Swoon Blog

Before + After: 90s Kitchen Update

How we refinished our original hardwood floors
When we bought our home, all the original hardwood floors were covered. The kitchen was covered in layers of laminate flooring, the living room and dining room were carpeted in decades old carpet, and the entry was even covered in a more recently installed hardwood flooring. We had no idea if the original floors were any good. But we could not wait to find out.

How to Remove Wallpaper, Our Mail-Order House, and Big Changes for the Swoon Family

Sustainable interior design: what is it + why does it matter?
You might not have heard of "sustainable interior design", but you've probably heard folks talking more and more about sustainable,...


Get Our Picks: Bamboo Statement Lighting
As we wrap up our studio renovation many of you have expressed interest in the pendant lights we installed. So...

Vintage Rugs in Kitchens + Laundry Rooms + Baths
We are looking back at some Swoon Rugs in kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms. A vintage rug can have a...

Thinking Modern Vintage Design
Over the past few years, I've found myself really drawn to spaces with a well balanced vintage modern mix. It's...