Decor & Accessories

Name: Ross Weiner Location: Greenwich Village, New York, New York Size: 700 Square Feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned With a love of the arts and a strong sense of style, Ross went about turning a bare studio apartment into a one bedroom home with charm to spare.

Liana Hayles Newton

Dec 19, 2019

Krzysztof’s Modern Deco-Inspired Home

Name: Krzysztof Palacz Location: Buena Vista, San Francisco Size: 880 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Owned House tour veteran Christopher Reynolds tipped me off about his friend Krzysztof’s San Francisco apartment. Since I trust Christopher’s eye, I didn’t ask for many details, and showed up site unseen with tripod in tow. Krzysztof first had me at the Cherner chairs, a modern classic I’ve been coveting since design school.

Theresa Gonzalez

Dec 19, 2019

This Celeb Has 36 Christmas Trees in Her House

She has enough space for three dozen trees. Imagine!

Danielle Blundell

Dec 19, 2019

How To Make Your Own Reusable Food Wrap

Sorry Costco, but I don't buy Saran Wrap in bulk anymore.

Edith Zimmerman

Dec 18, 2019

10 Budget-Friendly Bathroom Buys That Will Make Your Small Space Work Harder

Without breaking the bank.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 18, 2019

You've Probably Been Smelling Candles Wrong—Here's How to Do it the Right Way

You're welcome.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 17, 2019

Finally, the Best Decorating Ideas for Your Studio Apartment

Turns out, your small space can be pretty AND practical.

Sarah Lyon

Dec 18, 2019

5 Classic Design Rules to Absolutely Never Break

We're all about breaking the rules for the sake of putting your own touch on a space, but these five design credos are non-negotiable.

Jessica Isaac

Dec 17, 2019

This New (Washable!) Disney Rug Collection is Chic Enough for Every Room in the House

They're not just for nurseries.

Kenya Foy

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

This $9 Trader Joe’s Buy is Perfect for Procrastinators and Tiny Homes Alike

Cheap, easy, AND adorable? The holiday trifecta!

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 16, 2019

18 Uses for White Vinegar, Your Favorite Pantry Staple

You can put this household workhorse to use in every room of your home.

Rena Behar

Dec 15, 2019

How to Fake a Department Store-Worthy Christmas Tree With Thrift Store Finds

Upcycling never looked so chic.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 13, 2019

Before and After: A Super Functional Closet Redo with a Tropical Twist

The only thing missing from this adorable closet redo is a daiquiri.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 12, 2019

The Surprising Kitchen Trend We’re Starting to See More Of

It immediately adds personality to the space.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 12, 2019

How To Make DIY Scented Pinecones

There's nothing like a little cinnamon to make it smell like home for the holidays.

Ashley Poskin

Dec 12, 2019

Buying a Christmas Tree? Here's Every Measurement You Need to Know

For the best-looking Christmas tree on the block, a tape measure is your best friend.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 12, 2019

9 Things Interior Designers Still Have from Their First Apartments

Here's what design pros are hanging onto for life.

Princess Gabbara

Dec 12, 2019

Here's What Interior Designers Always Buy at IKEA

STYLE

These expert-approved wares are worth adding to your blue and yellow shopping bag.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 11, 2019

6 Retro Trends That Are Starting to Stage a Comeback

I thought it would be fun to poll a few designers and study a few lookbooks to see what vintage trends might make their way to the forefront again in 2019.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 10, 2019

8 Seriously Smart Home Decor Hacks, According to Reddit

From saving money to decorating your home, Reddit has some great ideas.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 9, 2019

Peek Inside a 484 Square-Foot House in Texas That Used To Be Half the Size

The guest cottage is tranquil, with a style that belies its small size.

Lauren Jones

Dec 6, 2019

This Is the Most Popular Home Decor Item In Your State

This is what was most searched in 2019.

Kenya Foy

Dec 8, 2019

These Intricate Mini Animal Sculptures Are Made Out of Paper

Instead of attempting to fulfill a run-of-the-mill New Year’s resolution, the pair started 2018 off by committing themselves to creating a miniature paper animal sculpture for every single day of the year.

Kenya Foy

Dec 7, 2019

Before and After: This Charming DIY Home Office Goes Fabulously Un-Gray

Bring on the color!

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 6, 2019

6 Projects You Can DIY Using Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year

Whether you want a little Classic Blue or a lot, these projects will help you stay on-trend for 2020.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 5, 2019

DIY Floors that Look Like a Million Bucks

These DIYs will floor you

Nancy Mitchell

Dec 5, 2019

One Easy Way to Score Free Holiday Decorations (and How to Use Them)

Check decorating off your list (and then check it twice, because this is THAT simple).

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 3, 2019

Have a Very Hyggelig Holiday: 65 Scandinavian Decorating Ideas

If your love for all things Scandi is still going strong, these ideas are for you!

Tess Wilson

Dec 3, 2019

These are the Trends Everyone Had in Their Homes from 2000 to 2019

Shiplap, faux taxidermy, and millennial pink—get ready for a trip down memory lane!

Caroline Biggs

Dec 3, 2019

7 Photo Display Ideas That Are Both Fun and Stylish

In this day and age, we often post photos to Facebook or Instagram and then forget all about them. But with so many clever ways to display printed pictures around the house, why not round up your favorite photos and start decorating?

Sarah Lyon

Dec 2, 2019

Before and After: The Most Magical Little DIY Playhouse You've Ever Seen

This little fairytale house will make you want to be a kid again.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 2, 2019

Activists Dropped a Sinking House into a River to Show the Severity of Climate Change

Earlier this month, some parts of England got more rainfall in just 24 hours than they normally would in a single month.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Nov 30, 2019

Is Disaster-Proofing Your Home Decor a Thing?

