Half the internet will tell you it ruins the room. The other half will show you a gorgeous photo