🌿 Fresh spaces, real joy.

Inspiration for everyday living and feel-good design.
Welcome to ModHomeEc, a space where home projects feel as good as they look.
From quick weekend refreshes to full-room reimaginings, Mara shares her favorite ideas that celebrate color, comfort, and creativity.
This isn’t about perfect homes or strict style rules.
It’s about real spaces, real materials, and feeling good in the place you call home — no pressure, no pretense, just genuine style.

Stylish living room with a view of Table Mountain, blending modern design with natural beauty.

🪴 Everyday Spaces

Weekday living made simple.
Easy styling, minimal fuss, and bold touches that make every corner feel a little brighter.

A selection of artisan tools and handmade crafts displayed on a white desk, perfect for creative projects.

🕯️ Cozy Projects

Because comfort is crafted.
Light, inviting DIYs and small home upgrades that spark creativity — no perfection pressure here.

Charming Christmas display featuring a wreath, ornaments, and pine cones for holiday decor.

🎨 Seasons & Holidays

From cozy fall gatherings to fresh summer tables,
Mara’s seasonal styling ideas bring warmth and character to every room.
Learn to mix textures, play with color, and make your home look as effortless as it feels.

Elegantly decorated home office with modern furniture and a blue wall.

🧺 Smart Living

Plan ahead, live better, stress less.
Quick home routines, design hacks, and time-saving organization tips that make calm living feel realistic — even on your busiest days.

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Sunlit dining room with contemporary decor and a rustic brick wall, featuring stylish lighting and a wooden table.

🪴 Featured Article:
Fresh, Textured, and Full of Color

  1. Forget sterile, matchy-matchy interiors — these spaces are vibrant, layered, and full of life.
  2. Mix and match textures, tones, and statement pieces to create rooms you’ll actually feel at home in.
  3. 📎 Inside: 3 easy color palettes, Mara’s go-to styling formulas, and visual tricks that make any space pop.

🪴 Meet Mara

Hey there — I’m Mara Leigh Carter, the creator behind ModHomeEc.
I started this space to share the kind of design projects I actually do: colorful, comfortable, and full of soul.

My home mantra?

“Style simply. Live creatively. Always add plants.” 🌿

Whether you’re here for quick DIYs, a little inspiration, or just a reason to fall back in love with your home — welcome.
Let’s make something beautiful together.elcome to the table. Let’s make something delicious together.

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Chic minimalist kitchen design featuring wooden accents and modern bar stools.

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Spacious modern living room featuring stairs, a TV, and sleek furniture design.

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A contemporary kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry and elegant bar stools in a minimalist design.

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A sophisticated, contemporary dining room with elegant lighting and luxurious furnishings.

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A minimalist, modern indoor seating area with wooden furniture and a potted plant, perfect for a cozy home interior.

🌿 Hello and welcome to ModHomeEc!

Whether you’re after quick weekend refreshes, seasonal styling ideas, or that one design trick everyone ends up asking about — you’ve found your new creative home.
This blog is all about vibrant spaces, thoughtful details, and making home design feel fun, not fussy.
Stick around, explore a few projects, and let’s bring something colorful and inspiring to your space.

My Favorite Home Must-Haves

Aerial shot of modern white house with lush garden and terrace seating.

🪴 Styling Staples

The small details that make every room feel instantly pulled together.

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🕯️ Hosting Essentials

Create moments that feel warm, welcoming, and effortless — not stressful.

Minimalist Scandinavian bedroom with wall art and cozy decor elements.

🧺 Everyday Tools

Because the right tools make decorating, organizing, and styling way more fun.

📬 Let’s Connect
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This space fuels my creativity and my calm — it’s where light meets texture and every project feels like a small escape.