Aug 10, 2026 · 58 min · 9 segments
Today we're discussing what to do when your new home isn't speaking to you, and you aren't sure what it needs to feel cozy. We're also discussing whether we think modern design has lost its charm, and…
She says, "I get the feeling that you two have a knack for feeling at home, as in when you walk into a room of a new-to-you house, you know exactly what it needs, whether it's a new light fixture, new arrangement, built-in shelving, paint, gut it and start over, so on and so on.
I just don't know what to do, and I know I'm not feeling at home in it, and I know something is missing, but I just have no idea where to start.
Perhaps it's because we sold my dream home for all very practical and adult reasons, and this new home is completely opposite of my natural style.
I'm naturally attracted to old homes and cozy, but I'm now living in an open concept, 10-foot ceiling new build.
While everything is really nice and I love our street and our area, the home leaves me feeling wanting.
Where do you start when you don't know how to start? I've never had this feeling and have always just known what the house needed next.
I'm in a state of doing nothing because everything that I've tried to do to date is clearly wrong for the house.
I've hired an interior decorator to hopefully help, but I really miss the feeling of the house inspiring me."
She says, "I get the feeling that you two have a knack for feeling at home, as in when you walk into a room of a new-to-you house, you know exactly what it needs, whether it's a new light fixture, new arrangement, built-in shelving, paint, gut it and start over, so on and so on.
I just don't know what to do, and I know I'm not feeling at home in it, and I know something is missing, but I just have no idea where to start.
Perhaps it's because we sold my dream home for all very practical and adult reasons, and this new home is completely opposite of my natural style.
I'm naturally attracted to old homes and cozy, but I'm now living in an open concept, 10-foot ceiling new build.
While everything is really nice and I love our street and our area, the home leaves me feeling wanting.
Where do you start when you don't know how to start? I've never had this feeling and have always just known what the house needed next.
I'm in a state of doing nothing because everything that I've tried to do to date is clearly wrong for the house.
I've hired an interior decorator to hopefully help, but I really miss the feeling of the house inspiring me."
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