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

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

From preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

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

Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

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

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

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.

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

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

From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

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.

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.

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

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

Finding the right swatch can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be.

Setting the temperature doesn’t have to be contentious, so before you crank up the heat, consider other alternatives.

The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...

The market is fully saturated with smells. Here's how to find one that works for you.

If you’re thinking about putting up Home Depot’s now iconic 12-foot skeleton this Halloween, the designer who helped bring it to...

Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.

Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.

Sleep sounder with these connected gadgets offering 24/7 protection.

Stop being so rude to linoleum.

I found my dream coffee table—and you can too.

A wardrobe is just a wardrobe—until some out-of-the-box thinking changes its fate.

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

Also known as one of the world’s oldest textiles, linen is taking the spotlight in home decor.

Columns, colonnades and pillars are back in style (again).

Did you know there’s a rule of threes for lighting too?