Decor & Accessories Decorating

Splurging not necessary!

Your phone can now create fire by activating a Bluetooth-enabled scented candle.

From swing-arm sconces to statement mirrors, these foolproof ideas will make decorating your bathroom a breeze.

Think hacks are hokey? These ideas would turn you into a believer again.

Whoever said refreshing your bathroom was expensive never saw these designer-approved tips.

These miniature rooms will give you major design envy.

Two is better than one when it comes to window treatments.

But don't delete your weather app.

The famed painter worked in other mediums.

It can be warmed to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

You get to sleep in one of the showrooms.

You know what they say...everything old is new again.

This is one long-lasting, budget "frond-ly" way to get a tropical vibe at home.

Your personality might be a good way to find find your decorating style.

This year’s gift bag is worth more than $100,000, and while many of the items are certainly over-the-top, there are actually a few affordable home items you’ll want to snag yourself.

There's a new supreme leader of Valentine's Day candy.

It's not as easy as it looks on "Fixer Upper." Well, unless you have a stockpile of vintage treasures, your own line at Target, and a partner in crime like Chip.

Just wait until you see the bookshelf.

Color lovers only.

Go-to paint colors we see over and over again.

A few years ago I wrote about a distressed glazing technique which has a distressed feel to it, a way we developed to add visual texture to your walls that doesn’t like a stock rag rolling. Here, we take this process one step further. The look is both soft and contemporary, works well in urban environments, and is still livable. It’s unique every time, and in this example we’re emphasizing a linear quality, as if the “concrete” was poured into a wood formwork.

It's totally possible to make a living room work—and work well—without a large-scale sofa. You just have to be down for a not quite traditional layout.

It's so versatile and so cute.

This robot is purr-fect.

While most candle jars end up in a landfill, you'll want to keep these around.

No watering required.

You can light up one of these candles inspired by the decade and relive the glory days.

Everything you want to know about Roaring '20s style!

It may not be for everyone, but it looks like this trend is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future.

When you're on the 'gram regularly, you start noticing certain items popping up time and time again.

Because even the smallest spaces deserve a big personality.

Save big on these basics.

Here's how to get in on the trend.

One apartment, three ways.

Soft hues and geometric shapes give it a lighter, more spacious feel.

STOCKHOLM for the win!

We love candles, but they aren't for everyone.

It's a scent that “reflects our yearning to be present and desire to find beauty and strength in simplicity so you can feel centered, focused and energized.”

Equally functional as they are eye-catching.

In January, Stockholm gets around six hours of daylight. Here's how Swedes make the most of it.

She's very particular about when she takes down her Christmas decor—and for good reason.

Instant pick-me-up.

Lost in the city / I think of home / Finally round the bend

Read this if "organized living room" is one of your New Year's resolutions.

Stripe lovers, this one's for you!

Curious to know which images were pinned the most this year? Click to find out if your favorites made the list!

New year, new look.

Is it just us, or has this holiday season felt extremely short? If you're worried you've run out of time to turn your home into a holiday wonderland, look no further.

A vintage scarf from a flea market or yard sale can be a hard thing to pass up. So hard, in fact, that you might find yourself with quite the collection. If your scarf stash is getting a bit out of control, this could be the perfect project for you! Once you measure your windows and decide on the configuration of your scarves, the actual sewing goes by pretty quickly.

Name: Annette and Phil Englander Location: Brooklyn, New York Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 22 years; Owned Husband and wife duo Phil and Annette share a Brooklyn home that beautifully displays their collective creative skills. Phil, a cabinet maker, has thoughtfully constructed custom built pieces that add to what makes the home unique. Annette, an artist as well, paints using a technique for adding color to silk.

Name: Carly, Chip and their dog Lucy Location: Pacific Heights — San Francisco, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 — rented Carly, Chip and Lucy live down the street from Alta Vista Park, in an apartment set on the hillside overlooking San Francisco. On top of their serene location, there is something about this couple’s home that draws you in and makes you want to stay.

