Beadboard Vs. Wainscoting: Do You Know the Difference?Design Ideas
It’s one thing to paint the walls or paint the ceilings in your home, but for an added dose of charm, you might consider adding paneling or some kind of wood treatment to your walls. That’s where beadboard comes in. Not only does it add visual interest to any wall, but it’s also relatively durable, inexpensive, paintable, and can be installed at any height for a custom look.
Jan 30, 2024
Style Makers: 24 Fresh Coffee Table Finds for Every BudgetDesign Ideas
Time is money, so we already did the shopping for you.
May 5, 2022
A Classic Contemporary San Francisco Home Has a Cool and Cozy Breakfast NookTours
"Being an interior enthusiast, I also knew that I wanted a home that I could put my very-own stamp on. I didn’t want anything too turn-key. We instantly fell in love with this 1300-square-foot 1930s row house perched high up on a mountain top," says Anthony.
Oct 25, 2021
A Chicago Loft Is an Interesting Mix of Industrial & British Period Drama StyleTours
Gizelle was raised on PBS period dramas, but until she gets to live in a traditional English manor home, she's furnished her industrial modern Chicago loft with antiques to blend in British colonial design inspiration.
Jun 13, 2021
A 525-Square-Foot 1920s LA Rental Apartment Is Small But SophisticatedTours
This apartment features original hardwood floors, brick fireplace with landscape motifs, and huge floor-to-ceiling windows.
Mar 4, 2021
A Cozy Condo Is Home, Home Office, & Now Even Podcast Recording StudioTours
These podcasters and founders of an events company consider the dining room table as the anchor oftheir home... and it's now has become their podcast recording studio, too. "In many ways, this is the space where we can still bring people together and now instead of feeding their mouths, we are feeding their spirit with inspiration."
Feb 22, 2021
Actress Bitsie Tulloch's House Came Together with the Help of DIY ArtTours
Actress Bitsie Tulloch had to start from scratch when it came to furnishing the new house she bought with her husband, actor David Giuntoli.
Feb 19, 2021
This Stylist's Home Has Envy-Inducing Pantry, Closet, and Home Organization Organizing
Home Stylist and designer Rashmi Patel didn't want to deal with a renovation with two young kids, so she and her husband bought a new build. And they've slowly turned this house into a home!
Jan 25, 2021
Chasing Paper's Co-Founder Lives in a Gorgeous, Colorful, Patterned House Tours
Elizabeth Rees is the co-founder of wallpaper company, Chasing Paper, and her home has a gorgeous color palette, beautiful custom built-ins, and yes... great patterned wallpaper in many rooms.
Jan 22, 2021
A 380-Square-Foot Rental Is Stuffed With Smart, Stylish Decor Tricks & SolutionsTours
Designer Adnan Anwar replaced a standard light fixture with a lantern, hung a mirror to emphasize light and ceiling height, employed vintage bowls to corral clutter, and used plenty of other smart small space and renter tricks to decorate this tiny apartment.
Jan 1, 2021
A 100-Year-Old Chicago Condo Was Given New Life with Paint, Wallpaper, and MoreTours
Designer Julie Mitchiner didn’t want to take away from the character of this classic Chicago home or its great architectural bones, but still wanted to make it their own. She accomplished this feat with paint, wallpaper, and other DIY design elements.
Dec 17, 2020
A Rental House's Kitchen Was Transformed With Contact Paper and PaintTours
Hidden among the tree canopy in a historic Baton Rouge neighborhood, is John-Taylor's 800-square-foot rental house that he's DIYed into a personal, warm home.
Dec 16, 2020
Get the Look: Camelback SofasDesign Ideas
The camelback sofa is a great choice for fans of traditional styling. Aptly named for its curved back, the sofa comes in a variety of styles – one hump, two humps and barely there curved back. Check out 10 versions of this classic style after the jump…Top Row:Jefferson Sofa from Bassett Starting at $1,659Abbie Sofa from Pier 1 Imports $599.
