Blog
3 Easy, Clever Thanksgiving Decoration DIYs
Thanksgiving offers so many things to look forward to: the aroma of the turkey roasting in the oven, gathering with friends and family to share a meal, the excitement of the big game. Get ready to celebrate with three Thanksgiving…
Sneak Peek: 5 Home Design Trends You'll Be Seeing in 2018
Twice a year, true interior design magic happens when the industry gathers in North Carolina for High Point Market. This massive trade show gives the design world an opportunity to show off the newest styles in furnishings, lighting and accessories. We…
How to Brighten a Dark Home
Whether you live in a large home with a dark interior or a small apartment with only one window, follow these tips to bring in more sunshine – or at least make it look that way. Paint it light and…
The Best Houseplants for Low-Light Spaces
No houseplant truly prefers to live in the dark, but the bulletproof indoor plants listed below come pretty darn close. All you need to grow these gorgeous houseplants is natural light – enough to comfortably read without turning on the…
9 Updates Your Home Needs Every 10 Years
No matter how much you love and care for your home, things are bound to wear out and need fixing – especially when you hit the 10-year mark. To keep your house in tiptop condition, consider making these updates every…
The Ideal Home for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Each zodiac sign gravitates to different home features, and consulting the stars can give you a fun perspective on your style. Read on to find your ideal home, based on your horoscope. And tell us in the comments if it…
10 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger
Small bathroom spaces aren’t found just in apartments and condos – they’re in our guest bathrooms and powder rooms, too. Since no one likes feeling crowded, here are a few tips for making any small bathroom seem bigger – no…
Is Your Bathroom a Total Snooze Fest? (It Doesn't Have to Be
The current trend of turning household bathrooms into spa-like retreats isn’t a bad one, per se. Whether waking up with a hot shower or relaxing before bed in a soothing bath, everyone appreciates a crisp, clean palette and great lighting…
Poll: How Would You Improve Your Home With $17,850?
Ceiling fan or chandelier? New front door or smart alarm system? New kitchen appliances or new cabinets? Home improvements mean flexing your decision-making skills. And those decisions add up. The typical U.S. homeowner can spend up to $3,021 per year…
This Mid-Century Home Originally Designed for a WWII Pilot Just H
Available for the first time on the open market, and with only two owners since its construction in 1964, the DeLeeuw Residence is a beautiful mid-century example of Leroy Young and John Remington’s architectural work. The duo designed commercial and residential buildings…
How Hard Is It to Add a Bathroom?
f your home was built before 1970, you likely have one bathroom for your entire household. This probably means that everyone scrounges for counter space and fights over shower time, leaving you wishing for another bathroom. But how hard is…
Fireplace Makeover: Get a New Look in a Weekend
When the days get shorter and cooler, the sight of a cheery fire crackling away in a hearth instantly chases away the chill. Even a non-functional fireplace can give a room a cozy feel and create a charming focal point. If your…
Designer Lookbook: Taking a Century-Old Home From Boxed Off to Br
Living in the past is almost never a good thing. For the owners of a historic craftsman bungalow in Seattle, WA, their home’s small segmented rooms, typical of the last century, were crying out for a more modern and open floor…
Fall Decorating Tips You Can Pull Off in an Hour
It’s time to put down your pumpkin-scented beverage of choice, and gather some actual pumpkins. That’s how easy it can be to find fall decorations that set a festive tone for the season. Focus on adding simple decor to three…
12 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Home For Fall
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. The kids are trudging off to school again with their backpacks and light jackets, and leaves are starting to fall from the trees. Yep, it’s official: Fall is here. Now…
4 Ways to Cozy Up Your Kitchen for Fall
The leaves changing color indicates the season has changed, and so follows your home decor. Decorating for the chillier fall months means incorporating warm and inviting colors and textures into your home’s interior design, specifically in the kitchen. Try these…
Designer Lookbook: Wendy Berry's Beach-Chic Condo
In the Naples, FL Kalea Bay high-rise, interior designer Wendy Berry of W Design Interiors outfitted a 3,600-square-foot condo in sandy and white hues, creating a sophisticated beach-chic vibe. “We kept it clean, fresh, and not overly decorated,” says Berry.…
4 Homes With Jaw-Dropping Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
When it comes to creating an indoor/outdoor feeling in your home, a set of floor-to-ceiling windows is the key ingredient to success. Along with being a visual connector to your surroundings, they bring in boatloads of natural light while providing…