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Curtains in the KitchenDesign Ideas
There are lots of ways curtains can be used to accessorize a Kitchen: as a room divider, in a doorway, on the cabinets, or in the window. They are an inexpensive way to give your kitchen a mini-makeover. Enjoy this roundup of curtains we like for the kitchen.Top Row1. Sunny and Bold: Yellow Curtains2. Small Kitchen Inspiration: The Butler’s Pantry3. Furniture with Curtains and Shades4. Emily & Nate’s Cozy Cocoon: House Tour5. Look! Patchwork Tea Towel Kitchen Curtain Bottom Row6.
Molly Anderson
Jul 16, 2020
7 Ways To Use Doilies In A Fresh and Modern WayLife
The word “doily” just sounds old and musty, doesn’t it? In reality, they’re small little works of art that can be found all over at local thrift stores and estate sales. After we mentioned using them as wall art yesterday, we thought a proper roundup was in order to showcase their true modern beauty. Here are 7 ways to put them to use and get them out of the linen closet!
Sarah Rae Smith
Jul 16, 2020
10 Impressive DIY Wall Art Projects from Our House ToursHome Projects
“Decorative art isn’t necessarily created just by bona fide artists. Everyday folks can get in on the action too, and make custom work for their walls. We asked our house tour residents to tell us about their DIY art projects, and the results are endlessly impressive. 1. Above, a Southwestern rug-inspired painted canvas from Kathryn & Perry’s “Have Less Do More” Apartment: My proudest DIY has got to be our little dining nook/statement art wall!
Dabney Frake
Jul 16, 2020
In Plain Sight: 10 Smart Solutions for Everyday OrganizingOrganizing
Storage doesn’t always mean clear plastic bins that you squirrel away in a closet. Small space dwellers in particular don’t have the luxury of hidden spaces, like basements, to keep stuff out of the public eye. And sometimes it’s nice to keep things close at hand, without having to rummage around in a closet for what you need when you need it. For these reasons and more, sometimes the smartest way to organize is incorporating storage into daily life.
Dabney Frake
Jul 16, 2020
10 Inspiring Small Space Balcony GardensPlants & Yard
A small balcony can be the best little hideaway as long as it isn’t just a forgotten chair and a dead plant or two. Yes even a really tiny outdoor space has the potential to be a refuge from the rest of the house, a place to start and end the day. Jump below for some of our favorites:1. Sandras Little Balcony Nook2. Small Balcony Idea: Line it With Fabric3. A Growing Canopy Balcony4. A Camouflaged Balcony5. Tiny Tokyo Garden6. Before and After: The Potted Balcony7.
Laure Joliet
Jul 16, 2020
Music For Your Eyes: Beautifully Displayed Record CollectionsOrganizing
Audiophiles love their records like bibliophiles love their books, and as anyone who has tried to fit a collection of either into a small space can attest it can take some creative finesse to make it work. In a quest to make space for my own record collection I did a bit of research and came up with these inspiring images of beautifully organized and displayed vinyl collections from our own tours and around the web. 1. A low console is a stylish option and just the right size for a single row.
Kim Lucian
Jul 15, 2020
10 Clever DIY Projects to Hide Household EyesoresHome Projects
Here’s the unfortunate truth about 99% of all living spaces: every house and apartment—large or small—likely has something that’s weird, oddly placed, or just plain ugly. These persistent little problems (cords, vents, pipes, outlets) might drive you nuts, but stay they must, especially if you are a renter. The only solution is to get creative…. Here are ten common household eyesores, and DIY projects and ideas to help you disguise them: 1.
Dabney Frake
Jul 15, 2020
The 10 Best Nurseries in Los AngelesPlants & Yard
With the weather in LA going from hot to cool and drizzly, it’s a great time to start a garden, or revamp the one you’ve been neglecting, so, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite nurseries in LA. Some have a huge selection, some have guidance, some are totally inspiring, but all will help you get your garden into gear.• 1.
