I went straight to the pros — that is, people who design, launder, and organize for a living — to get their takes on the essentials for any laundry room space.

Alyssa Longobucco

Aug 16, 2021

4 Smart Tips for Making a Sofa Work in Your Studio Apartment

A 350-square-foot studio renter learned a lot when planning her space.

Sarah Everett

Aug 15, 2021

This Art Hanging Idea Will Make Your Favorite Pieces Look Even More Luxe

One small tweak can pay off big!

Danielle Blundell

Aug 14, 2021

9 Home Decor Trends Designers Are Really, Really Nostalgic For

And could make a comeback!

Sarah Lyon

Aug 10, 2021

You Probably Haven't Seen a Privacy Screen Used Like This

This studio staple is actually great wall decor.

Savannah West

Aug 9, 2021

If You're Not Using This Type of Rug in Your Bedroom, You're Missing Out

They're plush, patterned, and less expensive than other styles!

Danielle Blundell

Aug 9, 2021

This Kitchen Layout Trick Might Save You Space

And it could save you thousands of dollars in the long run, too!

Alyssa Longobucco

Aug 8, 2021

This Controversial Wall Trend Is Coming Back

It can deliver pattern, color, and charm on the cheap(ish)!

Alyssa Longobucco

Aug 6, 2021

The 8 Best Summer Flea Market Shopping Tips

And how to avoid making pricey mistakes!

Alyssa Longobucco

Aug 3, 2021

This Is the One Place You Haven’t Thought to Put Your Bar Cart

This is a super cute alternative to a traditional console table.

Savannah West

Aug 2, 2021

This Is My Best Living Room Gallery Wall Hack

For saving money... because art isn't cheap!

Marlen Komar

Aug 1, 2021

This Multi-Use Costco Shelf Is Perfect For Small Spaces

All small space dilemmas may just have been solved by one super affordable item.

Emma Kershaw

Jul 31, 2021

Before and After: A Blah Bonus Room Becomes a Teen Dream Hangout

Complete with a candy drawer and putting green!

Danielle Blundell

Jul 31, 2021

12 Black Female Design Influencers To Follow on Instagram

If these women aren't goals, then I don't know who is.

Savannah West

Jul 30, 2021

This Gorgeous Pottery Collective Has An Inspiring Mission

And it's now available at West Elm!

Laura Fenton

Jul 29, 2021

How to Work The Color Black into Every Room

According to someone who does it all the time.

Joey Skladany

Jul 28, 2021

If You Only Buy One Design Book on Color, This Should Be It

And it's less than $20!

Laura Fenton

Jul 26, 2021

The 10 Coolest, Most Colorful Muralists You Need to Follow on Instagram

IG is full of inspo. My latest obsession? Muralists.

Alyssa Longobucco

Jul 25, 2021

Before & After: A Living Room Fireplace Goes from "Pukey" to Super Luxe

With all Amazon Prime products!

Danielle Blundell

Jul 24, 2021

3 Groundbreaking Design Ideas We Learned From West Elm's Fall Lookbook

You can so easily recreate these at home!

Blair Donovan

Jul 23, 2021

This IKEA Dining Room Staple Can Help You Build a Bespoke Custom Closet

This may be the cheapest, chicest closet ever!

Savannah West

Jul 23, 2021

7 Indoor/Outdoor Rugs That Can Handle City Grime Like Total Champs

These are some of the most gorgeous, design-forward outdoor rugs that can handle the dirt and soot of the city.

Marlen Komar

Jul 22, 2021

Your Next Decorating Secret Weapon Just Might Be Hiding in Your Kitchen Cabinets

Here's a secret I learned from styling photo shoots.

Laura Fenton

Jul 21, 2021

A Bathroom Is the Perfect Place for Color, and These 20 Spaces Are Proof

From subtle to saturated, these 20 spaces are proof!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 20, 2021

Here’s an Unexpected Spot You Probably Never Thought to Paint

If you think you've run out of places to paint, think again!

Savannah West

Jul 19, 2021

Here's Why a Super Common Kitchen Accessory Actually Belongs in Your Bedroom

Or even living room!

Savannah West

Jul 14, 2021

9 Designers Share the Unexpected Colors They Really Love Right Now

It's not all about white, beige, and blue!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 14, 2021

This Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Company Is Launching a Travel-Inspired Line

And we're in love!

Danielle Blundell

Jul 12, 2021

6 Space-Saving, Smart Ways to Style a Teeny-Tiny Bedroom

According to designers!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 12, 2021

9 Stylish Ways to Decorate the Space Above Your Couch

The wall space above your sofa is brimming with design potential, it just takes a little imagination.

