The materials you select for your home not only impact a room’s aesthetic but also how you feel in it. Equally important is durability and practicality. If a material isn’t able to stand up to regular use or needs a lot maintenance, it’s usually not suitable for most homes. Nobody understands this better than the … Read more
Sometimes the new furniture piece you desperately need is already sitting in your home. While not every furniture type can be re-styled easily for use in another space—a large dining table or sleeper sofa would be difficult to accommodate elsewhere, for instance—there are a couple versatile pieces that you can move and use just about … Read more
The start of a new year is a great time to take a look around your home and take stock of what is no longer working. We asked designers to name the one decorating habit they want homeowners to break this year for a fresh, updated space. Making Everything Match “We don’t believe in matching,” … Read more
If your garage walls could use an upgrade, keep in mind that there are a variety of popular paint colors to choose from to take them from drab to fab in no time. Just because your garage isn’t the main living space within your home doesn’t mean that it should be overlooked when it comes … Read more
Everyone wants more room. Building an addition or bump-out is the classic way to make more interior space. But taking on a six-figure project may not be in everyone’s budget. That’s why many homeowners look inward–and upward–for more room. Attics are a prime opportunity for expansion. The space is already enclosed. No foundations have to be poured. Electricity is nearby … Read more
If you’re designing a basement, toss the idea of a dark, dingy space out the window, and instead consider all of the options for this extra square footage. Build out a guest suite, play room, entertaining center, and more with a vibrant scheme full of inventive lighting. Don’t let the lack of full windows get in … Read more
Not everyone has the luxury of a separate home office or a room just for working out. Sometimes, you’ve got to squeeze a play area in the living room, take work calls in the kitchen, and maximize a spare room to its fullest potential. But how do you combine these different functions into one space … Read more
As transitional areas of the home, hallways are easy to forget when designing your space. We’re here to tell you that your hallway doesn’t need to be bland. A pop of color on the walls can transform a previously insignificant space into an eye-catching feature of your home. When it comes to hallway paint colors, anything … Read more
When it comes time to think about a paint color for your guest room, there is a world of possibilities to consider. After all, this isn’t your primary sleep space, so you don’t need to worry about committing to a super safe color that you’ll be laying eyes on day in and day out. Why not … Read more
These days, there are so many ways to enhance your outdoor space. From stunning landscape designs to the addition of a pool or other water features, our exteriors are becoming our sanctuaries more than ever before. But what if we could bring this natural haven inside our homes? This is the intention of a garden … Read more