Laure Joliet
Jul 15, 2020
30 Ways To Repair, Restore, Or Redo Any Piece Of FurnitureCleaning
Not all furniture we find is attractive. It might be picked up from an online listing or passed on from relatives. Over the years we’ve spent a great deal of time focusing on these shabby pieces in efforts to make them chic once again. Check out these 30 tips, tricks and ideas for your next furniture flip!
Sarah Rae Smith
Jul 15, 2020
An Essential Shopping Guide for the Best (Stylish!) Sofa SlipcoversDesign Ideas
I've rounded up some of the best options on the market today to help you find slipcovers that are high functioning in both style and practicality. No easy feat!
Julia Brenner
May 22, 2020
20 DIY Ways to Mount Your Flat-Screen TVDesign Ideas
You’d think getting a TV on the wall was a simple process, but the reality is that there are more different ways to mount your flat-screen TV than there are flavors at Baskin Robbins. And each method has its virtues. Some are motorized, some are elegant, some solve tough problems and others are just awesome because they’re absolutely free.Got mounters’ block? We’ve scouted out 20 different ways to mount your TV.
Taryn Williford
May 11, 2020
Propagation Station: How To Make Plant BabiesPlants & Yard
All the resources you need to save money, one new baby leaf at a time.
Amelia Lawrence
Apr 22, 2020
Best Basics: 10 Good, Cheap FramesDesign Ideas
Hanging art can easily find its way to the bottom of the to do list, especially when sourcing attractive, inexpensive frames that don’t look, well, cheap can be a challenge. We’re rounded up ten great options to get your art from lingering on the to do list to hanging the wall, without breaking the bank in the process. 1. Gallery In A Box Frame Set – White, West Elm, $99 2. Astor Solid Wood Picture Frame- Silver, Wayfair, $18 3.
Kim Lucian
Apr 22, 2020
Steppin’ Out: Bath MatsDesign Ideas
Stepping out of the shower or bath is the first step we take after a refreshing and relaxing experience — shouldn’t it be onto something nice?
Sparrow King
Apr 21, 2020
Cool Bedrooms vs. Warm BedroomsDesign Ideas
When it comes to colors in our home, we don’t discriminate. Our living room is a veritable rainbow of reds, purples, yellows, blues, greens and more. There’s one room in our house where our color preferences are heightened, though, and that’s the bedroom.Whether a room is warm-toned or cool-toned might not bother us in other rooms of our house, but we’ve got serious preferences when it comes to our bedroom.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 14, 2020
10 (Pretty) Humidifiers You Can Live WithDesign Ideas
I returned from Costa Rica this morning and was immediately struck by the dry air in New England. My skin felt tight and the air felt less than easy to inhale. When I returned home I turned my humidifier to ‘full blast’ in my bedroom. Mine is not much to look at but it sure does work well, so it got me thinking, are there well designed units out there? Why yes, yes of course!
Tanya Lacourse
Apr 13, 2020
10 Great Humidifiers We LoveHome Projects
It’s that time of year when the air is oh so dry and sore throats and bloody noses abound. With an end to winter still quite a ways away our thoughts have turned to ways to add more moisture in the air. We being Unplggd feel that the aesthetics of our appliances matter and have applied the same care to choosing our humidifier picks that we have applied to our radiators roundup.
Joelle Alcaidinho
Apr 13, 2020
Think Thin: Slim Desks for Small SpacesDesign Ideas
When I first moved into my apartment back in March, I was excited by the prospect of actually having enough space to fit a desk in the living room. After moving in the coffee table, the couch, an oversized chair, and a couple of lamps, only a small corner was left to possibly fit a desk. Since then I’ve been making do with the couch, dining table and kitchen bar.