Bridget Mallon

Jul 11, 2021

This Is the Free Decorating App You Absolutely Need in Your Life Now

It'll unleash creativity and help you hone your interior design aesthetic, too!

Joey Skladany

Jul 10, 2021

The Surprising Reason You Might Want to Bring a Can of Paint into the Bathroom

But I'm kind of here for it!

Savannah West

Jul 9, 2021

9 Designers Share Their Favorite Colorful Living Rooms

These rooms are bound to inspire you to brighten up some aspect of your living room decor.

Sarah Lyon

Jul 9, 2021

The One Thing You Should Always Do When Decorating Your Kitchen

And the one thing you shouldn't do!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 8, 2021

5 Designer-Approved Tips For Decorating Narrow Rooms

Another design challenge solved!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 7, 2021

5 Stylish Ways to Display Your Beauty Products and Toiletries

Stylishly and affordably organize your collection for good.

Sarah Lyon

Jun 30, 2021

The Best Place to Store Your Books Might Actually Be Your Fireplace

Non-functioning fireplaces are an ideal — and popular — place to store books.

Madeline Diamond

Jun 28, 2021

This Is How to Pull Off the Nautical Decor Trend You've Been Seeing

Beachy and coastal but make it subtle!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 22, 2021

9 Alluring Dark Bottom Pools That Are Just a Step More Special Than Light Blue

If you’ve ever seen a dark bottom pool, you know how alluring they can be. They’re just a step more special than the average light blue.With their floor and sides plastered or tiled in black or navy, these pools are warmed more easily by the sun, but also can appear cooler and deeper. Their surfaces reflect the nearby landscape for a moody vibe and they’re a beautiful contrast against lighter surroundings.

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 8, 2021

4 Design Rules to Live By When Decorating Your Bedroom

To help make your personal quarters look its best, we asked two designers to share their biggest dos and don'ts for the boudoir.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jun 4, 2021

101 Ways to Add Color to Your Home

Live in technicolor!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 3, 2021

If You're Not Using a Barrister Bookcase, You're Missing Out

They're not just for books!

Wendy Rose Gould

Jun 3, 2021

This Not-So-Subtle Middle Finger Figurine Is the Best Purchase I've Made Lately

And it's from Amazon!

Joey Skladany

May 30, 2021

Elevated Eating: 33 Kitchen Island Breakfast Bar Ideas

The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.

Tess Wilson

May 26, 2021

11 Genius Plant Styling Tips from Apartment Therapy House Tours

This assortment of house tours is filled with greenery and can provide you with a jolt or two of decorating inspiration.

Megan O'Brien

May 24, 2021

Christina Hendricks’ Living Room Is a Patterned-Filled, Maximalist Dream

The unique style is everything you would expect from the “Good Girls” star.

Emma Kershaw

May 21, 2021

Small Space Decorating Tips, According to Designers

Decorating a small spaces comes with a big challenges.

Caroline Biggs

May 19, 2021

8 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Virtual Interior Design Session

Here's how to stretch your dollar when you hire a virtual pro to help you spruce up your space.

Alyssa Longobucco

May 19, 2021

Before and After: An IKEA Console Gets a Glam Glow Up for Just $75

And no tools were necessary!

Sarah Lyon

May 15, 2021

10 Smart Tips for Small-Space Furniture, According to An Expert

I have lived in small-ish spaces all of my adult life (thanks New York City!), and I literally wrote a book about small-space living. Here's what I've learned about shopping for furniture for tiny footprints.

Laura Fenton

May 14, 2021

I'm Secretly Obsessed With This Cozy Bedroom Trend

STYLE

Sweet dreams are made of these...

Kelsey Mulvey

May 10, 2021

5 Unexpected Places to Add a Plant to Your Home, According to Experts

To help you incorporate plant life into every inch of your home, we asked four interior plant designers for the unusual places they like to add some greens.

Megan O'Brien

May 10, 2021

This DIY Art Hack Is Modern, Chic, and Ridiculously Cheap

Lookout, Picasso! We're making a masterpiece on a budget.

Savannah West

May 3, 2021

10 Furniture Items You Should Consider Buying Secondhand

According to designers, old is often > new.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 29, 2021

Sarah Sherman Samuel Just Designed the Most Amazing Kids' Room

Using pieces from the West Elm kids' collection that look SO good, you'll want to take note for your own home, even if you don't have little ones.