Dec 16, 2020
A Charming 99-Year-Old Craftsman Bungalow Has Been Beautifully Restored Tours
Christian Doble and Alicia Gbur have spent the past seven years updating their coastal-inspired Craftsman house.
Dec 11, 2020
This Transitional Style Missouri Rental Apartment Was Furnished on a BudgetTours
As a former assistant to Broadway production designers, here’s how Robbie Ashurst sets the stage for his everyday life in the Midwest.
Nov 25, 2020
This House Built in the 1780s Will Fuel Your Dream Farmhouse FantasiesTours
Previously a working farm, this house was sold to a flipper and the surrounding land subdivided in 2015. The King family bought it in 2017 and has been trying to add back charm to this antique home.
Oct 30, 2020
Before & After: A Dated, Low-Ceiling Bedroom and Bathroom Get a Fresh Makeover Tours
Even though the ceilings are on the low side, this renovated bedroom and bathroom has color and feels cozy.
Sep 30, 2020
A Modern Michigan House Was Inspired by German ArchitectureTours
This young family lived abroad for a few years, just outside of Munich, Germany, and living in Europe turned them onto German architecture and timeless European home design.
Sep 29, 2020
A 650-Square-Foot Condo Has a Gorgeous Tiny Plant-Filled BalconyTours
Most of what couple Seth and Ryan had—accessories, artwork, big furnishings—were pieces they bought years ago for previous apartments.
Sep 28, 2020
Halloween Fans Have Transformed This 'Large, Gaudy' 1890s Victorian HomeTours
There's stained glass throughout the main level, gorgeous wood trim, rounded walls, a turret, and more!
Sep 20, 2020
A 600-Square-Foot NYC Rental Has a High-End Look on a Low-End BudgetTours
Interior designer Lindsay Colby took inspiration from high-end interiors and found ways to achieve those looks in a more budget-friendly way.
Sep 16, 2020
A 1915 Brick Craftsman Bungalow Has a Must-See Pink Vintage BathroomTours
It's so warm, cute, and cozy inside!
Aug 1, 2020
A Formerly Beige UK Home Is Brimming with Bold and Beautiful Shades of Blue Tours
This home is an absolute FEAST of shades of blue.
Jul 31, 2020
This 1930s Home Is a Guide to Mixing Inherited Furniture, Color, & Boho VibesTours
Designer Danielle Chiprut was able to make hand-me-down pieces work in fresh new ways—something that's on everyone’s mind right now.
Jul 21, 2020
A Remodeled Charleston House Goes from Dilapidated to DelightfulTours
This classic four-square house in Charleston was originally built in 1935 and before getting remodeled, needed a more efficient and open layout, and lots of love.
Jul 17, 2020
Affordable Style: Preppy Dorm (& Budget Bedroom) Design Finds with Ivy League LooksDesign Ideas
Prep school may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave it completely behind once you enter your future alma mater. A little leather, plaid and classic silhouettes is all you need to keep the tradition going. 1. USA Art Print at Society6, $20 2. Fish Net Pillow at River Oak Studio, $36 3. Lumberjack Pillow at River Oak Studio, $36 4. Brass Task Lamp at Target, $54.99 5. Heathered Plaid Sheet Set at Pottery Barn, starting at $32.50 6.
Jul 17, 2020
B&A: This Boring Beige Condo Is Completely Unrecognizable After a MakeoverTours
This South Carolina condo looks AMAZING now.
Jul 13, 2020
B&A: A '90s-Era Power Room Got a Gorgeous, High/Low Patterned MakeoverTours
A small half bathroom got a beautiful makeover thanks to some William Morris wallpaper.
May 26, 2020
This Eclectic House Is Serving Up Chunky Crown Molding and Ceiling WallpaperTours
When Cass first moved in two years ago, it was brown EVERYWHERE. But thanks to the archways and chunky crown molding, she could see the potential!
Apr 23, 2020
Fans of Vintage Bathrooms Will Love the Pink One in This Warm Chicago Rental ApartmentTours
This beautiful space also has tons of natural light, high ceilings, and built-in wood elements!