Julienne Lin
Mar 29, 2020
Travel-Inspired Nurseries & Kids RoomsDesign Ideas
For some of us there’s no place like home, but for others wanderlust reigns supreme. Naturally the latter want to pass on their love of travel to their little ones, and what better place to start than where they’ll be spending much of their first few years of life – the nursery.
Lauren Hufnagl
Mar 12, 2020
Into the Woods: 10 Stylish and Rustic Cabins from Our ToursDesign Ideas
When you hear the word “cabin,” what does it conjure? Wood, trees, taxidermy, leather? Going through our tour archives, I noticed that we’ve featured many a cabin here on Apartment Therapy, and while some of them adhere to the usual expectations for a cabin, many of them offer unexpected takes on rustic decor. TOP ROW: 1. Nancy, Ethan, Ohle’s 1903 Cabin in the Country 2. David Bethany’s Abode in the Woods 3. Keith Rebecca’s Cabin of Worldly Delights 4.
Carolyn Purnell
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: 8 Bedroom Makeover Projects From Our ArchivesHome Projects
The bedroom should be a haven, a place that makes you feel peaceful and happy when you land there at the end of your day. If that’s not the case for you right now, check out these bedroom makeovers and let them inspire you to make your own changes! 1. %20">Kristen’s bedroom 2. %20">Ferren’s bedroom makeover 3. Sometimes yellow paint works in a room, and other times, like in %20">Kristen’s guest room 4.
Christine Lu
Mar 11, 2020
Kitchen Remodel Makeovers: 20 Great Before & After Transformations for Every BudgetHome Projects
A "before & after" bonanza of reader-submitted projects, organized by budget.
Dabney Frake
Mar 11, 2020
International Inspiration: 15 Small, Stylish Homes Around the WorldDesign Ideas
It can be easy to forget that small spaces are de rigueur in many parts of the world. These clever layouts from our international house tours can make 750 square feet feel positively palatial. Click through one each of the links to peek inside homes from Amsterdam to Bangalore – you just may leave you scratching your head and wondering why you don’t live in something smaller. TOP ROW: 1. Hannah & Dave’s Happy Vintage Home London, 750 square feet 2.
Elisabeth Wilborn
Mar 11, 2020
50+ Ways to Reduce Stress, Relax, and Be Happier at HomeLife
Raise your hand if you like your home to be a sanctuary: a place to unwind after a day of staring at computer screens, chasing around children, and being stuck in traffic. Now raise your hand if it’s actually a den of chaos that further saps, instead of replenishes, your energy. If you raised your hand both times, read on… Being vs.
Dabney Frake
Mar 11, 2020
Adding Color, Pattern and Variety:6 Inspirational Non-Minimalist House ToursDesign Ideas
In the divide between minimalists and maximalists, I’ve always felt more drawn towards a less-is-more aesthetic, but after touring some wonderfully vibrant homes that are far from minimal, I find myself inspired to add more color, pattern and even some stuff into the mix. Whoa. If you’re thinking of trying out bolder colors or showcasing more of your trinkets or artwork, check out these gloriously non-minimalist house tours for inspiration.
Julia Brenner
Mar 11, 2020
Cheap, Easy DIY Decorating Idea: Craft with Painted Fall LeavesDesign Ideas
Here’s an easy DIY craft for you: grab some leaves from the backyard, whip out some craft paint or thread, and go to town. If your budget doesn’t allow for buying store-bought decorations, this is a cheap alternative that do-able and fun. TOP ROW: Alisa Burke painted a series of leaves, then strung them up as festive garland. Try painting leaves still on the branch, for a great centerpiece like Rachael’s. Or, simply tape up a collection of leaves like Elsie Marley did.
Dabney Frake
Mar 11, 2020
Tablet Apps to Take Your Inspiration Board MobileHome Projects
Writing for Apartment Therapy means that I’ve created quite a few inspiration/mood boards, and writing for Apartment Therapy Tech means that I’ve used tech to create many of these. While there are great options out there for creating these on your computer, what about when you want to make one that’s a bit more mobile? Check out these Android and iPad picks for creating inspiration boards on your tablet.
