Decorating In Design

Even the best of intentions can backfire when decorating.

Even my cat is obsessed with this chic camel swivel chairs.

Sideboards? In the kitchen? Groundbreaking (seriously).

Designers agree: Avoid using this color in small spaces.

Your powder room is actually a mine field.

It’s small-space-friendly!

Designers are calling it: These seasonal decor trends are falling out of favor in 2025.

Reviewers say "it's a lamp worth the price."

It’s time to say goodbye to these trends that once were all the rage.

When planning a bathroom reno, changing the layout can be tricky (and costly). Three interior designers weigh in on the most common mistakes they see.

It’s the perfect reading nook and nap spot you didn’t know you needed.

See how interior designers would shop for fall decor at the Swedish superstore with just under $50.

The more hand-drawn it looks, the better!

All of these tips can be done in under an hour.

Take it from me: The “rule of threes” is not for everyone (or every space).

It’s the only fashionable shade left.

This category is back at IKEA as better than ever!

All of these calming (and stylish!) rooms come from real homes.

Get on board with these predictions.

Modern design is one of those terms in home decor that feels like a moving target. Modern, by its definition according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past; contemporary.”So what does that mean when “of the present or the immediate past” is constantly moving forward?

A hundred years later, this gem got the personality and polish it always deserved.

Storage with style — and cushy comfort, to boot!

Designers recommend you avoid this one color when painting a bedroom.

The bed is the most important part of the dorm, after all.

I grew up in a pre-war bungalow house in Belmont Cragin, which is a bungalow belt neighborhood in Chicago (think: squat little houses with bay windows lining the entire block, harkening back to a time of streetcars and phonographs). The homes there were mainly built between 1910 and 1930 to accommodate an exploding middle-class population, per this local encyclopedia.

Your fiddle leaf fig could be dating your home — one expert recommends you choose this plant instead.

It reframed how I think about household essentials.

Learn how to take inspiration from the HBO show in your own space with our updated version of "Gilded Age" glam.

IKEA’s all about this viral color right now, and we’re here for it.

We love these whimsical new washable throw pillows from Ruggable and Morris & Co.'s latest collection.

It’s OK to get a little weird — even in an eating space.

Put away the primer — these IKEA pieces are perfect just the way they are, according to interior designers.

This may or may not surprise you.

See how two designers suggested I (safely) hide the out-of-place outlet in the middle of my wall.

See how one designer would shop for home decor with under $100.

Small space, big mistakes!

It's where you'll spend most of your time, so it better be great.

The price is right for the quality.

It’s the cutest collection of creepy Halloween decor I’ve ever seen!

Rules are meant to be broken.

These styles add years to your living room — and not in a good way.

Next year, green is going to rule.

Transitional spaces are important, so I called some expert design help.

Trust us… it’s all in the cards.

You might be shocked at what made this list.

I shopped so you don’t have to!

My guests always point out this little detail — and they love it!

It transforms in an instant!

Tons of storage without sacrificing all the square footage!

It may be controversial, but trust us on this one.

One of their solutions is straight out of IKEA.

It’s so cute, I’d bring it with me everywhere.

An easy-to-remember formula for getting the layered look just right.

Aside from the fact that IKEA makes furnishing a living space quick and easy (well, kind of easy, at least), it has also blessed fans with products that can be personalized on a whim. Those MDF dressers and EKET cabinets may look basic, but with a few helpful hacks, you can turn your IKEA HEMNES (and pretty much every other item from the Swedish chain) into a DIYed masterpiece.

Coziness coming soon to a campus near you.

Imagine if toile de Jouy and floral prints had a baby.

You’ll want to literally touch the gallery wall.

Just call her the Craftsman Comeback Kid.

See how DIYers are adding their own designs to standard-issue furniture.

Today’s trends are all about blends.

Look, it’s another nook!

Think butter yellow — but make it sunnier and more saturated.

Everything looks better covered in stripes, no?

I’m talking a seriously stylish makeover!

It’s quiet but oh-so expressive!

We asked designers their secrets for creating the ultimate relaxation space.

One editor's IRL review of Poplight's rechargeable, Bluetooth, no-tools-necessary wall sconce.

Shop like a pro at this designer-fave store.

It all has to do with “curated” minimalism.

See how I styled this living room for both warmer weather and cozy moments.

An HGTV alum shares her bright idea.

Spot some of the pieces on stage with Kelly during her Las Vegas residency!