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Here's an Unexpected but Super-Smart Secondhand Shopping Tip
According to a person who wrote a book on thrifting and thrifts every week!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 26, 2022
This Viral TikTok Video Shows How To Make Fake Plants Look Real
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Even the greenest of thumbs might have a hard time distinguishing the difference.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 25, 2022
People Can’t Believe How Good This DIY Checkboard Rug Turned Out
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But by the end of the video, commenters couldn’t believe how incredible the final result is.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 24, 2022
We Found a Stylish Hack for Hanging Pants, and You’ll Never Go Back to Hangers Again
Your wardrobe deserves this chic, space-saving hack.
Kendall Cornish
Jul 21, 2022
This Black-Owned Alabama Rental Has the Neatest Balcony Swing
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Alisha named her bed and breakfast after her son Nicholas. She filled the place with pink and green as a nod to her sorority and has created a place of peace and fun that's a safe space for everyone, especially minorities groups to come and vacation.
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Jul 21, 2022
Spice Up Your Wall Art with This Brilliant, Easy Painting Trick
You can pull it off with a $5 sample pot or leftover paint!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 20, 2022
Storm Reid’s Baby Blue Dorm Room Is Her “Sanctuary”
In Amazon’s Dorm Roomz web series, Storm Reid shows off her 450 square foot dorm room, which happens to be very blue.
Noella Williams
Jul 20, 2022
A Renovated UK Edwardian Farmhouse Is Classic, Country, and Incredibly Dreamy
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This Edwardian farmhouse was originally a dairy farm, and the whole place needed renovating when Charlotte Clark and family moved in. "It had been let go to rack and ruin and we could not wait to bring back its charm and create our forever family home," she writes. "We have worked through the house renovating it one room at a time, knocking through a few walls along the way."
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Jul 20, 2022
A Whimsical Chicago Bungalow Is Bursting With Color and Pattern
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Becky Bloom's historic 1924 Chicago bungalow has a purple living room, orange fireplace, green kitchen, floral bedroom, and a lot more color and DIY pattern!
Sarah Crowley
Jul 19, 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
My Grandma Went to Africa 6 Times and Brought Back Some Great Decor
These are some of the most meaningful pieces of decor that my grandma brought back from her trips to Africa.
Savannah West
Jul 18, 2022
These Are the Colors You Should Incorporate Into Your Home Right Now
According to interior designers.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 17, 2022
The Two Things Nate Berkus Says to Do When Decorating a Bedroom
And one you should't be doing!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 15, 2022
3 Surprising Things You Can Paint in Your Kitchen That Aren't Walls or Cabinets
Your kitchen walls and cabinets aren't the only thing that could use a fresh paint job.
Savannah West
Jul 14, 2022
This New England House Is a Cozy Country Dream Home
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Spiro Georgi and his husband have always loved the countryside of New England, and five years ago they finally bought their dream house, transforming it with a modern farmhouse/English cottage style. "Plaid is our thing; every room in our house has something in a plaid pattern."
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Jul 14, 2022
4 Celebrities That Might Inspire You to Start a Garden
How would we know that it’s blueberry season if Jennifer Garner didn’t post about it?
Noella Williams
Jul 13, 2022
A Family of 4's Colorful 450-Square-Foot Home Has Brilliant Small-Space Ideas
There's an incredibly brilliant Murphy bed design, adjustable and extendable furniture, furniture on wheels, and a dreamy outdoor bathtub.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 13, 2022
Target’s Deal Days for 2022 Are Here!
Shop home decor — including Hearth & Home With Magnolia and some Threshold With Studio McGee — for up to 30 percent off!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 12, 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
28 Ways to Use Those Magical String Lights
They are not just for your outdoor patio (though they are beautiful there too).
Marlen Komar
Jul 11, 2022
This Is the One Place You Haven't Thought to Store a Throw Blanket
Consider this spot in your bedroom — that's not the foot of your bed! — for your throw blanket during the summer months.
Danielle Blundell
Jul 11, 2022
Do Red and Purple Go Together? These 6 Design Ideas Prove They Do!
If you’re looking to turn heads with your home’s interior decor, you won’t want to overlook using red and purple as design elements. When it feels like everything has been “done” before, this combo doesn’t disappoint. A color wheel will tell you that red and purple should not be combined, since the hallmark of interior design is the use of contrasting colors or monotone colors to create an interesting space.
Susan Mitchell Blavin
Jul 11, 2022
This Clever TikTok DIY Is the Secret to Rental-Friendly Pendant Lighting
No hardwiring required.