Joelle Alcaidinho
Mar 11, 2020
10 (Non-Renovation) Renovation Ideas For RentersLife
If you’re a renter, then you’re probably thinking about taking a mental checkout from our October theme (Green Building and Renovating). I can’t renovate. I can’t even paint! you think. Don’t worry, my friend. We have solutions for you, too! We call it the non-renovation renovation— temporary yet effective ways to dramatically change your home without sacrificing your security deposit.
Cambria Bold
Mar 11, 2020
Fun Ways to Integrate a Wall Mounted iPad Into the HomeLife
A little over a year after the iPad first made waves, this whole tablet thing seems to be gaining traction. A growing niche of user are turning to ultra portable devices and affixing them firmly onto walls or with mounts, adding to the utility tablets offer.
Jason Yang
Mar 11, 2020
Two’s Company: 20 Shared Kids RoomsTours
Siblings sharing a bedroom is an inevitability in many small homes. If this is your situation and you’re struggling with creating cohesion or fitting everything in one room, we’ve got twenty rooms for you to explore and draw inspiration from – sisters’ rooms, brothers’ rooms and brother-sister rooms. If it worked for Willis and Arnold, Mary and Laura and Becky and Darlene…it can work for your kids.Shared Girls Rooms• Bella (4.5) & Lily (1.
Carrie McBride
Mar 11, 2020
The Big List: 49 Smart, Money-Saving Creative Reuse IdeasLife
We get excited about stylish, functional, and innovative creative reuse ideas, from the myriad ways you can reuse a jar, to uses for chipped tea cups, antique bread bins, vintage card catalogs, bubble wrap, wallpaper scraps, even old gym floorboards. Here’s a big roundup of some of our favorites… The Many Amazing Ways to Reuse a Jar: • 10 Simple Uses for Spaghetti Jars • Crafty Uses for Baby Food Jars • Don’t Throw Out That Jar!
Cambria Bold
Mar 11, 2020
Sophisticated Nurseries: 10 Rooms with Grownup StyleDesign Ideas
We recently featured twenty stylish living spaces that make room for the little ones, but what about the kids’ rooms? Seeing as a baby isn’t yet able to appreciate their nursery’s decor, should the space be decorated for the adults in the house to enjoy? Here are ten sophisticated nurseries where the parents have done just that.1. Beacon Hill Nursery via Elements of Style2. Daphne’s Glamorous Nursery via Apartment Therapy3.
Lauren Hufnagl
Feb 28, 2020
High & Low: Laundry HampersOrganizing
Living in a small space there are no hidden places to store dirty laundry, thus the laundry hamper is an essential design element in the bedroom or bathroom. Here is a round up of the most stylish laundry hampers on the market whether you are on a shoestring or unlimited budget.High End:1. Rolling Wire Storage and Liner, Pottery Barn $1592. Torrey Divided Hamper and Liner, Pottery Barn $1793. A Tempo laundry basket, Alessi $1794. Handwoven Baskets from Senegal, Brook Farm General Store $1455.
Claire Bock
Feb 27, 2020
10 Classic BathroomsDesign Ideas
Hex tile, clawfoot tubs, porcelain pedestal sinks. These are few of the elements that make up our idea of a “classic” bathroom—the kind you might find in a pre-war apartment or a New England farmhouse.The nice thing about a classic bathroom is that it’s not going to go out of style anytime soon. Materials like subway tile and marble counters are long-lasting and tend to survive the cycle of trends.
Sarah Coffey
Feb 27, 2020
10 Easy-to-Find Secondhand Staples (and How To DIY These Thrift Store Finds)Design Ideas
Here are 10 secondhand staples you run into at thrift stores all the time, and 10 corresponding DIY projects to modernize them. Most are simple projects that are both do-able and transformative. Keep them in mind the next time you are wandering around a flea market, or in your favorite Goodwill. Mismatched Plates: These DIY tiered stands are inexpensive to make, and a great way to use old dishes.
