Styles & Trends Decorating

If you're more timeless than trendy, don't go all in on these decorating ideas and materials.

Fake the look of additional space by subtraction!

What kind of spaces would some of the "Friends" characters be living in today?

And it's not expensive!

There’s nothing worse than spending a lot of time and money on designing and decorating your home only to realize that the choices you’ve made are completely impractical for your lifestyle.

These modern desert homes are strikingly beautiful visions, both inside and out.

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!

Timeless and trendy can go together!

It's modern glam.

And they'll work in larger homes, too!

All the benefits of vinyl flooring—minus the install.

It's all about the scribble!

Bye bye gallery wall.

See Freely Scribbled in the wild!

And we got an exclusive sneak peek!

And you can do them, too!

With prices starting at $12, this collection might be the way to show your home a little love right now.

Some furnishings really earn their keep in your home.

Spend a little more now and you'll save over time.

Because sometimes you just don't have the extra storage.

Move over, Dorothy Draper!

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

Sunshine and rainbows!

Waffle weave? Yes, please.

Take it from one of the best!

We’ve had freezing temperatures in San Francisco this week, which is way worse than getting them in, say, New York. Our windows are old and drafty and not insulated for this kind of weather. In fact, I’ve lived in two apartments with no heat at all. It’s not uncommon here, where temps don’t tend to dip below 50. But this season, my Chilean boyfriend turned me on to the hot water bottle. I hadn’t used one since I was a kid with the flu.

Don't give up on this pink-toned metal just yet!

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.

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.

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.

While I absolutely covet many of the elements featured here, I understand that everyone’s taste is a little different, and some people might not choose green tile or wood paneling or shag carpets if they had the choice. But whether you’re renting or buying, and whether you love them or hate them, here are some ideas for making vintage features work with your modern style.

For kids, play is all around them, but it is nice if you’re able to allot a part of your home just for them to use for art-making, playing with toys and pretend play. Here’s a look back at ten of our favorite playrooms featured this year.

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.

As the days and nights get chillier, it’s time to talk about layers. Taken literally, this means those extra blankets and throws you pile on to stay warm. But it also means all the decorative elements you add to a room to create interest, texture, and depth. Whether layers increase your physical comfort, please the eye, or hide parts of a room that make you cringe, there are tons of reasons to go multi-dimensional.

The design world has embraced a neon trend in both fashion and interiors. Whether or not it’s here to stay, we’re always inspired by a bold mix that works. A hint of highlighter yellow or a touch of hot pink can’t help but put a smile on your face.If you’re drawn to neutrals but looking to add some color, these homes provide some great inspiration for successfully integrating neon into your space.TOP ROW:1.

Just as your local library displays book covers on tables and sprinkled throughout shelves, parents have adopted this display method to entice their young children to pick up a book and, when they do, to make it easier for them to find specific books visually. Here are seven different ideas for creating such a display in your home:Start with SPICE RACKS: Don’t you love it when the simplest solution is also the cheapest?

Choosing a color to paint your living room walls is a pretty big decision, especially since most people spend lots of time relaxing on the couch or entertaining with loved ones in the space. You might want a paint color that is both unique and eye-catching but that you’ll love even if you change your mind about your furniture or decor choices a few years down the road, which is why you’ll probably be surprised by the top living room color trend of 2020.

Homes that layer in different styles are dynamic and interesting. But too much mixing and your eye doesn’t know where to land, and winds up confused and unhappy. The most successful rooms seek some common ground, where everything finds a way to get along. Here are ten ways to mix aesthetics, without getting a raised eyebrow: COLOR: Using a consistent color helps your decor hang well together and look more cohesive.

There's a lamp that looks like an Edison bulb and a vintage fan had a baby.

This look is more nana than newlywed.

Who knew that four letters could bring so much clarity to your life? It’s like the Myers-Briggs personality test looks deep into your soul to see the most genuine parts of you–the way you make decisions, the way you look at the world. And once you get in tune with those aspects of yourself, you gain a whole new perspective on everything in life, including how you decorate your own home.

If you're designing a bathroom this year, you'll probably pick one of these six trends.

Serenity now!

Make the most of your memories.

If your style leans more grandmillennial than mid-century modern, you'll probably be happy to know that toile, the textile and wall covering pattern know for its depiction of pastoral life, is also enjoying a comeback 2020.

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

Oddly-shaped rugs are happening!

Grandmillennial style, meet the kitchen.

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

We couldn't be happier to see this weird old trend making a comeback.

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

You can never go wrong with a SINNERLIG.

Just wait until you see the bookshelf.

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

It's still winter, so here's how to deal, according to people who live in in really chilly places—like Chicago, Minnesota, and Quebec.

They come in so many shapes and sizes!

Forgotten—but not gone!

Old house charm for the win!

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

If you can't hibernate, do these things instead!

Here's how to get in on the trend.

This rustic style is chic, comfortable, and more modern than you think.

Don't miss the boat on this trend!

It's cozy season, and dark walls are very on brand.

What's old school is now school.

If you’ve decided 2020 is the year you’ll finally redo your cook space, make sure it fits the new decade.

Yes, you can steal (ideas) from hotels.

What if I told you there was an alternative out there to those kind of finicky, often expensive overlapping wood boards Joanna Gaines made so popular?

Yes, grandmillennial style is happening, and we're here for it.