Noella Williams
Jul 10, 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
These Designers Gave Monica Geller’s Apartment a Modern Plant-Heavy Makeover
When it comes to famous fictional homes, few are as iconic as Monica Geller’s apartment, famously located in New York City’s West Village neighborhood.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 7, 2022
Here's a Use for This Controversial Home Feature That's Actually Stylish
Mirrors for the win!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 7, 2022
Here's a Smart Way to Create a Space-Saving, Portable Home Office
You'll never look at tray tables the same way again!
Savannah West
Jul 7, 2022
Here's a Smart Way to Gain More Bedside Space in a Tiny Bedroom
Get ready to see double!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 6, 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
Here's How My Brooklyn Brownstone Made Me Fall In Love With NYC
One writer wanted an apartment with character that would never be found in NYC’s modern units. She succeeded in finding a Crown Heights brownstone, and here's what she loves about it.
Lisa Marie Basile
Jul 5, 2022
This Was the Best Decorating Tip I Learned from 4 Pro Designers
I went to a designer and content creator conference, and got the scoop on the best thing you can do for your home with $100.
Samantha O'Brochta
Jul 5, 2022
43 of Our Most Colorful Before and Afters Ever, in Every Hue of the Rainbow
Journey with us through ROYGBIV to see our favorite, most colorful room makeovers.
Sarah Everett
Jul 5, 2022
These Are the TikTok Trends That Can Boost Your Home’s Value
From colorful kitchens to plant walls.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 4, 2022
It Took Me Two Years to Decorate My One-Bedroom Apartment
Here's how I furnished before I found my forever pieces.
Marlen Komar
Jul 4, 2022
A Couple's Transforming a Fixer Upper into a Dream Home 1 Colorful DIY at a Time
Kathleen Kowalski's best advice for creating a home you love? "If it's ugly, paint it! Paint is the most powerful DIY tool we have."
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Jul 4, 2022
A Colorful Copenhagen Apartment Has Rainbow Curtains & Papier-Mâché Fruit
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Lærke Victoria, a creative living in the Danish capital, has thrown caution to the wind in her colorful, kaleidoscopic apartment, complete with a plethora of adorable DIY papier-mâché fruits.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 1, 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 Former Builder-Grade House's Reno Means High Ceilings and Cozy Nooks
Krystle Perkins and her husband wanted to bring this 1980s basic builder grade home to a modern place... and they've done it!
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Jul 1, 2022
A Spacious Chicago Condo Has a Hip 1990s-Style All-Black Bathroom
There's an art-filled hallway, huge skylights, glass block windows, and a massive high-gloss black bathroom with mirrors on the ceiling, a heart-shaped two-person Jacuzzi tub, and black and white '90s pop art vinyl decals.
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Jun 30, 2022
4 Ways to Create the Perfect Reading Nook, According to TikTok
A quiet, welcoming environment helps you to settle down with a good book.
Noella Williams
Jun 29, 2022
Here's A New Place To Hang Your Plants, According to an Expert
You would have never guessed it, but you should definitely try it.
Savannah West
Jun 29, 2022
Nearly All the Furniture in This Charming 100-Year-Old Beach Bungalow Is Vintage
Sydney always dreamed of owning a historic home and when she and her husband went remote during the pandemic, they bought this bungalow, which will be 100 years old this year. "We're going to throw her a birthday party," Sydney explains.
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Jun 29, 2022
Nancy Meyers’ Home Looks Straight Out of a Nancy Meyers Movie
In an interview with Architectural Digest, filmmaker Nancy Meyers shares the inside of her home, which ironically resembles her memorable movie sets.
Noella Williams
Jun 28, 2022
This Canadian Cottage Is Vintage Styled and Incredibly Cozy
"Encouraging people to take risks in their interiors in an effort to have a more authentic home is my goal," explains Jen Moffat. "You don't have to follow rules or trends to create a space that feels like you belong there."
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Jun 28, 2022
A Brooklyn Rental Combines Parisienne & Neoclassical Elements With Lots of Pink
"My favorite color is pink, which is also very evident in not just my apartment but anything I design at work too. If I can work the color pink into a project or my home, I will absolutely do it," says Briana Guin, who shares this 635-square-foot, three-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn with two roommates.
Erin Derby
Jun 27, 2022
This Stealthy Storage Spot Is Hiding in Plain Sight in Your Home
Store your books and favorite objects in style in this unexpected spot!
Melanie Whyte
Jun 27, 2022
This Fixer Upper's Total Reno Resulted in an Eclectic, Light, and Lovely Home
There were times when Suiki questioned whether or not the "juice was worth the squeeze" when it came to giving this neglected ranch-style home a total gut renovation, but it's been worth it. "This house has been my passion, pride, and joy over the years."
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Jun 27, 2022
The 5 Freshest Backyard and Summer Trends for 2022, According to Yelp
And "Queer Eye" fave Bobby Berk!
