Wooden staircase next to a coat rack with jackets and a bag, shoes on a mat by the door.
7 Experts Share Their Favorite Products for Getting Organized
Experts share their favorite items they use to organize their drawers, closets, cabinets and more... as well as the items they most recommend to clients!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 15, 2020
3 Secrets of People with Flawlessly Clean Houses
You know the type.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 14, 2020
This Tidy Toronto Condo is Packed with Organizing Ideas You’ll Want to Steal
If you like labels, you're going to love getting to see inside this professional organizer's drawers, closets, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 10, 2020
A Pro Organizer Reveals the Beautiful Home Basics She Can’t Live Without
Kristen Ziegler, owner of Minima, recommends items that combine function and beauty and take usually boring, utilitarian household items to a whole other level.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 10, 2020
A Pro Organizer's Philly Home Hides Storage in Plain Sight
According to professional organizer Janet M. Taylor, one of the most common misconceptions about getting your home in order is that once you get organized, you're done.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 10, 2020
7 Professional Organizers Share Their Favorite IKEA Products
Some of their picks might surprise you!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 9, 2020
8 of the Best (and Easiest) IKEA Hacks We Spotted This Year
These types of IKEA "hacks" are the perfect combo of affordable and fast to do.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 7, 2020
A Professional Organizer Shares the Biggest Decluttering “Don’ts”
The end game to decluttering your home isn't necessarily a Instagram-worthy closet photo shoot.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 3, 2020
This Pro Organizer Has the Secrets to Making Small Spaces Work for Two
Fay Wolf and her partner live AND work in just 660 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 1, 2020
A Countdown of the Most Pinned Home Photos of the Year
Curious to know which images were pinned the most this year? Click to find out if your favorites made the list!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 31, 2019
The Boldest, Coolest Color Combos We Saw This Year
Of all the elements in a designer's toolbox, nothing wields quite as much power as a strong combination of colors.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 27, 2019
Here it is: The Most Festive Christmas House We’ve Ever Seen
Every year Jennifer Perkins REALLY goes for it with holiday decorating...and every year is different than before!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
Storage Secrets from a Pro Organizer’s Own Tiny Studio Apartment
Designer and organizer Amelia's current home is short on space, but rich in smart small space storage ideas
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
A Professional Organizer Reveals Two Tasks to Do Each Day to Stay More Organized
Professional organizer Rachel Rosenthal reveals what most people get wrong when it comes to getting their home organized.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
A Renovated Condo Features the Perfect Mix of Scandi Boho Christmas Decor
Holiday decorations stick to a neutral color palette of soft colors derived from the outdoors, and dominant materials are natural, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
Before & After: A Dated ’80s House Is Unrecognizable After This Cheery, Modern Remodel
And it features some sleek, clever built-in ideas for the kitchen and bathroom you'll be inspired by.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Before and After: A Dark, Dated Bungalow Gets an Unrecognizable Bright Makeover
It looks and feels so much larger!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
A Remodeled Condo Is Modern, Minimal, and a Marvelous Home for This Creative Couple
After remodeling, this condo is now a serene living space.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Before & After: This Already Charming 124-Year-Old House Just Got Better—Thanks to the Power of Color
The home's history and character were clearly a big selling point.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
This Rental Apartment’s Rainbow Color Palette Will Lift Your Spirits
Color is healing and transformative and rainbows are fun and uplifting.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Before & After: A Long-Awaited Master Bath Makeover Was Worth the Wait
The main bathroom needed an entire makeover, including a layout update.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Before & After: A Lonely Little Basement Nook Is Now a Cozy Living Room Lounge
Though only a small space—just 117 square feet—this former odd basement level room is now a lovely lounge room that can double as a guest room thanks to sleeper sofa.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
A Young Couple Built This Cute and Cozy Tiny House Themselves
Nicolette and Michael built their very own tiny house in 2018 in just seven months. And they've fit a lot in to just 300 square feet!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
This 450-Square-Foot Apartment Is a Glam, Paris-Inspired Bachelorette Pad
This interior designer's studio may be on the small side, but it has beautiful hardwood floors, picturesque windows, and original cabinetry and molding.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
This Small San Francisco Studio Is Incredibly Bright & Stylish
She didn't see a single piece of decor or furniture in person until it arrived, minus her curtains.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Fashion Blogger Kellie Brown’s Sugar Hill Apartment Is Serene, Stylish, and Incredibly Inspiring
Name: Kellie Brown Location: Sugar Hill — Manhattan, NYC Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting Even Kellie Brown—lifestyle blogger and founder of AndIGetDressed—admits that her blog started out as just a way to show off what she’s wearing… but it has turned into so much more. Especially after starting her YouTube channel (over 33,000 subscribers and counting), where videos feature her infectiously positive energy, fashion tips, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Move Over Chip and Jo — This Georgia House Wins Farmhouse Chic
Name: Laura Gibson and family Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned No matter whether you’re personally a fan of farmhouse chic style or not, you have to hand it to Laura Gibson: She’s a woman (and blogger) with a distinct style. And an attention to detail that customizes every inch of a plain home.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
A Creative Family Crafted a Supportive, Modern Home
Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends Carissa Tozzi shares this home with husband Dino, their six-year-old son Wolf, and their rescue pup, Pepito.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
A Brooklyn Home Designed With Healing in Mind
This is a home that was thoughtfully designed to help support life, career AND health.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
This Brooklyn Rental Has Boutique Hotel Vibes
