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7 Unconventional but Brilliant Ways to Decorate the Foot of Your Bed
A bench is a good option, but it's not the only one.
Marlen Komar
Jun 16, 2020
This $69 Shelf Might be IKEA’s Most Functional Piece Yet
Have you met IVAR?
Marlen Komar
Jun 12, 2020
6 Ways to Make Your Maximalist Room Feel Curated—Not Cluttered, According to Designers
More is more—but make it intentional.
Marlen Komar
Jun 9, 2020
Magazine Collage Walls Have Grown Up, and Here’s What They Look Like Now
Talk about a glow up!
Marlen Komar
May 28, 2020
This Designer Trick Will Make Your Art Look Even Better than It Already Does
You can use leftover paint or wallpaper for it!
Marlen Komar
May 22, 2020
9 Living Room Sofa Mistakes You Might be Making—and How to Fix Them
So your sofa looks its best for as long as possible!
Marlen Komar
May 6, 2020
These Gorgeous Kitchen Paint Ideas Will Breathe Life Into Your Cooking Space
White is nowhere to be found.
Marlen Komar
Apr 2, 2020
7 Ways to Judge the Quality of a Sofa Before You Buy It, According to Experts
Style
Here's how to avoid a lemon.
Marlen Komar
Apr 1, 2020
Meet Elsie de Wolfe: America’s First Female Decorator and a Pre-Instagram Influencer
Move over, Dorothy Draper!
Marlen Komar
Mar 24, 2020
10 Large Planters That Won't Cost You An Arm and a Leg
Style
Plus, they look good too.
Marlen Komar
Mar 18, 2020
8 Bedroom Decor Icons From the '90s That Are Cool Again
Bean bag chairs and all.
Marlen Komar
Mar 16, 2020
12 Packing Shortcuts That Will Save You Time and Money
Style
Get a move on it.
Marlen Komar
Mar 9, 2020
6 Family Photo Display Alternatives That Are as Clever as They Are Stylish
Make the most of your memories.
Marlen Komar
Feb 26, 2020
How to Start an Art Collection, According to an Industry Expert
Splurging not necessary!
Marlen Komar
Feb 21, 2020
10 Things from Your Grandparents’ Kitchen that are Actually Cool Again
Grandmillennial style, meet the kitchen.
Marlen Komar
Feb 13, 2020
The Home Decor Style You Need, Based on Your Enneagram Type
Your personality might be a good way to find find your decorating style.
Marlen Komar
Feb 10, 2020
These 6 Stylish Rooms Will Make You Want a Wall Cutout Now
They come in so many shapes and sizes!
Marlen Komar
Feb 1, 2020
This Simple Shape is Taking Home Decor by Storm—and Your Home Could be Next
Here's how to get in on the trend.
Marlen Komar
Jan 22, 2020
8 Things from Your Grandparents' Living Room that are Cool Again
Yes, grandmillennial style is happening, and we're here for it.
Marlen Komar
Jan 4, 2020
This One-and-Done Decorating Trick Will Change Your Living Room
Hint: It's the easiest ever way to style your sofa.
Marlen Komar
Dec 23, 2019
Proof That Black Rooms Don’t Have to Be Gloomy
The color might have the reputation of being gloomy and moody, but when done right it's anything but depressing.
Marlen Komar
Dec 18, 2019
7 Nature-Inspired Living Room Trends to Chill Out With in 2020
Bring the outdoors inside. You won't regret it.
Marlen Komar
Dec 9, 2019
The Surprising Way Designers Are Making Bathtubs Stylish Without Spending a Ton
Hint: It has to do with tile!
Marlen Komar
Dec 4, 2019
A Brief History of Word Art, the Decor Everyone Loves to Hate
What’s so bad about a sign declaring you’re standing in a “Cucina Italiana” or a cheeky “Be Our Guest” canvas hanging in a spare bedroom, anyway?
Marlen Komar
Nov 29, 2019
10 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Fuller Faster
And some of them are free!
Marlen Komar
Nov 26, 2019
Here’s What to Do if Your Minimalist Room Turned Out Boring
Because minimalism shouldn't mean sparse and cold.
Marlen Komar
Nov 25, 2019
Is Mid-Century Modern Over?
