Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

Big dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.

You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

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Can lights can be mood killers, but there are ways to mellow them out.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

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

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

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

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

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Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

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

That snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.

Whether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for...

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

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

A well-designed bedroom should encourage you to unwind and unplug from the chores and activities of the day and enjoy a deep,...

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

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

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

When you’re not ready for an overhaul but still want to spruce up your space, sometimes changing one or two things can be...

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

To stop tossing and turning, you have to tune out the noise.

From defining the scope of work to knowing when to compromise, here's what you need to know about working with an interior...

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

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

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

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