Name: Grace Atwood and her Persian cat Tyrion Lannister Creampuff Location: Williamsburg — Brooklyn Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Textile Designer Rebecca Atwood isn’t the only one with talent in her family. Her sister, Grace Atwood, started (and runs full time) a blog called The Stripe as a “source of inspiration for the modern woman” eight years ago, covering all sorts of topics like DIY, beauty, fashion, travel, design, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Ben’s Tiny But Comfy 250 Square Foot Studio
Name: Ben Steinbauer, Filmmaker, Man About Town Location: Austin, Texas Size: 250 square feet Years lived in: Rented 1 year Ben’s home is the perfect example of not needing a lot of space or expensive furniture to create the kind of home you want to hang out in. Under 300 square feet (not counting the outdoor deck), his home — a compact studio he rents in the backyard of a Central Austin house — is filled with vintage scores, art by creative friends, and records.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Chris & Roger’s Vivacious 160-Year-Old Victorian
Name: Roger and Chris Stout-Hazard and dog Buck Location: Sharon Springs, New York Size: 1800 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2.5 years Roger and Chris’ style is the kind of laid-back, eclectic look that would look great anywhere. But combine it with the great architectural bones of an 160-year-old Italianate Victorian in the overwhelmingly charming small town of Sharon Springs, New York, and you’ve got a bold and modern mix that makes for one seriously enviable home.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Lindsay Nakashima’s Focus on Family
Name: Lindsay Nakashima and son Hugo Location: Hyde Park — Austin, TexasSize: 1400 square feetYears lived in: Owned, 10 years Beauty permeates every inch of the Austin home of Lindsay Nakashima, the grandniece of famed Mid-Century Modern furniture maker George Nakashima. His modern and warm wood furniture designs mix with Lindsay’s refreshingly simple and honest approach to design, to create a home that’s entirely welcoming.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Amber’s Art-Filled Austin Apartment
Name: Amber Abramson, Associate Director at New Image Art Gallery and owner of Busy-Being, her son, Angelo, and pets Pigeon (AKA Maiden of Anarchy) the cat and Paper the turtle. Location: Cherrywood neighborhood — Austin, TexasSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: Rented, 1 year It’s hard not to be envious of a woman who can turn a blank space into a fascinating, art-packed apartment in just under a year, but then again, not all folks can claim as many creative hats as Amber.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
The Shepherds’ Sunny & Simple Remodel
Name: Trent and Carly Shepherd, our 4.5 month-old baby, Gray, our 14-year-old golden retriever, Levi and our 8-year-old cat, Phoenix. Not listed in order of preference.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Elizabeth’s Colorful and Adventurous House
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Dave’s Tiny Urban Austin Studio
Name: Dave JohannesLocation: Austin, Texas Size: 392 square feetYears lived in: 1 You may remember Dave’s place from his Small Cool entry — we liked so many things about Dave’s apartment we knew we had to visit for a House Tour! Sure, Dave lives in a hip, urban apartment complex close to downtown Austin, but it’s not his location that makes this tiny studio so great.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
A Renovated 1930s House in London Is Bursting With Charm
This renovated house is a dreamy showcase of vintage finds, Scandinavian-inspired decor, and budget-friendly ideas.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
This City’s Homes Have Some of the Best Use of Dark Paint Color We’ve Ever Seen
Can you guess which one it is?
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
This Type of Coffee Table Is the Best for Small Spaces
Whether you have a tiny two-bedroom loft on the outskirts of town or a teeny studio apartment in the heart of your city (or something in between, even!), chances are you’ve got a piece of furniture in front of your sofa known as the coffee table. Great for putting your feet up, eating dinner on, or displaying books and trinkets, the coffee table can also have a downside: It’s a bulky object taking up precious space. But that’s why you want to choose one that will work for you.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Bernadette’s Cool, Colorful & Contemporary Austin Home
Name: Bernadette Location: Austin, Texas Size: 2100 square feet Years lived in: Owned for 10 1/2 years Filled with sleek modern furniture, bold wall paint colors and a fun collection of art gathered over the years, Bernadette’s style is cool, contemporary and inspiring. You feel a peaceful calm wash over you as you explore the colorful art on her walls or enjoy the natural light that pours in from ample windows.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Advice for Creating a Home That Reflects Your Personality
Take a real long, careful look around your home. Does it look like “you”? Does it reflect your personality? If it doesn’t — if friends are often surprised when they visit your home — you might consider some of the advice from this week’s gorgeous house tours. “I always tell people to make sure their room has personality and reflects themselves. I’ve seen many homes where you get no sense of the people who live there.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
19 of the Smartest, Sexiest Storage Solutions We Saw in 2019
These are 19 of the best storage ideas from house tours this year.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 17, 2019
A Chicago Interior Designer Shares Her Chic and Budget Holiday Decorating Tips
Including what to buy from Trader Joe's and how to make those orange slice ornaments you see everywhere.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
The Very Best Ideas from Super Small, Stylish & Smart Kitchens
The smaller the kitchen = the smarter the storage and style solutions.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
Decorating Secrets: 6 Benefits to Going Minimal in the Bedroom
We’re defining “minimal” a little literal in this post — we’re talking about bedrooms lovely because they only have the minimal amount of elements in them. A bed. Maybe a nightstand. A rug for softness underfoot. Maybe a light. They’re not wall-to-wall stuff — and that avoidance of clutter and more things than actually needed can have quite a few benefits, both health and design wise.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
This Weekend: Give a Rug or Carpet a Deep Clean
Winter is rough on our floors from wet snow, mud and more, especially on our carpets and rugs. This Weekend Project is about giving one carpeted room or rug a deep, thorough clean that will make your whole space feel invigorated and refreshed. Experts suggest that you deep-clean rugs and carpet at least once a year. This weekend, knock out one spot in your home really well.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
The Smartest, Most Stylish Studio Apartments of 2019
These 10 small studio apartments are the most stylish we saw this year!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 12, 2019