Bauhaus building facade with large glass windows and modern architectural design.
Google Doodle Honors the Bauhaus Movement with a Minimalist Rolling Art Show
Today marks one hundred years since the German art school Bauhaus opened its doors. While it only remained functioning for 14 years, Bauhaus’s impact on unifying art, craft, and technology through design remains one of the most influential movements to this day—and now, it has its own Google Doodle. When you press play on the Doodle, the animated art show starts rolling to life, complete with objects created by Bauhaus moving in a simple, minimalist fashion.
Apr 12, 2019
You Can Rent Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s California Home for $500/Night
​If you’ve ever wanted to walk through a pair of mint doors and yell, “Lucy, I’m home,” you don’t have to build a time machine to do it.
Apr 12, 2019
A Tiny House Rental Features Hand-Built Furniture and Hanging Decor
Name: Chelsea Pursley, my bunny, Bailey Location: East Downtown — Austin, Texas Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting I found my house online about a month before moving to Austin from Atlanta. I signed the lease sight unseen, and thankfully it was even better than I expected! I live here with my pet bunny, Bailey, and I work from home full time as a UX designer. Since I spend so much time at home, creating a functional space that reflected my style was essential.
Apr 12, 2019
20 Different Ways to ‘Break the Script’ and Make Some Memories This Weekend
Many of us thrive on routine, but when things become too cyclical, time can feel like it's speeding up.
Apr 12, 2019
This Modern Remodel’s Kitchen and Bathroom Color Palette Is Eye-Popping
Architect Andrea Serboli's Barcelona apartment was completely renovated, and it's now a sleek, bold, and modern home.
Apr 12, 2019
Designer Rachel Castle’s Australian Home Is a Colorful Explosion of Fun
You may know Rachel Castle from her colorful instagram feed, her gorgeous bed linen range, or her witty artwork.
Apr 12, 2019
What Nobody Tells You About Smart Locks
Ever find a skeleton key? How quaint they look—what a throwback to another time! But if you’ve looked in the locks aisle at a big-box hardware store lately, that may be the way modern keys are headed, too.Smart locks are crowding out traditional locks, and they just keep getting smarter.
Apr 11, 2019
Before and After: An Awkward Upstairs Bedroom Goes ‘Cabin Chic’
Cat and her boyfriend, Brian, seriously lucked out: His family’s hunting lodge in southern Utah is the perfect weekend retreat. But over time, the cabin has transformed from a yearly hunting haven for the boys to a family vacation home. “Naturally, it was in need of some decor and interior design,” Cat says. Cat and Brian’s upstairs bedroom had an awkward slanted ceiling and standard white wall.
Apr 11, 2019
These Wall Murals Require Zero Artistic Skill
Mural, mural, on the wall Who is the fairest of them all?Answering that question right now is a tough challenge. Fantastic, design-forward murals are all over the interwebs—and the right one can seriously elevate your space. Plus, retailers are working directly with independent artists to create affordable, large-scale murals. That’s a nice bonus for us wall-art size queens who lack the means to buy originals.Even better: Modern murals are easy to apply and even easier to take down.
Apr 11, 2019
11 Unexpected Things You Can Clean With Soda
Traditional cleaning solutions are great, but your pantry is full of everyday items you can put to work when you clean. You already know about keeping blackboard chalk around for treating stains and using cream of tartar to clean your brick fireplace facade. So what’s the deal with using cola to clean? Before you whip out your 12-pack of Diet Coke and go to town on your kitchen, keep in mind that certain sodas work better cleaning specific surfaces.
Apr 11, 2019
Pop Quiz: Do You Know What a ‘Garden Tub’ Is?
It seems that everyone has a different idea of what exactly one is.
Apr 11, 2019
8 Over-the-Door Organizers That Will Instantly Double Your Storage
A good over-the-door organizer can be a game-changer when you aren't working with a ton of storage space.
Apr 11, 2019
This Emerging Style Combines the Best of Both Minimalism and Maximalism
Is it just us or does minimalism feel so yesterday? Don’t get us wrong: We love a sleek and clean space as much as the next design enthusiast; however, we have to admit that the neutral color palette and lack of funky details feels, well, sterile.
