Modern living room with large windows, black leather sofa, dining table, plants, and abstract wall art.
Southern Eclectic Minimalist Style in Atlanta
Bert is a history buff and graphic designer, and actively supports artists by collecting their wares. He shares his cool condo with pups Biscuit and Ms. Millie Nelson.
Jul 23, 2019
How to Grow and Care for Marimo Moss Balls, the Perfect Pet Plant for 2019
Remember pet rocks? Yeah, it’s time to upgrade. Meet the marimo ball.
Jul 23, 2019
You Can Glamp at Yosemite in This Gorgeous Airstream
Glamping #goals is reserved for this awesomeness.
Jul 23, 2019
A Mid-Century Houston Ranch House Is a Rainbow of Happy Hues
Almost everything you see in this house is used and from the mid-century or earlier. The couple sourced from online, thrift shops, antique stores, friends/family/ancestors, and estate sales in their neighborhood.
Jul 23, 2019
This Austin Remodel Is a Pastel Dream
Colors are what make this remodeled Austin home shine. A Jadeite Green Big Chill refrigerator, original yellow tiles, a bold lilac hue, and other pastel walls add modern style to the traditional Queen Anne-style architecture.
Jul 23, 2019
6 Reasons Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Are Totally Overrated
From complicated cleaning to uncontrollable heat, these architectural wonders may not be all they're cracked up to be.
Jul 23, 2019
Here’s Why You Should Give Your Plants Coffee
There are proven benefits to hydrating your beloved plants with coffee.
Jul 23, 2019
Planning on Moving Soon? Here's What to Buy, According to Professional Designers
Switching area codes, coasts, or continents? Here's what professional designers say you need to buy for your space, stat.
Jul 23, 2019
This Week on Liz$plaining: Everything You Need to Know About Down Payments
You may have realized that not everyone who wants to own a home does (especially if they're a Millennial). It's not because they can't afford the monthly mortgage payment, it's because there is a barrier to entry for mortgages in the tune of thousands of dollars, a.k.a. that pesky down payment.
Jul 23, 2019
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Before & After: The Easy DIY That Made Erica's Home So Much More Welco
A simple change of color changed the whole face of her home.
Jul 23, 2019
How Nancy Drew, Ramona, and Your Other Favorite Children’s Book Characters Would Decorate Their Studio Apartments
We’re dreaming up how four classic characters—Ramona, Nancy Drew, Eloise, and Junie B. Jones— would design their spaces today.
Jul 23, 2019
A Small San Francisco Rental Apartment Is Full of Warmth, Wood, and a Splash of Color
With the multi-colored rug anchoring the living room and the beautiful but still rather neutral blue walls in the bedroom, this is an example of how to add color to a rental without risking not getting your security deposit back.
Jul 22, 2019
This Expert-Approved Trick Can Make Your Home Look More Expensive Than It Is
Vintage interior lighting can add sophistication to a space, making it look more expensive.
Jul 22, 2019
5 Creative Work From Home Jobs on Indeed That Could Pay Up to $200K a Year
If you’re a creative soul stifled by the structure of a traditional 9-to-5, or produce your best work in the solitude and comfort of your own home, you're not alone. To help you get started on your search, we’ve rounded up some recent postings for creative work from home gigs on Indeed.
Jul 22, 2019
A Toronto Apartment Comes Alive Thanks to Bold Colors and Fun Patterns
This freelance graphic designer's rental apartment features bold colors and wild patterns.
Jul 22, 2019
Your Car’s Cup Holders Are Gross—But This Quick Sock Trick Will Clean Them in 10 Seconds
Who knew the average car is just as dirty—if not even dirtier—than the messiest areas of your home?
Jul 21, 2019
This $6M Home Was Built for a Book Collector and, Wow, When Can I Move In?
Built for a book collector, this fairytale home stuns in its historic detail with all the modern upgrades fit for royalty.
Jul 20, 2019
6 Things That Japan Taught Me I Really Need in My Kitchen
When people find out I just got home from a two-week trip to Japan with my mom, they invariably say, “I’m so jealous! It’s totally on my bucket list.” And I say, “Yes, up until a few weeks ago I was on your side of this conversation!” I have spent my whole life wanting to go there, and for a recent big birthday (cough) my mom made it happen. It totally lived up to expectations: the temples, the culture, the beauty, and, of course, the food.
Jul 20, 2019
5 Things Design Experts Always Buy From the Dollar Store
Whoever said money can't buy you happiness has clearly never been to a dollar store.
Jul 20, 2019
Attention, Bibliophiles: This Library Was Designed to Look Like a Bookshelf
You need to visit ASAP.
Jul 20, 2019
7 Brilliant Tricks Home Stagers Use When They Don't Have Time to Clean
Professional home stagers have an arsenal of cleaning tricks that will leave your home looking sparkling. The best part? You'll only spend minutes—not hours—cleaning.
Jul 20, 2019
These Twitter Reactions to the New Season of “Queer Eye” Are Doing the Most
Twitter is making the Fab Five proud.
Jul 20, 2019
Self-Cleaning Hair Brushes Are Real, And They’re Less Than $15 Each
And like most random yet helpful tools these days, it’s on Amazon.
Jul 20, 2019
A Bag Designer’s Eclectic Dream Barn House in the Louisiana Countryside
Designer Kelly Moore and her husband (also named Kelly) designed every detail of this expansive and eclectic home they share with their three daughters.
Jul 19, 2019
This Plant-Filled Parisian Apartment Is Enviably Bohemian
Janaé, Angela, and Simon are flatmates in an exhuberantly bohemian rental in Paris' 19th Arrondissement.
