Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.

Welcome to the wonderful world of open shelving.

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

The small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.

Antique rug, meet postmodern chair.

Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

Plus, six recently released sofas that match rounded rectangular shapes with rich hues.

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...

Keep things from getting out of hand with these insider tips.

A recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...

Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

Rest assured knowing your renovation project is in good hands by asking a potential contractor these key questions during an...

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

Peek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.

When faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

Put the chainsaw down, back away from the foliage, and look up your local arborist.

Homeowners who’ve done it themselves explain the importance of research, budgeting, and leaving operating heavy machinery to the...

A growing coalition are just saying no to regular grass. Join them in considering clover, moss, meadow, and more.

Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.