Wooden shelves with potted plants, framed art, books, and a vintage crate in a living room with a gray sofa and colorful cushions.
I Shop for Most of My Home Decor on Etsy: Here Are 10 Pieces I'm Loving
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I spend way too much of my free time scrolling through Etsy, and I’m honestly not ashamed of it! The website has become one of my favorite resources for home decor. I take pride in filling my apartment with decorative pieces that are a bit off the beaten path, and Etsy is perfect for snagging vintage pieces and new items that you won’t encounter at big-box retailers.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 6, 2022
This Unexpected Living Room Storage Solution Has Transformed My Narrow Kitchen
And it can work for yours, too!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 31, 2022
5 Stylish, Easy Ways to Upgrade Plain Walls on an IKEA Budget
Breathe new life into your space in just a weekend's time (or less!).
Sarah Lyon
Aug 21, 2022
6 Home Decor Shops Around the World I'd Love to Visit
If I could travel anywhere!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 17, 2022
A Colorful Eclectic Stockholm House Has the Cutest Retro Style Kitchen
Cecilia, of the bright and cheerful account @mylifeinmulticolour, skips neutral Scandinavian palettes in exchange for more contemporary colors in her eclectic, colorful Stockholm home.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 17, 2022
This Stunning Tuscan Planter Will Make You Swoon
I promise: It's well worth the splurge!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 16, 2022
8 Designers Share Their Coolest Finds From Across the Globe
Here's what to keep your eyes peeled for on your next trip, near or far.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 11, 2022
These 9 Home Items from Amazon Have Actually Changed My Life
They start at just $10, and all but one are under $50.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 11, 2022
Interior Designers on Their Favorite Colors as Kids (and Now!)
When was the last time you were asked, "What's your favorite color?"
Sarah Lyon
Jul 28, 2022
A Shapely Trend Is Taking Over Side Tables Right Now
Here are eight of the best ones on the market right now.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 27, 2022
The Color Palettes that Have Defined the Past 100 Years, from 1920 to Today
Earthy green, mustard, pink, and all-gray everything and more!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 19, 2022
These Are the Colors You Should Incorporate Into Your Home Right Now
According to interior designers.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 17, 2022
A Northern Ireland Home Has an Ombre Bedroom, Pastel Outdoor Kitchen, & More
Self-proclaimed color lover, thrifting fan, and DIYer Joanne McCauley, who runs the Instagram account @ouremporium, says for the first eight years of living in this Northern Ireland house, it was pretty beige. But not anymore!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 14, 2022
Shop Amazon Prime Day Like a Home Decor Pro With These 16 Designer Picks
Starting at just $12 and shipped to your door in two days or less!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 12, 2022
Here’s How to Bring a Space to Life With Playful Design, According to Designers
Bring in some wit and whimsy!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 10, 2022
20 Simple Ways to Add More Color to Your Home for Less Than $20
Go wild with color on a budget!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 9, 2022
This Trendy Ancient Motif Can Bring Classic Charm to Your Spaces
Starting at just $13!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 8, 2022
18 Mermaid Decor Ideas – How to Bring Mermaid Inspiration Into Your Home
Alexa, play "Under the Sea"...
Sarah Lyon
Jul 8, 2022
Here's a Use for This Controversial Home Feature That's Actually Stylish
Mirrors for the win!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 7, 2022
7 Stylish Small Space Decorating Ideas I Stole from StreetEasy
Forget designers! I'm trolling this site for inspo instead.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 6, 2022
Before & After: A Ho-Hum Brick Fireplace Gets an English Cottage Makeover
Bye bye, brick, and hello, period appropriate stone!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 1, 2022
A DIY Influencer's Clever Hacks Take Thrift Finds to a Whole New Level
Turn discarded items into treasure!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 29, 2022
Before and After: A Plain but Pretty Bedroom Gets a DIY Wallpaper Makeover
In just four hours!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 15, 2022
This is the One Thing You Don't Need in a Bedroom
According to designers!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 8, 2022
Here's a Cheap, Fun Way to Make Your Window Treatments a Little Funkier
Garlands aren't just for the holidays!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 7, 2022
20 Breathtaking Bedrooms That Prove Pastels Aren't Just for Nurseries
Pastel bedrooms are making a major comeback, demonstrating that these cheerful hues are for way more than just the nursery or Easter eggs.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 2, 2022
Here’s a Rental-Friendly Way to Fake Fancy Moldings in a White Box Room
It's potentially DIYable!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 2, 2022
These 20 Pastel Rooms Prove You Can Incorporate Happy Hues Anywhere in Your Home
Mint, pink, and lilac—oh my!
