One Thing I Regret Decluttering—Because it Would Have Saved Time, Money, and Some Messes
I was in get-rid-of-everything mode that day I decluttered the garage. But here's the thing: I regret it.
Aug 19, 2020
The Hottest Living Room Table Trend Looks like It’s out of “The Flinstones"
These tables rock—literally!
Aug 19, 2020
Sherwin-Williams’ ColorMix Forecast Gives Off Calming Vibes for 2021
Take a deep breath and let these colors in.
Aug 18, 2020
Before and After: This Ridiculously Impressive Accent Wall Will Inspire You
This goes far beyond shiplap.
Aug 18, 2020
6 Pet-Friendly Design Tips For Your Home That Don’t Compromise Aesthetic
Incorporate these tips from Alessandra Wood, Modsy's VP of Style, into your home.
Aug 18, 2020
5 Red Flags to Watch for If You Think a Home Might Fail Inspection
Keep an eye out for these things during a walkthrough.
Aug 18, 2020
A Seattle Apartment Shows How to Make a Rental a Personality-Packed Home
This photographer used temporary wallpaper, a stick-on backsplash, and more decor ideas to turn this rental apartment into her cozy home.
Aug 18, 2020
10 Unexpected Things You Can Get Sparkling Clean With Oven Cleaner
Other cleaning products might not be as efficient as oven cleaner, but the good news is, you can use it to clean lots of other things in your home.
Aug 18, 2020
The 10 Biggest Plant Moments on Houseplant Reddit from the Past Decade
The plant subreddit just turned 10 years old, so what better way to celebrate?
Aug 18, 2020
The 8 Best Furniture Makeovers We’ve Seen So Far This Year
These DIYers impress with their skills and creativity.
Aug 18, 2020
A 350-Square-Foot Rental Wisely Uses Hooks, Mirrors, & More in a Small Space
It's also got a fireplace, built-in bookcases, the perfect nook for a couch, and fits a massive marble coffee table.
Aug 18, 2020
An Analysis of the “Pivot” Couch Scene in “Friends”
Experts weigh in on what to do—and what not to do—when trying to carry a couch up the stairs yourself.
Aug 17, 2020
9 Things Every Stylish "Adult" Living Room Needs
STYLE
These decor tips are all grown-up.
Aug 18, 2020
A Chic 380-Square-Foot Condo Has All Kinds of Smart Small Space Storage Ideas
From using vertical space to built-ins, this condo is full of ways to maximize storage space in a small studio.
Aug 18, 2020
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Before and After: Our Instagram Followers Design a New Dining Room for Carrie’s ‘Cabin Chic’ Home
If you’re reading this, it’s probably a safe guess that you love a great Before and After. Obviously, we do too. And sometimes, it’s fun to turn the tables and ask you to decide what becomes of a space in need of a total makeover. That’s just what we did with Carrie’s totally empty dining room at her new home in The Catskills.
Aug 18, 2020
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Our 7 Favorite Pieces from Carrie’s ‘Cabin Chic’ Makeover Takeover
How would you feel about letting millions of Instagram followers completely redesign your space, from top to bottom? One of our readers—a very brave one—let us do just that. Earlier this year, Carrie moved from a small 1-bedroom apartment near NYC to a mountain home in The Catskills. We then asked our Instagram followers to choose furniture, decor, plants, and accessories from The Home Depot. The polls have closed, the furniture’s been delivered, and the afters are here!
Aug 18, 2020
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Before and After: Here’s What Happened When Carrie Let Our Instagram Followers Redecorate Her Living Room
When Carrie and Matthew moved from a 1-bedroom apartment in the NYC area to a bigger home nestled in the woods of The Catskills, one thing was clear: They’d need a lot more furniture and decor to style their space. To get the job done, we asked our Instagram followers (aka you!) to help decide how to design their living room by voting on which items from The Home Depot deserved a spot in their new place. And the results are in! Here’s how your selections shaped her new space.
Aug 18, 2020
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Before and After: A New ‘Cabin Chic’ Bedroom in The Catskills—Styled by You!
If you follow our Insta Stories you might remember that, a little while back, we asked for your help in styling Carrie’s new home in The Catskills by voting on items to include from The Home Depot. After moving from a tiny apartment in the city to a new house in the mountains, Carrie’s new bedroom was a total blank slate. But now it’s totally finished—thanks to you!
Aug 18, 2020
15 Expensive Decorating Mistakes Designers Won’t Make Again
Save time and money by avoiding these decorating pitfalls.
Aug 18, 2020
Before and After: A Cheery One-Day Mini Patio Makeover for Less Than $100
This space turned into a mini tropical oasis.
