Once a week on Apartment Therapy we have an "On The Wall" post, where we pick out a particularly excellent poster, print, artwork that would look great in a kid's room or nursery. These pieces of art make great starting points for a room, too. However, sometimes it can be hard to work out: how do you turn a piece of art into a plan for an actual room? Well, here is how I go about it, starting with a poster I own: Charley Harper's "Space for all Species".

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A look I love that has been popping up in the design community lately is layered rugs. A great way to cover a large space without investing in a room sized rug, it's also a easy way to incorporate mixed patterns and lend a relaxed bohemian style to a space that can easily be changed up later.

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Needing change in the house, I've been looking for bold design statements for every room. The kids are asking to write on their walls as a new decoration, and I feel I need to guide this a little so it's not just a big chalkboard full of scribbles, but something they can be proud of. 

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Making large-scale prints for your wall can be a very expensive endeavor, but Elsie at A Beautiful Mess discovered a way to blow up her favorite photos (we're talkin' poster size) on the cheap: black and white engineer prints, also known as draft prints or blueprint copies.

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Gallery Wall Inspiration

With $200 to spend upfront and a large space to fill, I knew my vision of a gallery wall was not immediately attainable. I would be hard pressed to find just frames for this price, let alone mats and art. I took a different approach in order to spread the cost out over time and avoid rushing into buying pieces I didn't love.

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Having art on the walls is one of those little things that makes a house into a home. But how do you fill up your walls without spending lots of money? Buying lots of frames can add up, and big, statement-y pieces tend to be pricey. But never fear! In these videos from our archives, interior designer Rebecca Robertson shares some tips for sprucing up your walls — and getting a lot of bang for your buck. 

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We've all heard the arguments, for and against, online designer sample sales: the adrenaline fueled urge to buy things you may or may not really need, the inability to "try things on" before committing, non-refundable purchase. With the surge in home-centric versions of these sales, how do we best navigate these issues?

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I, for one, love a good patio umbrella. You get to be outdoors, while basking in the shade or being sheltered from the rain — brilliant!. My deck is covered, so I don't need an umbrella, but that doesn't stop me from singing their praises. Apparently there are some creative folks out there who feel the same, and who have gone to great lengths to incorporate umbrellas into the outdoor experience in some innovative ways. 

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I am the first to admit that my love for flowers can get a little out of hand. From their vibrant colors, to their silky shapes, to their intoxicated scents, they just make me smile and bring me instant joy. More

If you're done hanging art on your walls, but the room you're decorating still needs something, try hanging art on the ceiling. These rhombus ceiling tiles from The Fundamental Group are made to be painted, then arranged however you see fit.  More