Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

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

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

If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

Interior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...

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

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

Michael Taylor is on a one-man mission to preserve and restore bathrooms of yore, one baby-blue tile at a time.

Babies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.

“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...

Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.

What I needed to fix my messy storage system (and find something akin to inner peace) was a little bit of money and some time.

It’s not a screened in porch, and it’s not a covered deck—get the glory of the outdoors, but mostly inside.

Nothing will humble you faster than trying to build something nice for a feline friend.

When you and your partner just can’t agree on what color to paint the walls, treating your conversations like therapy can help...

When I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.

It’s a fate some say is worse than death. Here’s how to prevent it.

If you find yourself in an apartment without a closet, you'll learn to love baskets.

We love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...

Yes, removable is the easy way out.

It can feel like reinventing the wheel each time you change dwellings.