Apr 11, 2019
Roommates Make a Small Apartment as Efficient as Possible
Name: Austin Buben, roommate Loren Kennedy, and an English Bulldog named Sherman Location: Lower East Side — New York, New York Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, renting (Austin has lived in the apartment for three years. Loren moved in a year ago and the two of them have made many improvements and adjustments to the space.) Austin is a creative who works in interior design and branding for hotels, restaurants, and bars. Austin loves to cook and was blessed with a green thumb.
Apr 11, 2019
The Fundamentals: Shop 5 Tiny But Perfect Studios
Everything you need to get the look of some of our most popular spaces.
Apr 11, 2019
Here’s the Truth About Those Fancy Pot Fillers
I remember my first time—seeing a pot filler, that is. A couple years back, I walked into the freshly remodeled kitchen of a friend, who also happens to be an incredible interior designer. It had all the drool-worthy bells and whistles: the butcher block-topped island, a gorgeous marble backsplash, ceiling-height custom cabinets, and a breakfast nook with statement lighting. And a pot filler.What is that for? I asked.
Apr 10, 2019
Latch Hooking and Punch Needling Are Making a Comeback and We’re on Board
Nostalgic motifs will always have a place in our hearts, but lately we’ve been seeing that carry over into the DIY home decor realm with modern takes on rug hooking and punch needling. But nostalgia isn’t the only factor behind the resurgence of these more traditional crafts: Modern textile artists are putting out amazing work, and we want to show off similar pieces in our homes.
Apr 10, 2019
The Best Modern Farmhouses on the Market Right Now
When it comes to choosing a style of home, you might have a hard time balancing your desire for traditional details with your love of all things clean and modern. But you don’t have to choose! The real estate market is brimming with fabulous renovated, modern farmhouses. According to Amy Huff, a Realtor at the center of it all in Waco, Texas, many buyers are attracted to this style thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines’s renovations on “Fixer Upper.
Apr 10, 2019
How to Rent an Apartment With Bad Credit, According to Landlords
So your credit’s shot due to some past troubles with bill-paying or credit card debt. Does this mean you’ll never be able to rent an apartment again? Not necessarily. “We are oftentimes at a crossroads when it comes to dealing with prospective tenants with bad credit,” says Robert Rahmanian, co-founder of REAL NY, a Manhattan real estate brokerage company.
Apr 10, 2019
The Outdated Bedroom Trend Experts Hope to Never See Again
Abandoning this style can help your space feel more modern, personal, and welcoming.
Apr 10, 2019
A $12 Upgrade Makes This Home’s IKEA Cabinet Look More Expensive Than It Is
Madison and Matthew are both pretty low-key individuals who enjoy a neutral and relaxing environment.
Apr 10, 2019
Before & After: A Dark, Dated ’90s Camper Gets a Bright and Airy Reno
The end result is cheery and modern.
Apr 9, 2019
Are You Plunging Your Toilet Wrong? Here’s How to Tell
File under Who Knew?!: That plunger you probably have sitting by your toilet isn’t the only kind of plunger out there. It’s probably not even meant for what you think it’s meant for. The plunger and brush combo kit hanging out in everyone’s bathroom is a move-in staple bought on auto-pilot. Plungers are one of the most common tools for dealing with life’s little emergencies, but they are not a one-size-fits-all-toilets tool.
Apr 9, 2019
7 Ways to Fix a Royally Screwed Up Paint Job
Oops. That’s the last word you want to hear coming out of your mouth when you’re painting. But things happen. Painting may seem straightforward, but a surprising number of things can go wrong. Blame it on bad luck, poor planning, or Mercury in retrograde—whatever. Sometimes things just get royally screwed up and you need to fix them, now. Almost anything paint-related is fixable, if you know what to do and act in the appropriate timeframe.
Apr 9, 2019
How I Finally Got My New Apartment to Smell Like Home
You know that feeling you get when you walk into a space and it just plain smells good? Yeah, me too, and I’ve spent the last six months in my new apartment trying to achieve that singular goal. There wasn’t anything wrong with how my apartment smelled, but there wasn’t anything really right with it, either.
Apr 9, 2019
This Small But Bright Garage Apartment Is a Photographer’s Dream Rental
Tami was going for warm, trendy, hipster cafe vibes in her small rental garage apartment.
Apr 9, 2019
Organize the Fridge, Support Your Plants, and 8 Other Things You Can Do with Free Chopsticks
Chopsticks are wildly useful little tools to keep handy. And while most of us save our spare ones, or buy a more permanent pair, there are all sorts of clever ways to use chopsticks around the house. From cleaning crevices to stirring paint, read ahead for 10 genius things you can do with an extra set of chopsticks. Searching for a foolproof way to deep clean tough to reach nooks and crannies?
