When I saw the photos of Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi's Santa Monica ranch last week, I instantly wanted to move in. I'm in a no-color phase right now and the neutral hues, especially in the Art Barn here, made me feel right at home. Like the look? Here are similar finds you can pick up even if you don't have the celebrity budget.

It sounds so easy— you pay your money and they hand over your stool.  Not exactly. I recently learned the hard way that there's a little more to it than that.   

After waking up with terrible back pain yet again, thanks to a day spent working from the couch, I was more than inspired to research ergonomic task chairs. With a variety of price points, I discovered task chairs available for nearly any budget. It's often said it's fine to pinch when it comes to everything but your task chair if you plan to work from a desk more than a few minutes daily, not only for productivity, but also your longterm health...

There are so many great outdoor seating options on the market right now that it was difficult to select just a few for this roundup of the best. That's why this year's annual guide features twelve outdoor dining chairs (versus last year's eight), half of which are under $100.

Setting up a dedicated home office doesn't really require much to get started. All you really need is a good work surface, task chair, and lamp. But creating a productive and decor complementary work area does require a little planning, both in regards to available space and budget.

I love the look of this light and airy living room. From the high back sofa — perfect for being set up in the middle of the room — to the colorful rug, each piece works together to create a simple but beautiful room. I've rounded up a few of the key elements in the room so the look can be recreated in our own homes.

Nao Tamura's "Rings" is the 80th anniversary edition of Alvar Aalto's iconic stool.

Chair Debut: Werner Aisslinger's Wood Bikini for Moroso