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Melissa Michaels

Melissa Michaels is a New York Times bestselling author best known for her home decorating books, including Love the Home You Have, Make Room for What You Love, and The Inspired Room. Through her blog and books, she inspires more than half a million women each month with creative, practical ideas for decorating and organizing the home.
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The Inspired Room: Simple Ideas to Love the Home You Have

4.5/5

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The Inspired Room: Simple Ideas to Love the Home You Have is a New York Times bestselling home décor book by Melissa Michaels, creator of the award-winning blog of the same name, designed to help readers embrace and beautify the homes they already own — without a large budget or advanced DIY skills.

Reviewed May 13, 2026

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