Childproofing your home can be antithetical to stylish living, especially ugly prefab baby gates to block the stairs. The decorating equivalent to buying a minivan. But these childproofing measures are crucial for the safety of your early crawlers and walkers. More

This bedroom was floor to ceiling beige and despite some really cool vintage pieces, it was all lost in the dark feeling given off by the beige cast. The bedroom after its transformation shows how a few simple changes can enhance the furnishings that already exist within a space. More

Name: Jen & Mark Adams
Location: East Passyunk/ South Philly — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Size: 1500 square feet
Years lived in: 5 — owned

Sometimes it can be difficult for a husband and wife to combine styles when decorating a new place. Imagine if, on top of that, your home's previous owner had left traces of his own larger-than-life style. What would you do? Would you tear it all out and start over?

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When the architecture firm MINIM was asked to restore this winery in the Priorat region of Spain, liquid filled the basement and it was partially in ruins. They turned it into a gorgeous juxtaposition of new and old elements, complete with living space to entertain clients and guests. More

Before they bought their current home in Washington D.C.'s Mount Plesant neighborhood, Josh and Lauren lived for six years in a studio apartment. Determined to host dinner parties in their tiny space, the couple came up with an inspired idea that allowed them to have a instant dining room--but only when they needed one. They bought a dining table light enough and compact enough to be hung on the wall when not in use.
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There's nothing quite like a wall of books; a home library represents hours of reading, years of collecting, and possibly decades of curating personal interests. With the rising popularity of e-readers, some might consider book collections and home libraries a dying element of the home, but we'd like to think the art of developing a home anthology is alive and well — and flourishing! Read on to see ten divine collections of books in the home and the artful way they are displayed. More

Mirrors make great decorating focal points, but anything beyond basic tends to come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are plenty of clever and affordable ways to turn a plain craft store mirror into something much more interesting. More

Decorating and renovating can be daunting tasks under the best of circumstances. But whether you're planning, calculating, selecting or installing, most likely, there's now an app that can help... More

This guest bedroom was the easiest room in my new house for me to decorate, because I immediately knew I wanted to paint the far wall very dark. More

A few weeks ago, I posted about a garage turned gorgeous mini house in Seattle. Recently, I found another great example of how a small garage space can be turned into a functional and chic little home. Check out this gorgeous home created by owner Owner Darren Isaacs and Knott Architects in the heart of Camden in the UK.
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