Dabney Frake
Jan 16, 2020
9 Small Attic Rooms That WorkDesign Ideas
Green living isn’t just about living small, it’s also about maximizing the space you already have. While most attics are empty or used for storage, with just a little creative thinking that space could be used more efficiently. By converting an attic to an extra bedroom or home office, you get the extra space without resorting to an expensive addition or bigger home – a win-win for the environment and your pocketbook!
Lauren Zerbey
Dec 16, 2019
The Smartest, Most Stylish Studio Apartments of 2019Tours
These 10 small studio apartments are the most stylish we saw this year!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 12, 2019
Wanderlust: Map Decor in 20 Inspiring Kid’s RoomsDesign Ideas
My mother just retired after many decades of teaching and I was reminiscing about the time I used to spend in her classroom after school waiting for a ride home. One of my favorite things to do was spin her globe and stop it with my finger on a random location and study it. Do it enough times and you can’t help but start to absorb a little geography. Using maps in kids’ rooms can have the same effect over time and encourage a child’s natural curiosity about the world.
Carrie McBride
Oct 24, 2019
10 Snow-Proof Laptop Bags & SleevesLife
Believe it or not, we’ve had two straight days of snow here in Atlanta. OK, so it’s technically snow flurries. And nothing is really sticking to the ground. But still, with frozen water falling from the sky, we’re having to think about new things, like how to keep our laptop warm and dry on our walk to the metro station.Here’s a hint when searching for snow-proof laptop bags: They’re the same as waterproof laptop bags. Crazy, right?
Taryn Williford
Sep 10, 2019
10 Things You Need for a Lush, Green Lawn This SummerPlants & Yard
Before you can roll around in the grass or have a picnic in the backyard this summer, you need to prep your lawn. Just like you spring clean your house, now’s the time to get your yard in shape for the season by doing all those necessary tasks like removing debris, replacing grass, or taking out weeds. These ten items will help you give it a fresh start and set the groundwork for a beautiful, lush lawn come June, or you can always bring the great outdoors inside by growing grass indoors.
Dabney Frake
Aug 26, 2019
In Defense of the Belt Clip Cell Phone HolsterDesign Ideas
The belt clip cellphone holder is the modern equivalent of the fannypack – super useful but super dorky. While many women (and some men) carry the equivalent of a Best Buy Mobile store in their purses, the streamlined person has to make to do with the old school pocket. But with smartphones getting more expensive and more often out of your pocket than in, the gadget holster is making a stylish comeback as a useful tool and somehow not as dorky as it used to be.
Jason Yang
Aug 10, 2019
The World at Home: 31 Real House Tours Around the Globe
The World at Home
Every day for the month of August, we’ll be sharing a house tour from someplace around our globe—mostly new tours we’ve never published before, plus a few past favorites worth revisiting.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 1, 2019
Comedian Nicole Byer’s California Home Is a Marvelous Maximalist MashupTours
Comedian Nicole Byer worked with Caitlin Murray, founder and CEO of Black Lacquer Design, to decorate her maximalist Los Angeles home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 31, 2019
10 Great New York Small SpacesDesign Ideas
Maxwell started Apartment Therapy here in New York. Lots of folks in this city were in need of design solutions tailored for their specific small-home challenges. Here, let’s take a look at some successful small homes from this capital of tiny apartment living:Most of these are from previous Apartment Therapy house tours, which are brimming with small home solutions that lots of us can take inspiration from. The homes’ locations vary from Brooklyn Heights to Chelsea.