Sarah Lyon
May 27, 2022
10 Stunning Decorative Powder Room Mirrors — for $150 (or Less!)
Jazz up your half bath on a budget!
Sarah Lyon
May 19, 2022
This Oversized Round Vase Has Captured My Heart
A design writer falls in love with a catalog find that looks like it could be vintage.
Sarah Lyon
May 17, 2022
A Studio-Dwelling Designer Shares 3 Key Pieces of Advice
Imani Keal wants you to be fearless with your small-space decor.
Sarah Lyon
May 14, 2022
This Family’s Florida Home is Drenched in Bright Colors, Murals, and Disco Balls
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Designer Kelly Bach is the owner of RetroBabeCo, and found her current home in 2018. She shares the Florida house with husband, Nate, sons, Kalani and Keanu, and three chihuahuas: Lola, Hobie, and Mookie.
Sarah Lyon
May 13, 2022
This Home Has a High-End Look on a Budget With DIYs, Hand-Painted Murals & More
“Growing up I spent Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and so many other holidays in this house,” April describes of this house, which was once owned by her grandparents! Now she and her husband Joe are making this house their own.
Sarah Lyon
May 6, 2022
A Young Family’s Home Is Full of Facebook Marketplace Finds and Clever DIYs
Kelby Mayberry and her husband, an active duty member of the military, share their home, this 1,300-square-foot rental duplex, with their two young kids and their pets. They've thrifted and DIYed a lot of elements in the home for a budget-friendly and stylish space.
Sarah Lyon
May 5, 2022
Why Renters Might Want to Reconsider This Popular Design Trend
Plus, two easier ways to copy the look.
Sarah Lyon
May 3, 2022
Before & After: Wow-Worthy DIY Built-Ins (from IKEA!) Shine in This Houston Home Office
Home influencer Ryia Jose totally transformed her home office for just $750.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 28, 2022
This Wallpaper DIY From Design on a Dime Has Me Majorly Inspired
Rayman Boozer's creative wallpaper treatment is totally DIY-able.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 25, 2022
This Faux Plaster Lamp Makeover Will Wow You
Learn how to give a thrift store lamp a high-end look with a few basic supplies.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 16, 2022
How to Add Art Deco Style to Any Room
Designers share their tips and product picks to recreate this luxe, 1920s look.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 12, 2022
This Designer Lighting Trend Is Finally Affordable
That lamp style you've been coveting can finally be yours!
Sarah Lyon
Apr 7, 2022
This Old-School Material Is Back, With a Striking, Contemporary Twist
Plaster furnishings and decorative objects are great because they add instant texture to any space while still appearing contemporary and minimal.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 6, 2022
10 Things You Don’t Need in Your Apartment, According to Designers
When you live in a small space, it can be tough to decide what to keep and what to toss. Let these interior designers help.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 4, 2022
14 DIY Coffee Tables to Suit Any Skill Level
From beginners to experts, there's a DIY coffee table in here for you.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 4, 2022
Here's Why You Might Want to Give This Smart Layout Trick a Try
Even in a small space!
Sarah Lyon
Apr 2, 2022
Want More Decor for Your Money? Buy a Mirror With a Built-In Shelf
If you know, you know.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 1, 2022
5 Important Lessons For Hanging Large Gallery Wall
First of all, there will ALWAYS be lots of trial-and-error involved.
Sarah Lyon
Mar 21, 2022
This Budget-Minded Trend Will Make Your Kitchen (or Bathroom!) Look Like a Million Bucks
Combining different shapes, sizes, and colors of tile will add subtle interest and detail.
Sarah Lyon
Mar 18, 2022
Adding This Traditional Piece to My Bedroom Was One of My Best Furniture-Buying Decisions
As a small space dweller, I am always on the hunt for storage solutions that are substantial and sophisticated, and this piece fit the bill perfectly.
Sarah Lyon
Mar 15, 2022