It's complicated—but don't throw away your Eames chairs yet!
Marlen Komar
Nov 23, 2019
7 Easy Ways to Create Mood Lighting in Your Dining Room
It's dinner party season.
Marlen Komar
Nov 20, 2019
A Brief History of the TV Tray
This 1950s icon just might be the OG of home hacking.
Marlen Komar
Nov 17, 2019
8 Weird Home Trends That We Hope Aren't Coming Back
Bathroom carpeting is never a good idea, people!
Marlen Komar
Nov 14, 2019
9 Ways to Make Use of Awkward Corners in Your House
No corners, nooks, or crannies left behind!
Marlen Komar
Nov 8, 2019
7 Unexpected Ways to Decorate With Pegboard
They're not just for garages!
Marlen Komar
Nov 6, 2019
10 Tips that'll Help Fix a Room Where Nothing Quite Goes Together
Have decor that doesn't go? Don't worry, we're here to help.
Marlen Komar
Oct 29, 2019
6 Ways to Salvage a Living Room if Your Furniture Doesn't Go Together
As these interior designers prove, opposites *can* attract.
Marlen Komar
Oct 6, 2019
The Psychedelic Story Behind Lava Lamps
Turns out, this iconic fixture had surprisingly sophisticated roots.
Marlen Komar
Sep 23, 2019
Inside the Ridiculously Royal History of the Canopy Bed
We did some digging—and these beds are fit for nobility.
Marlen Komar
Sep 14, 2019
7 Design Elements In U.S. Homes that Surprise First-Time Visitors
Believe it or not, some of the most common features in our homes are downright wacky to others.
Marlen Komar
Aug 20, 2019
This is Why We're so Obsessed With Pink Bathrooms
Approximately five million of the 20 million new homes built between 1946 and 1966 had a cotton candy pink bathroom.
Marlen Komar
Jul 30, 2019
Inside the Bizarre History of the Beanbag Chair
The plush seats were once the height of cool home decor.
Marlen Komar
Jul 27, 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.
Marlen Komar
Jul 23, 2019
7 Style-Conscious Ways To Make The Most Out Of Bunk Beds
Bunk beds usually conjure the image of summer camps or crowded kids’ rooms, but not here.
Marlen Komar
Jul 4, 2019
A Case for Why You Should Try Contrasting Wallpapers and Carpets
Live a little with these contrasting mixes of wallpaper and carpet.
Marlen Komar
Jul 2, 2019
Stylish Storage Ideas for Rooms with No Closets
Here's how to make the best of a space with no closet.
Marlen Komar
Jun 18, 2019
Stylish RV Vans That Will Make You Want to Join the Van Life
Forget houses, these stylish RVs and campers will make you rethink living in a van.
Marlen Komar
Jun 10, 2019
8 Unexpected Ways to Repurpose Your Unused Closet Space
One can never have enough closet space, but those small nooks aren’t just for storage. If you take out all of your coats and piles of shoes, those spaces can transform into micro rooms, like offices and nurseries.
Marlen Komar
Jun 1, 2019
How To Carve Out Office Space In Your Small Living Room
You want the workstation to flow with the rest of the decor of the room, but you also want the area to feel professional enough so you can pull up a chair and get into a business frame of mind.
Marlen Komar
May 30, 2019
8 Ideas for Transforming Nearly Unwearable Thrift Store Finds Into Stylish Pieces
Thrift stores carry a lot of, eh, “interesting” pieces on their racks. Bedazzled evening dresses from the ’80s rub shoulders with floral sundresses from the grunge era; sweater vests mingle with mom jeans, and Peter Pan collars throw you back into a time where Twiggy ruled the magazine stands.
Marlen Komar
May 4, 2019
No Regrets: How To Clean Out Your Closet & Feel Good About It Later
Is your closet overflowing with outdated sweaters and old jeans that require a month long juice cleanse to get into? Do you really want to clean out your closet and pull some metaphorical weeds that take the form of sherbet Gap polos and asymmetrical halter dresses, but feel like you can’t? Chances are you’re afraid to take anything out of your wardrobe because you’re worried you’ll regret it later.
Marlen Komar
May 3, 2019