Name: KenLocation: Midtown West — Manhattan, New YorkSize: 570 square feetYears lived in: 2+ — owned Who lives here? A software VP and a former life drawing class model. A collector and a minimalist. A former Brooklynite who likes his art raw and urban and a Dallas gentleman who prefers things serene and centered. An Art Decophile, a Wegner-ite, and a Carrie Bradshaw shoeaholic. And they’re all named Ken. Welcome to Ken’s mixed media dream house.

Name: Sarah & ChadLocation: Iqaluit, Nunavut, CanadaSize: 1350 square feetLived in: 6 months Sarah and Chad (who you might remember from their House Call) make me feel lazy. I have a long list of decorating to-dos and the only thing holding me back is me! Living in a big city, my access to supplies is widespread, shopping for furniture both new and used is a no-brainer, prices are competitive and shipping costs for home improvement goods just isn’t usually a factor. Not so for these two!

Name: LauraLocation: Brooklyn Heights, BrooklynSize: 600 square feet studioYears lived in: 7 In addition to maturing tastes, Laura had a practical impetus for taking steps to upgrade. She was about to start working from home and she wanted to feel good about spending a lot of time within the same four walls. The addition of a refined and beautiful small home office in the corner of her studio was the beginning of great things.

From lively plants to sweet throw pillows, this is one RV you actually want to spend time in.

As the Everything Store, Amazon sells virtually everything imaginable—including the latest trends on the cheap.

Name: Fay Johnson Location: Grand Lake; Oakland, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years; Rented Looking at Fay’s gorgeous Oakland apartment, it’s hard to not feel envious. Situated on the top floor of the building, her apartment boasts features most people desire in a home: large windows that provide plentiful light all day, original hardwood flooring and a working fireplace.

Name: Alex Bronstad & Zack Suhadolnik Location: Cole Valley; San Francisco, California Size: 620 square feet Years lived in: 4.5 years; Rented Alex and Zack sit tucked against bright bay windows while I take photos of their place. They’re planning a summer road trip, a sort of wilderness sabbatical, and sketching floor plans of the camper they’ll call home.

Name: Phillip Stoup and Claire Bock Location: Clerkenwell; London, UK Size: 650 square feet Lived in: Six months; Rented My husband and I moved to a new flat this past October after our landlord sold our previous flat. I was in love with our old flat and it has taken a while to settle into the new one. Photographing the flat for this house tour proved to be a great exercise for making the house feel like our own.

Name: Rebecca Miller & George Revel Location: Glen Park; San Francisco, California Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years Influenced by their rural roots and a shared passion for the outdoors, Rebecca and George’s Montana retreat happens to be in the heart of San Francisco. Heirloom artwork, fly fishing antiques, and vintage photographs punctuate warm rooms filled with classic furnishings and plenty of natural light.

Name: Scott Henderson & Carly Sciacqua Location: Central Richmond District; San Francisco, California Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented The newly engaged (congrats!) couple’s home is the perfect example of a successful collaboration. With Scott’s background working on architectural projects and Carly’s colorful sensibility, the space is well planned and perfectly accentuated with pops of color, quirk and personality.

Today’s tour is the second in a collaborative series curated by Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason of Aphrochic for Apartment Therapy. They handpicked homes from around the world to share that capture the culture and style that they celebrate in their book, Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects, and Soul.

Name: Jamie Bayer Location: Avondale; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; rented If there’s one word to describe Jamie’s apartment, it’s fun. Bright colors, vintage glassware, crafts, collections, and quirk — Jamie knows what she loves, and she has no fear in building her home around it. When I saw Jamie’s recent house call, I was practically drooling, and I knew that I had to see her space in person.

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.

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.

She has enough space for three dozen trees. Imagine!

Without breaking the bank.

You're welcome.

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

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.

They're not just for nurseries.

Cheap, easy, AND adorable? The holiday trifecta!