The 7 Main Roof Types—and What You Need to Know About Them
Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...
Guide to the 5 Main Window Types You Should Know
Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...
5 Architectural Tricks and Devices to Bring Natural Light Into Your Home
It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.
How Much Should You Spend on Curtains?
From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.
How Much Should You Spend on Door Hardware?
Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.
How One Influencer Created a French-Chateau Vibe in Her Greenpoint Rental
Brigette Muller’s “abundance mindset” renovations may not be realistic for every renter, but her DIY tips can still help make...
Social Media Convinced Me to Refinish a Dresser. I Lived to Tell the Tale
All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.
How Designer Molly Bloom Enlisted Her Family to Renovate—Without Going Crazy
When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...
DIY Renovations Don’t Have to Be Scary With These Tips from the Brownstone Boys
Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...
What You Need to Know About Heat Pumps
This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.
How One Renter Turned Her Loft Apartment Into an ’80s Dance Studio
Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.
Everything You Need to Know About Linen, Your New Favorite Fabric
Also known as one of the world’s oldest textiles, linen is taking the spotlight in home decor.
How to Source Vintage and Secondhand Furniture Online
All you need is patience, time, and (of course) to know where to look.
How to Get Into Scented Candles
The market is fully saturated with smells. Here's how to find one that works for you.
Sick of That Instagram-Famous Couch? Learn How to Shop Old
Patience and knowing what you like (and where to find it) will go a long way in exploring the wide world of vintage and antique...
A Comprehensive Taxonomy of Unfairly Maligned Building Materials
Stop being so rude to linoleum.
How to Make Classical Architecture Look Modern and Not Fussy
Columns, colonnades and pillars are back in style (again).