In the interior design or DIY world, there’s nothing quite like the satisfying feeling of seeing your vision translated from the twists and turns of your (sometimes indecisive) brain to reality, right before you in plain sight. These moments are even more gratifying and empowering when your own two hands pull off this feat — […]

In the interior design or DIY world, there’s nothing quite like the satisfying feeling of seeing your vision translated from the twists and turns of your (sometimes indecisive) brain to reality, right before you in plain sight. These moments are even more gratifying and empowering when your own two hands pull off this feat — and for Emily Cosnotti, her powder room renovation came out exactly as she envisioned and planned when all her hard work was done. Emily usually has a distinct vision for how she’s setting out to design a room — her entire Pittsburgh, PA home with husband Andy is a testament to her color-saturated yet refined style. With the rest of their 1929 “Tudor-ish” home boasting stunning architectural details (arches, trim, and molding galore), it’s clear that this outdated powder room — with its frills upon frills — didn’t match the other rooms in aesthetic appeal. “I was inspired by recent One Room Challenges and home bloggers adding interest to their walls with trim work,” Emily shares. “I like the texture people are adding to their homes wi...