My family and I are finally back at home, after a very very long road that included a hurricane, flooding, and then just as we thought we were done, a tree falling on the house. It’s been an incredible journey, but I am so happy to be able to show you our newly renovated home and to tell you a little bit about how we got to this lovely conclusion. My home today - design by Beth Lindsey Over six years ago, Hurricane Harvey blew into Houston as a Category 4 storm, absolutely devastating the community. We had close to 50 inches of rain, and so many people lost their homes and everything they own ..read more

The most popular rooms for renovations in any home are the kitchens and bathrooms. And they can be costly redesigns, too, because they often need construction or additional space. So how can you make the very most of your investment? Here are 6 things that will make your bathrooms more functional and fabulous! Beth Lindsey Interior Design 1. Tile Walls Bathrooms hold a lot of moisture, even with great ventilation. So I like to talk to my clients about using tile on the walls of the entire bathroom, not just in a shower space. Tile is so easy to clean and it works as the perfect barrier betwee ..read more

I love to craft custom wall art for my clients - and I’m not talking about the type that needs a frame! Walls that make an impact can become the focal point of a room, and will really show your personality. With custom wall treatments, the sky is the limit on what you can create for your home. Check out these amazing wow-worthy ideas! Beth Lindsey Interior Design Gold Leaf Using metallic paints and plaster gives you an amazing palette that offers texture and shine. In the powder room I designed above, we used gold leaf to hand paint gingko leaves onto chocolate brown plaster. The combination ..read more

The rooms that most people want to makeover in their homes are kitchens and bathrooms. And they also happen to be two spaces that I love to design! I’m always looking for new ideas for renovation and at the recent Kitchen & Bath show in Las Vegas, I got so much inspiration for new technology and looks. Here are my top 4 trends for kitchen and bath design! Viking range 1. Bold Color No more rules when it comes to color in the kitchen - you can have ANY color you want! And you can have that bold color on appliances, on stone counters, on cabinetry and even on your sink. Every single color i ..read more

A good night’s sleep is critical to your health, and nothing sends you off to dreamland faster than a well-dressed bed! Here are my 5 tips for styling a bed that’s gorgeous and inviting: 1. PATTERN PLAY!  Never be afraid to mix patterns and colors. In the bedroom I designed below, I mixed stripes, solids, zig zags, and a cool modern print. Too much? Never. Whether it’s for your room or your kids’, everyone will love the excitement of pattern on display. Beth Lindsey Interior Design 2. SHAPES AND SIZES I’m clearly a designer who believes in plenty of comfy, fluffy pillows, but be sure to ..read more

Creative people often talk about “filling up” our creative wells. When we spend so much time designing and crafting exciting and unique interiors, it can really deplete those wells. So when I need inspiration, one of the first places I go is to an art gallery or museum. Whether it’s a color palette, specific shapes, or a certain style genre, art can translate directly into the homes I design! Tate London I’m lucky to live in a city with an incredible museum - the Museum of Fine Art Houston. But when I travel, I like to add museums to my itinerary, like the Tate Britain in London. Tate London ..read more

When you’re designing the kitchen of your dreams, it’s so important to make smart decisions! I always walk my clients through the key things to consider as they think about what they want and need in this room. So what are the smartest investments you can make in the kitchen? I have 4 things that make a huge difference! Beth Lindsey Interior Design 1. Floors The floors in a kitchen get a BIG workout! Not only is this one of the most popular rooms for people to hang out in - which means a lot of foot traffic - but the things that can be dropped on a kitchen floor can be heavy. Kitchen floors n ..read more

Although I’m based in Houston, I work on homes around the country and internationally. I’ve designed a mountain home in Telluride, a desert home in Scottsdale, as well as projects all across Texas. I recently completed an incredible flat in London and now I’m starting on a coastal destination home in Costa Rica. The current look of the home in Costa Rica - can’t wait to transform this space! As you can see in these photos, the location is so very stunning. But the interiors need a little magic. There is an incredible open space with a living area, dining area, and kitchen all together. And th ..read more

Did you know that 45% of American households own at least one dog? We are a nation that loves our fur babies, for sure. I have so many clients who want their pets to feel just as welcome in their homes as any other family member, so I’m constantly on the lookout for clever ideas for dog-friendly design. Here are my top 4 tips for having a gorgeous home that works well for your pets, too! Beth Lindsey Interior Design 1. Choose the Right Fabrics Most people will say they don’t want dogs on the furniture, but we all know that is rarely what happens. To avoid having to worry if Fido is sleeping o ..read more

We’re down to the wire for the holidays, so your social calendar is probably filling up! I love to host friends and family during the season, for everything from a Christmas Eve dinner to a New Year’s brunch. Following on my theme of having a stress-free season, here are my pro tips for making the most of your holiday entertaining! Williams-Sonoma 1. Bring Out the Good Stuff It always surprises me when people say they’re storing their “good china” for some future event. Why? Every day should be special, so bring out the fancy pieces! It doesn’t matter if you’re having a party for two or for t ..read more