Regina Yunghans
Jul 31, 2019
7 Seating Options For Small SpacesDesign Ideas
Even if you can cram 100 people into your tiny apartment for a party, it doesn’t mean you have room for 10 to sit down to dinner together. If you’re lacking seating, here’s a few ways to help your guests find a place to land!1. Folding Chairs: When extra seating is needed, folding chairs always seem to come to the rescue. They can be plain or they can be elaborate in design, but one thing is for sure, we appreciate their ability to tuck out of sight when not in use!
Sarah Rae Smith
Jun 27, 2019
5 Great Places to Upload HD VideoLife
With prices falling on HD video cameras, more and more folks are interested in ways to share their HD videos. Delighted with the crisp images these new cams produce, a large number of consumers are no longer content to simply choose the most popular service and settle for massive degradation of the video quality. The rising demand for high quality video hosting has caused new players to enter the space and old players to step up their game if they want to stay viable.
Joelle Alcaidinho
Jun 18, 2019
These Gorgeous Rooms Were The Most Pinned Images on Apartment Therapy This WeekTours
We gathered the most pinned house tour photos of the week to see just what Apartment Therapy readers were most drawn to, design-wise. Are the images below your favorite rooms from this week’s house tours? Let us know in the comments below!The bedroom in Kristin Laing‘s must-see maximalist Austin home features Rebel Walls’ Jungleland vintage wallpaper, West Elm Audrey nightstands, pillowcases and throw from Kip and Co, and lamps from Target.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 8, 2019
100+ Tips for Frugal Living: How to Get Thrifty and Save MoneyLife
You might have financial goals at this point in your life. Or, you might not. But here’s the good news: it’s completely possible to save money and still have a happy, fulfilled existence. You just have to adopt a frugal mindset, and put practices in place to help you succeed. To help you out, here are 100+ ways to get thrifty and reduce your cost of living… 1. 6 Tips for Creating a ‘Buy Better, Buy Less’ Budget 2. How To Have an Adult Apartment on a Budget 3.
Dabney Frake
Jun 5, 2019
100 DIY Ideas for the 3-Day Weekend
It’s the start of the first three day weekend of the summer, so in keeping with (and expanding upon!) recent Apartment Therapy tradition, we put together a big list of DIY projects to consider for the days ahead. From crafting to cleaning, renovating to relaxing, there is an idea here for everyone – 100 to be exact! Join Us on Pinterest:Apartment Therapy Learn to make your pics prettier: How To Instantly Improve Your Photos Give your dining chairs a new (tufted!
Janel Laban
Jun 5, 2019
Reader’s Bathrooms: Splatgirl’s Blue Lagoon
(Welcome to Bathroom Month! We’re taking inspiring bathroom submissions from our readers and giving gifts in return. Join us. All info is here.) Welcome to Splatgirl! Hello! I would love to share my bathroom. I designed and DIY’d this room from scratch. It includes a poured concrete Japanese soaking tub, concrete countertops and a 9 1/2 foot tall tile mosaic shower wall.
Maxwell Ryan
Jun 4, 2019
Roundup: Best Staircase Storage Solutions
Kristin’s The Amazing Staircase is not only one of our favourite AT posts of all time, it’s a glowing example of utilizing limited space efficiently. Staircases are often overlooked for their storage space potential, but the interior architecture feature can often be converted by using the space ontop, inside, under or over the stairs themselves.
Gregory Han
Jun 3, 2019
15 Fantastic Organized Spaces
Beautifully organized spaces are very inspirational for me. Often, I think, if I only had more space, but these rooms make it clear that space is not the issue. In fact, we know that it’s more environmentally-friendly to live small; you just need to know the secrets to making a small space work. Creative solutions, lovely placement, and only having what you use and love make a room clean and simple.
Allison Verdoorn
May 7, 2019
What’s in Your Fridge? 6 Apps to Help You Manage the Refrigerator
Jason Rodway
May 5, 2019
Hide That Remote! 5 Pretty Storage Boxes
Advances in technology are making excessive wires and cables slowly go the way of the buffalo but, the remote? It looks like we may be stuck with that one for a while. So if you can’t beat it, hide it! (Along with those goofy 3D glasses that seem to come along with every new TV.) We’ve rounded up a few options that you won’t mind leaving out based on the average size TV remote (7.5”) though you may want to check them against your own. 1.
