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
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
I have redone more backyard corners than I can count, and a bare one does not need much to become the spot everyone ends up in. A pea gravel patio
I’ve put together enough backyard retaining wall ideas over the years to know a good one does more than hold back soil. The right one reshapes an entire backyard, adding
Does your front porch feel like it is missing something? I spent years working on residential exteriors, and I can tell you, the right planter setup changes everything about a home’s first impression. II’ll walk
You cook in it. You clean it. You practically live in it. Your kitchen deserves a countertop that keeps up. But with so many options out there, picking the best countertops for your kitchen can
Small bathrooms often feel cramped and outdated. Traditional shower enclosures eat up floor space, create cleaning headaches, and make tight rooms feel even smaller. A wet room changes everything. This open-floor design removes bulky shower
Flat and matte paint look almost identical on a swatch card. So most people pick one, take it home, and call it done. Then three months later, they’re scrubbing a smudge off the wall and
Want a kitchen color that feels current but stays stylish for years? Dark green kitchen ideas have moved beyond trend status. This shade works in modern apartments and traditional homes alike. It pairs beautifully with