Dwell On This: Don’t Be Shy—Paint Your CeilingsTrade in that white canvas for a statement ceiling.
Dwell On This: Soundproof Your BedroomTo stop tossing and turning, you have to tune out the noise.
Here’s the Secret to Making a Neutral Palette Pop in Your HomeDesigner Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.
Dwell On This: Ditch Your Extraneous Kitchen GadgetsBe honest—are you really using that herb infuser?
Think Small With This Gigantic Guide to Tiny HomesDownsizing your life? Big benefits await.
Breathe Easy With These Tried-and-True Solutions for Indoor Air PollutionIt’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.
A Guide to Ceramic Versus Porcelain TileThough tile can be found everywhere these days, it's hard to distinguish the difference between ceramic and porcelain and where...
How to Make Your Powder Room Look Absolutely Dynamite, According to the ExpertsThe small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.
9 Critical Tips to Read Before Kicking Off a Home RenovationThese home renovation tips will help you avoid any unnecessary problems, costs, and headaches that can sometimes come along with...
The 7 Main Roof Types—and What You Need to Know About ThemWhether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...
The Best Scandinavian-Inspired Paint Colors for Your Home, According to ExpertsFrom traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.
8 Ways to Master the Cozy Danish Concept of Hygge in Your HomeFrom wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...
How to Strike a Work/Life Balance in a Tiny Apartment, According to Design ExpertsFeeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.
How to Recognize Different Wood Species: A Guide to the 10 Most Common TypesRead on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.
Pro Tips: How to Style and Shoot Your Modern HomeInterior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...
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.
My Furniture Designer-Dealer Is the Unsung Hero of My RenovationWhen I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.
Paint Your House Anything But White: Kitchen EditionWe asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...
Everyone Loves a Good Ikea Hack: These 3 Classic Pieces Show WhyThere’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.
If You Hate Your Floors, Why Don't You Paint Them?This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.
So You Want to Put a Pond In Your Yard? Read This FirstTake this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.
Actor Chloe Farnworth’s Big Bear Cabin Renovation—Brought to You By Facebook Marketplace“The ugliest house on the street” got a refresh for just $25,000 and a good eye for a bargain.
I Turned My Chaotic Pantry Into an Oasis of OrganizationAll it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.
The Foolproof Guide to Making a Low-Key Living Wall–and Keeping it AliveTurn some unused real estate into the lush, verdant oasis of your dreams.
How Designer Molly Bloom Enlisted Her Family to Renovate—Without Going CrazyWhen the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...
How to Source Vintage and Secondhand Furniture OnlineAll you need is patience, time, and (of course) to know where to look.
What Outdoor Garden Structure Is Right for You?Pergola, gazebo, or cabana—the choice is yours (and your backyard’s.)
Sick of That Instagram-Famous Couch? Learn How to Shop OldPatience and knowing what you like (and where to find it) will go a long way in exploring the wide world of vintage and antique...
I Used AI Interior Designers to Reimagine My Boring BasementWhat can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.
How One TV Writer Made Her Own Thriving Garden Oasis“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...
How to Work with the Dated Designs You Hate in Your HomeWhen life hands you wall-to-wall carpet or drop ceilings, make the best of it!
How a Designer Created a Jungle-Themed Barscape for Less Than $4,000An awkward, unused space is transformed into something functional and beautiful with just a portion of what a full bar would cost.
In Defense of FilthA compost evangelist explains why the stuff that powers our planet is anything but icky.
How to Buy a Fake Christmas Tree that Will Actually Bring You JoyGet over yourself (if you need to) and get a tree that will last you a lifetime.
It’s Time to Make Your Own Potting MixShow your plants you truly care by whipping up a bespoke pile of dirt for them to thrive in.
Everything You Need to Know About Linen, Your New Favorite FabricAlso known as one of the world’s oldest textiles, linen is taking the spotlight in home decor.