Protect you, your home, and your stuff.

Kelsey Mulvey

Nov 30, 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

The Secret to Easy Faux Shiplap (Plus 3 Other Paint-Only Projects)

Give your hammer a rest. These projects are paint-only, so no tools needed!

Sarah Lyon

Nov 26, 2019

10 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Fuller Faster

And some of them are free!

Marlen Komar

Nov 26, 2019

8 Sneaky Ways to Create the Illusion of More Space

These are pretty clever.

Dabney Frake

Nov 26, 2019

9 Tiny Time Savers You Should Always Have on Hand at Home

Keep a home repair kit and you'll save LOTS of future headaches.

Cat Meschia

Nov 26, 2019

Before and After: A Cute IKEA Hack That Will Make You Want Dino Knobs

Jeff Goldblum would go wild for these adorable little made-over nightstands.

Megan Baker Detloff

Nov 24, 2019

9 Smart Tricks to Make Your Next Paint Job Simple and Painless

For those of us (hi, me) who like our chores to feel a little less chore-y.

Kelly Dawson

Nov 23, 2019

5 Smart Ways to Update Your Living Room—for Free

Yes, it *is* possible.

Sarah Lyon

Nov 20, 2019

Good News: You Can Now Buy Rifle Paper Co. Rugs at Anthropologie

They're just as beautiful as you'd expect.

Nicole Lund

Nov 19, 2019

Here's How to Fix a Wobbly Table Before Holiday Guests Arrive

You don't have to deal with a shaky dinner! This is one to-do that's easy to tackle.

Kelly Dawson

Nov 18, 2019

Before and After: From Useless Pantry to Fab IKEA-Built Home Bar

Let this DIY built-in bar get you in the renovating spirit.

Megan Baker Detloff

Nov 17, 2019

How To Make a Clementine Candle

I learned this fabulous little party trick when I was a school teacher years ago and have been showing other folks how to do it for years.

Maxwell Ryan

Nov 15, 2019

How to Create the Perfect Bouquet to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner

You'll never be on pumpkin pie duty again.

Ann Loynd Burton

Nov 13, 2019

Move Over, Bar Carts—Here's Why I Love The "Bar Dresser"

When it comes to setting up a spot for drinks at home, a dresser just might be better than a bar cart.

Sarah Lyon

Nov 12, 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

LEGO Launched an Oversized Wooden Minifigure and People are Turning it Into Works of Art

Enthusiasts of the classic toy building blocks brand will want to add LEGO’s latest to the holiday wish list.

Kenya Foy

Nov 1, 2019

Try Frank Lloyd Wright’s 2-Second Trick for Seeing Your Home in a New Light

Weekend Projects

Wright didn't let his subconscious stop him from enjoying his home, and neither will we.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 30, 2019

Get the Look: Eclectic, East Coast-Meets-California Beach Cottage Style

Dave and Hopie are newly-engaged and recent California transplants—and they decorated their 800 square foot apartment in a 1920s Venice Beach house with Rose Bowl Flea finds, hand-me-downs and tons of books. The result is a blend of eclectic, East Coast-meets-California beach cottage vibe. Below, clickable, shoppable resources to get this look. charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 31, 2019

Inside the Spooky World of Halloween Super Decorators

It requires elaborate planning well in advance, wandering through thrift stores all-year round to find that special spooky something, and spending hours editing to make that Frankenstein mask topper look juuuust right.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 31, 2019

6 Witchy Ways to Make Your Home Fit for a Modern Coven

Cast a spell with these design tips.

Tommie Ethington

Oct 31, 2019

These DIY Backyard Saunas Start at Under $5,000 & Can Be Built By 2 People

These cozy outdoor saunas can be placed right in your garden.

Kenya Foy

Oct 30, 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

I Let Our 2 Million Instagram Followers Decorate My Studio Apartment—And Here’s What Happened

For a type-A control freak Aries? Possibly!

Terri Pous

Oct 29, 2019

Before and After: A Genius Hack to Make Thrifted Pots Look Way Pricier

These planters only look $$$.

Megan Baker Detloff

Oct 28, 2019

Elijah Wood Is Selling Two Craftsman Bungalows and They’re Precious

It’s not a hobbit house but that’s about the only quality missing from this gorgeous residence Elijah Wood recently put on the market.

Kenya Foy

Oct 28, 2019

Walmart Has Posted Signs Warning Shoppers of a Nation-Wide Dish Soap Shortage

Don't panic.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Oct 27, 2019

5 Places Experts Find Unique, Inexpensive Decor—Beyond Target and IKEA

Thanks to online shopping, you don’t have to hunt down every last estate sale and local boutique to find those affordable and distinctive pieces you crave.

Kate Streit

Oct 25, 2019

3 Living Room Trends That Are Slowly Disappearing From Our Homes

Thank u, next.

Ann Loynd Burton

Oct 24, 2019

Ashlae & Thom’s Eclectic Downtown Loft

Name: Ashlae and Thom Location: Denver, Colorado Size: 1,100 sq ft Years lived in: 10 months; Rented Ever thought of what a food blogger’s space would look like if it were crossed with a history buff’s pad?! Well, look no further! In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Denver live food blogger Ashlae and her boyfriend Thom.

Kathryn Bacalis

Oct 24, 2019

Before and After: A Frumpy Living Room Goes Industrial-Cool

Brick veneer plus DIY art makes for one fresh hangout space.

Tess Wilson

Oct 22, 2019

You're Spending too Much Money on These Home Decor Items

STYLE

Plus, the one items that's actually worth the splurge.

Sarah Lyon

Oct 22, 2019

You Only Need Two Supplies for This No-Carve Hobnail Pumpkin