Home Decor & Design

Transform your living space into a personalized oasis with our home design and decor inspiration. Discover the latest trends in interior design, explore DIY projects, and learn tips and tricks for making the most of your space.

Whether you want to make your space more cozy or looking for inspo for a whole new look. We hope you will find it here. Exterior and interior paint colors and guides included.

Our expert advice and step-by-step tutorials will guide you through every project. From creating a cozy bedroom retreat to refreshing your living room decor, Gal Pal is your go-to source for all things home design and decor.

Join our community of fellow home enthusiasts and let’s bring your vision to life.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out my home tour and before and after photos of our remodel.

The Secret -How To Make An Cozy Elegant Layered Bed

The Secret -How To Make An Cozy Elegant Layered Bed

There is nothing more inviting than a well-dressed bed composed of various layers of bedding such as high-quality sheets, coverlets, fluffy duvet, duvet covers, and soft luxurious pillows dressed in lovely shams and pillowcases. You don’t need a magazine-worthy bed …Just an inviting bed that you (or your guests) can’t wait to nest in. Getting…

My Complete Before and After Home Renovation Tour
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My Complete Before and After Home Renovation Tour

My Dream Home Transformation It’s always fun to see before and after pictures from home renovation projects! I’m thrilled to show you the transformation process of our house. I hope you will find inspiration from our complete home remodel. From dark and dated to elegant, bright and, new. We transformed an early 1990’s home into…

My Home Tour – Design Inspiration- Home Decor Styling Tips
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My Home Tour – Design Inspiration- Home Decor Styling Tips

Welcome To Our Home! With the goal of a decelerating the pace of life, we moved our family from Seattle Washington to Bainbridge Island, a 35 min ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Vogue Magazine named Bainbridge Island, the Nantucket of the Pacific Northwest. Since the island life has a coastal vibe, we wanted our house to reflect…

How To Install A Flagstone Garden Path- In 8 Simple Steps
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How To Install A Flagstone Garden Path- In 8 Simple Steps

Add Interest and Romance To Your Garden With A Stepping Stone Path As you may already know, I have really “digging” my gardening lately. Since I started with a clean slate, it’s been rewarding and fun (not to mention the workout) to see the landscape design and garden come to life.  Early on, I envisioned a…

How To Choose The Best Home Exterior Paint Colors – 7 things to consider
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How To Choose The Best Home Exterior Paint Colors – 7 things to consider

How To Choose The Best Exterior Paint Color-What To Consider First impressions are everything! The color you paint your house will make the first impression someone has of your home. You’ll want to freshen-up and update the look of your home? A nice paint job will improve your curb appeal.  So how do you choose…

Top 5 Timeless Foolproof Exterior Paint Colors and Combinations -2021
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Top 5 Timeless Foolproof Exterior Paint Colors and Combinations -2021

Looking For The Ideal Exterior Paint Color For Your Home? Our New Home – Sherwin Williams Kings Canyon Solid Stain over Cedar Shingles A fresh coat of exterior house paint brings new life to the outside of any home. New fresh paint or stain is the perfect way to add instant curb appeal. By simply…

How -Why- Where To Order Custom Made Drapes-What You Need To Know

How -Why- Where To Order Custom Made Drapes-What You Need To Know

I have various types of drapes in my home depending on the need and design.  From custom made to pre-packaged standard drapes there are so many options on the market it can be overwhelming.  There is no doubt that hand made drapes or curtains are always my first choice for that cohesive look and more…