Danielle Blundell
Jun 25, 2022
A 400-Square-Foot Studio's Glass Partition Is Perfect for Light AND Privacy
The moment sisters Farah and Vanessa walked into this studio apartment, they knew it was the one and put in an offer the same day! "It was the perfect space with a little balcony."
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Jun 24, 2022
I Waited Nine Months for My Bed Frame to Come — Here's What I Learned
Rule #1: Don't get rid of ANY furniture prematurely.
Blair Donovan
Jun 24, 2022
See Why This Eclectic and Colorful House Has a Space Named "The Avocado Room"
As an interior designer, Mylene Raspado layers in color, culture, and creativity in all her designs, including this home she shares with her family.
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Jun 24, 2022
This 'New York Times' Political Reporter's Brooklyn Loft Is All About Color, Art
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Astead W. Herndon thinks you should always invest in a good couch. His is a gorgeous pink one... a bold color suggestion made by a Hinge date!
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 23, 2022
This Designer-Favorite Brand Is Making Upgrading Cabinet Fronts Easier Than Ever
And you don't have to have IKEA cabinets to update your kitchen, bath, or beyond either!
Danielle Blundell
Jun 22, 2022
This Is the Loveliest, Most Organized 200-Square-Foot Studio We've Ever Seen
With the help of crafty family members, Skylar Pittmon was able to totally customize her teeny home with DIY furniture and storage that's as stylish as it is functional.
Erin Derby
Jun 22, 2022
This Small Michigan Rental Is Filled With DIYs and Decked Out for Pride
Daniel Parkington and husband Geof Parkington share this 670-square-foot apartment with their pup, Stella.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 21, 2022
5 Quick, Easy, and Relatively Inexpensive Tips for Brightening a Dark Kitchen
No full reno necessary!
Joey Skladany
Jun 20, 2022
6 Things You Don’t Need in Your Living Room
According to designers!
Caroline Mullen
Jun 18, 2022
Here's How I Express Queer Joy in My Home
And no, I don't need rainbows to do it.
Melanie Whyte
Jun 16, 2022
Two College Students Maximize Space in This 450 Square Foot Studio
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Gaby Neira and Chris Yera moved into their Upper West Side apartment almost a year ago. "Living in New York is expensive, especially for college students. We had to design the space with a small budget, limited stock availability across the city, and a two-week moving time constraint."
Erin Derby
Jun 15, 2022
"Slow Deco" Just Might Be the Answer to Your Decorating Woes
Short on money or unsure of your style? Let your space evolve with you over time.
Deborah Baldwin
Jun 15, 2022
Before and After: A Plain but Pretty Bedroom Gets a DIY Wallpaper Makeover
In just four hours!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 15, 2022
A Classic Maximalist 600-Square-Foot Chicago Rental Has Wallpaper in Every Room
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Johnny Coleman is an interior architecture BFA candidate at Columbia College Chicago and a bargain hunter. He was able to furnish and decorate this rental apartment with mostly upcycled and revamped furniture.
Sarah Crowley
Jun 14, 2022
I Don’t Have a Green Thumb, But These Stylish Planters Are Keeping My Plants Alive
Plant walls are the new gallery walls.
Kendall Cornish
Jun 13, 2022
Summer at Magnolia Market Is a Showcase of Gorgeous Handmade Flowers
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They honed in on just how short and sweet summer can be.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 13, 2022
Bryce Dallas Howard’s Office Is Actually Star Trek-Inspired
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Star Trek: The Next Generation and prehistoric-looking plants shouldn’t work, but somehow everything in this office space just feels right.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 13, 2022
B&A: A 300-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio's Versatile Despite Being One Small Room
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It was small, the kitchen was basically nonexistent, and the bathroom wasn't exactly pretty, but Irene Shamas saw the potential in this studio unit. She worked with Luki Anderson of Studio Officina and EDR Construction to transform this small one-room apartment into a functional and cozy home.
Erin Derby
Jun 13, 2022
This Home Renovation Trend Is Now Big In Home Decor
You'll want to add each of these to your shopping cart.
Caroline Mullen
Jun 13, 2022
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Coastal Grandmother Trend
And how to get the look at home!
Shelby Deering
Jun 12, 2022
This Is the Unexpected Thing You Wouldn't Think to Buy from IKEA
It's so luxe-looking and affordable — less than $10, to be exact.
Blair Donovan
Jun 11, 2022
Giada DeLaurentiis’ Entryway Nook Is A Great Alternative To A Mud Room
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No mud room? No problem.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 10, 2022
This Feng Shui Houseplant Expert's Townhouse Is Full of Tips
"I grew up in Hong Kong where my mother and grandmother raised me with a strong foundation in Old Chinese Feng Shui," writes Clara Leung, who designed her townhouse around Feng Shui principles... and lots of houseplants!
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Jun 10, 2022