Kim Lucian
May 5, 2019
DIY Project Ideas: Halloween Candy Wrapper Crafts
It’s a story as old as Halloween itself. The day after trick or treating, the candy’s flying and the wrappers are everywhere. Gather them up and you have the base materials for countless DIY projects. These could easily veer into Tackytown, but with a restrained hand, you can make fun and creative things, especially for the kiddos and for decorations. Here are ten favorites. TOP ROW: 1.
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2019
Team USA: 10 All-American Textile Manufacturers
I recently read an article in USA Today about the resurgence of the US textile industry, which is encouraging news in a culture of seemingly outsourced everything. Both small- and large-scale textile companies are turning out stylish, high-quality, competitively priced goods, offering consumers viable means to support US manufacturing. Check it out.
Julia Brenner
May 4, 2019
Smart Products to Keep Plants Hydrated & Healthy
Houseplants have many benefits, from purifying the air to adding color, texture, and interest to the home. They can also provide much needed winter therapy for those of us that garden in climates not suitable for year-round gardening. Here’s an array of products designed to help you give optimal care to your beloved plants, regardless of the color of your thumb. 2. Haw’s Indoor Watering Can, Williams Sonoma, $89.95.
Kimber Watson
May 4, 2019
Rethink the Stink: 5 Odor Removing Products No Home Should Be Without
As nice as it would be to always keep a perfectly clean, perfectly smelling house — the truth is, bad odors happen. Whether it’s smelly upholstery from a great thrift store find, a pet’s potty training accident, or a party that needs a massive cleanup, funky smell are an unavoidable part of everyday life. With that in mind, here are the 5 products we’d recommend always having in the house to combat and remove odors. 1.
Rachel Wray Thompson
May 4, 2019
Reader Regrets: An IKEA Oops
Here at Apartment Therapy we’ve grown accustomed to success stories. Can-do tutorials, beautiful before/afters, and tasteful house tours are what we’re all about! Of course we all know that the business of home improvement is not all peaches and cream.
Stephanie Strickland
May 4, 2019
Small Space Living: Double Duty Ottoman Shopping Guide
Oh, the ottoman. I feel like it’s such an underrated piece of furniture. It’s like this extra piece that’s floating around and doesn’t really get the respect it deserves. You will spend loads of time picking your sofa and chairs, but what about the ottoman? If you live in a small space you may already be on to this, but they can be a small space dweller’s favorite piece of furniture. They’re really so versatile.
Melissa DiRenzo
May 4, 2019
Inspiration & Ideas for Using Lighting Successfully in a Small Space
You can add these to your “words to live by” list: never underestimate the power of good lighting. A beautifully decorated room can end up feeling like a cave and that chair you just had recovered in gorgeous flax colored linen can look sickly green if you lack adequate lighting. It’s even more complicated in a small space. Creating the balance between too much and too little light, plus finding fixtures that won’t overwhelm a petite space can take some trial and error.
Erin Roberts
May 4, 2019
Room Finds for Budding Mineralogists
As a kid, I loved collecting rocks and minerals. Now, years later, my son does too. As much I love to encourage him, the last thing I want to do is set some great hunk of quartz in his (shared) room to clobber his sister over the head with. Here are a few more kid-friendly finds to spur on interest in the wonders that can be found hidden under the earth… 1. This incredible vintage-inspired science poster is from Vol25 on Etsy. $70.00. 2.