Apr 16, 2020
B&A: Every Room in This House With Knotty Pine and Smelly Carpet Got a RefreshTours
Bought sight-unseen, before the renovation this house was a mix of mid-century and mid-1980s design—with endless knotty pine and old, smelly carpet throughout!
Mar 20, 2020
A 140-Square-Foot NYC Studio Shows Just How Stylish a Super Small Space Can BeTours
Tyler chose items that fit in the space so as not to overcrowd it, but made sure the home functios in a comfortable manner.
Mar 20, 2020
Subtle & Stylish (AKA Actually Livable) Nautical SpacesDesign Ideas
If you’re searching for a motif to make your bedroom, bathroom or any other room peaceful and vibrant, turn your eyes to the seas. Nautical decor is a long-standing favorite for a reason: Shiplap, navy blue and rope details are easy to work into any room, and they are likely to conjure up visions of lazy days by the beach. It’s easy to go over the top with nautical decor, though.
Mar 11, 2020
B&A: A Ceramicist's Home Is Bolder (and Bigger!) After a Major RemodelTours
Ceramicist Molly Hatch and her husband have completely renovated this 1948 Cape-style house... and the after is stunning!
Mar 9, 2020
Dark Colors, Cute Patterns, and Secondhand Finds Transform This Brooklyn HomeTours
This home's style is eclectic, considered, vintage, comfortable, and moody.
Mar 6, 2020
This D.C. Rowhouse Tackles Common Rental Woes With EaseTours
Raisa and Henry employ light-colored furniture, mirrors, and other reflective surfaces in their DC rowhome to help add more natural light to the space.
Feb 20, 2020
A 500-Square-Foot Guest House Is the Perfect Blend of Vintage and ContemporaryTours
Maggie Clarke decorated this small guest house in a collected, contemporary style mixed with vintage, edgy, and cozy vibes.
Feb 7, 2020
This 331-Square-Foot Tiny House Fits More Things Than We Can List in a HeadlineTours
Full-time freelance photographer and music enthusiast Ryan Tuttle lives in a small custom designed tiny house on wheels she calls the "Tuttle Shuttle."
Jan 24, 2020
This Renovated 100-Year-Old Farmhouse Has Some of the Coolest Stone Walls Tours
It's surrounded by rolling country hills and impeccable winding roads.
Jan 17, 2020
B&A: A Brooklyn Apartment Proves Family Heirlooms and Decluttering Can CoexistTours
Before the makeover, this apartment was loaded down with too many family hand-me-downs and was overcrowded, dark, and disorganized.
Dec 21, 2019
Holly & Joe’s Finally Forever HomeTours
Name: Holly & JoeLocation: Portland, ORSize: 2,000 square feetYears lived in: 8 months; Owned Three cross country moves in three years is enough to test even the most solid of relationships, but newlyweds Holly and Joe are convinced it just made theirs stronger. They recently decided to put down roots in Portland and plan to let those roots go deep before they consider another move any time soon.
Dec 19, 2019
Before & After: This Already Charming 124-Year-Old House Just Got Better—Thanks to the Power of ColorTours
The home's history and character were clearly a big selling point.
Dec 19, 2019
After a Long Renovation, a 130-Year-Old House Blends Dreamy Architectural Details and ColorTours
Originally built in 1885, when renovating this historic house, the homeowners had to change out the electricity, the plumbing, the lights and the flooring.
Dec 19, 2019
A Thoughtful Remodel Makes This Home Feel Bright, Well-Laid Out, and Totally TransformedTours
Before the remodel this house felt cramped. After the remodel, it feels as if it's gained 50 percent more square footage.
Dec 19, 2019
The Gut Reno of a 119-Year-Old Brooklyn Home Is ImpressiveTours
Name: Vivian Okwuagwu, Erik Solomonson, and cats Sugar, Neil and Lemon Location: East Flatbush — Brooklyn, New York Size: 1,900 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years (but owned for 3 years) Vivian Okwuagwu uses the word “survived” to describe the gut renovation of her and her husband Erik’s 119-year-old Brooklyn barrelfront limestone and brick rowhouse.