Aug 17, 2020
Kate Hudson Stocks Her Kitchen with These Affordable Mini Dutch Ovens from Target
You can be baking twins with Kate Hudson.
Aug 17, 2020
This Once-Crucial Strategy to Selling Your Home May Be the Worst Thing to Do
The pandemic is upending conventional wisdom of all kinds.
Aug 17, 2020
B&A: A Dull Dorm Apartment's Remarkable Makeover Cost Less Than $1000
This utilitarian dorm apartment was transformed entirely into a cozy home... without making any permanent changes AND spending as little money as possible. It's PACKED with DIY ideas!
Aug 17, 2020
5 Mistakes Pro Painters Wish You'd Stop Making
You'll get a better result for less time, money, and hassle by following these pro painting tips.
Aug 17, 2020
5 Things You Really Should Read About Before Leaving the City for the Suburbs
Did zoning and permitting ever cross your mind?
Aug 17, 2020
This Little Mermaid Jewelry Box Reminds Me I’m Living the Life I’ve Dreamed Of
Comfort Decorating
I could only carry it with me, looking for and eventually creating a place where it would fit in perfectly.
Aug 17, 2020
An Attic Apartment in Barcelona Comes With Built-In Furniture
It's multifunctional *and* chic.
Aug 16, 2020
Before and After: A Stylish and Organized Office Created in Two Days for £26
Your work space should be inspiring, but that doesn't mean it has to be expensive.
Aug 16, 2020
This Formerly Small Dark Rental Proves the Power of Paint and Styling on a Space
Lifestyle blogger and interior designer Jessica-Sara Morris turned a small dark rental into a cozy, clean, inspiring space.
Aug 16, 2020
7 Things I Regret Not Checking on Before I Bought My First House
From the windows... to the walls.
Aug 16, 2020
I Tried That Viral TikTok Laundry Hack to Un-Shrink Your Clothes—And Learned It’s an Old Expert Trick
Every now and then, in my nightly TikTok scroll, I find a life hack I absolutely have to try.
Aug 16, 2020
Leaving Halloween Decorations Up All Year Long Is How I Reclaim My Independence
Comfort Decorating
The voice in my head parroting my mother's rules took some time to silence.
Aug 16, 2020
The Queen’s Private Garden at Windsor Castle is Now Open to the Public For the First Time in Decades
It's been closed to non-royals for over 40 years.
Aug 15, 2020
Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Take with You After Selling Your Home
Leave those light fixtures alone.
Aug 15, 2020
Before and After: I Turned My Great-Grandmother's Hutch into a Modern Heirloom
Family hand-me-downs don't have to be stuck in the past.
Aug 15, 2020
6 Hollywood Regency Trends You Might Regret, According to Designers
When it comes to interiors, is what’s good always gold?
Aug 15, 2020
How “White Flight” Segregated American Cities and Suburbs
This racist housing pattern isn't a thing of the past.
Aug 15, 2020
Custom Storage & Colorful Patterns Make This Shared Home Ultra Livable
Two roommates enlisted designer Ahmad Abouzanat to help them design this Chelsea rental apartment's shared spaces and the bedrooms.
Aug 15, 2020
The Saturday Morning Cleaning Schedule for When You Didn’t Clean All Week
Here's a plan for when you didn't clean all week (but want your house to look and feel like you did).
Aug 15, 2020
Before and After: A Sophisticated Custom-Look Sideboard for Less Than £60
Here's proof that furniture can look like a million bucks without costing it.
Aug 14, 2020
You Can Now Rent Edward and Bella’s Honeymoon Villa From “Twilight”
You can also bring pets, so Jacob can be invited to the party, too.
Aug 14, 2020
It's Official: Bar Cabinets Are the New Bar Carts
Cheers to that!
Aug 14, 2020
A Brooklyn Rental Features Cute Ways to Store Things (Both In AND Out of Sight)
From a table skirt in the entryway to a pile of pillows in the living room corner, this apartment has storage ideas for any size home.
Aug 14, 2020
6 Reasons KLIPPAN Continues To Be One of IKEA's Most Popular Living Room Sofas
It’s not just the cheap price.
Aug 13, 2020
5 Things to Know About Living in an RV, According to People Who Have
You’ll probably fight with your appliances.
Aug 14, 2020
This Not-So-Hidden Kitchen Surface Is the Last Place Anyone Thinks to Clean
Weekend Projects
Dusting is one chore that's easy for me to let slip through the cracks. But there's another dusty spot that gets overlooked even more often than tabletops and shelves.
Aug 14, 2020
This Rustic Tiny House Has More Amenities Than an NYC Apartment
There's even a dishwasher!
Aug 13, 2020