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Adding texture and architectural detail to walls is a surefire way to make a home look custom and character-filled rather than builder-grade — especially in a bedroom.You can see what a huge difference it makes in designer Cerrissa Fitz’s (@piranhadesign) basement bedroom, which…
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No one will guess your trash is in there.
When I return home from grocery shopping and unload and sort through all my shopping bags, my fridge inevitably gets packed to the brim with stuff. Each shelf and drawer is stocked up — especially the produce drawers that get filled with not only fresh fruits and vegetables, but…
These doors are anything but boring.
In my condo, my kitchen is not just a kitchen. A lot of the time, it’s an office, or a workshop, a first aid station, or a general dumping ground for any and all of life’s minutia. As a result, my kitchen collects a wide range of clutter that is hard to maintain day-to-day.
Now the apartment’s flow is so much better.
You can set up all kinds of shelves, bins, and boxes in your home, but somehow it always feels like you could use more storage — especially in high-traffic areas like your home’s entryway. I don’t have a ton of room by my front door, and the area can get cluttered and…
Are you a renter feeling limited, home improvement-wise, by the terms of your lease or by the fact that you might someday move? Heed this advice from Lily F Tsutumida: “Do the math and consider what it’s worth for you to be happier in your space while you’re there; if it’s…
“Every great design process starts with a conversation, and for this project, that conversation began with discussing their life,” founder of Rise Up Home and interior designer Kendra Joseph explains.Kendra asked her clients questions like “What does a Tuesday morning look like…
And bonus: most of these would work year round.
The pain of lost luggage can put a damper on an entire vacation. There’s nothing worse than waiting at the baggage carousel, only to walk away empty-handed. As a frequent traveler, I have dealt with my fair share of luggage woes — no matter how expertly I packed beforehand. On a…
I had no idea what this weird feature in my vintage bathroom was — now I use it every day!
The result is so beautifully understated (and clean!).
You won't believe this transformation!
They’re all unique in their own way.
When food blogger Christine Han and her partner moved into their Brooklyn apartment in the summer of 2021, they knew they had a big renovation project ahead of them. Luckily, they were more than willing to tackle the work — especially the kitchen, which was a mishmash of…
It's good news because a lot of these looks are total favorites.
In theory, hosting a dinner party is wonderful. But somewhere between planning the menu, shopping for groceries, cooking, and setting the table, what should be a fun evening with friends can easily become an exhausting project. The pressure to time every dish perfectly and make…
Writer Sarah Ingle doesn’t hide the fact that her 10-square-foot kitchen, which she once referred to as a “chaotic corner” in her Brooklyn apartment, made her feel a little overwhelmed when she first moved in.Not only was the fridge outside the room, but the kitchen also had…
From percale sheets to a luxe linen duvet cover.
More evidence that cork is more than just a fleeting trend.
The inward-swinging bedroom door made arranging furniture surprisingly difficult, so this Brooklyn couple took it off entirely, and it made their 415-square-foot rental apartment's layout flow much better.
This quick trick saves me so much time and money.
Whether or not you are a full-on devotee to the cottagecore trend, the home decor aesthetic has plenty of timeless elements you can still draw inspiration from when it comes to home decor and storage — like embroidery, vintage floral patterns, and rustic-looking wicker…
This is not a drill! Get it while you can.
The thought of building a kitchen from scratch might seem daunting to some (me included!), but to Tim and Kat Moore, it was a no-brainer when it came to their coastal Sicily house.The unfinished room, which essentially served as a walkway to gorgeous sea views, was actually a…
When Sophie Simmons moved into her 331-square-foot New York apartment, she was living alone and planned on using the railroad apartment’s awkward middle room as her closet and living space for her “single girl setup.”“The room started as a small shoebox with a closet spanning…
When it comes to storage in my small bathroom, I have three options: an already-full medicine cabinet, a slim under-sink cabinet (and the tiny countertop) with barely enough room to fit cleaning supplies, and two floating glass shelves above my toilet. I’m not one for visual…
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of traveling south of the border, then you know that Mexico is one of the most hospitable countries on earth. I grew up in a Mexican household, so I can attest that’s no hyperbole. Stop by for a quick errand, and my mom will feed you until you’re…
After 16 years in her 678-square-foot Dutch apartment, visual merchandiser Astrid Schuurman has filled every room with joyful color, clever open storage, thrifted finds, and DIY details that make for a creative and personal home.