Decorating by Room

Like "Beauty in the Beast," only IRL!

New bedding doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Never underestimate the importance of a well-lit work space.

Yes, zero dollars!

No need to wrestle with your sheets anymore.

Transforming your living room is just a click away...

You'll want to do this DIY everywhere.

You spend a third of your life in bed. Live a little!

Make your WFH setup even better than a traditional office space.

Love a pull-together bed but don't care for the fuss of multiple throw pillows? We have an idea for you.

And it's perfect for your summer bed.

Try breaking this design rule.

When it comes to headboards, wide is the way to go.

It's a tough to achieve restful sleep these days.

In a May 11 Instagram video, Duff set up shop in front of her black-and-white patterned backsplash that takes up the entire wall behind her gas range.

It's about "making your pieces work really hard for you."

Don't worry, the fixes are easy and budget-friendly.

We see—and hear—you!

Bohemian style kitchens are beautiful, casual, and incredibly easy to achieve, thanks to the ideas and inspiration from these dreamy rooms!

Hint: It has to do with storage!

Move over, colored grout! This latest trend has even more sparkle and shine.

Fake the look of additional space by subtraction!

It's one of the easiest ways to make your bathroom feel more zen.

So your sofa looks its best for as long as possible!

Just throw things in, close the lid, and move on.

And it's not expensive!

She shared an amazing peek at what's probably the best part of her home.

In order to make it happen, you just have to get creative and try carving out a workspace in one of these clever ways.

Beni Ourains aren't the only Moroccan rugs that make magic in rooms.

Nightstands and bedside tables are a great option for your living room.

And it doesn't require any tools for install!

Soft and Stylish!

There are two kitchen islands. Two.

I love the feel of plush bath mats, but mine usually end up staying tamped down, accumulating dog hair, and generally not being nice and fluffy. Given that I recently learned I have a few household allergies, I’ve decided it’s time to forgo the cotton rug.I’m considering these options, most of which are naturally antifungal; others are aromatic. All I know is I won’t miss having to shake out and wash my cloth bath mat.1.

We see—and hear—you!

The Matera BedI am generally against storing things under your bed because I feel it creates bad bedroom energy, BUT I do find it necessary – at least a little bit – in NYC, so I’ve created and update this list each year. Following are the best storage beds that I know about, at a wide range of prices. If you are going to store, keep it organized, clean and as uncluttered as possible. And if you don’t need to, good for you!

Make your coffee table work harder for you!

You don't have to move to get the space you want!

Gross or genius? Why not both?

For those who like their meals with a side of Netflix!

You'll never run out of coffee ever again!

White is nowhere to be found.

Minus the fussiness and middle-of-the-night wakeups.

If House Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Sophie Donelson has anything to say about it, we're done with white kitchens.

Take it from one of the best!

For those who can't go out to the grocery store right now.

Be it your bed or dining table.

So of course, since this is an attempt to create a collection of bedrooms that are ‘romantic’, it’s worth defining what in the world we mean by romantic anyway.

Ease your sniffles while you sleep.

We found options for every size and style.

Those with a rare sensory condition called synesthesia see colors when evoked by musical notes—and they've translated different genres into living room color palettes.

Bean bag chairs and all.

The hunt for the perfect pillow ends here.

Bippity-boppity-book your stay!

It seems that, increasingly, it’s becoming the norm for kids to have their own bedrooms, especially if there’s adequate space for it. But what if you have two rooms, two kids, and no playroom? Is it a better use of the space to have the kids share a bedroom? In my experience, young children don’t feel much of a need for a private bedroom. They would rather have ample space to play.

Many of us probably have an idea of what will be in anyone’s bedroom. A bed, nightstands, some clothes storage. Maybe a lamp for reading. But sometimes the most amazing bedrooms are the ones with unexpected elements! Consider including some of these (admittedly outrageous, but totally worth the effort) design ideas for your bedroom. You don’t just have to use a plain old table as a nightstand.

Looking for fresh ideas for revitalizing the same old bathrooms you have in your home in this new year? This year, it’s all about taking old ideas and translating them in an accessible (read: easy, affordable and quick) way to give your bathroom a fun, fresh look without a ton of work. We’ve got 15 ideas to try out (one at a time or combined with others!). Why stick to just one bathmat?

Do you have a small, dedicated room that you enter into from your front door, that pleasantly greets guests, that houses all the things you need for the day? Yeah me neither. What I do have is a front door that deposits me and my guests directly into my living room and a list of every day items that continually threaten to take over the entire home.

I don’t know about you, but when I think of a shared kids’ bedroom, my mind immediately goes to two twin beds side by side, or maybe bunk beds. (Or if you’re as unlucky as my sister and I were, a shared full bed. We often daydreamed about building a wall right down the middle of the bed!) If you let yourself start to think outside of the box, there are so many creative solutions to a shared kids’ situation. Here are a few of my favorites from our archives: Short on space?