Apr 9, 2019
Puttin’ On the Ritz: Irving Berlin’s Former NYC Penthouse Is For Sale
Renowned songwriter Irving Berlin is one of the most famous tenants to occupy the posh New York City penthouse duplex located at 130 East End Ave, and now the sky-high residence is officially up for sale. With an asking price of $3,995,000, the celebrated composer’s former digs is one of three apartments in the building on the market.
Apr 9, 2019
This Professor’s Building a Home from Scratch Out of an Old Moving Truck
Graphic design professor Summer Winston‘s plan when first deciding to move to California from Texas was to build a tiny house. But after taking a zoning workshop, Summer discovered California didn’t feel very welcoming to alternative living solutions. “They have all of these rules and regulations if you’re building a tiny house on a trailer, like in terms of how you can live in it, where you can live in it…” they said.
Apr 9, 2019
7 Clever Entryway Helpers That Will Get You Out the Door Faster
I’m a creature of habit in that I always have to leave my keys in the exact same spot by the front door every time I come home, or else I just know I will forget them when I leave (trust me, it’s happened too many times to count). If you’re looking to streamline—or simply create—an entry organization system, we’re here to help.
Apr 9, 2019
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Two Gorgeous, Modern Ways to Dye Design-y Easter Eggs
Dyeing Easter eggs is a fun and easy craft – and it’s also a great way to decorate your home for the season. Piled on a platter or in a basket, dyed eggs make for an easy and festive centerpiece, or you can write guests’ names on them and use them as placecards (place eggs?) at an Easter brunch.
Apr 9, 2019
Look Inside: A ‘Two-For-One’ Texas Condo for $545K
A Southwest chic condo comes with two kitchens! 1115 South Alamo Street #2105 Located in San Antonio, Texas $545,000 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms This centrally located San Antonio condo features a rare combination of two units—because everything is bigger in Texas, of course. The super-open floor plan is a mix of modern, historic, and Southwest chic that actually works.
Apr 8, 2019
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What Is Your Storage Personality, and How Can It Help You Declutter?
Even those of us who live lightly have storage issues now and then. Moving, downsizing, and just getting organized can bring our closeted collections out into the open. But don’t stress! It’s only clutter if you let it stick around too long. The key is finding realistic storage solutions that you’ll find easy to sustain. For us, that means outsourcing the hardest parts of storage, like the wrapping and the hauling back and forth (ugh).
Apr 8, 2019
Grace and Collin’s Coastal Cottage
Name: Grace, blogger of Grace Happens and Collin SorensenLocation: San Diego, CaliforniaSize: 1,200sq ftYears Lived In: 2.5 months All month long, we’ve been sharing Home Hacks from small projects like caring for teak furniture and dealing with stripped screws to bigger challenges, like how to cover up an ugly AC unit. But how’s this for the ultimate Home Hack?
Apr 7, 2019
Marya & Rick’s Layered & Luminous Arlington Retreat
Name: Rick, Marya, baby James & Sadie the catLocation: Arlington, VirginiaSize: 1000 square feet (including the basement)Years lived in: 1.5 If there’s a perfect balance between cozy and clean, fresh and welcoming, Marya and Rick have found it. Marya knows how to make the most of the old home’s small rooms without letting it feel the least bit contrived or overly decorated.
Apr 7, 2019
10 Cheap DIY and Before & After Projects Under $50
Innovative DIY projects are always inspiring, but even more so when they’re budget-conscious! All of these Before & After DIY projects can be done for under $50. So pick your favorite and get to it!
Apr 7, 2019
Before & After: 15 Creative Kitchen Renovations
There’s a big misconception in the renovating and real estate world that kitchen remodeling needs to be flashy and expensive to be good. That’s simply not true! We’ve found that with a little creativity, some reuse, a new coat of paint — and sometimes not even that much work, kitchen renovations can be not only eco-friendly, but also inexpensive. Here are our 15 best before and after kitchen posts of the year!
Apr 7, 2019
Before & After: Painted Furniture & Cabinetry Projects
The power of paint can’t be denied – we all know how it can transform a room, but the effect is also powerful when it comes to projects that involve the application of paint to furniture and cabinetry. Here are ten examples from the archives (including one where the “furniture” didn’t even exist prior to the paintjob!); check out the befores in this gallery and then click through on each for the always-fun-to-see afters.
