Whether your living room is compact in size or boasts ample floor space, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to making it look (and feel) bigger. A more spacious look can help you feel less overwhelmed and cramped, and if done correctly, won’t sacrifice one bit of personality […]
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Myers styled a runner from MD Home in this Fredericksburg, Virginia, kitchen. “I fell in love with the simplicity of the colors—you can’t go wrong with blue and neutrals—and the geometric motif,” Myer says. She notes that the kitchen connects to various rooms within the main living area, in which color […]
This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season. An organized kitchen can be what makes or breaks how much you cook. If you spend more time searching for that one forsaken pan or the food processor, […]
Ground Picture/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. People can sometimes be classified into two categories: those that prefer the beach and others that prefer the mountains. In interior design, it’s common to see beach-inspired décor such as seashells, artwork with rolling waves, and anchor decals. […]
If the kids – and kidults – are driving you nuts by gaming in your main family space or, perhaps worse, shut away alone in their rooms, perhaps you can make way for a small games room that’s out of your way, but not out of the way? You don’t […]
Home remodeling is a $400 billion industry, with about 1.123 million new single-family homes built in the United States last year, and experts say that both figures are on the rise. This growth requires billions of tons of concrete, steel, drywall, and other building materials, all of which require a […]
Radanasta/Shutterstock Dark maximalism, sometimes called moody maximalism, is a style marked by an abundance of décor with dark, richer elements that border on the gothic. Maximalism, a counter to minimalism in contemporary design, often layers many elements and materials to create varied and unique interiors. This style is so popular that […]
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Oftentimes, the foot of the bed just becomes wasted space. If this is the case for you, perhaps you’d rather do something more useful with this area. Kathy Kuo Home says that the end of the bed is the perfect place to include some functional furniture pieces. Further, the […]
The living room is at the heart of most Christmas festivities, and many of us have decorating traditions that we collected in childhood. Yet there are so many ways and ideas for decorating beyond the usual red and gold Christmas tree that can feel more modern and relevant today. Here, […]
Including natural or environmental products in your bathroom design is one of the hottest bathroom trends right now. Nature can be calmingly slow, gentle, and constant in contrast to our quick city existence. It is more crucial than ever to create a connection with nature at home, especially in spaces […]
Fortyforks/Shutterstock Here’s some interior design advice you’ve probably heard many times: Don’t be afraid of color. However, even though this is a great tip, it can sometimes be hard to implement in certain spaces. For example, in the living room, this is quite simple — you can add a throw […]
Autumn is almost here, and if you’re wondering when is a good time to change over your home from summer to fall, the answer is now. A great way to get in the spirit is to start decorating your kitchen with everything fall-related. Of course, you might have already started […]