So, you’ve decided your kids are going to share a room which means you have two beds (or a bed + crib) to fit into the room. The size and shape of the room may guide or dictate where you place the beds, but it’s worth taking a look at some different bed layouts to see if they spark inspiration for you. Probably the most traditional layout, this formation has a nice visual symmetry and conveys a sense of each child’s claim to the space being equal.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to get away and treat ourselves to a spa weekend, like every weekend? Well, if that dream is a bit out of your reach for financial or practical reasons (we’re all probably in this boat!), there is still something you can reach for: A more spa-like bathroom that melts the day’s worries away or gets you in the best, relaxed mood to face the day. These six ways are affordable and should work in just about any bathroom (even small or windowless ones!

Dehlia’s tiny bathroom is typical of a city apartment: a 4 x 6 foot space that benefited from a functional, small-scale redesign. The floors are slate, the walls are seaglass, and the fixtures are well proportioned for the room. It can be difficult to find small tubs, toilets, and sinks for a bathroom renovation, but combing Dehlia’s source list as well as a few good posts from the Apartment Therapy archives, we’ve found some relevant resources.

When I was growing up our family used blankets and quilts on our beds in the winter so when I was introduced to the concept of a duvet in my twenties it seemed so civilized (and, fancy). You know the basics: a duvet is a fabric sack typically filled with down or feathers, often encased in a removable cover, but if you’re the inquisitive type, these ten tidbits may intrigue you: 1. ‘Duvet’ comes from the French word for ‘down’.

The kitchen: it’s the laboratory of the home, where we “work” to create meals for ourselves and those we live with. Conversely, it’s also often the social hub of the home, where friends gather at parties or even where you might like to hang out solo, just reading a book or listening to the radio. With these dual purposes in mind, it’s often tricky to strike the right lighting balance.

Hands down the most popular color for kitchen walls is white. But you march to your own drummer, right? Instead of endlessly poring over paint chips, pore over these painted kitchens to see how colors play out in real rooms. And, in case you fall in love with one of the colors, I’ve hooked you up with the paint brand and color name.

The crib is often one of the first purchases a family makes in preparation for welcoming a child home. Some people don’t sweat it and pick something quickly and without fuss. Others hem and haw…and then hem and haw some more. Personally, I love seeing products in real homes before I buy them. A few months ago we showed you the affordable Sniglar crib in ten real homes and now we’re back with the Stokke Sleepi. The Stokke Sleepi is decidedly not a budget crib.

They’re everywhere! From playrooms to nurseries, we keep seeing black wall decals appearing on kids rooms all over. They are affordable, renter-friendly, versatile and chic. Interested in following suit? Click through for a few tips on how these Moms and Dads used black wall decals with style. 1. First up, go geometric. Not just any black wall decal will do. Stick to a simple geometric shape for a modern look. 2. Use black and white elsewhere in the room.

Three or more kids in one room is no easy feat, but these parents rose to the task with panache. If you, too, have space constraints, or just desire a little extra bonding time for your children, get inspired by these real life rooms for three. Have you tried having more than two children share a room? How did it work, and would you recommend it? TOP ROW: 1. The Figgle Family’s Cozy First Home 2. Something for Everyone in Parker, Monty, and Elliott’s Room 3.

Just because you can’t actually make a room bigger, doesn’t mean you can’t trick the eye into making it appear and feel bigger. One of the most effective ways to do this is to draw the eye upward toward the ceiling making the walls seem higher and giving the room an air of expansiveness. Here are eight real-room examples—not all of them are small—but you can apply the ideas to your own small room. Embellish the ceiling.

There is a lot to learn from Liz and John’s 1926 Craftsman, especially when it comes to tossing out the rules and following your gut. While this “eclectic gothic-glam” dining room is constantly evolving, we’re going to break down the space to elements that work, and show you how to get the look: 89″ x 98.

It’s in their nature: kids love to hide. Some kids hide under the table, some under a blanket fort. And some really lucky ducks have dedicated hideouts at home. Here are ten examples that we wrote about this past year. They range from the very easy and do-able to the more elaborate and fantastical. 1. A Secret Kids Room Through the Closet2. Playhouse from Lori and Jeromy’s Stylish Family Home3. Grey’s Bed Nook from Jill Dan’s Lighthearted Home4.

If you’re looking for a modern countertop surface that’s both beautiful and budget-friendly, consider concrete. If properly installed and sealed, concrete countertops will last practically forever, and the best part is, you can make them yourself. First, some of our favorite concrete countertop inspiration from around the web. TOP ROW: 1. Concrete is perfect for the modern/industrial look. From Sköna hem. 2.