Apr 7, 2019
25 Creative Alphabet Wall Displays
An ABCs print or poster is a popular piece of nursery decor, but some parents really go all out when it comes to displaying those essential 26 letters. Here are 25 creative examples, from wood and cardboard letters to decals to string art and much more. Row One: 1. McKenzie’s Modern Traditional Mix 2. DIY Feature Wall Baby Nursery on Project Nursery 3. Jude’s Nautical Big Boy Room 4. Lincoln’s Easy As ABC Room 5. Baby G’s Elegant Gender Neutral Nursery Row Two: 6.
Apr 7, 2019
Disney Fans Are Going to Want Every Single One of These Retro “Been There” Starbucks Mugs
It is that time of year again, Disney fans! The new Disney mugs from the Starbucks “Been There” Series Pin Drop Collection have arrived. Somehow, Disney and Starbucks continue to release new mugs that have us throwing our cash right at them. Do we really need six mugs? Of course, we do! Disney travelers that frequent Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California know that these mugs are sold in the Starbucks franchises located inside the parks.
Apr 7, 2019
9 Bathroom Storage Products to Organize Your Beauty Products Once and for All
It’s fun buying skincare and new lipstick shades, but it’s not fun being avalanched by those bottles each time you open your bathroom cabinet. If you have been trying to keep your products tidy but see them back to their old cluttered mess within a few days, it might be time for some reinforcement. There are a ton of bathroom storage products that will organize your beauty products once and for all.
Apr 7, 2019
Money Mistakes That Will Make it Really Hard to Buy a Home One Day
The real estate process begins well before you make your short list of dream homes and start attending open houses—and it can end there, too, if you’re not prepared. Many people worry about saving enough money for the down payment, but there’s more to learn about the process of buying a home, requirements for loan approvals and how to overcome obstacles to home ownership. Weigh your financial history carefully, because with the right knowledge comes home-buying power.
Apr 7, 2019
The Excuse-Proof Way to Vacuum the Spots Most People Skip
I get it. You’re proud of yourself if you manage to even vacuum as many times as it says to on your cleaning schedule. Me too. My personal goal is a quick vacuum with my cordless in the kitchen every night, a thorough vacuuming of common areas twice a week, and vacuuming the bedrooms once a week. But all of this rarely happens. And you know what’s even more impossible to achieve? Vacuuming areas of the floor that the vacuum cleaner can’t get to easily.
Apr 7, 2019
Get the Look: An Oakland “Eclectic Weirdo” Loft
Do you have unusual inspirations like Pee Wee Herman, Banksy and Lady Gaga? Do you take pride in that? If so, check our Bob and Heather’s Oakland loft and shop similar items that will fill your space with color, rainbows and overall weirdness (that’s a good thing).
Apr 6, 2019
An Easy & Adorable DIY Valentine’s Paper Garland
Perhaps Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing. Totally cool. Maybe Valentine’s Day chocolate (and only the chocolate) is your thing. I so hear you. But if you’re thinking of decorating your space for a romantic night in or looking for a fun activity for a Galentine’s Day party, Helena’s easy and adorable garland is a fast and fun way to get in the Valentine’s Day spirit.
Apr 6, 2019
Two Smart Reasons You Should Throw Your Dish Rack in the Dishwasher
I’ve been reading a bit about birth order and one thing I learned about myself is that the reason I’m so committed to doing everything “the right way” could be because I’m a first-born rule-follower. There are ways things should be done in my house, and especially my kitchen. But I try to remind myself all the time: There are other ways of doing things that could be just as fine as your way—could be *better* even.
Apr 6, 2019
Get the Look: Clean, Classic & Peaceful Living
Small space or not, you will likely glean some inspiration from Morgan and Andrew’s Atlanta home. They’ve kept their small home feeling peaceful and surprisingly spacious while chock-full of plants, textures, and light at the same time.
Apr 6, 2019
Get the Look: A Retro-Modern & Scandinavian Mix
Gilles, Ismérie and Alexie’s Montreal home features graphic patterns, Scandinavian-style furniture, nautical themes, and a whole lot of DIY. If you’re looking for this wide range of styles for your home—and maybe some Star Wars art—check out the shopping sources below.
Apr 6, 2019