The Best Scandinavian-Inspired Paint Colors for Your Home, According to ExpertsFrom traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.
How Much Should You Spend on a Living Room Sofa?Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.
Material Guide: The Benefits of Building With ConcreteAfter an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...
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 Much Should You Spend on a Duvet?Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.
How Much Should You Spend on an Area Rug?Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
7 Basic Types of Lighting Fixtures—and When to Use ThemFrom sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.
55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling LightingCreate a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
Material Guide: Everything You Need to Know About TerrazzoAlthough the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...
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 Much Should You Spend on a Wall Sconce?Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.
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.
How Japandi Design Can Bring Comfort and Simplicity to Your HomeJapanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.
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...
Give Your Home a Quick Refresh With This Room-by-Room GuideWhen you’re not ready for an overhaul but still want to spruce up your space, sometimes changing one or two things can be...
Make Over Your Home Office With These Game-Changing GoodsWe’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.
How to Pick the Perfect Rug for Your SpaceWe’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.
Guide to the 5 Main Window Types You Should KnowDespite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...
How Much Should You Spend on Kitchen Countertops?Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.
How Much Should You Spend on Dinnerware?Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.
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.
How to Build a Fire PitIt’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.
Dwell on This: How to Actually Organize Your ClosetLet’s just say, there’s room for improvement.
Dwell On This: Be Strategic About Mirror PlacementMirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?
Dwell On This: Transform a Room With These Three Light SourcesLet there be light—a lot of it.
Dwell On This: Don’t Be Shy—Paint Your CeilingsTrade in that white canvas for a statement ceiling.
How to Build a Floating ShelfSo you can take the perfect shelfie.
Dwell on This: Get Your Cords Under ControlThat snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.
Dwell on This: It’s Time to Mount Your TelevisionHang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.
Dwell On This: Float Your FurnitureThat statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.
Dwell On This: Soundproof Your BedroomTo stop tossing and turning, you have to tune out the noise.
Dwell on This: Upgrade Your EntrywayStep into a comfortable, clutter-free zone as soon as you enter the front door.
Dwell On This: Rise Above Your Recessed LightingCan lights can be mood killers, but there are ways to mellow them out.
Dwell On This: Organize Your Junk DrawerOut of sight, out of mind doesn’t apply here anymore.
Dwell On This: Knock Out These Storage Hacks This WeekendThese quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.