Jul 19, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Chic Marble Accessories
Love marble as much as we do? These accessories are an easy way to bring a sleek edge to your space.
Jul 19, 2019
This Colorful Vinyl Tile Is a Pixellated Rainbow For Your Floors
The pixel pattern is a modern spin on the nostalgic graphic style
Jul 19, 2019
A 400-Square Foot Brooklyn Studio Is a Cotton Candy-Colored ‘Mermaid Hideaway’
This visual artist describes her style as "shabby chic meets vintage glam inside a kitschy mermaid grotto."
Jul 19, 2019
Check in to Wille Nelson’s Austin Hangout Turned Tiny House Hotel
Austin is known for its live music scene, funky boutique hotels and nearby Hill Country, and one of its newest places to stay, The Wayback Cafe and Cottages, combines the charm of all three. Located on three Live Oak-dotted acres in the exclusive West Lake Hills neighborhood, The Wayback boasts eight board-and-batten style cottages, a restaurant led by the flavors of Central Texas and a handful of communal areas including a pool, fire pit and cabana.
Jul 19, 2019
10 Paint Mistakes Designers are Tired of You Making
Get your space back on track with these helpful tips.
Jul 19, 2019
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Win: A Gift Card to Fund Your Summer Paint Project
What part of your home will you make more beautiful?
Jul 19, 2019
13 Life-Saving Collapsible Items For Your Dorm
You'll need more space for the random items you’ll accumulate over the year!
Jul 18, 2019
Dr. Dre’s Woodland Hills Home Has a Sunken Jacuzzi—Indoors
The iconic rapper/producer/headphones tycoon is selling his Woodland Hills estate for $5.25 million—the most expensive listing in the entire town at the moment.
Jul 18, 2019
13 of the Most Colorful Outdoor Spaces We’ve Seen this Summer
These rainbow outdoor spaces aren't afraid of vibrant hues, and will inspire you to add color to your own home's exteriors.
Jul 18, 2019
10 Easy (But Cool) Ways to Style Your Dining Table, According to Designers
You don't need to have a dinner party to create a gorgeous tablescape.
Jul 18, 2019
5 Airbnb Rentals to Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, All For Just $11 a Night
The anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon is Saturday, July 20. It’s a day worth celebrating, which is why Airbnb hand-selected properties that help connect guests to space for just $11 a night.
Jul 18, 2019
The Best 6 No-Fee Apartment Hunting Resources, According to Real New Yorkers
Can't afford to pay a broker fee (or just don't want to?) Here are six solid resources for finding a no-fee apartment in NYC.
Jul 18, 2019
6 Creative Small-Space Sleep Solutions for Guests
Beanbag beds, ottomans, faux mink sleeping bags, and more.
Jul 18, 2019
7 Ways to Fake High Ceilings In Your Home That Might Even Fool You
You can't always get what you want, but you can use your design chops to hack your way to your dream house.
Jul 18, 2019
This Cube Pillow Is Here to Solve Your Side-Sleeper Problems
Here to assist side-sleepers everywhere with getting those recommended seven to eight hours of nightly shuteye is the PillowCube, the self-professed “bed for your head.”
Jul 18, 2019
Why You Shouldn't Stress if Your Apartment Isn't 'Perfect' Right Now
The thing that makes the biggest difference between an apartment and a "home" surprisingly isn't just your salary—it's your mentality.
Jul 18, 2019
Your Old Pokémon Cards Could Be Worth Up to $12,500
It’s totally possible that a rare and desirable Pokémon card is hiding right under your nose.
Jul 18, 2019
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Before & After: Diana Made a Big Entryway Impact by Painting This Overlooked Spot
The home Diana shares with her husband and daughter in Chattanooga, TN, is casual and welcoming, with modern touches and boho flair against a calming neutral palette. But when it came to the home’s entrance, the effect was too neutral: The dark wood door and stair rail and white walls were a bland greeting to an otherwise personality-filled space.
Jul 18, 2019
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Before & After: Darina Breaks the Rules with a Stylish Bedroom Paint Project
Darina had plans to create a farmhouse aesthetic in her family’s home in Murrieta, CA, but after moving in, she realized her space would be better suited by natural accents and earthy tones. Those improv skills made us think that she’d be open to an experimental makeover we envisioned in her master bedroom: a bold paint canopy. A paint canopy isn’t your ordinary accent wall. Sure, conventional wisdom advises painting an entire room, or at least an entire wall, but guess what?
Jul 18, 2019
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Before & After: This Bedroom Is the Perfect Argument for Painting Your Ceiling Pink
With its soft accents and minimalist furniture, Cara’s home in Asbury Park, NJ, exudes a soft, airy style. But the sun-drenched bedroom she shares with her husband Mike needed a special touch to make it stand out. Never one to shy away from experimenting with style, Cara was game when we found inspiration in an unlikely place: the ceiling. They say that ceilings must be white—but we don’t know who “they” are anyway, and we say white is just the beginning!
Jul 18, 2019
This Hidden Home Section at Target Is Full of Under $100 Statement Pieces
Just when we thought we couldn’t love Target more, we’ve found a new favorite section to browse both in-person and online.
Jul 17, 2019
This $265K Cali Home Lets You Live the Influencer Life & Have Your Avo Toast Too
This adorable, stylish home in Joshua Tree on the market for just $265,000. Yes, that genuinely affordable price tag is no mirage.
Jul 17, 2019
40 Black Rooms That Make You Want to Go to the Dark Side
Goodbye, neutrals. Hello, bold, beautiful black rooms.
Jul 17, 2019