Alison Gerber
May 4, 2019
10 Sources for Scandi-Style Kids Bedding
Is there anything more enviable about a Scandinavian kids room than their amazing mix of bright and bold textiles? Of course there isn’t, just look at those quilts! Ready for some new bedding? Here are some Scandi-style sources to brighten up your little one’s room: 1. For Scandi-style on a budget, look no further than IKEA. Remember their cheaper pieces can always be paired with more expensive Scandinavian linens. This duvet cover and pillowcase is just $29.99. 2.
Alison Gerber
May 4, 2019
10 of our Best Bathroom Makeover Project Posts
Do you, like me, have a “before” bathroom and dream of an “after?” These projects we’ve rounded up give hope to all of us, whether our makeover intentions are slight or extreme: Pictured above are some fabulous “afters”. Click on through each of their links below to see from what ashes they rose! TOP ROW: 1. Small Bathroom Finally Meets Its DIY Maker 2. A Stylish Bathroom Transformation 3. From Boring Bathroom to Bold! 4.
Regina Yunghans
May 4, 2019
Shopping by Style:Guides to Romantic, Mid-Century, Natural & Industrial Pendant Lights
As my kitchen makeover continues my mind is now on lighting. It’s truly amazing how much lighting can add to a space. It’s like a piece of jewellery that can add the perfect finishing touch to a look. There’s the practical kitchen lights that are often tucked away in the ceiling, under the cupboards or behind a valence and then there’s the feature light. That’s your stylish necklace hanging there for everyone to see.
Melissa DiRenzo
May 4, 2019
Brilliant Ways to Use Drawer Pulls & Handles You’ve Never Thought Of
The options are endless.
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2019
Well-Preserved: Fresh Flowers that Dry Beautifully
Cut flowers offer a lovely, if ephemeral and short-lived pleasure—while fresh, that is. Preserved flowers keep on giving, and several fresh picks that can be found in markets now have a gorgeous extended life when dried. The long-lasting, low-maintenance loveliness these preserved blooms offer might sway those looking for the never-ending flower. Here’s a guide to five varieties with decidedly current appeal and timeless potential.
Carrie Bluth
May 3, 2019
Before You Commit: What You Need To Know About DIY Wedding Flowers
Wedding planning is a multi-layered process with many decisions. Searching for ways to save is crucial for smaller wedding budgets, but a lot of couples go the DIY route without fully understanding how much time, energy and money it actually requires. Take flowers. Hiring professional florists is often expensive —especially painful when line items (like catering) already take up a huge chunk of the wedding budget.
Camille Simmons
May 3, 2019
7 Beautiful Rooms with Cork Floors
Cork flooring isn’t nearly as common as say, wood or tile — but once you see how fantastic it looks in these eight spaces, you may be tempted to move it to the top of your list. It offers a warm, natural look, is quite durable and has just a little bit of give underneath, perfect for any space you want to be both beautiful and comfortable. Cork comes in sheets and also tiles, and some cork products look remarkably similar to wood flooring.
Nancy Mitchell
May 3, 2019
This Must Be The Place: 11 House Number DIY Ideas
Add some curb appeal and get those numbers noticed.
Tess Wilson
May 3, 2019
Here’s the Secret To Looking & Feeling Cool All Summer: Updo DIY Ideas
No matter how many times I see magazine articles demo’ing how to achieve flowing beach-y waves, I still just throw my hair up into a style that keeps my neck from becoming a sweaty, sticky mess. (Minnesota’s more than 10,000 lakes are basically just beautiful, relaxing, humidity factories!) Any effort I make to create curl wand magic instantly becomes completely pointless as soon as I step outside.
Shauna Younge
May 3, 2019
Have a Chic Weekend: 12 Quick & Easy Custom Clutches to Make Yourself
Oh, how I love a good clutch! I have a vintage collection given to me by a friend over the past decade and 50¢ thrift store favorites that I don’t have to worry about treating too gently. So, you’d think I wouldn’t need every single one of these DIY confetti-filled, fringed, tasseled, and pom pom-ed clutches… but I definitely do.
Tess Wilson
May 3, 2019