Dec 19, 2019
Before and After: A Very Dark, Dated House Gets Better, Brighter, and BeautifulTours
And they were able to salvage some of the elements of the renovation in the new design.
Dec 19, 2019
This Sears Kit House Has Original Vintage Charm and Was Decorated on a BudgetTours
The house still has much of its 100-year-old character including original wood floors, coffered ceilings, and the original windows.
Dec 17, 2019
An Older Charleston Home Is an Inspiring, Eclectic Art HavenTours
Designer Teeny Morrison's Downtown Charleston home is an art-filled, worldly space.
Dec 11, 2019
A Townhome's Makeover Proves How Powerful Paint for Kitchen Cabinets Can BeTours
Almost everything in this townhome's remodel was replaced except kitchen cabinets, which were totally transformed thanks to sage green paint and a new tile backsplash.
Dec 10, 2019
Before and After: A 'Too Much Work' House Is Transformed Into the Perfect NestTours
Before the renovation this house had yellow and teal walls, wood paneling, and Christmas-colored red and green checkerboard floors.
Nov 22, 2019
Another UK Home Has a Deliciously Dark and Dramatic Color PaletteTours
This home's style is simple, dark, and moody.
Nov 13, 2019
B&A: A Suburban Tract Home's DIY Renovation Is Utterly Gorgeous & UnrecognizableTours
The kitchen transformation is great, but the entryway makeover might be one of the best we've ever seen.
Nov 8, 2019
A Charming Savannah House Is a Delightful Mix of Old and NewTours
The couple painted walls, added new light fixtures, tiled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and installed butcher-block kitchen counters to transform this run-down house into a beautiful family home.
Oct 11, 2019
A Breathtaking Rowhouse Remodel Revealed Stunning Architectural CharacterTours
This older house had fallen victim to the destruction of hoarders, water, neglect, and 10 to 12 cats, but the owner saw the potential. Also, the vintage bathroom is a must-see.
Sep 24, 2019
Take Notes: This 1930s Tudor-Style Home Has the Coziest Living RoomTours
The house needed a lot of work when Brooke and her family moved in, but she fell in love with all the historic character!
Sep 17, 2019
A Custom Home for a Family of 6 Is Patterned, Colorful, and Full of Fun InspirationTours
After years of scribbling and refining floor plans in her mind and on graph paper, Ann Lacouture and her husband finally had the opportunity to build a custom home for their family of six in 2016.
Aug 18, 2019
A UK Victorian Fixer Upper Is a Gorgeous Mix of Period Details and Modern FinishesTours
This house hadn't been decorated for at least 25 years, but they saw the potential of this semi-detached Victorian immediately.
Aug 17, 2019
This Home in Rural England Is a Beautiful, Dreamy FarmhouseTours
This beautiful home in the countryside is full of elements like wood, wool, and aged metals and hints of the classic British look, a shaker kitchen, rustic oak flooring, heritage colors and tones throughout.
Aug 2, 2019
A Chicago Condo Is Modernized, But Its Charm RemainsTours
This Lakeview home needed major renovations, but while the couple wanted to modernize the space, they didn't want to change its architectural charm.
Jun 18, 2019
This Australia Home Features Washi Tape Used in Two Simple But Striking WaysTours
Name: Katie Riddell, her husband Hamish, 9-year-old daughter Sophie, and Matilda their rescue dog. Location: South Eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia Years lived in: 16 years Katie Riddell is a former lawyer-turned-interior decorator and lives in a three-bedroom, late 1960s renovated brick veneer home with her husband Hamish and daughter Sophie. Their home is filled with treasured items collected on travels, or created by their daughter or Katie.
May 22, 2019
A Small San Francisco Condo’s Style Is “Gentleman Chic Meets Cozy Traditional”Tours
You have to see the small but AMAZING bathroom reno.
May 21, 2019